After being returned twice and spending years wondering where he belongs, gentle, smiling Bowie is still waiting for the one family who won’t give up on him. 💔🐾
SAN ANTONIO — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.
Bowie doesn’t understand what he did wrong.
He sits quietly in his kennel, tail giving a hopeful thump whenever footsteps pass by, brown eyes searching for a face that might finally stop for him. He’s about 5½ years old now, no longer a puppy, but still young enough to dream of couch naps, backyard zoomies, and someone who calls him theirs.
Bowie first came to the Humane Society of New Braunfels as a stray. No collar. No name anyone knew. Just a sweet dog trying to figure out how he ended up alone.
He was adopted. Then returned.
Adopted again. Returned again.
This time, he’s been waiting 32 days.
Four years in a home came to an end, and Bowie found himself back where his journey started, confused, a little heavier around the middle, but still gentle, still trusting, still loving.
The Humane Society of New Braunfels says Bowie is the kind of dog who quietly steals your heart.
“This big, beautiful brown-and-white Hound mix is a gentle giant at just over 81 pounds and five years old,” shelter staff shared. “Bowie is friendly, kind-hearted, and loves getting out for long walks, happily taking in the world one sniff at a time. And yes, he’s known for flashing the sweetest smile for photos.”
Volunteers describe him as cooperative, playful, loving, and laid back. He enjoys pack walks, does well in dog playgroups, leans into every pet, and never turns down a treat.
“Bowie appears to enjoy the company of other dogs and seems like a good match for a home with kids ages ten and up,” said shelter staff. “He may be house-trained and already knows some basic commands, showing off his smart and cooperative side.”
They add that while Bowie can pull hard on the leash at first, he listens and responds well to gentle correction, especially with calm, consistent guidance.
“If you’re looking for a large, loving companion who’s ready to be your walking partner and loyal friend, Bowie would love to meet you,” staff said. “Come take him for a stroll and see if this smiling guy is the one for you.”
Bowie is healthy, vaccinated, neutered, and ready. Ready to stop packing his life into a kennel. Ready to stop wondering why goodbye keeps happening to him.
He doesn’t need fixing.
He needs someone who won’t give up.
If Bowie’s story tugs at your heart, now is the perfect time to meet him. The Humane Society of New Braunfels is hosting a waived adoption fee weekend on January 30 and 31, sponsored by New Braunfels ER & Hospital. Bowie’s adoption fee — normally $120 for medium and large dogs — will be completely waived.
To start the process, submit an application at HSNBA.org.
The shelter is also always in need of volunteers and donations to help dogs like Bowie get through the long days of waiting.
He’s already lost homes twice.
Bowie is hoping his next one is forever.
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You can submit your application for Bowie right here.
Since Bowie has been at HSNBA for over 30 days and is considered a “long-stay” dog, his adoption fee is waived for the right adopter. Fill out your adoption application now! In fact, because the shelter is at capacity, all dogs who have been at HSNBA for over 30 days currently have waived adoption fees.
Or visit the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area located at 3353 Morningside Drive in New Braunfels, call them at (830) 629-5287 or email them at GeneralInfo@HSNBA.org.
The normal fees to adopt are $120 for large dogs, $200 for small dogs and puppies, $100 for kittens, $50 for adult cats. But remember, Bowie’s adoption fee is waived to help him find his perfect home.
They are open:
- Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sundays and Holidays: Closed to the public
For whoever adopts Bowie Lucy’s Doggy Daycare & Spa will be lending a paw by offering them a free “Glow Up” Day at the Spa, which includes a massage therapy bath and Pawdicure. One of Lucy’s most cherished core values is to continue Lucy’s legacy of giving back to pups in need, as Lucy herself was a rescue!
You can fill out your adoption application by CLICKING HERE.
Are you ready to adopt an animal but you’re not sure what you are looking for? Visit their website to see all of their available cats and dogs CLICK HERE. They also always need more fosters. Did you know they pay for all the costs including food, medical and just about everything else? You just supply the home and the love! CLICK HERE to learn more.
Because kitten season is still going strong, they are in urgent need of fosters to help them with the abundance of tiny furballs coming through their doors. Visit www.hsnba.org/get-involved/foster/kitten-fostering to learn more and sign up to be a foster caregiver.
And those kittens need to eat, so any donations off of their Kitten Wishlist would be much appreciated! The other animals at the shelter need some items as well. Visit the Amazon Wish List here.
Here are some of the items that they need the most right now. CLICK HERE for the list.
Felines
- Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR, Breeder’s Edge, GNC)
- Kitten Bottles
- Miracle Nipples
- Kitten Canned Food
- Disc Warmers
- Cat Toys
Canines
- Dog and Puppy Food
- Treats
- Leashes
- Kong Toys
- Slow Feeders
- Interactive Feeding Toys/Bowls
HSNBA always needs more folks to help out with the animals. Do you want to get involved? CLICK HERE for more information.
HSNBA currently has around 400 pets in their care, and meeting their daily needs is a huge challenge. Please consider donating to help them continue providing food, medical care, and shelter to the pets in their care. Donations can be made online, in person, or through the mail.
HNBA is located at 3353 Morningside Drive, NBTX 78132. They can even receive credit card donations over the phone by calling them at (830) 629-5287 (Press ZERO to speak with staff).
CLICK HERE to donate to the shelter.
To learn more about what is happening at HSNBA visit their website.
Remember when you adopt a shelter pet, you save two lives… the one you bring home with you and the one that now will be saved because the shelter has more room.
If you know of a Forgotten Friend that has been overlooked and is still looking for a “furr-ever” home, contact Andrea at acarden@kens5.com.