She was dumped outside of the shelter gate with her puppies back in 2014 and has been there since, just waiting for someone to pick her.
CONVERSE, Texas — 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.
This week’s Forgotten Friend is a Chow Chow and Terrier mix named Jersey that was dumped outside of the Converse Animal Shelter back in 2014 with her litter of puppies. That was 10 years ago and Jersey has been at the shelter ever since, waiting and hoping for a home of her very own. Staff would like nothing better than for someone to choose her to bring home in time for Christmas!
“Jersey was dumped at our front gate with a litter of puppies,” said CASI staff.
She’s a shy girl and it took a few days of coaxing to catch her, but ultimately the staff gained her trust and she has been at the shelter ever since.
“At first, she wouldn’t let anyone near her and her puppies except for one of our workers who was from New Jersey,” said shelter staff. And that is how she got her name, Jersey.
Staff believe she is about 12-years-old. Once she got over her initial wariness, staff discovered she was super friendly. She may be a little shy, but warms up quickly when you give her the chance.
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She did have a roommate in her kennel for many years, but that dog has sadly passed over the rainbow bridge and now Jersey is all by herself.
She gets along well with other dogs, and even likes cats.
“Jersey would do best in calm house and really just needs a place to spend to enjoy her last few golden years she has left,” said shelter staff.
She has a sweet and calm personality. She loves cuddles and really would like to sit with someone on the couch, getting petted and watching tv all day if possible.
Jersey loves her treats, but she can be very picky about exactly what type.
Jersey is spayed, microchipped, heartworm negative, up to date on her vaccines, dewormed, and current on heartworm prevention. Best of all, there is absolutely no fee to adopt her and bring her home. She will even get a Christmas stocking filled with toys and treats, thanks to a generous donor.
Are you ready to make her doggie’s dreams come true in time for Christmas?
Visit the Converse Animal Shelter at 9634 Schaefer Road in Converse, 78109. You can also email them at Casipets@sbcglobal.net or visit their website at https://www.mynewbestfriend.org/. It only takes about 20 to 30 minutes to fill out the paperwork.
They are open:
- Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 to 4 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Closed Sunday & Monday
For whoever adopts Jersey, 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!
CASI will be selling their dog and cat Christmas stockings during the holiday season. Stockings can be picked up at these locations:
- Borgfeld Animal Hospital
- Assure Vet Clinic
- Converse Animal Hospital
- Crestway Animal Clinic
- Four Paws Inn
- City Vet
- Cibolo Small Animal Hospital
- Kitty Hawk Animal hospital
- Karmas Cozy Kennel & Spa
- Converse Animal Shelter
If you’d like to volunteer, just show up anytime. Adoptions are only handled during business hours.
Adoptions fees:
- All animals at shelter are currently $100, special price until further notice
- Includes Microchip, Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations
CASI is open for business and have many wonderful animals available for adoption. They are a 501 c3 no-kill, non-profit, and rely on donations and adoptions. They are not run by the government and receive no funding from the city. They are a private shelter.
Are you not ready to adopt a pet, but want to help take care of the animals at the shelter? Converse Animal Shelter has an Amazon Wish List you can visit and purchase from to be delivered right to their door.
Follow them on Facebook Converse Animal Shelter – CASI and on Instagram to learn more.
Maybe Jersey is not the pet you are looking for, but you are ready to adopt. Visit their website to check out some of the other cats and dogs available.
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.