Four dogs that are still waiting for their forever home | Forgotten Friends

KERRVILLE, 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.

We never give up on finding homes for our Forgotten Friends. Brindle, Hunter, Dale and Gypsy have all been featured over the last two years. Sadly, they are all four still waiting to be chosen by someone to bring home and love. 

We first told you about Brindle back in August of 2023. He’s a four-year-old Catahoula mix who was surrendered to the shelter simply because his owner didn’t want him anymore. 

He’d do best in an active home with no small kids. The shelter tells us he loves playing with his ball, a frisbee or really anything for hours. 

He needs someone who will spend time with him and handle him responsibly and with love. 

HIS STORY: Brindle dumped at shelter because owner didn’t want him anymore | Forgotten Friends

We met Hunter in October of 2023. He was left tied to a mailbox, alone and forgotten, when his family moved away. 

He’s a two-and-a-half-year-old tri-color Shepherd mix that was saved from the euthanasia list because shelter staff knew he had the potential to be a great pet for someone. 

Hunter is healthy, current on all of shots and neutered. He loves chasing after a ball and getting loving pets from humans. 

He’d love to have an active family, with someone to throw the ball for him to chase. 

HIS STORY: Hunter was left tied to a mailbox by his family when they moved | Forgotten Friends

Dale was our Forgotten Friend the third week of May of this year. She’s a three-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback and Retriever mix who has been waiting for two and a half years for someone to choose her to bring home. 

She has a gorgeous red coat, loves kids and her dream home would be one that is active with folks both young and old who are ready, willing and able to take her hiking, go for swims and check out all that the outdoors has to offer. 

She absolutely loves people, and gets really excited when she first meets someone, but when the command “settle” is given, she goes into a sit right away.  

HER STORY: Dale is seeking an active home with kids | Forgotten Friends

We told you about Gypsy in October. She’s a three-year-old Heeler mix that was found wandering as a stray back in August. 

She super-friendly and gets along great with other dogs, loves treats and playing ball. She also loves to go for car rides and get loving pets from her human. 

Gypsy is spayed, current on all of vaccinations and ready to go to her new home!

“Gypsy is a doll,” said Karen. “She has funny little eyes that sometimes look like the Cat that Ate the Canary. She will be your buddy and your other dog or dog’s buddy.”

HER STORY: Gypsy is recovering from cancer and needs a loving home | Forgotten Friends

If you would like to add any of these four dogs to your family, contact Kerrville Pets Alive! at info@kerrvillepetsalive.org. There is no charge to adopt any of them because the fee has been sponsored by Kerrville Pets Alive! in th ehopes of finding them all homes in time for Christmas.

Kerrville Pets Alive is an all-volunteer animal welfare charity serving Kerr County. You can check out their adoptable pets on Petfinder or visit their adoption events every first and third Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville.

For whoever adopts one of our Forgotten Friends, 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!

KPA is open seven days a week by appointment – email info@kerrvillepetsalive.org or call (713) 855.6291. You can also fill out an adoption application on their website.

Get more information at kerrvillepetsalive.org.

Are you not quite ready to adopt an animal, but would like to help Kerrville Pets Alive! with their mission to help animals, like Gypsy, in Kerr County? You can donate to their organization by clicking here. KPA uses their resources to help with medical care funding, volunteers, rescue, transport, equipment and resources to save impounded pets. 

KPA! also assists Kerr County Pet owners in need by providing year-round FREE microchips, FREE Vaccine Clinics and FREE pet food and supplies. 

You can donate to KPA via their website at kerrvillepetsalive.com, or mail donations to: 317 Sidney Baker S., Ste. 400, PMB 345, Kerrville, Texas, 78028 or in person at 414 Clay in Kerrville. 

You can also visit their Amazon wish list on their website and order pet food and supplies that they need to help the animals.

Kerrville Pets Alive is also always in need of volunteers. CLICK HERE to find out how you can make a difference. 

You can follow Kerrville Pets Alive! on Facebook and Instagram.

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.