Friendly dog with golden eyes has waited over 800 days for someone to notice him | Forgotten Friends

BULVERDE, Texas — UPDATE 2/7/24

We first told you about Fry, a gorgeous dog with a brindle coat who has now waited at the Bulverde Area Huimane Society for over 800 days for someone to notice him.

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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. 

Fry is a gorgeous dog with a lovely brindle coat, golden eyes and a big, goofy smile. He has been waiting for someone to notice him at the Bulverde Area Humane Society for over two years now.

Fry is a Mountain Cur mix with a brindle coat, born on August 9, 2017, and he weighs about 71 pounds.

In case you didn’t know, brindle is a distinctive coat pattern in dogs described as tiger-striped, but the variations of color are more subtle and blended than distinct stripes.  

“Sad, confused, and lonely, he was forced to adjust to shelter life,” said BAHS. “He gets more and more lonely with each passing day. We don’t understand how there has been so little interest in him. For two years now, he has watched people walk past his kennel and choose other dogs over him.” 

Since Fry is a big and strong boy who has been in the shelter for so long, he will need an experienced handler to teach him basic manners. Fry will benefit from consistent training, including practice on proper introductions and how to interact with new people in his home. 

“When Fry spent some time in a volunteer’s house, he was loving but not demanding, attentive but not needy,” said BAHS. “He was gentle and kind to their smaller, female dog. Fry had excellent manners; he didn’t dig or chew. He didn’t even come up on the furniture unless invited. “

According to the American Kennel Club, “Mountain Cur dogs are hunters and respond best to training with a lot of human contact. They also make great companions and watch dogs.”

Fry likes to go for walks and give warm hugs, but only when invited. And he will sit pretty for treats all day.

“Recently, Fry was invited to a slumber party at a volunteer’s house,” said Cindi, a volunteer for BAHS. “He brought cuddles, kisses, and remembered furniture is by invitation only. He loved spending time with the kids and was very courteous and gentle with their dog.”

Fry is pretty easy going with most other dogs, but we don’t know about kitties. He has a blast at the shelter running and playing with his best friend whose name is Dakota.

If there are other dogs in your home, they do require a meet and greet, which can be scheduled by email at bahshelter@yahoo.com. Your other pets must also have proof of vaccinations and be spayed or neutered.

He gets along well with most people, but sometimes is intimidated by men. This handsome boy is loyal and devoted to his people.

Like with all animals from BAHS, you must agree to keep Fry as an indoor dog.

Fry is neutered, microchipped, current on all of his vaccinations, and currently takes flea and tick, as well as a heartworm preventative. This boy has already been through a lot in his life and is very deserving of a forever home. 

If you are interested in adding Fry into your family, please email bahshelter@yahoo.com. 

For whoever adopts Fry, 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!

The shelter is located at 3563 Kingsnake in Bulverde and they are open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information on adopting pets, please visit their website.

If you’d like to donate to the shelter CLICK HERE.

Do you love animals and have some extra time on your hands? BAHS always needs volunteers. Find out how you can become one CLICK HERE.

They have a complete list of items in which they are always in need of right here.

You can follow Bulverde Area Humane Society on Facebook and Instagram.

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.