NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.
This week’s Forgotten Friend is Fenrir, a one-year-old terrier mix that was first brought to the Humane Society in New Braunfels (HSNBA) by a good Samaritan back in October 2024. He had been found as a young puppy with his two littermates at a 7-11 store. He was initially adopted right after his neuter surgery, only spending about 10 days at the shelter. But sadly, that home ended up not being the right fit for him and Fenrir returned to the shelter eight months later. The adopter said he was jumping on their 91-year-old father who lived in the home, so it just wasn’t safe.
If you’re wondering where the name came from, Fenrir was a gigantic wolf from Norse mythology. Fenrir was the monstrous child of Loki and Angrboða, prophesied to kill the chief god Odin during Ragnarök, the end of the world.
But this Fenrir is just a big puppy at heart, even though he weighs in at 66 pounds.
“The adopters said that while Fenrir was a good dog, they just did not have the time to dedicate to his training and correcting his jumping behavior,” said Zac Turley, Director of Community Engagement at HSNBA.
Since then, the shelter has worked with him on his “jumpy” behavior. A volunteer said that Fenrir “doesn’t jump on me anymore when I enter his kennel and even sits politely.”
“Other volunteers have noted that he does have a lot of energy, but that he listens well when corrected, especially when you are consistent with him,” said Zac. “While Fenrir’s jumpy behavior has significantly improved, he still needs an adopter who is willing to continue working with him and building on the progress he has made since returning to HSNBA.”
Fenrir gets along great with other dogs, and is in fact, a regular at doggy playgroups and pack walk programs, where he gets to interact with other dogs in a structured setting. It doesn’t matter the size or the play-style, he makes it work. He has not had an opportunity to be around cats yet, so that is an unknown.
“We think Fenrir would do well in a home with another dog, and our staff would facilitate a meet and greet with an adopter’s dog before adoption to help ensure a good match,” said Zac.
Because he does have a lot of energy to burn, a home with kids (over the age of 10) would be ideal. He needs to have people who are ready to help him channel his energy and give him the training he needs to grow into a happy dog.
“Fenrir is a strong, high-energy boy looking for a home that can keep up,” said Zac. “He’s a big, athletic dog who loves to run, explore, and stay on the move—a great fit for someone who enjoys an active lifestyle and fast-paced walks.”
He can be a little vocal and excitable, especially when he has energy to burn. He does pull a little when on a leash and would benefit from continued training. He already knows some basic commands and will listen to correction. With a little structure and consistency, he has a lot of potential.
Fenrir is a fan of treats but his favorite thing is just attention and love from his people.
Fenrir is up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and already neutered. In fact, he is really healthy and doesn’t have any special needs.
“Fenrir is ready to give a family a lifetime of laughter, love, and many happy memories,” said Zac. “He just needs someone who is prepared to help him stay physically enriched through walks, backyard time, and basic training.”
Do you have what it takes to keep up with this dog with energy to burn?
You can submit your application for Fenrir right here: https://www.hsnba.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/.
Since Fenrir 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 fees to adopt are $120 for large dogs, $200 for small dogs and puppies, $100 for kittens, $50 for adult cats. But remember, Fenrir’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 Fenrir, 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!
MORE PHOTOS OF FENRIR
Friendly Terrier mix named Fenrir seeking active family | Forgotten Friends
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.
“Each year, our Executive Director and Board of Directors work hard to create a reasonable and practical budget for the following year. During the fall of 2024, we looked at the last 4 years of donations and made the conservative estimate that we would collect $575,000 in donations in 2025. However, to date, HSNBA has only collected just under $200,000 in monetary donations and we are quickly going into the RED.” says Sarah Hammond, the Executive Director at HSNBA.
To learn more about what is happening at HSNBA visit their website.
HSNBA is hosting their monthly “Meet Your Match Adoption Event” next weekend at the shelter, August 29 and 30. They will be waiving adoption fees for all adoption-ready pets, including puppies and kittens, during this two-day event at HSNBA! Foster caregivers will be on-site with their adoption-ready pets, and their staff and volunteers will be there to help adopters find their perfect match.
Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area
Friday, August 29: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 30: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HSNBA is also actively recruiting supporters and vendors for next year’s inaugural PET PAWLOOZA, a showcase of local vendors who support pets and the people who love them. The event is sponsored by Creek View Veterinary Clinic and will take place on June 13, 2026. More information can be found on 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.
You can go to KENS5.com/ForgottenFriends to check out more stories, photos and videos of adoptable pets, plus updates on pets we’ve featured who have found a new “forever” home.
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.