She loves to run around, play with toys and has never met a treat that she didn’t like.
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.
This week’s Forgotten Friend is Posie, a roughly 3-year-old Terrier blend who was found hanging out in the Deco District of San Antonio and brought to the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services back in mid-May.
“She has been with us more than 120 days,” said Lisa Norwood, Public Relations Manager at ACS. “Much of that has been spent with our Trainers who have brought her into their office to open up a kennel for an at-risk pet and to give her more time to find a new home.”
When Posie first arrived at ACS, she had a slight cough and some dermatitis, but was treated and now is feeling good. She doesn’t have any special needs.
“Posie is an active girl but prefers to be your main focus,” said ACS staff. “Older children may be okay if they can respect her boundaries.”
Shelter staff believe that she probably had a family of her own at one time, before being abandoned or maybe getting lost near a grocery store.
Posie is crate-trained and potty-trained, and definitely has already been housebroken.
She does get along with other dogs and has made some dog friends, but would really thrive as the only dog in your household.
Posie loves to run around and play with toys. She enjoys a good puzzle and has never met a treat she didn’t want.
She loves pup cups filled with whipped cream and peanut butter treats.
“Posie loves the “scritches” on her bum and will willingly let both men and women give her love,” said ACS staff.
She is current on all of her vaccinations and parasite preventions, and has already been spayed.
“Posie has been something of an “ambassa-dog” for ACS, and has even done several people training classes with her trainer friends and attended a “Sit. Stay. Learn!” event at the San Antonio Public Library,” said ACS.
CHECK OUT POSIE’S PHOTOS!
Lovely loner named Posie wants to be center stage in your world | Forgotten Friends
“Posie is a lovely loner and just wants to be the only pet in the house—center stage in your world,” said ACS staff.
Who is ready for Posie to run rings around them?
If you are interested in adopting Posie and being her forever family, you can visit the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services at 4710 TX-151, San Antonio, TX 78227. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. There is currently no fee to adopt Posie through the end of August.
You can get started by meeting some of their pets (online that is!) via thier new enhanced pet search which can be found at www.saacs.net
Clear the Shelters is happening now through end of August which means there is no charge to adopt any of their pets.
Visit ACS in person to meet Posie and all of their available pets and to fill out an application for adoption. Email ACS at ACSadoptions@sanantonio.gov.
For whoever adopts Posie, 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!
VOLUNTEER
If you have some extra time, ACS could always use some extra hands to help care for the animals. They are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help them:
- provide exceptional care to the pets in our care.
- serve our community.
Volunteers must be able to commit to at least six hours a month for at least three months. “Your consistent involvement is crucial, as our volunteers play a vital role in supporting our staff and helping pets find their forever homes,” said ACS.
If you’re interested in becoming an ACS volunteer, start by applying:
For more information on the requirements, visit their website.
DONATE
You can also support the work they are doing by making a monetary donation. CLICK HERE
Checks may also be made payable to “City of San Antonio Animal Care Services” or cash can be dropped off at or mailed to:
Animal Care Services
4710 State Highway 151
San Antonio, Texas 78227
If you have extra items, you can help other pet owners who may be struggling through their partnership with Daisy Cares. ACS is a drop off point for Daisy Cares which always needs donations of pet food for both dogs and cats, as well as things like newspapers, blankets, treats and toys.
You can also check out their Amazon Wish List for the exact items needed right now. Or check out the ACS Bottle Baby Warriors Wish List for items needed to help care for all of the puppies and kittens. Last but not least there is a SAACS Foster Amazon Wish List to help the folks who are fostering animals from ACS.
For other ways you can help, like fostering an animal, visit their website. CLICK HERE
You can follow the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Email them at ACSadoptions@sanantonio.gov.
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 “fur-ever” home, contact Andrea at acarden@kens5.com.