She did get adopted once, but was brought back because she got out of their yard and they felt she wasn’t going to be a good fit for them after all.
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 Sophia, an around eight-month-old Terrier mix that was brought to the Humane Society in New Braunfels (HSNBA) back in September. She did get adopted once, but was brought back because she got out of their yard and they felt she wasn’t going to be a good fit for them after all.
Sophia gets along with other dogs and does really well when she gets taken on walks with the pack. She’s not a fan of cats though. Sophia has a gorgeous, brindle coat and soulful brown eyes.
She loves kids but really needs to work on her manners when she’s on a leash.
“She is high energy and needs work on her leash manners, but is eager to please and can fit in well with anyone ready to give a larger puppy guidance,” said shelter staff.
She loves to chase after sticks and getting petted. She’s eager to please and would benefit from having a person who will be ready, willing and able to give her guidance so that she can outgrow her puppy behaviors.
“She just needs a family to work with her on being the best dog she can be,” said shelter staff. “She is a little more shy in the shelter than when she’s in a home.”
She’s healthy, current on all of her vaccinations and has already been spayed.
“She can be a fence jumper, and a little mouthy when she’s bored,” said shelter staff. “A tired dog is a well-behaved and happy dog, so keeping her mentally and physically stimulated is best for this pup.”
Do you have what it takes to give Sophia her best life?
You can submit your application for Sophia right here: https://www.hsnba.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/.
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.
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 Sophia, 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 SOPHIA
Sophia needs a human who’s ready, willing and able to harness her puppy energy | 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.
HSNBA always needs more folks to help out with the animals. Do you want to get involved? CLICK HERE for more information.
Would you like to help the animals at the shelter? You can order from their Amazon Wish List!
CLICK HERE to see what they need most. Two things they really need right now are potty pads and peanut butter! They use the peanut butter to stuff puzzle toys. It gives the dogs something fun to do while they are stuck inside due to the cold. Just make sure it doesn’t have xylitol in it which is toxic to dogs!
As with all shelters, cash is always appreciated, since money comes in handy to pay the veterinary bills associated with saving all the animals in need.
CLICK HERE to donate to the shelter.
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.