Roll arrived at the ADL with his brothers and sisters who were all sick, and is the sole survivor having overcome both Parvo and distemper.
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, we meet a one-year old Terrier mix named Roll who has been waiting at the Animal Defense League since last year. Roll arrived in the care of ADL with his littermates, sick with distemper and Parvo. All of them succumbed to the diseases except Roll, who was able to overcome and is now thriving.
Roll is sweet, cuddly, smart, and full of life.
“Roll is very dog-friendly and currently has a best friend on campus named Ladybug, a shepherd mix,” said Shelby Clark, Marketing Coordinator at ADL. “He loves everyone he meets and is very social, but we haven’t observed him with cats yet.”
Shelter staff think Roll would do best with a family that the time to play with him, snuggle, and just shower him with love. Did we mention he gets along great with other dogs?
Roll was able to overcome the distemper and Parvo, but unfortunately, he lost most of his teeth in the process.
“Because of this, his tongue often sticks out, and he prefers his kibble softened,” said Shelby. “He may also prefer softer treats and toys going forward, but that hasn’t slowed him down one bit.”
Roll loves getting pets, hugs and just being around people. And don’t forget his treats! He walks well on a leash, loves car rides, splash time, and gets along great in home settings.
“He’s currently thriving during sleepovers with one of our team members and learning from their calm senior pup,” said Shelby. “He’s playful and gentle, always checking in with his people to make sure he’s being a good boy.”
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Roll is a true survivor with a heart of gold. He may look a little different with his tongue always peeking out, but he’s all puppy at heart… joyful, snuggly, and ready for a fresh start.
Roll’s resilience and sweet nature are nothing short of inspiring,” said Shelby.
Are you ready to be his best friend?
And best of all, if you’d like to adopt Roll there is no fee at all if you adopt him because the ADL is taking part in “Empty the Shelters” until the end of August. There is no fee to adopt ANY pet right now.
Roll is current on all vaccinations and has already been neutered.
You can fill out your adoption application by CLICKING HERE.
For whoever adopts Roll, 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 ADL says this year alone they will save the lives of over 6,500 dogs and cats, many of which will require multiple specialized surgeries costing thousands of dollars. You can help by donating to their PAWS for a Cause Emergency Medical Fund, which plays a crucial role in this mission.
Maybe you’re not quite ready to adopt a dog, but still want to help out. Why not try fostering a dog. ADL will provide all of the food and supplies that you will need, and even take care of all of the medical. It’s a win-win situation for both you and the dog or cat. They get a loving home, and it doesn’t cost you a dime. CLICK HERE to become a pet foster parent.
Do you love animals and want to make a difference by volunteering? The Animal Defense League is always in need of volunteers in various areas. There is sure to be something for everyone! CLICK HERE
Want to help but don’t have the time to volunteer or foster? Consider sponsoring a pet. This program allows you to assist ADL with their expenses in getting the pet adoption ready as each pet on average costs about $272. CLICK HERE to sponsor an animal.
The ADL also hosts bi-weekly free pet vaccination and microchip events for pet owners. Find out more about them by CLICKING HERE.
Here are some other ways you can help out the pets at ADL:
ADL tells us that what they need most, besides fosters and adopters, is soft dog treats, XL Kongs and pate wet dog food.
Hours of Operation:
- Nacogdoches Campus
11300 Nacogdoches Rd.,
San Antonio, TX 78217
Open Daily from 11am to 7pm - PAUL JOLLY CAMPUS
210 Tuleta Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78212
Open Daily from 11am to 7pm
Normal adoption fees are USUALLY as follows, but again… no charge right now until the end of August due to “Empty the Shelters.”
- Dogs: $75.00
- Puppies under 6-months: $150.00
- Cats: $40.00
- Kittens under 6-months: $125.00
You can contact ADL at https://adltexas.org/contact-us/.
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.