Hey Joe! Dog for cat lovers | forgotten friends

SAN ANTONIO – Our Forgotten Friends series tells each week about a dog or cat that has spent a long time at the local shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.

This week we went to the Animal Welfare League on Nacogdoches and met the perfect dog for cat lovers, Joe. He has been with the ADL for more than five years since he was found homeless in Wilson County in October 2017 after Hurricane Harvey.

Joe was taken from a shelter as a puppy three years earlier, but like all ADL adopted pets, they always take the animal back if necessary. They didn’t really have room for Joe when he first arrived, but they put him to work until he could get his own kennel.

Joe is a 9 year old collie mix with a gorgeous brindle coat.

He gets along very well with other dogs he meets and loves to play with puppies. Although Joe is not a big fan of cats… well, maybe he is because he enjoys chasing them.

Jamie Gibson, director of life-saving initiatives at the Animal Welfare League, said Joe is essentially a cat in a dog’s body. She told us that these long-lived dogs are near and dear to her heart because she spends so much time getting to know them. She remembers when Joe first arrived.

“He was terrified and didn’t trust anyone,” Jamie said. But that changed a few days after he got to know people.

“Joe always likes to do what he wants, on his own terms and always, and he loves routine,” Jamie said. “His ideal day would consist of a meal followed by a short nap in the sun. Maybe a short walk, also known as a “sniffary” so he can stop and sniff everything that’s coming, and then another nap inside with the air conditioner on.”

It is important for Joe to feel independent, and he will let you know when he wants your attention. Otherwise, like most cats, just leave him alone to do his own thing on his own terms. He just wants to cool off.

Joe loves to cuddle and loves treats. “He’s very motivated by treats,” Jamie said. He is also very good on a leash if you remember he wants to sniff EVERYTHING!

“Joe is ready for a loving home and he truly deserves one after being in the shelter for so long,” Jamie said.

Are you the perfect match for Joe? Contact the Animal Welfare League and arrange a meeting.

Joe is what the ADL calls a diamond in the collar. Any pet that has been available for adoption by the Animal Welfare League for four months or longer is eligible. That means ZERO adoption fees so you can spend more on toys, beds and treats to pamper them in their new home!

If you would like to help ADL save and treat more pets in need, they will ask for a cash donation in lieu of a pet adoption fee. Every part of your donation contributes to saving the next life of abandoned, abused or neglected pets in our community that we see daily.

You can complete the adoption application by clicking HERE.

For those who adopt Joe, Lucy’s Doggy Daycare & Spa lend a paw by offering them a free day of The Shines at the spa, which includes a massage bath and Pawdicure. One of Lucy’s most cherished values ​​is to continue Lucy’s cause of helping puppies in need, as Lucy herself was a lifesaver!

Maybe you’re not quite ready to get a dog, but still want to help. Why not try getting a dog. ADL will provide you with all the food and supplies you will need and will even take care of all the medical services. This is 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 foster parent of a pet.

Do you love animals and want to change the world for the better by volunteering? The Animal Welfare League is always looking for volunteers in various fields. There’s sure to be something for everyone! CLICK HERE

Want to help but don’t have time to volunteer or visit? Consider sponsoring a pet. This program allows you to help the ADL with their pet adoption preparation costs, as each pet costs about $272 on average. CLICK HERE to sponsor an animal.

The ADL also hosts numerous free pet vaccinations and microchipping events for pet owners. Find out more about them, CLICK HERE.

Here are some more ways to help pets in ADL:

Remember, when you adopt a pet from a shelter, you are saving two lives… the one you bring home with you and the one that will now be saved because the shelter has more space.

If you know of a forgotten friend who is being overlooked and is still looking for a “fur” home, contact Andrea at [email protected].