HELOTES, Texas — 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 an almost three-year-old retriever mix named Apollo who was surrendered to the Helotes Humane Society almost four years ago when his owner could no longer take care of him.
Apollo was born without a hip joint on one side, but that does not slow him down at all. In fact, he’s got tons of energy and would love a home with a big fenced yard to run around, or maybe even a farm.
Apollo has been at shelter for two and half years... waiting | Forgotten Friends
He loves to play with toys, especially Kongs. He really enjoys being petted too. He'd love to get adopted by an active family with older kids.
Apollo gets along great with other dogs, and would enjoy have a buddy to hang around with and play. He does not do well with cats. They just don’t like his energy level.
He is healthy, neutered and current on all of his vaccinations.
Contact the Helotes Humane Society and set up a meet and greet.
HHS is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.. You can email info@hhsanimals.org or call (210) 422-6242 for more information.
You can fill out your adoption application by CLICKING HERE.
For whoever adopts Apollo 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!
Maybe you're not quite ready to adopt a dog, but still want to help out. Consider fostering an animal. Unlike a lot of shelters, Helotes Humane Society is a home-based shelter, and they are always in need of loving fosters for the dogs and cats. They provide all of the food and supplies that you will need. CLICK HERE to become a pet foster parent.
Do you love animals and want to make a difference by volunteering? The Helotes Humane Society 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? You can become a Paw Pal and make a donation to help in the care and feeding of the animals. Your monthly support makes it possible for HHS to rescue, heal, adopt, and advocate for sick, injured and abused pets. As a Paw Pal you will receive their newsletter about HHS and your gift in action, as well as a specially designed Paw Pal sticker. CLICK HERE
As the weather gets colder, the need for supplies increases at HHS due to an increase in abandoned pets in Helotes.
Here are some other ways you can help out the pets:
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.