KERRVILLE, 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 named Gypsy was found wandering around near Center Point as a stray more than two months ago and brought to Kerr County Animal Services. She had a cancerous mass showing but was saved from euthanasia by Kerrville Pets Alive. She is currently being treated for the cancer, and will be done after her final treatment in two weeks.
"Gypsy was found as an unwanted stray wandering the streets of Center Point, Texas, where many pets are discarded and left to fend for themselves," said Karen Guerriero, Kerrville Pets Alive. "She was picked up by Kerr County Animal Services - Kerr County's High Intake Animal Control, which does have to euthanize pets when space runs out."
Gypsy is a three-year-old Heeler mix that is super friendly.
Gypsy gets along well with other dogs but has not yet been tested with cats.
"Gypsy seems to get along with all ages," said Karen. "She will need to be with a family who can provide the observation and care she needs going forward as she recovers from cancer."
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Gypsy is recovering from cancer and needs a loving home | Forgotten Friends
"Gypsy is a doll," said Karen. "She has funny little eyes that sometimes look like the Cat that Ate the Canary. She will be your buddy and your other dog or dog's buddy."
Gypsy loves to go for rides in the car and is usually pretty quiet, not barking much at all. One of her favorite things to do is to play ball. She loves treats and getting petted.
Gypsy is spayed, up to date on all of her vaccines and heartworm negative. She is ready for her new home!
If you would like to add Gypsy to your family, contact Kerrville Pets Alive! at info@kerrvillepetsalive.org. Her adoption fee is $125.
Kerrville Pets Alive is an all-volunteer animal welfare charity serving Kerr County. You can check out their adoptable pets on Petfinder or visit their adoption events every first and third Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville.
For whoever adopts Gypsy, 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!
KPA is open seven days a week by appointment – email info@kerrvillepetsalive.org or call (713) 855.6291. You can also fill out an adoption application on their website.
Get more information at kerrvillepetsalive.org.
Are you not quite ready to adopt an animal, but would like to help Kerrville Pets Alive! with their mission to help animals, like Gypsy, in Kerr County? You can donate to their organization by clicking here. KPA uses their resources to help with medical care funding, volunteers, rescue, transport, equipment and resources to save impounded pets.
They have their annual fundraiser called the Fur Ball Gala coming up on December 7. For more information about it CLICK HERE.
KPA! also assists Kerr County Pet owners in need by providing year-round FREE microchips, FREE Vaccine Clinics and FREE pet food and supplies.
You can donate to KPA via their website at kerrvillepetsalive.com, or mail donations to: 317 Sidney Baker S., Ste. 400, PMB 345, Kerrville, Texas, 78028 or in person at 414 Clay in Kerrville.
You can also visit their Amazon wish list on their website and order pet food and supplies that they need to help the animals.
Kerrville Pets Alive is also always in need of volunteers. CLICK HERE to find out how you can make a difference.
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.