LULING, 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.
Guinness is a hound dog who is about seven or eight years old that was brought to the Luling Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) in October of 2023, after being found as a stray. He has gotten a few breaks from the shelter over the last year, but has spent most of his time just waiting for someone to love him.
"Guinness is currently our longest stay resident at the shelter," said Lauri Hanna, Luling Animal Welfare Society. "While he has gotten a few foster breaks, the majority of his time has been spent here. He spent Thanksgiving and Christmas here last year and we are very much hoping he will be celebrating those in a forever home this year."
Guinness gets along with the ladies but definitely would prefer to be the only male dog in the home. Shelter staff say that he definitely has the potential to live with cats, as long as they are "dog savvy" and the animals get introduced properly.
He would make a great addition to any family whether they have kids or not.
"He's is a pretty chill dude, so he doesn't need a very active family," said Laurie. "He enjoys a leisurely walk or to hang out in the yard and sunbathe, but is also content to lounge around the house, especially if he has a yummy chew bone or such."
Like most dogs, he loves treats and adores being petted.
"He loves food, especially treats and will bark to tell you so, especially if he thinks you are being stingy," said Laurie.
He also would like to sleep in a bed, preferably yours... with you!
"He enjoys being around his people and is affectionate, but can also self entertain with chews or toys," said Laurie. "He is also house and crate-trained but can be left free roam when you aren't home."
He is healthy, current on all of his vaccinations and has already been neutered.
He has scored a short term foster break, but will be returning to the shelter in a less than two weeks. It would be amazing to find his happily ever after before he has to return to his kennel.
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"Guinness is an easy going boy that is all about the good life," said Laurie.
Who is ready to adopt Guinness and give him the home he is longing for right in time for the holidays?
Reach out to the Luling Animals Welfare Society to set up a meet and greet by emailing them at adoptatlaws@gmail.com or calling them at (512) 749-5643.
For whoever adopts Guinness 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!
There is no better feeling in the world, than adopting or fostering an overlooked pet from a shelter. Call LAWS now!
Luling Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is located at 1800 E. Pierce St in Luling (behind the police department). You can email them at adoptatlaws@gmail.com or telephone them at (512) 749-5643.
LAWS is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and closed for lunch from 12 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. They are closed on Saturday & Sunday.
LAWS Hours of Operation
- Monday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Tuesday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Wednesday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Thursday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Friday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
For more information on how to adopt from LAWS CLICK HERE.
You can support the animals at LAWS with a donation CLICK HERE.
Would you like to help out the shelter by buying some food, toys or other supplies that are needed? Visit their Amazon Wish List CLICK HERE.
If you'd like to get involved CLICK HERE to find out more about volunteering or fostering an animal.
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.