SAN ANTONIO — UPDATE 2/21/24
Sweet May has officially left the building and is at her new home! After spending two years at the Animal Defense League just waiting to be noticed, May finally got the loving family that every dog deserves.
Miss May recently went for her FREE Spaw Day at Lucy's Doggy Day Care.
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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 went to the Animal Defense League on Nacogdoches and met an almost five-year-old super sweet American bulldog mix named May, who has been at the shelter for a little over two years, after being adopted from there once before when she was just a puppy back in 2019.
Sadly she was returned to the shelter in November of 2021 because she did not get along with their second dog and her family just couldn't take care of her anymore.
May's ideal home would be free of any felines and full of kids. She adores kids but just doesn't get along with cats.
"She doesn't mind interacting with other dogs and even likes to play with them from time to time, but would prefer to have the house to herself," said Jamie Gibson, Director of Lifesaving Initiatives at ADL.
May is healthy, has been spayed and is current on all of her vaccinations.
"May might bark in her kennel, but once she gets to know you she's a sweetheart who loves to just take naps next to her person," said Jamie. "She's very well-mannered inside but also enjoys outside time, especially if she gets to hang out and sunbathe."
Some of May's favorite things include playing with toys, playing fetch, and a good chew toy. She loves to be petted.
One of the reasons that shelter staff believe that May has not been adopted is because she doesn't show her very best in her kennel.
"She just needs a family to give her a chance to show them how amazing she is outside of the shelter and she'll be someone's best friend for life," said Jamie.
May is what the ADL calls a Diamond in the Ruff. Any pet that has been available for adoption at the Animal Defense League for four months or longer qualifies. That means ZERO adoption fees so you can spend more on toys, beds, and treats to spoil them in their new home!
If you want to help ADL rescue and treat more pets in need, they will ask for a monetary donation in lieu of the adoption fee for these pets. Every bit you donate contributes to saving the next life of the abandoned, abused, or neglected pets in our community that we see on a daily basis.
You can fill out your adoption application by CLICKING HERE.
For whoever adopts May, 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!
May has spent the last two years at shelter waiting to be noticed | Forgotten Friends
In an effort to Empty the Shelter, ADL has lowered the cost to adopt any pet over six months of age to just $35, until December 17. But remember, if they are considered a "Diamond in the Ruff," there is no fee!
Their Second Chances Giving Campaign shines the spotlight on pets they'd like to see given a new lease on life.
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 adpters, 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 as follows:
- 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.