CONVERSE, 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 a Boxer and Terrier mix named Petey that was brought to the Converse Animal Shelter in 2020 as a stray puppy. He was heartworm positive when he was first brought to the shelter, but was successfully treated and is now healthy and heartworm-free.
Petey is about four and a half years old and has spent his whole life at the shelter just waiting for someone to choose him to bring home and love.
He is a beautiful sand color with incredibly soulful eyes and adorable, expressive ears.
"Petey is not a fan of having a barrier between him and his people, and will express himself as such," said CASI staff. "He doesn’t mean anything by it, we think it has something to do with his unknown past."
He might act a little reserved when he first meets you, but once he is comfortable, his true personality shines through.
"When Petey first meets you, he acts afraid and just a little bit shy," said CASI staff. "But give him a little bit of time, as well as patience and kindness and you find yourself with a wonderful, loving dog."
He can be a little playful but really he is just a homebody who is happy to just spend time chilling with you.
Petey has had a Wisdom Panel done and the results say he is 32% Boxer, 27% American Pit Bull Terrier, 23% American Staffordshire Terrier and a small amount of a few other breeds. But he is guaranteed to be 100% Good Dog!
Petey would be a great option for someone who has a quiet life and just wants a faithful companion to chill and watch Netflix with them.
He needs to be your only pet so he can have your undivided attention.
Petey knows how to sit, lay down, and shake. He does really well on a leash. He likes to play with some toys, but really prefers to play with his favorite humans. He also likes ice cream.
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Petey is neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, up to date on his vaccines, dewormed, and current on heartworm prevention.
Are you ready to make his doggie's dreams come true? CASI is currently running a special price of $100 on all of their adoptions until further notice.
Visit the Converse Animal Shelter at 9634 Schaefer Road in Converse, 78109. You can also email them at Casipets@sbcglobal.net or visit their website at https://www.mynewbestfriend.org/.
They are open:
- Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 to 4 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Closed Sunday & Monday
For whoever adopts Petey, 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!
If you'd like to volunteer, just show up anytime. Adoptions are only handled during business hours.
Adoptions fees:
- All animals at shelter are currently $100, special price until further notice
- Includes Microchip, Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations
CASI is open for business and have many wonderful animals available for adoption. They are a 501 c3 no-kill, non-profit, and rely on donations and adoptions. They are not run by the government and receive no funding from the city. They are a private shelter.
Are you not ready to adopt a pet, but want to help take care of the animals at the shelter? Converse Animal Shelter has an Amazon Wish List you can visit and purchase from to be delivered right to their door.
Follow them on Facebook Converse Animal Shelter - CASI and on Instagram to learn more.
Maybe Petey is not the pet you are looking for, but you are ready to adopt. Visit their website to check out some of the other cats and dogs available.
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.