NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — UPDATE 12/17
There is nothing better than updating one of our Forgotten Friend's stories to let everyone know they have been adopted.
Swisher has left the building! This happy pooch now has his very own family to love him.
We wish you the best, Swisher!
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Our "Forgotten Friends" series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.
On this week’s Forgotten Friends we meet Swisher a shepherd, terrier and pit bull mix who was found as a stray by the Humane Society in New Braunfels (HSNBA) with a gunshot wound to his back leg.
When Swisher first arrived at the shelter, they noticed he wasn’t putting any weight on his back leg. A quick trip to the vet told them that he had been shot! Luckily for him the bullet went straight through his leg and he is healing up nicely.
Shelter staff says he loves to cuddle and seems to be very people-oriented and will likely be what they call a ‘velcro-dog,' which means he’ll be very attached to his human.
He loves to play, and is motivated by treats. He seems to get along well with other dogs and cats, too!
Swisher is healthy, vaccinated and neutered. He walks pretty well on a leash, but can get excited and pull a little.
Swisher was found limping around with a bullet wound to his back leg | Forgotten Friends
"The veterinarian explained that Swisher may have some issues with his leg later in life," said HSNBA. "He'll likely develop arthritis earlier in that leg and if he ever has another injury it, it could cause further damage since there is shrapnel in the leg that cannot be removed. As of now he's healing great and doesn't seem to be in any pain."
He’d do best with a family with older kids, or a single adult that has the time to play with him and take him for walks.
"Swisher loves to play with toys, mostly chase and tug of war," said shelter staff. "He is also very treat-motivated and will sit politely, but watch your fingers. He does tend to get excited and will chomp down a bit too quickly sometimes."
The Humane Society in New Braunfels says they think he’ll be happy as long as he has a person to call his own.
"We think he's pretty happy to do most activities as long as he has his person with him," said HSNBA.
Could you be that person?
Visit the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area located at 3353 Morningside Drive in New Braunfels, call them at (830) 629-5287 or email them at GeneralInfo@HSNBA.org.
They are open:
- Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sundays and Holidays: Closed to the public
For whoever adopts Swisher, 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!
Are you ready to adopt an animal but you're not sure what you are looking for? Visit their website to see all of their available cats and dogs CLICK HERE. They also always need more fosters. Did you know they pay for all the costs including food, medical and just about everything else? You just supply the home and the love! CLICK HERE to learn more.
HSNBA has a new Volunteer Coordinator and they always need more folks to help out with the animals. Do you want to get involved? CLICK HERE for more information.
Would you like to help the animals at the shelter? You can order from their Amazon Wish List!
CLICK HERE to see what they need most.
As with all shelters, cash is always appreciated, since money comes in handy to pay the veterinary bills associated with saving all the animals in need.
CLICK HERE to donate to the shelter.
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.