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 Hunter was left tied to a mailbox when his family moved, leaving him behind alone and forgotten. That is until Kerrville Pets Alive stepped up and saved him from the euthanasia list at the county shelter six months ago after they determined that he was a super quick-learner and could be trained to be the bestest boy ever.
Hunter is a tricolor shepherd mix who is about two and half years old. He currently weighs about 56 pounds and is healthy, athletic and very handsome. He is current on all of his shots and has also been neutered.
You might think that he would not like humans very much after being abandoned, but you'd be wrong.
Hunter was left tied to a tree by his family when they moved | Forgotten Friends
"Hunter loves everyone he meets," said KPA! "He came to the local county shelter with very few dog skills, EXCEPT how to chase the ball, carry it to the top of the hill, and chase it down the hill again."
He would do that over and over again. Then he discovered that humans could throw the ball further, but he still didn't want to give up.
"A qualified dog trainer came to the shelter for a consultation and educated the volunteers on how to convince him to "give us the ball," said KPA!
Did we mention that Hunter loves to chase after balls?
It turns out that Hunter learns really fast, and has excellent tracking skills. Those are just some of the reasons KPA! pulled him from the euthanasia list at the county shelter and now he's just waiting for a new human to notice him and fall in love.
Hunter has learned how to sit or stand beside his caregiver and wait for attention. He loves being petted and is very loving.
He is currently with a foster who has a Husky that Hunter gets along very well with, and did not show any aggression towards other dogs while he was at the shelter. He hasn't really been exposed to any cats.
Hunter is crate-trained and they are working with him on being house-trained. He is a very smart boy and figures out new things he is introduced to very quickly.
You would not be disappointed if you decided to bring Hunter home.
If you would like to add Hunter to your family, contact Kerrville Pets Alive! at info@kerrvillepetsalive.org.
For whoever adopts Hunter, 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.
Kerrville Pets Alive! is hosting an adoption event at 2102 Memorial Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 28. It will be a fun and festive Howl-O-Ween event. They also have their annual Fur Ball on December 2, which is a gala to support their mission to save Kerr County pets from euthanasia. Get your tickets 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 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.
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.
If you want more information visit their website at info@kerrvillepetsalive.org.
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.