HELOTES, 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 an almost four-year-old domestic shorthair tabby that was brought to the Helotes Humane Society as a stray back in May of 2021. She has been living in a foster home while waiting for someone to choose her, but that foster parent now has to move out of state at the beginning of May, so a new foster or parent is desperately needed.
Shelter staff believe that Pearl may have suffered some abuse in her past, because she is initially shy around people. She would definitely prefer a quiet, cat-loving home with no small children around. She also needs to be your only pet because she has difficulty adjusting to other animals.
Pearl needs new home because current foster is moving out of state | Forgotten Friends
"Pearl is an incredibly sweet girl who appears to have suffered abuse in the past but has proven that with a bit of love and patience she will come out of her shell and become just as attached to you as you are to her," said HHS. "She panics if there are multiple people in her direct vicinity, so she probably would not do well in a large family or one with small children."
She loves to play with cat toys and run around the house. She will talk to you when she wants food or attention, and can be a little adventurous if you give her the chance.
Pearl doesn't really like to be held, but once she comes to you, she loves to be petted and lie in your lap.
"She is the perfect lap cat and her purr can be heard across a room," said HHS.
Pearl is healthy, spayed and current on her vaccinations.
If you are interested in adopting Pearl, please complete an application Helotes Humane Society and someone will contact you to set up a meet and greet.
HHS is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.. You can email info@hhsanimals.org or call (210) 422-6242 for more information.
You can fill out your adoption application by CLICKING HERE.
The Helotes Humane Society has just started their annual eight months of kitten season. Because of that, they are in dire need of kitten dry and wet food, as well as cat litter. If you want to donate kitten food and litter, you can find their wish lists for Amazon and Chewy online at http://www.hhsanimals.org.
The Helotes Humane Society is hosting thir very first Trivia Night on May 17 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Braun Hall. You can register early during their Early Bird registration at http://www.hhsanimals.org.
Maybe you're not quite ready to adopt an animal, but still want to help out. Consider fostering an animal. Unlike a lot of shelters, Helotes Humane Society is a home-based shelter, and they are always in need of loving fosters for the dogs and cats. They provide all of the food and supplies that you will need. CLICK HERE to become a pet foster parent.
Do you love animals and want to make a difference by volunteering? The Helotes Humane Society is always in need of volunteers in various areas. There is sure to be something for everyone! CLICK HERE
Did you know that the Helotes Humane Society has a thrift store to help support the shelter? Second Chances Thrift Store is located at 10671 Shaenfield Road, San Antonio TX 78254. It's open Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Want to help but don't have the time to volunteer or foster? You can become a Paw Pal and make a donation to help in the care and feeding of the animals. Your monthly support makes it possible for HHS to rescue, heal, adopt, and advocate for sick, injured and abused pets. As a Paw Pal you will receive their newsletter about HHS and your gift in action, as well as a specially designed Paw Pal sticker. CLICK HERE
Here are some other ways you can help out the pets:
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.