Do you remember when we needed help with organizing the coordinator's office? Our amazing community stepped up with purchasing organizing bins, and we posted the after pics recently, and it looks amazing! Well, it's time for the back hall, a HUGE project. Anyone who has seen the back hall and enrichment shelves knows this is going to be a big job. Our cat program manager, Jenna, has measured and researched and drawn out on graph paper some organization and structure for this back hall to help with tidying things up.
Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/0hoa04s (link in bio)
We have created an Amazon wishlist with all of our organizing needs according to the exact size bins and our plans for making this hallway much more presentable and easy to find items once in their proper places. This has been on our radar to fix for over a year, and we're hoping yall can help!
🏞️ Mila’s Doggy Day Out! 🏞️
Shelter life can be tough, but thanks to our Doggy Day Out program, Mila got the chance to stretch her legs, feel the grass under her paws, and enjoy some well-deserved fun in the sun! 🌞
Whether it’s a walk in the park, a car ride adventure, or just some cuddle time, Doggy Day Out is all about giving our pups a break and helping them shine outside the shelter. 💕
Do you want to participate in Doggy Day Out? We’ve made it easy! Drop by HSNBA (located at 3353 Morningside Dr, New Braunfels, TX, 78132) anytime Monday through Saturday between 10 AM and 3 PM to check out a dog for a day of fun. The process is simple—we’ll provide all the important information, ask you to sign a waiver, and then you’re on your way to giving a shelter dog a little extra love and happiness in their day!
Learn more here: https://herald-zeitung.com/news/doggy-day-out-program-allows-new-braunfels-residents-to-take-shelter-animals-on-local-adventures/article_1fa406fc-d1f3-11ef-91ac-5f13db712120.html
Come join us and give a dog like Mila the perfect day they deserve! 🐾
BLue Needs a HERO!
We first met Blue in 2018, when he entered the shelter as a stray. He was reclaimed fairly quickly and was microchipped before he left, so we met him again almost exactly 6 years later, we knew exactly who he was. Officers left door hangers at his residence (very close to where he was found), we called, we emailed, we texted, we sent Facebook messages…. All went unanswered.
It was the holidays, so we thought maybe his owners were out of town, having left Blue in the care of friends or neighbors, and at the time, we were not overly full, so we could give them all the time they needed to come get their dog. But sadly, after a month, with absolutely no contact from his previous owners – we have to accept they aren’t coming.
Blue was heartworm positive back in 2018, and tested positive again this year, so we can only assume they never got him treated and were never keeping him on any sort of heartworm preventative. Being heartworm positive for AT LEAST 6 years (that we know of, could be longer) can do real damage to a dog’s internal organs so we got him over the vet for a senior panel and to make sure there had not yet been any irreversible damage. His bloodwork was far from ideal, but still good enough to begin heartworm treatment this week.
Blue is a pit bull terrier, about 60 pounds, neutered and we are guessing at least 10 years old. Blue is great on a leash, appears house trained, terrific in the car, dog AND cat friendly and so far has loved pretty much everyone he has met.
Blue needs a Foster or Foster to Adopt placement for the next 8-12 weeks to continue to support his heartworm treatment. During this period, he needs to be kept mostly calm, crated mostly, and only out for on leash walks – absolutely no romping with other dogs or off leash time in the yard – but once those heartworms are good and dead, he can go back to being a regular dog.
His life expectancy MAY be shortened by him having these heartworms go so long without being treated,
Happy NEW YEARS DAY! The shelter is CLOSED to the public today but our staff is still here hard at work making sure everyone is happy and healthy!
Dog's like KEVIN make it easy! He's got SO MUCH personality crammed into his stocky little body he is a joy to take care of.
Kevin landed at the shelter as a stray at the beginning of December and he's a real character! There's something about those expressive pit bull faces that wins us over every time!
Kevin seems great around other dogs, is about 60 pounds, and heartworm negative and of course vaccinated and microchipped. We canNOT recommend him to a home with cats.
This dog is guaranteed to keep you laughing with is goofball antics and genuine love of life!
Interested in Kevin? Submit an ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.hsnba.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/ or just swing by and meet him!
We'll reopen tomorrow, Thursday the 2nd at 10 am!
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Looking for a new way to get out and about and give back in 2025?
Check out our "Doggy Day Out" Program! It's when volunteers "check out" a dog for the day to visit pet friendly establishments, got to the park, and get a pup cup! It’s a great outing for our junior volunteers to do with a parent or guardian and as you can tell – the dog’s love it!
Pictured here is Guinevere, who as you can tell not only loves kids, but was a dream in the car and at the park! She’s a young (8-month-old) terrier mix weighing in at a petite 40 pounds! She came in as a stray at the beginning of December and is eagerly awaiting a new home!
Find out more about our Doggy Day Out program and all of the ways volunteers can help the shelter pets on our website: https://www.hsnba.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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If you're home over the new year's holiday and want to add some fun and energy to your household, here are some of our kitties still at the shelter that need a foster home over the next few weeks! Some have medical needs and others need a little bit of socialization, while most of them just need more room to room and be a cat or kitten until they are fixed.
If you're interested in fostering any of these guys, email [email protected], or stop by the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area at 3353 Morningside Drive. ♥️
Whelen Needs a WIN
Whelen entered the shelter as a stray at the beginning of November, so we have no idea what his breed mix is or what his life was like before he landed at HSNBA. He's about 60 pounds, fixed, vaccinated, microchipped and heartworm negative.
But we recognized right away that this "plain brown dog" was going to get overlooked here at the shelter and potentially deteriorate behaviorally if it took him a long time to get adopted. So, we put out an urgent plea to find Whelen a FOSTER HOME who could house him temporarily, get to know him better than we could here in the shelter and help us figure out the best family for him to thrive.
And boy oh boy did he find a great foster home! They have discovered he's a terrific house guest, LOVES toys and balls, is housetrained and crate trained and is very much a "Velcro dog" - he loves to be right by your side all the time. He loves being out in the yard and getting zoomies in the grass - he would probably really prefer a fenced yard over apartment living unless his adopters are VERY active outside of the apartment. He's great with kids but still working on basic manners like jumping up on folks when he gets excited, so a home with seniors may not be a great fit. He hasn’t much of a chance to interact with other dogs, so if you have a dog at home, we would like to do a “Meet and Greet” to make sure they get along!
Whelen will be here with his foster family to meet potential adopters THIS WEEKEND for our Adoption Event - remember, we are open Saturday AND Sunday from 10am to 4pm!
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Mila and Sophia!
If these girls could talk.... maybe they could tell us what they had been through so we could help them more but we are left guessing that perhaps, they were the last pair of an unwanted, unexpected litter left to their own devices for weeks if not months, finally rounded up by Comal County Animal Control about 3 weeks ago and brought to HSNBA for safe keeping.
At intake, they were terrified, flinching at every touch, unfamiliar with the concept of walking on a leash, they had to be carried around the shelter and lured from place to place with the promise of a tasty treat. We are fairly certain they are sisters, about a year old and both about 50 pounds. Our best guess at their breed is maybe shepherd/hound mixes but of course we just can’t be sure.
Until these girls landed at the shelter, we doubt they ever got a kind word or a gentle touch from a person. They were turned loose like trash to fend for themselves and now we are faced with the difficult task of finding them a place to go.
Sophia and Mila are eligible for foster care or adoption but we need to find them homes that will continue to work on their socialization – as you can tell from the video of their outing this week – they have come a LONG WAY in just three short weeks but we’ve reached the end of the help we can give them in this setting – they need a home, and a fenced in yard and to find people who can give them the time, space and patience they need to blossom into the terrific dogs we know they can be.
While as you can tell, they get along great, they REALLY need to be separated due to a phenomenon called “Littermate Syndrome” – this is a condition that can occur when two puppies from the same litter are raised together and bond too strongly with each other. This can lead to behavioral issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, difficulty bonding with humans, and overwhelming fear of new things. These girls are already showing a lot of signs of Littermate Syndrome, so it
MORE Puppies in NEED!
This litter of puppies was found just around the corner from the shelter over the weekend and were brought to HSNBA for safe keeping by a concerned citizen. They are about 3-4 months old and totally overwhelmed by the shelter.
You can tell from the video that they WANT to be cuddled and loved on but they are just too scared. They are at the PERFECT age for their lives to change FOR THE BETTER with some dedicated and devoted foster homes and adopters who can show them some love and patience.
We are looking for FOSTER and FOSTER TO ADOPT homes for these four puppies to get them out of cages and onto couches for the holidays. They really need a head start on figuring out what it means to be a beloved member of a family – whether it is for a couple of weeks in a foster home or for forever in a Foster to Adopt home. They can’t get fixed until mid-January, and then we can formalize adoptions after they have been fixed.
They are all named after the characters in the “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series – 2 boys and 2 girls – Tamlin, Rhysand, Nesta and Feyre. Our best guess to their breed is some sort of shepherd lab mixes, and they will be medium to large sized dogs full grown.
HSNBA provides all needed supplies and keeps our foster pets healthy with regular vaccines and parasite protection, these guys just need a place to go where they can be given the attention and affection they are so desperate for!
If you are already a REGISTERED FOSTER PROVIDER with HSNBA, just swing by and let us know you are ready to foster! If you have not yet registered to foster with HSNBA, please submit an application HERE: https://www.hsnba.org/get-involved/foster/ and as soon as we get it processed, we will invite you in to pick out your puppies!
If all you can do is SHARE – PLEASE DO!
WISH LIST: CANNED PUPPY FOOD! Our shelves are empty and we've gotten in so many puppies this weekend - please send some if you can! https://www.chewy.com/pedigree-chopped-ground-dinne
INTRODUCING KEVIN! Your very own HOUSE HIPPO, or, as we like to say.....
PITTOMPOTOMUS!!!!
Kevin landed at the shelter as a stray just 2 weeks ago so we don't know a whole lot about him yet but he's a real character! There's something about those expressive pit bull faces that wins us over every time!
Kevin seems great around other dogs, is about 60 pounds, and heartworm negative and of course vaccinated and microchipped. He's scheduled to get neutered this week and would be ready to go home Friday! This dog is guaranteed to keep you laughing with is goofball antics and genuine love of life!
Let’s find Kevin a HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! We are open today (Saturday) from 10am to 4pm and would love to see you!
ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.hsnba.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/
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MEET ROCCO! WHAT A HUNK!!! 😍
When this handsome fella came strolling through the door, we felt certain he would have an owner here frantically looking for him, but alas, no one ever came. We have found he is great with other dogs and loves making new furry friends and would thrive in a home with another playful canine companion. (However, he’s not a fan of cats, so a feline-free household is a must.) His boundless enthusiasm for life makes him the ultimate adventure buddy, whether it’s hiking, running, or just an intense game of fetch in the yard.
Despite his size (80 pounds!) and strength, Rocco is convinced he’s a lap dog! He’s incredibly cuddly and loves to snuggle up after a day of fun. Be prepared for lots of love and goofy moments with this big-hearted boy.
Rocco is extremely strong and would benefit from leash training to help him channel his energy during walks. A patient and active adopter who can provide the structure he needs will be the perfect match for him.
If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, and high-energy companion, Rocco might just be your perfect match! Come meet him and see how this sweet boy can brighten your life. Enjoy this video from his latest "Doggy Day Out"!
What Rocco wants most of all is to be adopted, but he would also really benefit from a foster home as he is getting a little sick of shelter life after a month in our care. Please come by an meet ROCCO and let's see if we can make a match just in time for Christmas!
ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.hsnba.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/
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📣 We are in desperate need of a foster for Miss Walnut. She is the absolute sweetest, especially considering how she came to us! She came in a couple weeks ago with a broken pelvis and a broken back leg and she ✨ HAS TO BE ON CRATE REST ✨ for another 4 to 5 weeks. She is going stir crazy here and doing flips inside of the cage 🫣. We think a change of scenery and a little more hands-on attention will help her get through this tough time while she's on crate rest. Once those 4 weeks are over and she hits her 3.5 lb mark, she can get surgery for that leg!
We would really like to find her a foster home within the next day or two, and if you're interested, please come by the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area, or email [email protected].
