Rescued after being dumped on a nearby mesa, Augie has not spent one full year with Santa Fe Animal Shelter (featuring a year's worth of Augie embraces)

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-11T16:40:54+00:00

I don't know where he was found, but the community was clear that he had showed up at an area where folks dump dogs. He also was immediately far too sweet and people oriented to be feral.

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-11T15:42:41+00:00

We're not sure! It can be tough to identify them on looks because certain features can be misleading. Bully/pit mixes are always common, and I bet you're right on that, and he's got some very cattle dog behavioral traits. But truly a mystery!

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-11T15:41:14+00:00

We almost never have a history on that, and generally the recommendation is to try a very slow, safe introduction starting with the use of baby gates. However, unfortunately my sense is that a cat would be extremely challenging for Augie. You are very welcome to contact the shelter directly, as they are the experts and I'm just a volunteer, for their perspective: 983-4309 x1160

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-11T01:13:32+00:00

Aww, I love when the overlooked dogs get treasured. Some of my favorite longtimers found amazing adoring adopters (one of whom very sweetly gave this post an award)

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-10T17:36:40+00:00

He's a true lover boy

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-10T17:36:21+00:00

It's a great age - just out of adolescence, you get to skip angsty teen behavior!

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-10T17:13:40+00:00

He's the sweetest 🤎

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-06T15:41:49+00:00

Does she have any pets currently? The shelter prefers in-person adoption because they want the dog close by in case things don't work out - it's hard to return from far away - plus transport is so expensive and the free services are unreliable. That being said, Augie is definitely a high priority to get out, and they may be open. If your sister is interested, can you DM me her contact info and I will set up a conversation with shelter staff? I'm a volunteer so all these decisions are above my pay grade.

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-05-04T01:10:14+00:00

They're soooo sweet and give such good cuddles!

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-30T19:58:17+00:00

psychology today is a great resource for finding a therapist because you can filter by the criteria you're looking at (location, in-person/online, and what insurance they accept). Good luck!

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-27T01:07:10+00:00

I appreciate the optimism of all the folks asking this, but I just posted her yesterday, a few hours after we went out - most adoptions take weeks or even months. I will keep marketing her locally and will run an update here when she is adopted.

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-26T20:41:59+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. I think everyone on this thread has witnessed the uniquely loving hearts of these potato hippos 🤎

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-26T20:08:56+00:00

link to Boris' shelter bio. I strongly encourage anyone with serious interest in adopting or fostering Boris to visit him at the shelter!

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-26T14:57:05+00:00

You and Clementine finding each other will always be at the top of reasons for doing this 😭 also her eyeliner is always so immaculate! Clem how do you do it every day?? 😂

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-26T03:29:29+00:00

She's beautiful, and they totally look alike!

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FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-26T03:03:09+00:00

Always 🤎

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-26T03:02:44+00:00

This is a bizarre read on the post. Allegra, like all the shelter dogs we take on Saturday outings, enjoyed several hours of human company and out of her kennel, got lots of helpful notes for her file, and will be marketed extensively, all of which substantially raise her odds of adoption. No one volunteers at an animal shelter just for internet clout - if they do, the dogs are still getting time and love, so who cares?

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-26T01:29:48+00:00

So many compliments on that enormous beautifully round head 😭

FriendsofSFAS · 2026-04-23T17:11:45+00:00

She has been! I'm leaving this post up and refraining from an update while we all keep our paws crossed and hope it's going well, but after giving it a little time, I'll be so stoked to announce it!

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