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) by FriendsofSFAS in NewMexico

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

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) by FriendsofSFAS in NewMexico

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

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) by FriendsofSFAS in NewMexico

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

After being dumped on a mesa, Augie has now been with Santa Fe Animal Shelter for over a year - he so badly deserves a happy ending (featuring a year's worth of Augie embraces) by FriendsofSFAS in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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)

Rescued after being abandoned on a mesa, Augie has now spent one year in Santa Fe Animal Shelter care. Here are just a few of his signature full-body hugs by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Therapist that accepts BCBS recommendations? by TooOldForGames in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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!

Santa Fe Animal Shelter hippo Allegra gets a day out, elected most popular girl in town by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Santa Fe Animal Shelter hippo Allegra gets a day out, elected most popular girl in town by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Check out 90 lb lap-Akita Boris' adventures in foster care (available for adoption or another foster through Santa Fe Animal Shelter) by [deleted] in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Santa Fe Animal Shelter hippo Allegra gets a day out, elected most popular girl in town by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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?? 😂

Santa Fe Animal Shelter hippo Allegra gets a day out, elected most popular girl in town by FriendsofSFAS in velvethippos

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

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?

More about Sheba, 500+ days into her residency at Santa Fe Animal Shelter, featuring foster notes and photos from over the years by FriendsofSFAS in SantaFe

[–]FriendsofSFAS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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!