These cats and dogs are looking for their forever homes.
Cane
Cane is a 5-year-old Blue Heeler with a lot of energy. He is also heartworm positive. Cane is an energetic, lovable and attentive working dog, who would do best in a home ready to train him and give him a job to do, employee Jordan Belew said.
Allison Allison is a good, small cat. employee Connie Guerrero said.
Harriet
Harriet is a 5-year-old terrier mix, who is a sweetheart. She is a package adoption with her sister, Ethel. They are both sweet and are always together. They go everywhere together and need a good, patient adopter to give them the attention they deserve, employee Jackie McCollough said.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Although the coronavirus pandemic created challenges for several businesses and organizations, local animal shelters found it to be a busy year for adoptions. Every single day I get to see all of these families leave here with new friends and family members, said Jackie McCollough with the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
McCollough said even though changes were made during the pandemic, they saw one of their best years for pet adoptions.
Check out these adoptable pets in Corpus Christi
The Gulf Coast Humane Society has partnered with the Caller-Times to show adoptable pets each month, featuring heartworm positive dogs who need some love.
All the dogs in this month s adopt-a-pet series are heartworm positive. They are currently receiving treatment and will continue their treatment after adoption at no cost to you.
What is Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm disease is a serious illness contracted by pets and spread by mosquitoes. Texas has a higher amount of mosquitoes that are active year-round, so cases are typically higher in the state, according to Gulf Coast Humane Society communications manager Jackie McCollough.
These cats and dogs are looking for their forever homes.
Ivy
Ivy is a four-year-old, heartworm positive Pitbull. She and her sister, Harley, need to be adopted together and have a reduced adoption fee of $200 for both dogs. Ivy can be shy and skittish and definitely follows her sister s lead, employee Jackie McCollough said. Once she warms up to you, she s very sweet and loving.
Sansa
Sansa is a Domestic Short Hair, who is a love bug. She is seven months old. She can be a little shy sometimes, but she opens up pretty quick, employee Connie Guerrero said.
Harley