3 Years In A Shelter Is Too Long – Skip Needs To Be Adopted

Skip has been our Pet Of The Week a couple of times now. The Humane Society's Pets Fur People in Tyler is trying to find a home for one of their long-term residents.

Skip has been a resident at the shelter now for a little more than three years. While he enjoys shelter life because his food is delivered daily, his other canine friends are there, and he loves the attention he receives from the staff, Skip craves love from a permanent family.

According to Gayle Helms, Pet Fur People's executive director, Skip is a big, healthy guy who's pretty gentle.

He is almost five years old and weighs about eighty pounds. Gayle believes he would fit into a home with older children simply because of his size. Don't let his age or size fool you; he's still got a lot of energy, loves to play, and gets along pretty well with other dogs and cats, too.

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Skip is a Shepherd mix with a striking tan face, brown eyes, and a black and tan coat. He came to live at Pets Fur People because his owner could no longer care for him due to his owner's ill health.

Skip will go home with a starter kit of food, a collar, and a leash.

For additional information on adopting Skip call 903.597.2471 or check the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People website. Pets Fur People requires a completed adoption application before a meet and greet can be arranged. Check out the animals that are available for adoption. Adoption hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am until 5 pm - closed for lunch 1-2 pm. The Humane Society’s Pets Fur People is the only brick-and-mortar no-kill shelter in East Texas. Pets Fur People offers routine vaccinations, except for rabies, to the public for dogs and cats. Follow Pets Fur People on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please be a responsible pet owner - spay or neuter your pets. Donations are appreciated.