abilene animal shelter

UPDATED: Saturday, December 8th, 2012 6:00 PM.
Queen the sweet little Border Collie was adopted by what Aaron Vannoy Executive Director for the Abilene Animal Control Shelter says is a "Border Collie rescue group." "The dog 'Queenie' that you came and did as the KEAN Critter has found a rescue group to take him. This is great news and another success. I will share photos of when they come get Queenie" Vannoy said.  A big thank you goes to everyone that helped with this awesome little critter. The smartest and best pets come from animal shelters like the one right here in Abilene.

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UPDATED: Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Curtis the little one year old Jack Russell, Wirehair terrier mix was adopted on his final extension day. Amy B. of Abilene gave Curtis a loving home, so a big special thanks goes to Miss Amy for caring enough to give a poor defenseless little critter a second chance at life. The smartest pets and nearly all movie and television pets were rescued from shelters just like ours. So no need in lining the pockets of breeders, when a smarter, better looking, more lovable pet is waiting for you at the Abilene Animal Shelter.

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UPDATED: Monday, November 26th, 2012 at 5:07 p.m.

Guess who finally got to go home for the Holidays? Nina the Spaniel mix! She was finally adopted this past Saturday when the Abilene Animal Shelter and other rescue organizations held an 'emergency pet rescue' on the busiest shopping weekend of the year. I was overcome with joy when Animal Services Manager Aaron Vannoy informed me of Nina's good fortune. Thank you to everyone that shared and/or re-posted these KEAN Critter blogs, I will forever be grateful and a big thanks goes out to Nina's new family. May you all have a joyous Holiday season.

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Can you help us save Sugar?

This young (two and a half year old) wire-hair terrier mix is very smart, obviously cute and she is extremely lovable (as you can see in the photos). From the minute I saw Sugar, I knew she was someones special friend. She looked right at me, as if she was trying to say, "Hey there, you look like you could use a friend and a hug." She just looks like she'd make an awesome loyal companion and here's how you can make this little critter your best friend.

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This is Lucy, a  lab golden retriever mix that should have been named 'Lucky, because she's had a rough life and she's lucky she's made it this long. First off her left front leg was broken, and it healed wrong. The vet says "just leave it alone, it doesn't seem to hurt her she'll be just fine". Then some how her tail got chopped off and it looks as if she has been on her own for a long time. All that said, Lucy is a very sweet and extremely lovable pet. She really needs a animal lover to take her in, because in my opinion she's due to be a winner.

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Before I introduce our next KEAN Critter, with a heavy heart, I hate to report that last week's pair of "Lovable Labs" did not get adopted in time. I was informed by the staff at the shelter that "no one ever adopts or wants the older animals". That is a shame. They were just so beautiful and well behaved. It's so sad.

Okay, now lets see if we can save an innocent critter this week. Can you please help save Jordan the cat?

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Can you help save Sandy and Runt the two lovable labs?

This is the tail of two labs, who are well trained, Sandy is are 11 years old while Runt is only 10 years old, both are fixed, housebroken and they make quite the pair. Both took to the leash and were ready for whatever came their way. Sandy the 65 pound female and Runt the 60 pound male didn't bark or tug on the leash and when big Larry (who works at the Animal Shelter) threw them two doggie biscuits, the fun was on. Sandy the taller of the two caught one in mid air, while Runt was still wondering what all Sandy was eating. They are owner turn ins because their previous masters are moving and "can not take the dogs with them."

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UPDATED: Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 at 6:37 p.m.

Love is in the air, because Toby's original owners showed up at the pound, holding hands and wanting their "little baby back." At first they were afraid that Toby might have been put down, since he was there so long. I think, 'Lucky' is what I would change his name to. Mom and dad are back together again and life is good for a Chihuahua/Terrier mix they named Toby. Thank you to all that shared this blog and helped to get Toby a new home.

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Updated 09:49 a.m. August 3rd, 2012

Guess who finally went home after getting a temporary 'stay of execution'? Hank the Handsome Lab mix may be wagging his tail, but I can't seem to quit smiling as I'm overcome by tears of joy. I had been praying that Hank would be spared. "The bigger dogs are harder to adopt," so I'm told by Mr. Vannoy the Director of the animal shelter, thus the reason why I worried so much about the 85 pound lab named Hank. Thank to the wonderful family that cared enough to give Hank life. Please look at all the other beautiful critters that need homes, follow the link to see their picture and description.

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Updated Saturday July 28th, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Good news came early this morning, Nipsey the three year old orange tabby was adopted. Abilene Animal Control Shelter officer Frost said "Nipsey went to his new home late Friday just before the shelter closed." Thank you to the anonymous family that adopted him, and thanks to everyone that shared the blog and helped spread the word, about a lovable overweight cat named Nipsey. It is  impossible to help animals without your support. Still, more critters need homes, see more shelter info and animals below.

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Updated Monday July 23, 2012 11:49 AM
This one went down to the wire, Cowboy the Golden/Pyrenees mix was adopted Saturday. Aaron Vannoy the Director for Abilene Animal Control Shelter said, "Cowboy was adopted by Danielle Molina on Saturday afternoon just before we closed. She already had a great Pyrenees retriever named Charlie. Now Charlie has a buddy named Cowboy." Thanks to everyone that shared the blog and helped spread the word on Cowboy. A big thank you to Miss Molina for giving Cowboy a place to call home. It is  impossible to help animals without your support. Still, more critters need homes, see more shelter info below.

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Updated July 13, 2012 10:49 AM
Miss Maggie the beautiful nine year old chocolate lab has a new home in the country.  As you can read in the comment below, Correne Allen and her husband wrote "my husband and I are bringing Maggie home tomorrow. we think Maggie will really like the country with a lot of room to run & right on the water too." Thank you to the Allen family for saving this sweet little lady.

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