LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At Metro Animal Services, hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats are desperately waiting for their forever family. In fact, the overcrowding is so bad right now it is a matter of life or death when space runs out, tough decisions are be made.
In an effort to get more eyes on these incredible dogs, and help them find their families, WHAS11 is committed to featuring one every week. This week we reintroduce you to ‘Uber Driver.'
He was adopted on March 14, but was unfortunately returned to the shelter after his adopter said her work hours increased and she couldn't care for him.
Courtney Ferreira, volunteer, considers ‘Uber Driver’ one of her favorite dogs in the shelter. She said he was different from the other dogs the very first time they met.
"His playful, loving nature really set him apart for me,” Ferreira said. "I was like you're a love bug! I love that. As a volunteer we're here to help the dogs but it helps us too. It makes you feel happy when you connect with a dog."
The 6-year-old was identified by shelter staff as a Black Mouth Cur mix. He can be shy at first but once he warms up, which takes just a few minutes, he's quick to show you love, and he truly loves people.
"He wants to be outside with you and then he wants to cuddle up and watch a movie which I think is the best combo for a dog,” Ferreira said.
Uber was abandoned at the shelter as a stray in December of last year.
Since then, shelter staff have learned some things about him like he would probably do best in a home without other pets or young children. A yard with a fence would be helpful because he loves to run around. He's potty-trained, crate trained, and would thrive with a family who can appreciate a good movie night.
"He's going to be chill and cuddly; he's going to want to run around, but he is six so you're not getting that crazy wild puppy energy. He's not jumping all over the place, he's not destructive. He wants to be your person," Ferreira said.
Right now, Uber is at a foster home but sadly that isn't sustainable. He really needs a new family to take a leap of faith and meet the best boy who could soon become your best friend.
"The worst thing that happens is you meet him, which is actually the best thing because you're going to fall in love,” Ferreira said.
If you're interested in giving Uber a shot, one option could be foster to adopt. That means you can take him home as a foster, where LMAS supplies everything you need for free. If it’s a good fit, you can keep him!
To set up a meeting with Uber, contact the LMAS foster team at MASFoster@Louisvilleky.gov.
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If your home is already full of furry friends, here's three things you can do to help combat overcrowding at the shelter:
- Make sure your pet's microchip information and collar is up to date.
- Keep cats inside and keep dogs on a leash or within a secure fenced area when outside.
- Spay and neuter your pets.
You can see dogs available for adoption here.
LMAS Animal House Adoption Center is open every day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 3516 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40218.
Shay McAlister will be introducing you to a new dog every week in our WHAS Shelter Stars series. You can watch on WHAS11 News at 4 every Thursday.
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