{"id":236672,"date":"2025-09-18T15:39:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/236672\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:39:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:39:12","slug":"fur-friday-adoption-is-love-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/236672\/","title":{"rendered":"Fur Friday: Adoption is love in action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Editor\u2019s note: Featured pets may be adopted quickly, but there are always others ready for their forever home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"615\" data-attachment-id=\"301896\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2025\/09\/11\/fur-friday-forever-homes-second-chances-hsnt-shares-weekly-adoption-opps\/petoftheweek3x\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fortworthreport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PetOfTheWeek%403x.png?fit=1343%2C1059&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1343,1059\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PetOfTheWeek@3x\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fortworthreport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PetOfTheWeek%403x.png?fit=300%2C237&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fortworthreport.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PetOfTheWeek%403x.png?fit=780%2C615&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PetOfTheWeek@3x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301896\" style=\"width:292px;height:auto\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>At the Humane Society of North Texas, adoption is about changing lives, one match at a time. Learn more about adoptions at HSNT\u2019s Fort Worth and Keller locations, or at off-site adoption events held six days a week at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsnt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HSNT.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This year is extra special for the Humane Society of North Texas. On Sept. 23, the nonprofit celebrates 120 years of lifesaving work \u2014 a milestone made possible by the community\u2019s support.<\/p>\n<p>At HSNT, every adoption is more than a transaction, it\u2019s a story waiting to unfold. Pets arrive with quirks, charm and, sometimes, a bit of chaos, but each one is ready to trade kennel walls for couches, leashes for adventures and uncertainty for love.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take Scout, for example. This 3-year-old Siberian husky is the queen of conversation, with ice-blue eyes that sparkle like mischief and a voice that never quite quiets. Scout doesn\u2019t just walk into a room, she announces herself with commentary, jokes and spirited banter that makes her a one-dog comedy show. Beneath the chatter, though, is a loyal heart looking for a family who loves personality plus. If you\u2019ve ever wanted a best friend who doubles as entertainment, Scout\u2019s your girl.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s Frozen Custard, a pint-sized tabby kitten with a name as sweet as her spirit. At just 3 months old, she\u2019s equal parts explorer and cuddle bug. One moment she\u2019s pouncing on toy mice like a tiny tiger, the next she\u2019s curling into your lap like she\u2019s known you forever. Frozen Custard is still discovering the world, but she\u2019s ready to bring a lot of warmth and charm into someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<p>The details: Where compassion meets action\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To set adopters and their new best friend up for success, every Humane Society of North Texas adoption includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>spay\/neuter surgery.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>up-to-date vaccines.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>a microchip.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>a free first exam at a participating veterinarian.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>one month of complimentary pet insurance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adoption fees are based on a variety of factors, such as age, size, length of stay and public demand. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/hsnt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HSNT.org<\/a> for more details and follow along on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HumaneSocietyofNorthTexas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/humanesocietyofnorthtexas\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@humanesocietyofnorthtexas\/post\/DHVtbypR_0y\/as-part-of-petcoloves-initiative-to-provide-1-million-free-pet-vaccines-hsnt-wil?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Threads<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@humanesocietyntx?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a> for stories about other friends looking for a furever home.<\/p>\n<p>Cassie Davidson is the senior director of marketing, communications, and public relations for the Humane Society of North Texas.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n<p>Fort Worth Report is <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2024\/08\/25\/fort-worth-report-achieves-global-trust-certification-heres-what-it-means-for-our-community\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n<p>Republish This Story<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"88\" height=\"31\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" style=\"border-width:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758084579_646_cc-by-nd-4.0.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Republishing is free for noncommercial entities. 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