Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area, Inc.

06/10/2026

Wishlist Wednesday! ♥️😸

Kitten season is in full swing, and we are still critically low on cat carriers.

Every day, carriers are used to transport kittens to foster homes, veterinary appointments, and our spay/neuter building. With hundreds of kittens currently in our care and more arriving every day, we are going through carriers faster than we can sanitize and reuse them.

We can accept both new and gently used hard plastic cat carriers. Unfortunately, cloth carriers cannot be used because all carriers must be fully sanitized between uses.

If you would like to help, cat carriers have been moved to the top of our Amazon Wishlist (https://a.co/0bN3uotX) and can be shipped directly to HSNBA. Carriers can also be dropped off at the shelter or brought to our 3rd Annual Kitten Shower featuring Kitten Yoga on June 13 from 1:30–4:30 PM at the Westside Community Center.

Please note: Cat carrier options on Amazon are somewhat limited right now. If you plan to purchase a new carrier to donate, you may find better prices at Walmart or local pet stores.

Every carrier helps us get cats and kittens safely where they need to go. Thank you for helping us care for the many kittens who need us this season! 💕

06/10/2026

The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung recently interviewed three HSNBA foster families about the impact fostering has had on their lives and the lives of the pets they have helped along the way.

During the interview, one of our most experienced bottle baby fosters shared why fostering is more accessible than many people realize and how HSNBA supports foster caregivers every step of the way.

Here is part of that article:

“Angie Balettie, who has fostered around 70 pets through HSNBA, emphasized that fostering is more accessible than many people may think and that no one is expected to navigate it alone.

“The biggest thing I wish people knew is that they can do it,” Balettie said. “Just try it. If it does not work out, that is okay. Fosters are not abandoned or left on their own. There are people and resources available to help.”

Both Balettie and Linda described the shelter’s foster network as an integral resource, in addition to the support HSNBA provides through supplies such as food, litter boxes and other essentials. Whether answering an early morning call from another foster or reaching out themselves with a question, they said the shared support helps make fostering feel less overwhelming and more accessible.”

Join us at our 3rd Annual Kitten Shower on June 13th at the Westside Community Center from 1:30 - 4:30 PM! During the event, our Cat Program Manager will host two Foster 101 classes where you can learn the basics of fostering, ask questions, and discover how you can help save lives this kitten season.

You do not have to be an expert to foster. You just have to be willing to give it a try. ❤️

Learn more about kitten fostering today: https://hsnba.org/get-involved/foster/kitten-fostering/

We’re excited to announce the Third Annual Kitten Shower hosted by the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area at the Westside Community Center on June 13th from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM!

06/09/2026

Apache is ready to meet YOU! ♥️

Apache is a stunning lab/pit bull terrier mix with icy blue eyes and a big, playful personality to match! At around 3 years old, Apache has been with HSNBA for about 5 weeks, and he is ready to find an adopter who loves fun as much as he does.

Volunteers describe Apache as happy, confident, playful, energetic, and sweet. He loves toys, especially tug-of-war ropes, fetch, and anything that lets him run, play, and burn off some energy. He also enjoys walks and has participated in pack walks, where he was not reactive to other dogs.

Apache brings big fun wherever he goes! He is strong, silly, toy-motivated, and always ready for something active. Volunteers say he loves tug-of-war, fetch, running, and going for walks, and once he has a chance to burn off some of that excited energy, he settles into the adventure. Apache is the kind of dog who makes life more fun, especially for someone who loves a playful, athletic companion.

Apache may be selective with other dogs, so if you have a dog at home, we would be happy to do a meet-and-greet at the shelter to see if they are a good fit.

Apache has the looks, the personality, and the playful vibe. Now he just needs the right person to give him his Second Chance at a First Class Life. Come meet Apache at HSNBA!

Visit www.hsnba.org/adopt to see our adoptable pets and submit an adoption form!

06/09/2026

Have you ever considered fostering with HSNBA? The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung recently interviewed three HSNBA foster caregivers to learn about the foster experience!

These fosters shared what fostering means to them, how it fits into their lives, and how HSNBA supports them along the way.

Here’s a bit of the article:

“Hagewood described fostering as an incredibly beneficial, even therapeutic, activity for her children. Over the years, they have come up with numerous fun names for their temporary pets, like Neville Sinclair Longbottom or Alvin, Simon and Theodore from “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” The children have even drawn portraits of the animals to hang on the door to the room where the pets stay.

“It's been a great way to teach my kids responsibility and compassion. It's shown them how important it is to help a living thing and how much that thing relies on us,” she said. “It's been a great bonding experience for our family.”

As a mother, Hagewood feels especially drawn to mother cats and sees similarities between the way animals learn to socialize and the way humans develop social skills. Mother cats with kittens can actually be among the easiest to foster, she said, because the mother does most of the caretaking for her babies.”

Inspired by their stories? Head over to hsnba.org/get-involved/foster to learn more about fostering and get started today!

You can also learn more in person at our 3rd Annual Kitten Shower featuring Kitten Yoga on June 13th at the Westside Community Center from 1:30–4:30 PM. During the event, we’ll host two Foster Kitten 101 classes at 2:00 PM and 3:45 PM where you can learn more about caring for foster kittens and ask questions about the foster program.

Read the full article: https://herald-zeitung.com/news/more-homes-needed-new-braunfels-area-fosters-provide-relief-as-shelters-face-the-busiest-months/article_38ffc13a-d68e-4147-b389-71d98fc56fd3.html

06/06/2026

We’re at Larkspur at Creekside for their Summer Market with three adorable, adoption-ready kittens! 🐾

Molly, Bentley, and Adeline are all around 14 weeks old and looking for families of their own. These sweet girls are spayed, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and have been treated for fleas and common parasites.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a kitten to your family, today is a great day to meet one! If you fall in love, you can complete the adoption at the event! 💕

We’ll be at Larkspur until 3 PM and would love to help these girls find their match. ❤️

📍Larkspur at Creekside (2825 Sophie Ln, New Braunfels, TX)

06/06/2026

Catch us tomorrow at Larkspur at Creekside for a Indoor Summer Market Day! ☀️

We’ll be there alongside some incredible local vendors, sharing information about HSNBA and all the ways you can get involved. We’ll also have a few adorable, adoption-ready kittens with us who would love to meet you! 🐱❤️

Location: Larkspur at Creekside (2825 Sophie Ln, New Braunfels, TX)

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Stop by, say hello, and learn how you can help pets in our community. We hope to see you there. 🐾

06/05/2026

Feel Good Friday Adoption Update! ❤️

Jack, who was known as Judge while at HSNBA, is truly getting his Second Chance at a First Class Life after being adopted during our recent Meet Your Match event! 🐾

Here’s what his adopter has to say about life with Jack so far:

“He is doing amazing! We don’t call him judge anymore. His name is Jack!

He listens very well. Goes on 3 walks a day! He loves to try and chase the bunnies around the neighborhood. Plays very well with our little 8 pound dog!

He is great with the kids. Plays catch loves being brushed and getting treats! He is very loved by everyone and is very well behaved! He loves to snuggle with the kids and their friends. I could not of asked for a better Husky!”

We’d say Jack is settling in pretty well! Congratulations to Jack and his adopter! ❤️🐾

06/05/2026

Thankful Thursday! ❤️

We’re back in Vintage Oaks for this week’s Thankful Thursday with a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make the Vintage Oaks Market and Adoption Day such a success! Through vendor fees and donations, the market raised more than $3,250 to support the pets at HSNBA. 🐾

We also want to give a special thank you to Joel and Karen Kennedy for sponsoring adoption fees during the event. Because of their generosity, one dog was adopted during the event, and two more dogs found homes with families they met that day in the days that followed. ❤️

In addition to the generous sponsorship, we would also like to thank Karen Kennedy for all of the hard work she put into planning and organizing this incredible market!

Thank you to everyone who shopped, donated, adopted, volunteered, and supported the event. We couldn’t do this lifesaving work without you! ❤️🐶🐱

06/04/2026

Shelter Spotlight: Meet Finn! ❤️

Thank you to the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung for featuring one of our awesome foster dogs, Finn, as the July Shelter Spotlight pet of the month!

Here is a bit of the article:

“Finn, a 2-year-old cattle dog and terrier mix, has been with the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area for almost 100 days. When he was found as a stray by Comal County Animal Control, he tested positive for heartworms, but after undergoing treatment in a foster home, he is ready to find a forever home of his own.

“Finn is one of the silliest fosters we’ve ever had,” HSNBA foster caregiver Shayla Gates said. “He makes the derpiest faces without even realizing, which is so funny and endearing.”

During his time at the shelter, Finn was anxious, nervous and often shut down, his caregiver said, but after spending time in his foster home, his personality began to shine.

“During my visits before taking [Finn] to foster, I had to carry him in and out of the kennel for potty breaks. He was heartworm positive, covered in fleas and sporting the saddest eyes I have ever seen,” Gates said. “Unfortunately, his nervous state and heartworms put him at high risk of euthanasia, which is how he ended up with me. Once home, he slept maybe 16 hours straight. Finn relaxed immediately and started opening up to us. His personality has done a complete 180. Finn is so playful and full of life now, and it’s hard to believe he was ever a stray with how spoiled this boy is.”

Finn loves to sleep and is known to snore. He is also house trained and is perfect on a leash, Gates said.”

Finn’s foster also reports that he does well with dogs of all sizes and energy levels, gets along with cats, and has a calm, gentle nature that could make him a great fit for many different families. A retired or work-from-home adopter would make him especially happy, but what Finn needs most is a loving home where he can relax, feel safe, and be part of the family.

Looking for a snuggly, dog-friendly, cat-friendly nap buddy? Finn may be your perfect match! Visit www.hsnba.org/adopt today to submit an adoption form!

Read the full article here: https://herald-zeitung.com/news/shelter-spotlight-2-year-old-terrier-cattle-dog-mix-available-for-adoption-through-humane-society/article_af3b2d71-98da-4300-a0be-013d36a2b8b6.html

06/03/2026

Ready to learn more about fostering and Trap-Neuter-Return? 🐾

Our 3rd Annual Kitten Shower featuring Kitten Yoga is happening on Saturday, June 13th, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM at the Westside Community Center, and one of the things we are most excited about is the chance to help our community learn more about lifesaving cat programs!

During the event, our Cat Program Manager, who has over 10 years of experience working with cats and kittens, will be leading two Foster 101 classes. These classes will cover the ins and outs of fostering kittens, how to care for them, how to manage saying goodbye when they are ready for adoption, and any burning questions you may have about fostering with HSNBA.

Foster 101 classes will be held in the upstairs classroom at:
2:00–2:30 PM
3:45–4:15 PM

In addition, we will host a Trap-Neuter-Return 101 class where you can learn what it means to be part of TNR, tips and tricks to make trapping easier, and how you can help community cats through our free TNR program. This class will be held from 3:00-3:30.

No sign-up is needed for these classes, and there is no fee to participate!

Before or after your class, be sure to enjoy the rest of the Kitten Shower with fun free activities, kitten yoga, cute kittens to visit, and more!

Visit https://hsnba.org/get-involved/kitten-shower to learn more! ♥️🐱