{"id":241778,"date":"2026-04-09T09:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/241778\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:56:17","slug":"el-paso-humane-societys-hershey-second-longest-resident-shines-at-paws-on-park-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/241778\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso Humane Society\u2019s Hershey, second-longest resident, shines at \u201cPaws on Park\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 If you\u2019ve been thinking your home could use a little extra pep and maybe a few “zooms\u201d, the El Paso Humane Society has a pup who\u2019s ready to charm her way into your routine.<\/p>\n

Hershey is currently the second-longest resident at the El Paso Humane Society and is still up for adoption. Another long-term resident, Creed, is also still available for adoption.<\/p>\n

Hershey is a sister to Brownie, a dog previously featured at the shelter. Hershey is also the last of her litter still waiting for a home. AJ said five puppies originally came in, and Hershey is \u201cthe last of her litter.\u201d<\/p>\n

AJ described Hershey as shy at first, but said she opens up with time. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe opens up over time and then she becomes really playful,\u201d AJ said. \u201cShe loves flinging them around and she\u2019s got the funniest zooms.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Hershey<\/p>\n

Hershey Remains up for adoption at the Humane Society of El Paso<\/p>\n

AJ said Hershey also does well with other dogs, having grown up with five siblings. AJ said Hershey came to the shelter at \u201c10 or 11 months old,\u201d and spent her first birthday there with her siblings. Since then, AJ said, the other dogs have found homes \u2014 and now it\u2019s Hershey\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n

As for what kind of dog she is, AJ said Hershey is a Kelpie mix. AJ described the breed as a small herding breed that\u2019s \u201csuper, super intelligent,\u201d and said they\u2019re \u201ckind of similar to a cattle dog.\u201d<\/p>\n

Because she\u2019s a herding breed, AJ said Hershey can be high-energy and likes mental challenges.<\/p>\n

\"HersheyHershey Remains up for adoption at the Humane Society of El Paso<\/p>\n

\u201cThey love working their brains,\u201d AJ said, adding that Hershey enjoys puzzle toys \u2014 especially ones she can tear apart. AJ also shared one of Hershey\u2019s favorite simple enrichment activities: \u201cLike we literally take a paper bag and wrap treats in it and give it to her and she loves it so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hershey remains available for adoption at the El Paso Humane Society.<\/p>\n

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