BULVERDE, Texas — Our "Forgotten Friends" series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.

Allie is a 13-year-old cat looking for a new home where she can "spend the holidays with a person who loves her." Before her adoption is finalized, Allie will need to receive a dental cleaning. Her ...