Leila
Do you like to have FUN? Then I may be the perfect dog for you! I'm a party animal who loves to run and play. I'm friendly to people (big and small) and to other dogs. I already know how to sit for treats and have good manners out on the trail too. And I LOVE splashing and swimming in the lake! All I want is to please you, so my ideal forever home will give me the training and structure I need to succeed. Good times guaranteed!
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Livvy - URGENT foster home needed
9/3/2008 - Please help Livvy, rescued from euthanasia from Town Lake Animal Center, and now homeless again due to foreclosure on her foster mom's rental home.
Bored? Tired of your treadmill? Looking for a new hobby? Boy, do we have the dog for you! Meet Livvy, 2 years young, very smart and eager to please, but most of all a born athlete. Get out of your daily rut and join an agility group with this quick-to-learn power dog!
Don't like workouts, but have a bunch of livestock to keep in check? Livvy may be able to help you with that as well, as she has strong herding instincts that need to be channeled properly! Keep Livvy mentally and physically engaged and she'll be your best friend for life! She would do best as an only dog (she does ok with some dogs) and without cats or kids - Livvy just craves your undivided attention; no wonder after the hard life she's had. First, the stress of the local shelter - nothing to do around there!! Austin Pets Alive! rescued her from euthanasia there and put her in a foster home, then her foster-mom lost her rented home due to a foreclosure - yes, even dogs get affected by these difficult times ! So, please - help homeless Livvy TODAY!
A very special person came forward to help APA save Livvy a second time, but this is a very short-term placment where Livvy will not get the individual attention she needs and deserves. Livvy is safe for now, but she needs a real home by the end of the week. If you are interested in Livvy, email adopt@austinpetsalive.org or call 512-961-6519.
4/21/2008 UPDATE: Austin Pets Alive! and CNC Rescue have joined together to start an off-site adoption program for long-stay dogs at Town Lake Animal Center. Livvy will be the first dog in this special program. Because of her short deadline, APA has taken Livvy into one of their foster homes. Livvy is doing great there and is even getting along well with other dogs and interacting well with children. She will go to an adoption event at a local Petco or Petsmart daily until a permanent home is found.
4/14/2008 UPDATE: Livvy is having a hard time at the shelter. Her behavior is starting to deteriorate. Staff have given her a deadline of April 22 to find a home. Livvy is very responsive to strong leadership and learns quickly. She will need help learning not to be too bossy towards other dogs, and to share her treats and toys nicely. She would do best as an only dog in a home with no young children. Low cost training options will be available for Livvy.
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Lenny
The shelter is a hard place for a puppy to grow into a dog, but not if you ask sweet little Lenny, who's been here since he was a tiny pup. Even though he hasn't had a chance to enjoy life like puppies on the outside, easygoing Lenny revels in every bit of kindness shown him. He's very affectionate with humans and loves to play with other dogs too. Lenny is also a smart boy, who knows how to sit for treats, is making fast progress on his leash manners, and can even fish for toys at the bottom of the kiddie pool. Lenny is the perfect age to start puppy school, so why not bring this great young guy home and raise him to be your BFF (best friend forever)?
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Nico - Available
Don't be
fooled by my macho good looks. I'm a mellow fellow
with impeccable manners and a love for long trail
runs. My other interests include blowing bubbles in
chest-high water, being polite to every animal I
encounter and hanging out with humans who appreciate
what a well-behaved boy I am. Please give me the
loving, lifelong home I deserve.
Note: Nico was adopted and returned when his adopters
discovered they were allergic to him. They had
nothing but good things to say about this charming,
playful boy.
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Zeke
The wonderful thing about tiggers is tiggers are wonderful things! In addition to my glamorous tiger stripes, I have many excellent qualities that make me a wonderful canine companion. First of all, I'm very obedient. Combine my eagerness to please with my obvious athletic skills, and I'm a great candidate for fun dog-human sports like agility. I'm also extremely playful, affectionate with people, and very friendly with other dogs. But wait, there's more. The most wonderful thing about tiggers is: I want to be the one for you!
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Max
Max is a funny, friendly, energetic boy who loves walks, treats and most of all playing with other dogs. His smart, sweet face always draws a smile -- and so does the sight of his long ears flapping in the breeze as he runs toward you. Max is also reported to do well with children. This gem in the rough will steal your heart if you spend enough time with him.
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Cricket- Adopted 8/24/2008
If you want a calm, quiet companion, then Cricket's your girl. She walks wonderfully on a leash, though her shyness means she's still somewhat scared of new situations. Cricket is gentle and affectionate with humans, and seems very tolerant of other animals, including cats.
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Gabe
Buster - application pending
Buster was scheduled to die at TLAC, when Georgetown Dog Rescue offered to save him. Buster has been living with a professional trainer. He now needs a permanent or foster home.
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