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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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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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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Nessa - Adopted 8/2008
How Nessa has remained more than one day at the shelter is beyond us. She's a favorite of the staff and volunteers. She's just learning to walk on the leash and likes to make it her chew toy. But once in the play areas, she's playful, gentle, and can't wait to play fetch. This blonde & white beauty is just waiting for her for her forever family to come meet her. Once you do, you'll be hooked.
To learn more, email Nessa@TownlakedogsDOTcom to contact a volunteer, or visit the shelter.
Photo courtesy of Kenneth Kan.
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Penny - Adopted
Save Penny, a 3-year-old boxer/pit bull mix.
Penny is a pretty, petite girl who has had the bad luck of going to homes that weren’t right for her. Her first adopter had her for all of four hours before finding out he couldn’t keep a dog and bringing her to Town Lake Animal Center. Her second family returned her when she didn’t get along with their cat. Now she must find a new home -- and soon -- because TLAC doesn't have room to keep her. Aside from cats, Penny is a well-mannered, friendly girl. She is excellent on a leash and good with other dogs. When she’s out walking on Lady Bird Lake trail, she wants to say hello to every person she passes. She’s a smart girl who is alert to people’s wishes. She is housebroken, knows “sit” and can catch a ball in mid-air. When the right home finds Penny, she will fill it with fun and love.
Penny may also be fostered if you don’t have room for another permanent dog. Email PennyATtownlakedogsDOTcom for more information.
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Penny - Adopted 7/3/2008
Pudding - Adopted 6/28/2008
Susie - Adopted 7/2008
Kisses - Adopted 6/6/2008!
Jasmine - ADOPTED 5/28/2008
Jasmine was looking for scraps of food in a restaurant parking lot when she was found and brought to the shelter for the 9th time. Jasmine is so sweet, affectionate and gentle, the staff decided to give her a chance in the adoption program even though she is older. But it’s hard for even a very special older girl to get adopted when there are cute puppies all around. Jasmine is heart-worm positive, and a recent X-ray found that she has hip dysplasia and arthritis (making a concrete-floored kennel at the shelter hard on her). The staff doesn’t think it’s right to keep her at the shelter much longer because it’s not very comfortable for her, so she needs a special home by 5 p.m. May 30.
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Sir Thomas - ADOPTED 4/12/2008
Precious - ADOPTED 3/11/2008
Diamond - ADOPTED 4/1/2008
Henry - ADOPTED 3/27/2008
Petunia - ADOPTED 3/9/2008
Peter - ADOPTED 3/2/2008
full page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Peter_full.pdf
half page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Peter_half.pdf
1/3 page leaflet for handing out or posting in small spaces or brochure holders
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Peter_handout.pdf
Marshmallow - ADOPTED 3/8/2008
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A great family came in today to adopt Marshmallow
after seeing her flyer on the refrigerator at work.
They already have two spoiled pit bulls, so
Marshmallow should be in good hands. They promise to
send pictures after they fatten her up.
Miley Girl - ADOPTED!
full page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/MileyGirl_full.pdf
half page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/MileyGirl_half.pdf
NEW! 1/3 page flyer for handouts or small spaces
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/MileyGirl_handout.pdf
Chickpea - ADOPTED 2/3/2008!
full page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Chickpea_full.pdf
half page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Chickpea_half.pdf
1/3 page leaflet for handing out or posting in small spaces
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Chickpea_handout.pdf
Clancy - ADOPTED 2/10/2008
Full page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Clancy_fullw.pdf
half page flyer
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Clancy_halfw.pdf
1/3 page leaflet for handing out or posting in small spaces or brochure holders
http://townlakedogs.com/flyers/Clancy_handoutw.pdf
