Adopt

My name is Boss Hog!

Posted over 7 months ago

Adoption fee: $25

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Brindle
Age
1 year 11 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
122964

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

What if?
What if perfection is a myth?
What if you took a chance?
What if you saw the world a little differently-just like Boss Hog?

Boss Hog came to APA! after likely getting hit by a car. While he didn't sustain any broken bones, it's likely his brain was effected. This can be seen in the way he walks-a little wobble. And the way he interacts with the world-it takes a second. And the way he sees-not well!

Boss Hog is a sweet and affection guy once he can get to know you. Sometimes his brain doesn't always catch up to licker and he may growl and bark a little. He doesn't mean it! He's just a little imperfect!

Boss Hog has been in a couple of short term fosters and has done well one-on-one with adult humans. His housetraining is coming along nicely and somehow, no matter where you put it, he always steps in his water bowl.

Boss Hog is down for the snuggles and walks around the neighborhood. He'll likely do best as the only pet as he can sometimes get startled. He's a dog worth working for-you'll never regret taking a home a dog that needs YOU the most!

Come meet him at the shelter-he's taking applicants from 12-6 daily!
Shelter
Austin Pets Alive!

Contact info

Pet ID
122964
Contact
Phone
Address
1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt

Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.

Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!

Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!

Go meet their pets

Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.

Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703

Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703

Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703

More about this shelter

Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.

A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.

To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.