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Cauliflower (also known as Brutus) is the most adorable and special little guy you will ever meet! Brutus came to APA! with partial paralysis of his hind limbs. His condition is stable, and while he may not fully recover that does not stop him from getting around!
He will follow you around the house just to be by your side. He enjoys all the love and affection he can get and will burrow into your side or put a paw out to extend the snuggle session.
His foster mom says Brutus is by far the bravest dog she has ever met! He is very curious and adventurous! It is best to keep him busy with his puzzles, chew toys and snuffle mat. He loves to be with his foster family and gets along great with other animals (dogs and cats). He interacts very well with small and large dogs inside and outside of the house.
Brutus can walk. But if he is struggling, he can wear a belly band to help support his hind limbs. Carpets and rugs are helpful. Unfortunately, a home with a lot of stairs is not ideal. He is currently on two daily medications as well as a medicated eye drop to treat dry eye. Brutus is always a particularly good boy and takes his meds like a champion.
He is house-trained and does well when his foster is away, either free roaming the house or in his crate, where he's comfortable.
For more information about Brutus and/or to schedule a meet and greet to see this tiny hippo in action, please click on and submit an Adoption Inquiry below.
Cauliflower (also known as Brutus) is the most adorable and special little guy you will ever meet! Brutus came to APA! with partial paralysis of his hind limbs. His condition is stable, and while he may not fully recover that does not stop him from getting around!
He will follow you around the house just to be by your side. He enjoys all the love and affection he can get and will burrow into your side or put a paw out to extend the snuggle session.
His foster mom says Brutus is by far the bravest dog she has ever met! He is very curious and adventurous! It is best to keep him busy with his puzzles, chew toys and snuffle mat. He loves to be with his foster family and gets along great with other animals (dogs and cats). He interacts very well with small and large dogs inside and outside of the house.
Brutus can walk. But if he is struggling, he can wear a belly band to help support his hind limbs. Carpets and rugs are helpful. Unfortunately, a home with a lot of stairs is not ideal. He is currently on two daily medications as well as a medicated eye drop to treat dry eye. Brutus is always a particularly good boy and takes his meds like a champion.
He is house-trained and does well when his foster is away, either free roaming the house or in his crate, where he's comfortable.
For more information about Brutus and/or to schedule a meet and greet to see this tiny hippo in action, please click on and submit an Adoption Inquiry below.
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!
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
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.
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.
