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My name is Rascal!

Posted over 7 months ago

Adoption fee: $25

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Brown/Chocolate/White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
70688

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

A whole lot of learnin' to do!

For Rascal, the world seems to be a pretty overwhelming place. Rascal is nervous about new sounds, the chaos of the shelter and meeting new folks. Luckily, he has a team of staff and volunteers who help him gain confidence every day!

Rascal arrived at APA! has a tiny puppy without proper socialization. Luckily he found himself a home where he was accepted for who he was, though things changed and Rascal ended up back at the shelter.

While in the shelter, volunteers and staff discovered that Rascal can be his best self when he's in a yard with other dogs. He can take learning cues from other dogs and discovered that petting and human attention doesn't have to be scary. Each day Rascal gains confidence and trust and we see the glimmer of who he actually is!

While it will take time to see the true Rascal, we know that he's crate and house trained and will likely do well living in a home with other dogs, though the transition period may be a little rough.

Rascal comes with the full support of skilled staff who know the ins and outs of training and managing his unique personality. Are you ready to see the true Rascal? Take a chance and click the 'adopt me' button or consider fostering!
Shelter
Austin Pets Alive!

Contact info

Pet ID
70688
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.