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My name is Marsala!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $25

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn/Black
Age
5 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
63 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
100043

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Marsala — Your Fun, Loyal, Snuggly Sidekick!

Marsala is a bright, affectionate girl who’s ready to find her person. She forms deep bonds with the people she knows and loves and shows her affection in the sweetest ways - gentle paw taps for more pets, happy wiggles, and eagerly curling up for snuggle time. Her playful spirit, curiosity, and goofy charm make her an absolute joy to have around.

Marsala is crate trained, fully potty trained, and does wonderfully settling in at home. She’s comfortable spending a full workday relaxing on her own and appreciates a home that offers structure and routine. She enjoys knowing what’s expected of her and thrives when her day includes both activity and downtime.

She’s great in the car and loves getting out for walks and adventures. She already knows cues like sit, paw, and down, and responds well to guidance, making her a great candidate for someone who enjoys continuing training and building a strong partnership.

Playtime is one of Marsala’s favorite things. She loves fetch, running around, and is an enthusiastic (and impressively strong!) tug-of-war champion. After play, she’s happy to settle in close and enjoy quiet time with her people.

Marsala feels most confident in a calm, low-traffic adult home where she can take her time getting comfortable and truly shine. With thoughtful introductions, she has the potential to share her home with a well-matched dog companion.

If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion who will bond deeply and bring joy, laughter, and heart into your life, Marsala could be the perfect match. Come meet her and see why she leaves such a lasting impression on everyone who gets to know her.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
100043
Contact
Phone
Address
1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Take a look at our Available Dogs page or our Available Cats page, depending on which kind of pet you’re interested in! Make note of a few d

2.

Meet the Pet

Visit our shelter locations every day from 12-6 to meet our on-site animals or get matched with an adoptable pet. New pets everyday!

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Our application is more like a conversation. Come meet us today!

Additional adoption info

We are open to the public to visit available animals at our adoption locations. Visit us daily for same-day adoption or meet our dogs and cats.

Click the 'adoption inquiry' button in an animal's profile or email adopt@austinpetsalive.org with the name you’re interested in for the next steps on setting up your meet & greet.

If you need help finding the right match email matchmaker@austinpetsalive.org for dogs and catmatchmaker@austinpetsalive.org for cats with a short description of what you’re looking for and what your home environment is like.

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.

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