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My name is Running Back!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $189

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Boxer/Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn/White
Age
2 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
75 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
127688

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Running Back — Your Future MVP (Most Valuable Pup!)

If you’re scouting for a loyal teammate who’s ready to sprint straight into your heart, Running Back is the all-star you’ve been waiting for! This devoted, outgoing, and playful boy knows how to bring his A-game both on and off the field.

Off the turf, Running Back is a champion cuddler who loves nothing more than snuggling up under a blanket, listening to some soothing white noise, and showing off his prized stuffed toys. He may be picky about his teammates, but with a well-matched dog companion, he can absolutely share the field like a pro.

Need a solid home routine? Running Back is fully house-trained, crate-trained, and rides like a gentleman in the car—no penalties here! Treats are his favorite training incentive (Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and pup-sicles? Yes, please!). He plays a mean game of tug, enjoys splashing around in the pool, and walks like he’s running the winning play.

Running Back’s Highlight Reel
- Devoted, loving, and loyal – a true franchise player
- Outgoing + playful – great energy, great company
- Gentle with toys – LOVES tug, stuffed animals, and benebones
- A+ crate and house manners – totally game-ready at home
- Water-loving goofball – pool zoomies included
- Walk enthusiast – always ready for a stroll or an adventure
- Treat-motivated – eager to learn and eager to please
- Team-flexible – can live with a well-matched dog friend

If you’ve been searching for a loyal companion to cheer beside you on game day, snuggle up during halftime, and celebrate all of life’s wins, Running Back is ready to join your roster.
Come meet him—you might just find your new best teammate.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
127688
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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