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My name is Echidna!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated 1 week 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/Labrador Retriever
Color
White/Black
Age
7 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
54 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
86030

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:

Echinda (nicknamed Kenna) is a vibrant and affectionate medium-sized pup with a heart as big as her energy level. Though she was originally listed as a Labrador mix, a DNA test revealed her true heritage: a Boxer-Weimaraner combo—and she shows it in all the best ways!

💡 Brainy & Trainable: Kenna knows an impressive lineup of tricks, from Spin to High Five, and even a special “Clean Up” routine (for food, of course!). She responds to hand signals and unique cues like double-taps or clicks, showing just how tuned-in and intelligent she is.

💞 Affectionate Companion: Kenna is happiest when surrounded by love. She thrives on attention and affirmation from people she knows, and her soulful eyes will melt even the toughest of days. She’s looking for a family who can offer steady companionship and emotional support.

Ideal Home:
Kenna will do best with an active, engaged family who can offer both mental and physical stimulation. She loves tug-of-war, exploring new places, and solving treat puzzles. She will thrive from a good routine and some structure!

If you’re looking for a smart, loyal, and lively dog who will stick by your side through thick and thin, Kenna might just be your perfect match.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
86030
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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