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This distinguished gentleman is looking to settle by a fireplace and watch a good TV show with his people!
Bruno is a loving, cuddly, dapper little gentleman ready to steal your heart, and your seat on the couch. He loves being around his people, and to watch you do just about anything. He would love to continue the rest of his days getting lots of love and good petties for being the bestest boy. He will immediately nuzzle into your arm to show you how much he loves and appreciates you. Bruno has started offering us the toys he sees on the ground, to say ""look at this cute fuzzy thing in my mouth!"" and then cuddle up with it.
Bruno does have medical conditions that we are treating. He was diagnosed with Cushing Disease, meaning that he drinks a lot of water throughout the day, has some skin issues (not contagious), and needs to wear a diaper at all times. He will remain on Vetoryl to help treat his Cushings. Because of his disease, he is relatively low energy but with medication, he is perking up more! We have seen him slowly climb stairs, and strut his stuff with more gusto. He currently has an ulcer in his left eye that we are treating and it's healing slowly but surely.
He would do best in a home with lots of rugs or carpet, and a home with few stairs (or assistance getting up stairs). Bruno doesn't need a lot of outdoor space, though he does love a good romp in the grass. He would do fine with other low energy dogs. We have not seen him around cats.
His foster has agreed to donate any useful accessories to his future adopters (diapers, reusable diapers, dog suspenders, medication).
This distinguished gentleman is looking to settle by a fireplace and watch a good TV show with his people!
Bruno is a loving, cuddly, dapper little gentleman ready to steal your heart, and your seat on the couch. He loves being around his people, and to watch you do just about anything. He would love to continue the rest of his days getting lots of love and good petties for being the bestest boy. He will immediately nuzzle into your arm to show you how much he loves and appreciates you. Bruno has started offering us the toys he sees on the ground, to say ""look at this cute fuzzy thing in my mouth!"" and then cuddle up with it.
Bruno does have medical conditions that we are treating. He was diagnosed with Cushing Disease, meaning that he drinks a lot of water throughout the day, has some skin issues (not contagious), and needs to wear a diaper at all times. He will remain on Vetoryl to help treat his Cushings. Because of his disease, he is relatively low energy but with medication, he is perking up more! We have seen him slowly climb stairs, and strut his stuff with more gusto. He currently has an ulcer in his left eye that we are treating and it's healing slowly but surely.
He would do best in a home with lots of rugs or carpet, and a home with few stairs (or assistance getting up stairs). Bruno doesn't need a lot of outdoor space, though he does love a good romp in the grass. He would do fine with other low energy dogs. We have not seen him around cats.
His foster has agreed to donate any useful accessories to his future adopters (diapers, reusable diapers, dog suspenders, medication).
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.
