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German Chocolate, or GC for short has been described as a “sweet and funny little dude” by a volunteer. Just check out his toothed smile to see what we mean! He’s the perfect size at 43 lbs which will make him a lap dog (and we know he will take advantage) but also a running partner, adventure pal! He loves activities - playing tickle in the play yard, sniffing new smells, going on long walks and playing tug with his humans.
GC got hit by a car before arriving at AAC in March. It’s taken a couple months for him to heal, but now that he has we have really seen his personality blossom.
He’s friendly, spunky and playful! Staff and Volunteer say that he loves cuddles, affection and pets. Beware - he’s known to give wet willies (BIG KISSES) to his favorite Volunteer & Staff members.
Are you looking for an active and playful goofball? GC is going to be your man to give you kisses, & many moments of laughter.
German Chocolate, or GC for short has been described as a “sweet and funny little dude” by a volunteer. Just check out his toothed smile to see what we mean! He’s the perfect size at 43 lbs which will make him a lap dog (and we know he will take advantage) but also a running partner, adventure pal! He loves activities - playing tickle in the play yard, sniffing new smells, going on long walks and playing tug with his humans.
GC got hit by a car before arriving at AAC in March. It’s taken a couple months for him to heal, but now that he has we have really seen his personality blossom.
He’s friendly, spunky and playful! Staff and Volunteer say that he loves cuddles, affection and pets. Beware - he’s known to give wet willies (BIG KISSES) to his favorite Volunteer & Staff members.
Are you looking for an active and playful goofball? GC is going to be your man to give you kisses, & many moments of laughter.
Our shelter has more than 500 available cats and dogs every day! For pets at the shelter: Adoptions must be completed in-person at the shelter. AAC is open for adoption walk-ins every day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. A shelter pet’s availability can change at any time, so we recommend choosing a few favorites. For pets in foster: Go to www.AustinAnimalCenter.org to find the pet's profile and click that pet's pink “Adopt Me” button. This will prompt you to complete an adoption questionnaire. Submitting an application does not hold the animal for you.
We have dozens of animals that won't be listed online yet because they're still in their stray hold period, but can be pre-adopted at the shelter in case their owner doesn't come for them.
Adoption Fees:
$80 cats & kittens up to 6 years old
$80 dogs 6 months to 6 years, 30 lbs and up
$100 dogs under 30 lbs and/or under 6 months
$30 small animals
No fee for senior pets 7 years and older
Our shelter has more than 500 available cats and dogs every day! For pets at the shelter: Adoptions must be completed in-person at the shelter. AAC is open for adoption walk-ins every day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. A shelter pet’s availability can change at any time, so we recommend choosing a few favorites. For pets in foster: Go to www.AustinAnimalCenter.org to find the pet's profile and click that pet's pink “Adopt Me” button. This will prompt you to complete an adoption questionnaire. Submitting an application does not hold the animal for you.
We have dozens of animals that won't be listed online yet because they're still in their stray hold period, but can be pre-adopted at the shelter in case their owner doesn't come for them.
Adoption Fees:
$80 cats & kittens up to 6 years old
$80 dogs 6 months to 6 years, 30 lbs and up
$100 dogs under 30 lbs and/or under 6 months
$30 small animals
No fee for senior pets 7 years and older
The Austin Animal Center is open for adoptions every day from 11:00am to 7:00pm. We're closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving Day to give our staff some time with family.
Interested adopters should come to the shelter during business hours to meet with a counselor start looking for a pet who'll be a good fit. Our counselors and volunteers are happy to help with that process.
The Austin Animal Center is open for adoptions every day from 11:00am to 7:00pm. We're closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving Day to give our staff some time with family.
Interested adopters should come to the shelter during business hours to meet with a counselor start looking for a pet who'll be a good fit. Our counselors and volunteers are happy to help with that process.
More about this shelter
Austin Animal Center is the largest open-intake animal shelter in central Texas and we work very hard to try to save 90% or more of the thousands of animals we shelter every year. We always need volunteers and both monetary and in-kind donations to help us in our sheltering and prevention activities. Visit our website to find out how you can help!
Austin Animal Center is the largest open-intake animal shelter in central Texas and we work very hard to try to save 90% or more of the thousands of animals we shelter every year. We always need volunteers and both monetary and in-kind donations to help us in our sheltering and prevention activities. Visit our website to find out how you can help!