My name is Pennington!

Posted over 9 months ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Cared for by Austin Pets Alive!

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $189

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Color

Black

Age

3 years 9 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

43 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

179361

My details

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Sitter needed: 12/18/25 - 01/02/26

Meet Pennington, affectionately called Penny, a sweet and loving black Lab mix with a heart as big as his paws! 🐾

Despite a tough past that’s left him a bit timid, Penny’s gentle and incredibly affectionate personality shines through once he feels safe. At first, he may be shy around new people, but with a few treats and a little time, he opens up quickly, becoming a loyal “shadow” who’s always ready for a snuggle.

This calm, well-mannered pup is a DREAM dog:
• Fully potty trained
• Great left alone at home outside of crate
• Walks politely on a leash and rarely barks
• Enjoys lounging on the couch or playing in the yard

Penny thrives on feeling secure, and once he does, his playful, cuddly nature makes him an amazing companion. He’s looking for a patient, loving home with a cozy spot on the couch where he can share his loyal heart. If you’re ready to give this special boy the safe, happy life he deserves, Penny will reward you with endless love and devotion. 💕

Shelter

Austin Pets Alive!

Contact info

Pet ID

179361

Contact

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Phone

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adopt@austinpetsalive.org

Website

http://www.austinpetsalive.org

Address

1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

Donation

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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.