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My name is Billie!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $25

This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
German Wirehaired Pointer/Labrador Retriever
Color
White
Age
6 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
95870

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:

Looking for a calm, low-maintenance companion who’ll keep you motivated to get your daily steps in—without the chaos of a high-energy puppy? Meet Billie. She’s the ultimate walking partner: no pulling, no barking, no lunging—just perfect leash manners and a peaceful stroll by your side. She’s happy to join you for a walk through the park or around the neighborhood, then quietly entertain herself while you hop on a Zoom call. She’s also house-trained, crate-trained, and won’t jump on your guests nor chew your furniture. Basically, Billie’s already got the hard stuff figured out.

And if you already have a furry friend at home who’d love a sister? Even better—Billie would thrive with a fellow pet companion.

Billie is a gentle, quiet soul who’s looking for a calm, low-traffic home to match her peaceful energy. She’s shy and takes time to warm up to new people, so she needs a patient adopter who can earn her trust at her pace. Her early life lacked proper socialization, but with time and space, she’s shown she can truly blossom. Her previous adopter gave her that gift, and with the help of her two beloved dog siblings, Billie began to relax and enjoy life. Sadly, after her adopter’s unexpected passing, Billie and her two siblings—Dewey and Scrappy—are once again looking for a loving home.

Ideally, Billie would be adopted along with one of her siblings or into a home that already has another calm dog—or possibly even a cat. While we can’t say for sure how she’d do living with a cat, she’s shown nothing but calm respect when passing them on walks, so we think she has potential to coexist peacefully with a feline friend.

Though Billie can be timid and a bit aloof at first (think “dog with cat-like vibes”), she absolutely lights up when it’s time for a walk. That’s the key to her heart. She walks in perfect sync with you—no tugging, no dawdling, just quietly enjoying the moment, matching your pace. She doesn’t react to cats, squirrels, or even barking dogs on the street. In fact, you might find yourself glancing down to make sure she’s still there—she’s that in step with you.

Billie isn’t yet a senior so she has the stamina for longer adventures, but she’s also happy with frequent short walks. If you’re looking to build a steady walking routine, she’ll be your biggest (and quietest) cheerleader. All she asks is for regular strolls and a peaceful home where she can feel safe and loved.

If you’re looking for a loyal, low-key best friend to walk through life with—literally—Billie might just be your perfect match.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
95870
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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