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My name is Olaf!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 4 weeks 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
Labrador Retriever
Color
White
Age
2 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
182370

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Olaf, the shy sweetheart with a heart of gold and a world of potential! This housebroken, crate-trained boy is as smart as he is gentle, and he’s making incredible progress every day as he settles into home life.

Though Olaf can be nervous around new people and takes time to build trust, he’s already showing just how brave and affectionate he can be. In just a few days, he’s gone from quietly hiding in his crate to confidently exploring the house, asking to go outside, and even approaching his foster humans for pets and sniffs.

Olaf loves other dogs and thrives with a confident canine buddy to show him the ropes. He’s been shadowing his foster brother, picking up on his routines, and learning how to be part of the pack. He’s also highly treat-motivated and incredibly smart—tuning in to tone, body language, and sounds to figure out what’s being asked of him. With time, consistency, and some leash training, Olaf is sure to blossom into a loving and fun companion.

If you’re looking for a sweet, sensitive pup to grow with and you have a calm, dog-friendly home (bonus points if there's another pup in the mix!), Olaf may be your perfect match. Come meet this gentle boy and see the magic of his transformation for yourself!
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
182370
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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