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My name is Squid!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated 8 hours 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
Black/White
Age
4 years 11 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
185075

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
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:

Squid: The Brilliant Goofball With a Heart of Gold

If you’re looking for a dog who can make you laugh, keep up with your adventures, and show off her smarts, Squid is your girl. This lovable, energetic pup is the perfect mix of clever and silly—she’ll solve a puzzle toy in record time, then celebrate by tossing her stuffies in the air like the joyful goofball she is.

Squid has a wonderful history of doing well with other dogs in playgroups at the shelter, where she’s known for her friendly, social vibe. She’s crate trained, house trained, and making steady progress with her leash skills. She even joins volunteers for runs on the Lady Bird Lake trail—and thrives on the fresh air and activity.

But what really makes Squid special?
She loves people. She greets new friends with full-body wiggles and the kind of enthusiasm that makes you feel instantly important. Her playful spirit, eagerness to learn, and genuine affection make her a true joy to be around.

Squid is the whole package: energetic, smart, social, and endlessly endearing. All she needs now is a family who can match her zest for life and appreciate her goofy brilliance.

If you’re ready for a running buddy, a training partner, and a daily dose of happiness, Squid is ready to dive into her forever home—maybe with you.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
185075
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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