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My name is Glimmer!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 week 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
Dalmatian/American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
White/Black
Age
4 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
56 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
188103

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Covered in Spots, Full of Heart — That’s Glimmer!

Can you spot this loving pup? Glimmer’s name fits her perfectly — she’s a gentle light who shines a little brighter every day. After facing some tough times, she’s ready to leave the past behind and glow in the warmth of a real home.

Glimmer originally came to APA as a maternity case, but her story took an unexpected turn when she needed emergency surgery to save her life. True to her name, she never lost her spark. With great medical care and a lot of heart, Glimmer bounced back quickly — now she’s healthy, happy, and eager for her next chapter.

She’s truly one of the sweetest dogs around. Glimmer greets almost everyone with soft eyes and a slow, polite nuzzle, as if to say, “I’m so glad you’re here.” Though she’s still a little cautious in the busy shelter environment (understandable after all she’s been through), her gentle spirit shines through. You can tell she’s ready to bloom in a calm home where she feels safe and loved.

Glimmer is a joy on walks — no pulling, just easy strolls and a curious nose leading the way. She enjoys being outside, soaking up the sunshine, and staying close to her person. She’s the kind of companion who makes you slow down and appreciate the little things — a wagging tail, a trusting glance, the soft glow of her spotted coat in the light.

All Glimmer needs now is a quiet home, a bit of medication as she finishes healing, and someone to see the beautiful dog she already is.

Could that someone be you? Give this shining girl a Glimmer of hope — and she’ll fill your life with warmth, gratitude, and love that never fades.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
188103
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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