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My name is Courage!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

My basic info

Breed
Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20473

My story

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

Courage is a sweet, sensitive boy with a heart full of love—he’s just waiting for the right person to help him feel safe enough to share it. Shelter life is overwhelming for him, and he’s understandably scared in this noisy, unfamiliar environment. What he needs most is someone patient, kind, and willing to give him a little space to come out of his shell at his own pace.

When you let Courage approach you on his terms, he shows you who he truly is: a gentle treat‑taker, a soft hand‑kisser, and a dog who wants so badly to trust. He moves carefully through the world, taking time to understand his surroundings, but every small step he takes is full of bravery.

He walks politely on a leash and stays close, though sudden noises and quick movements can startle him. With time, consistency, and a calm home, he’s sure to blossom into the cuddle bug he’s meant to be.

Courage has the most soulful eyes—eyes that quietly ask for kindness, patience, and love. You can see how much he wants to bond, to feel safe, and to finally relax into a family of his own.

If you’re looking for a gentle companion who will reward your patience with deep, loyal love, Courage is waiting for you.


Primary Color: Brown
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 49.7
Age: 3yrs 0mths 4wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
20473
Contact
visit us 11-7 daily
Phone
Address
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Our shelter has more than 500 available cats and dogs every day!
For pets at the shelter: Adoptions must be completed in-person at the shelter. AAC is open for adoption walk-ins every day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. A shelter pet’s availability can change at any time, so we recommend choosing a few favorites.
For pets in foster: Go to www.AustinAnimalCenter.org to find the pet's profile and click that pet's pink “Adopt Me” button. This will prompt you to complete an adoption questionnaire. Submitting an application does not hold the animal for you.
We have dozens of animals that won't be listed online yet because they're still in their stray hold period, but can be pre-adopted at the shelter in case their owner doesn't come for them.

Adoption Fees:
$80 cats up to 6 years old
$80 dogs 6 months to 6 years, 30 lbs and up
$100 kittens up to 6 months
$120 dogs under 30 lbs and/or under 6 months
No fee for senior pets 7 years and older

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

The Austin Animal Center is open for adoptions every day from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please note, Adoption and Pet Resource Center lines close at 6:00 p.m. We're closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving Day to give our staff some time with family.
Interested adopters should come to the shelter during business hours to meet with a counselor start looking for a pet who'll be a good fit. Our counselors and volunteers are happy to help with that process.

More about this shelter

Austin Animal Center is the largest open-intake animal shelter in central Texas and we work very hard to try to save 90% or more of the thousands of animals we shelter every year. We always need volunteers and both monetary and in-kind donations to help us in our sheltering and prevention activities. Visit our website to find out how you can help!

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