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Chuck

APA-A-119901

Looks Like
Terrier, Pit Bull / Hound

Sex
Male

Current Weight
72 lbs

Estimated Age
5 Years
3 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Terrier, Pit Bull / Hound
Sex
Male
Current Weight
72 lbs
Estimated Age
5 Years
3 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$25

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Sitter needed: 02/13/26 - 02/19/26

To know Chuck is to love him. All you need to do is take that first step. Why is he worth it? Well, after almost 3 years in the shelter system, Chuck has not given up on people. He loves his friends, and will greet them with a bouncy joy and a face full of kisses. He’s a loyal companion who’s happy to hang with you, entertain himself with a long-lasting chew, or go on walks to investigate every possible scent.

Need more enticement? Imagine this. Chuck is basically if Einstein and Sherlock Holmes had a baby... but brindle and houndlike. So, even better! He is incredibly smart, curious, an avid puzzler, likes earning an agility course or lying at your feet while you work. He loves to learn, and, as a Top Dog trainee, he’s mastered sit, down, stay/wait, place, is polishing up his leash walking skills, and is totally crate trained. Being eager to please and loving to work for treats makes training easy to maintain. But Chuck doesn’t spend his whole day Einsteining, Sherlock Holmsing, and playing fetch. He also enjoys some leisurely down time lying in the sun or curled up with a favorite toy. (Yes, Chuck would do best in a house with a yard.) The best part? When you’re ready to wind down, he’d love nothing more than a nap next to you while you finish your latest Netflix series. He's a pretty solid cuddler too!

Is Chuck willing to share your attention with children or another dog? He has no experience with little kids but could possibly live with older teens. He is a bit more selective with dogs and tends to prefer one-on-one playdates with the ladies, so a stable female friend might work. The best way to know if your dog and Chuck will be a good match is to reach out to us to schedule a dog dog meet and greet.

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Requirements

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Please plan on allowing adequate time to be matched with a dog, have relevant consultations, and complete all necessary paperwork. This can take 1-2 hours in total.

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Fill out our adoption application and meet with an adoption counselor.

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You must be at least 18 years of age.

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You must show a picture ID with a current address. If this isn't available, we will accept a picture ID with a current utility bill.

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An APA!-conducted meet-and-greet with current household dogs is recommended for most and required for some adult dogs.

Our adoption fee varies per dog depending on age, breed, and/or medical condition(s). This fee includes:

Spay or neuter surgery (Please note that an additional $100 refundable deposit is required for all dogs who are not yet spayed or neutered.)

Heartworm test on dogs 6 months and older

Current vaccinations

Deworming treatment

Microchip

Lifetime behavior support

Accepted forms of payment include cash, debit or credit card, or money order payable to Austin Pets Alive!.

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