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APA-A-124322

Looks Like
Shepherd

Sex
Female

Current Weight
56 lbs

Estimated Age
2 Years
9 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Shepherd
Sex
Female
Current Weight
56 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
9 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$25

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Charli (formerly Spiral Notebook) is a dream companion for an active, engaged adopter who loves training, enrichment, and a dog with personality to spare. She is incredibly intelligent, athletic, and eager to learn, and she truly shines when she’s using her brain.

Charli has completed multiple manners and agility classes through Everydog and thrives in structured training environments. She knows a wide range of cues, including sit, place, leave it, find it, and “to me,” and she genuinely loves learning new things. Training time is one of her favorite ways to bond.

She’s fully potty trained and crate trained, and her crate is her happy place. Charli sleeps in her crate at night and relaxes there when left alone. She’s confident, independent, and settles well after exercise and enrichment.

This playful girl has a wonderfully zany sense of humor. She loves fetch, frisbees, catching treats mid-air, and herding large balls, especially soccer balls. One of her most entertaining quirks is chasing the water hose and trying to “eat” the stream, complete with hilarious, husky-inspired vocalizations.

Charli enjoys other dogs and does best in outdoor play settings, where she’s shown great adaptability with dogs of different sizes, ages, and energy levels. She enjoys playtime, walks, and social outings with compatible canine friends. She would thrive with an experienced adopter who understands thoughtful dog introductions and management in shared spaces.

Charli is best suited for a home that values structure, enrichment, and clear communication. In return, she offers loyalty, intelligence, and endless personality. If you’re looking for a smart, athletic, and endlessly entertaining partner for life’s adventures, Charli may be your perfect match.

📸 Follow her journey on Instagram: @Charli_spiral_notebook
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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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