Austin Pets Alive! | Shep
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Shep

APA-A-125385

Looks Like
Collie, Border / Pyrenees, Great

Sex
Male

Current Weight
81 lbs

Estimated Age
6 Years
4 Months

Location
TLAC
Building 4

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Collie, Border / Pyrenees, Great
Sex
Male
Current Weight
81 lbs
Estimated Age
6 Years
4 Months
Location
TLAC
Building 4
Adoption Fee
$25

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Shep is THAT guy.
Equal parts playful goof and total heartthrob, Shep lives for a good romp in the yard, a spirited game of tug, and quality hangout time with his people. He’s a pro at car rides, has a great start on basic obedience, and takes his snuggle sessions very seriously. Whether you’re looking for an adventure buddy or a couch-sharing champion, Shep is ready to step into the role.

Chat with a matchmaker and come meet your next best friend today!

INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?

This pup is currently located at our Town Lake Animal Center (1156 W. Cesar Chavez, but use 1200 Reserve Road for mapping purposes). We'd love to show them off to you! To learn more about them, head in any day between 12:00PM - 6:00PM. We are open 7 days a week! Go to Building B and ask to speak with a Matchmaker about fostering this pup. You will sit down and discuss all we know about them and, if it's a good fit, get to meet them then! Please budget for a wait time unless you arrive right at opening as we cannot dictate walk-in traffic (wait times tend to be highest in the evenings and on weekends). If this pup ends up not being the best fit, we have so many other pups in need that we can suggest for your household on the spot!

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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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