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Churro

APA-A-185172

Looks Like
Retriever, Labrador / Shepherd

Sex
Male

Current Weight
82 lbs

Estimated Age
4 Years
2 Months

Location
TLAC
Building 4

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Retriever, Labrador / Shepherd
Sex
Male
Current Weight
82 lbs
Estimated Age
4 Years
2 Months
Location
TLAC
Building 4
Adoption Fee
$189

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Say hello to Churro – a sweet, social pup with a big heart and a playful spirit! This friendly guy loves meeting new people and lights up around other dogs – he absolutely adores playtime with canine friends and does great in group settings.

Churro is full of enthusiasm, often greeting the world with a wagging tail and big energy. At the same time, he can sometimes feel nervous or overwhelmed in new situations. With a little patience and reassurance, he bounces back quickly and settles into his lovable, goofy self.

If you’re looking for a pup who’s equal parts playful and tender-hearted, Churro is your guy!

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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