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Kanima

APA-A-185295

Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador

Sex
Female

Current Weight
55 lbs

Estimated Age
4 Years
5 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador
Sex
Female
Current Weight
55 lbs
Estimated Age
4 Years
5 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$189

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Meet Kanima 💖

Kanima is a sweet, resilient girl who has truly beaten the odds. When she first arrived, she was extremely underweight and struggling, and her medical team wasn’t sure what her future would look like. With consistent care, good food, and a safe place to land, Kanima began to shine. Today, she’s healthy, happy, and full of life, with a beautiful, shiny black coat and a deep appreciation for all the good things - especially mealtime, playtime, walks, car rides, and quiet time with her people.

In the home, Kanima has been wonderful. She does well with visitors and warms up nicely to other dogs, happily joining the pack after a short adjustment period. She’s potty trained, sleeps in the bedroom with her foster family and dog siblings, and enjoys toys, calm walks, and simply being near her humans.

Though we don’t know much about her early life before arriving as a stray, it’s clear that Kanima is embracing every new experience with curiosity and gratitude. She forms strong bonds with the people who care for her and would thrive in a home where she can feel safe, loved, and truly part of the family. After everything she’s overcome, Kanima is ready to share her heart with a family of her own.
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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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