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Tips Bella

APA-A-186534

Looks Like
Terrier, American Pit Bull

Sex
Female

Current Weight
60 lbs

Estimated Age
10 Years
4 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Terrier, American Pit Bull
Sex
Female
Current Weight
60 lbs
Estimated Age
10 Years
4 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$189

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Tips Bella is a sweet, steady soul with a calm, loyal nature. She’s happiest when life moves at an easy pace — a morning breakfast, a gentle stroll around the block, and then a good stretch on the sofa nearby while you get on with your day.

After a nice greeting on the leash and a thorough sniff, she welcomes all the affection anyone is willing to offer. She’s affectionate without being needy, protective without being pushy, and always glad to be close to her person.

Tips enjoys relaxed walks, ambles really — about a mile suits her perfectly — and absolutely loves car rides, whether it’s a trip out or just sitting in the driveway watching the world go by. She takes baths in stride and is a lovely, calm, observant presence around the house.

She’s mostly house-trained (especially overnight) and knows her basic commands, including sit and stay. Food, affection, and kind words are her biggest motivators.

She has briefly met children and done well, so she does have potential to live with kiddos, and even a well matched dog friend. Mostly she needs structure, understanding, and steady companionship. Since leaving the shelter, she’s settled beautifully into her new routine — a loyal, easygoing companion who simply wants to share your space and your day.
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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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