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Nascar

APA-A-186709

Looks Like
Dachshund / Mix

Sex
Female

Current Weight
18 lbs

Estimated Age
2 Years
4 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Dachshund / Mix
Sex
Female
Current Weight
18 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
4 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$189

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Nascar is a 2-year-old, 12-pound pup with a name as fast as her spirit is strong. Don’t let her tiny frame fool you—this little girl is a fighter who’s already overcome more than most dogs ever face.

She came to us severely emaciated, covered in ticks, and struggling with painful eye conditions. Thanks to our incredible medical team, Nascar is now tick-free, gaining weight steadily, and receiving treatment for dry eye and a healing corneal ulcer. She’s eating like a champ and showing us every day just how resilient she is.

Emotionally, Nascar is still on a journey. She’s severely under-socialized and very fearful, especially of leashes and new people. Right now, she shows defensive behaviors when scared (growling, snapping, trying to flee), but there’s hope. She’s incredibly food-motivated and has already made progress—she’s now taking treats gently from our hands. She also finds comfort in other dogs so we think a home with another dog to show her that humans and the world isn’t such a scary place will really benefit her!

We know Nascar's future won’t be the easiest—but it could be incredibly rewarding. With patience, structure, and lots of love (and snacks!), we believe this little fighter has the potential to thrive.
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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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