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Macaroni 2.0

APA-A-189146

Looks Like
Rottweiler

Sex
Male

Current Weight
35 lbs

Estimated Age
2 Years
1 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Rottweiler
Sex
Male
Current Weight
35 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
1 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$189

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Meet Macaroni 2.0, a ~2-year-old male Rottweiler mix who desperately needs a foster to give him comfort, dignity, and kindness during a very uncertain chapter of his life.

Macaroni suffered a traumatic injury about four weeks ago, likely involving his C3–C4 spine. When he first arrived, he was completely lateral and unable to lift his head. Thanks to medical care, he has made meaningful progress—he can now stand and has function in all four limbs. However, his movement is not normal, with significant neurological deficits, especially in his right front leg, which currently has little to no proprioception and may eventually require amputation.

Macaroni is also very under-socialized and shut down, making it difficult for staff to fully evaluate his quality of life in a shelter environment. What he truly needs is a quiet, patient home to see if he can make meaningful progress. If you have experience with neurologic dogs, hospice fosters, or are someone who can open your heart to a dog who may not recover, Macaroni 2.0 needs you now. His urgency is HIGH. Please help us give him comfort, dignity, and love.
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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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