For Adopt a Pet and the PEDIGREE® brand, October is all about finding homes for dogs in shelters. Adopt this month for a PEDIGREE® Wet Food Pouch and a chance to win a Homecoming-style photo shoot and shelter donation.
This helps Austin Pets Alive! with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Australian Cattle Dog
Color
Black/White
Age
2 years 2 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
125398
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Laverne is a remarkable girl. She went from being terrified of all people to being a super snuggle bug with those she trusts; from shut down and hiding to a party animal, willing to play rough and tumble with her much larger foster dog-sister. Now she's learning to enjoy walks after being terrified of the leash. Soon she will be the perfect running or hiking buddy. She has come a long way and there is no limit to how far she will go.
Laverne is a character. She has a hilarious play bow that looks like a cartoon dog, and when really excited, clacks her teeth together like castanets. She will put her paw on your arm to get your attention, then fall backwards on the couch to show her belly for rubs.
Laverne loves dogs. It was the resident dogs in her foster family that broke through her shyness, and she would love a friendly dog sibling to snuggle and play with and give her confidence. She also loves toys and might make an good frisbee dog.
Laverne is a smart girl. When she looks at you with her loving, intelligent eyes, you'll know it. She picked up on the household routine just by observing the other dogs and as a young dog from a working breed, has the potential to learn countless new tricks.
For now, she's gonna do it her way, yes, her way, making her dreams come true...maybe with you?
Laverne is a remarkable girl. She went from being terrified of all people to being a super snuggle bug with those she trusts; from shut down and hiding to a party animal, willing to play rough and tumble with her much larger foster dog-sister. Now she's learning to enjoy walks after being terrified of the leash. Soon she will be the perfect running or hiking buddy. She has come a long way and there is no limit to how far she will go.
Laverne is a character. She has a hilarious play bow that looks like a cartoon dog, and when really excited, clacks her teeth together like castanets. She will put her paw on your arm to get your attention, then fall backwards on the couch to show her belly for rubs.
Laverne loves dogs. It was the resident dogs in her foster family that broke through her shyness, and she would love a friendly dog sibling to snuggle and play with and give her confidence. She also loves toys and might make an good frisbee dog.
Laverne is a smart girl. When she looks at you with her loving, intelligent eyes, you'll know it. She picked up on the household routine just by observing the other dogs and as a young dog from a working breed, has the potential to learn countless new tricks.
For now, she's gonna do it her way, yes, her way, making her dreams come true...maybe with you?
Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt
Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.
Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!
Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!
Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt
Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.
Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!
Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!
Go meet their pets
Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.
Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.
Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
More about this shelter
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.
A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.
To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.
A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.
To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.
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