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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black/White
Age
4 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
115386
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Captain is a very gentle, playful boy who is learning what it's like to be a house dog. This may be the first time he's lived in a house, and he loves it! He especially loves being in the same room with his foster mom. He so appreciates her!
Captain came to APA! after being hit by a car and becoming partially paralyzed in his back legs. Despite his injury, he still has quite a lot of mobility and can run around the yard and chase squirrels.
His back feet drag behind him a bit, so he wears boots to protect them. His foster mom puts them on every morning and takes them off every night. It's easy because he is used to them. When he goes for long walks with her, he uses a wheelchair which he loves. He prefers to walk in quiet parks since cars whizzing by scare him.
Captain lives with five small dogs. They get along just fine and stay home alone during the day. He can be reserved with new people but given an introduction and a little time to get acquainted, he warms up and becomes friendly with them. Captain is also attending Doggy Daycare to help him get used to new people and places.
Because of his injury, Captain is incontinent and must wear a belly band. His foster has found one that works well and the incontinence is not hard to deal with at all.
Captain has a big heart and will love a home with parents who can give him lots of attention, lift him into his wheelchair, and take him for walks. He will also do well with an outgoing, friendly doggy pal. Come offer him a house and he'll follow you home!
Captain is a very gentle, playful boy who is learning what it's like to be a house dog. This may be the first time he's lived in a house, and he loves it! He especially loves being in the same room with his foster mom. He so appreciates her!
Captain came to APA! after being hit by a car and becoming partially paralyzed in his back legs. Despite his injury, he still has quite a lot of mobility and can run around the yard and chase squirrels.
His back feet drag behind him a bit, so he wears boots to protect them. His foster mom puts them on every morning and takes them off every night. It's easy because he is used to them. When he goes for long walks with her, he uses a wheelchair which he loves. He prefers to walk in quiet parks since cars whizzing by scare him.
Captain lives with five small dogs. They get along just fine and stay home alone during the day. He can be reserved with new people but given an introduction and a little time to get acquainted, he warms up and becomes friendly with them. Captain is also attending Doggy Daycare to help him get used to new people and places.
Because of his injury, Captain is incontinent and must wear a belly band. His foster has found one that works well and the incontinence is not hard to deal with at all.
Captain has a big heart and will love a home with parents who can give him lots of attention, lift him into his wheelchair, and take him for walks. He will also do well with an outgoing, friendly doggy pal. Come offer him a house and he'll follow you home!
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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