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My basic info
Breed
Anatolian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
White/Brown/Chocolate
Age
4 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
90375
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Everything's bigger in Texas! Meet Big Tex, a wiggly boy with a big heart of gold.
"He's a sweet goober who just wants love," says one of Tex's former fosters. "He loves to eat and play with balls, bones and ropes."
Big Tex loves people and thinks he's small enough to be a lap dog! He'll give you kisses in return for head scratches. This smart pup knows the "sit command, is house-trained and is content to sleep in his crate all night. Tex makes a perfect walking or jogging companion, as he's happy on a leash and loves exploring his neighborhood. When you're done walking, Tex relaxes in the sun or snoozes next to you while you work from home. He's very stressed out here at the shelter but thrives in a home.
Big Tex capture your heart? Come meet him, and he'll give you a kisss!
Everything's bigger in Texas! Meet Big Tex, a wiggly boy with a big heart of gold.
"He's a sweet goober who just wants love," says one of Tex's former fosters. "He loves to eat and play with balls, bones and ropes."
Big Tex loves people and thinks he's small enough to be a lap dog! He'll give you kisses in return for head scratches. This smart pup knows the "sit command, is house-trained and is content to sleep in his crate all night. Tex makes a perfect walking or jogging companion, as he's happy on a leash and loves exploring his neighborhood. When you're done walking, Tex relaxes in the sun or snoozes next to you while you work from home. He's very stressed out here at the shelter but thrives in a home.
Big Tex capture your heart? Come meet him, and he'll give you a kisss!
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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