My name is
Big Top!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated 22 hours ago

Cared for by Austin Pets Alive!

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Color

White

Age

12 years 4 months old, Senior

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

15798

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Big Top! This sweet older pup came to APA! after his owner unfortunately passed away. After such a long life in a loving home, he doesn't deserve to live out his golden years in a shelter. He is a big guy but extremely loveable and easygoing. He walks well on the leash and keeps a slow pace. All Big Top wants to do is sleep by your feet while you work at the desk or watch TV on the couch. He is affectionate, and after you give him some chin scratches, Big Top will thank you with a kiss.

Since he is an older fellow, he is all out of patience for being around active dogs or small children. He also maintains that old-school mentality that dogs and cats should never be friends. Big Top would do best in a calm home where he is the only animal and can rest easy with a new human to love who understands that he is mourning the loss of his long-time owner. This big boy needs a hug and a home. Can you take him in and give him some chin scratches and comfort?

Shelter

Austin Pets Alive!

Contact info

Pet ID

15798

Contact

—

Phone

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adopt@austinpetsalive.org

Website

http://www.austinpetsalive.org

Address

1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

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.

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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.