Author Archives: amy
Leash Gremlins, Dog Tornadoes, and Reactivity
We could also call this post, “Things that make you say woof.” Or, on a sadder note, things that prevent dogs from getting adopted or cause them to be surrendered to the shelter. Reactivity. To other dogs, to people, to … Continue reading
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Behavior Surprises… Saving Dogs as They Come
As we continue our dialogue about saving the last 10% of savable dogs still dying at Austin’s city shelter, there is an interesting piece of this puzzle that bears mentioning. Not every dog who ends up in our behavior program … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Fundraising, Pets Needing Homes, Special Needs Pets, Uncategorized Tagged Behavior, last 10%, lfs, Shasta Comments Off
Adopt This Dog! (Cupcake… Falling in love with the last 10%)
I’ve been volunteering with APA! for several years now and have been a giant dog nerd pretty much since birth. As a child, I drew up contracts for my mother about all of the things I was willing to offer would she … Continue reading
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Oliver…Falling in Love with the “Last 10%”
Ollie, Ollie, Ollenpig! What can you say about this dog and his ridiculous cuteness? He is snuggly. He is snorty. He is a complete cuddlebug with a big ‘ol head who thinks he can fit in your lap. He loves belly … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Donations, Fundraising, Pets Needing Homes, Special Needs Pets Tagged Behavior, last 10%, lfs, Oliver 4 Comments
Louise… Falling in Love with the “Last 10%”
Louise makes it nearly impossible not to fall in love with her. The first word that comes to mind when thinking about this beautiful oreo cookie colored girl is lovely. Louise is lovely inside and out. And that sweet face … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Donations, Fundraising, Pets Needing Homes, Special Needs Pets Tagged Behavior, last 10%, lfs, Louise 1 Comment
Leroy… Falling in Love with the “Last 10%”
We’ve talked a lot lately about the “last 10%” of the dogs still dying at Austin Animal Center. You’ve probably heard us refer to the final savable group not in need of hospice; medium to large breed dogs with behavior challenges. … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Pets Needing Homes, Special Needs Pets Tagged Behavior, last 10%, leroy, lfs 1 Comment
Murphy – Sweet, Sensitive Goofball Wants to Steal Your Heart!
Murphy is an adorable adolescent pup with a love of affection that squishes your heart and a silly mischievious streak you can’t help but laugh at. He’s smart boy with all the potential in the world to make someone an incredible … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Foster, Pets Needing Homes Tagged Behavior, fresh start, Murphy 1 Comment
Saving Lives Through Innovation; New Training Center Grand Opening TONIGHT!
Tonight, Monday 1/16, from 4-7pm, we would like to invite you to join us for the grand opening of the APA! Dog Behavior Team’s new training center! Housed in our new location at Town Lake Animal Center, the training center has been … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness/ PR, Behavior, Events, Fundraising, Volunteering Tagged louie's fresh start, town lake animal center 2 Comments
