Author Archives: SummerHuggins
Bad Boy Manny Not So Bad After All
When Manfred was adopted as a puppy with a minor case of mange, he thought the stars had aligned. He knew his new family would help him heal and teach him all the things that a puppy should know. Less … Continue reading
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Mark Your Calendars to Get Creative
Each month, Painting with a Twist in North Austin holds a special Painting with a Purpose event. They pick an organization or charity to highlight for the evening with a special painting and then donate 50 percent of their proceeds … Continue reading
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Love Sweets? Meet Lollipop!
For one hundred and eighty-five days, Lollipop has been waiting patiently for a home. (That’s 3.5 dog years!) This beautiful brindled girl was picked up roaming the streets of Austin as a stray. When the new city shelter became overcrowded, … Continue reading
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Saving a Spunky, Misguided Soul
Jenn was busy trying to make sense of her chaotic reality last September when the threat of fire forced her and many others to evacuate their Bastrop shelter. The frightened 40-pound pit bull terrier mix, blanketed in fleas and anxiety, … Continue reading
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Hey Girl (The Adoptable Dog Edition)
If you follow trends on the Internet, you’ve probably seen Ryan Gosling and the “Hey girl” photos dedicated to him. Why should handsome celebrities get all the attention?! Some of our most eligible (and handsome and spunky and smart) bachelors … Continue reading
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Valerie and Delilah: Finding Big Love
Valerie had always been the proud pet parent to smaller dogs under 30 pounds, adopting them and raising them from puppies. That’s why when a ‘featured dog’ post on APA!’s website caught Valerie’s eye, it also caught her by surprise. … Continue reading
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Jessica: From Invisible to Best Friend
Jessica was everything a dog owner could want. She loved with her whole soul, smiled sweetly at passersby and presented a playful, silly spirit. But month after month — nine long months, to be exact — Jessica waited silently among … Continue reading
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Giving a Sweet Old Gal a Break
Xena’s first nine years were not what she expected. She spent her vulnerable puppy months and what should have been a happy and active adult life in someone’s backyard, lonely and often forgotten. The mange she’d developed stripped off much … Continue reading
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