Author Archives: SummerHuggins
Project Rescue: Meet Fannie
Fannie would like to introduce you to a new web series that Austin Pets Alive! is producing — Project Rescue. Each week, we’ll highlight a dog who is looking for their perfect forever home. This week, that dog is Fannie! … Continue reading
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Kids Want a Puppy for Christmas? Consider Fostering
As long as kids have written letters to Santa, they’ve written letters to Santa asking for puppies. What kid wouldn’t want a puppy?! Puppies are so cute, so cuddly and so much work. Perhaps before you consider adopting a puppy … Continue reading
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Dogs Like Max Are What APA! Is All About
From Scared Sick Puppy to Friendly Goofball, Meet Max! Every once in a while, a dog or cat comes along that reminds us exactly what Austin Pets Alive! is all about. Right now, that dog is Max. Max is a … Continue reading
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Adam Update: Now With More Wagging Tail
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to a new dog at Austin Pets Alive: Adam. Just as we expected, Adam is starting to blossom into a very special dog. Where he was once shy and nervous, Adam is beginning … Continue reading
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APA! Offers Classes to Benefit Volunteers, Adoptable Dogs
In just a few short months since Dog Behavior Program Manager Mike Kaviani came on board, Austin Pets Alive! has made great strides implementing important new programs. Playgroups for the dogs, pre- and post-adoption behavior and training support, and now … Continue reading
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When It’s Just Meant To Be
For Pamela Navarez-Fisher and her husband, Mark, Griff’s presence in their family was meant to be — a collection of bitter-sweet, serendipitous moments. Full of fleas and matted hair, Griff first streaked past Pamela and one of her two dogs, … Continue reading
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Looking Ahead: Helping Adam Find His Forever Home
We’d like you to meet Adam. He’s new to Austin Pets Alive!, and we see great potential in his eyes. Adam was dropped off by his owner recently at the city shelter. He was an outside dog, and he had … Continue reading
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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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