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Marsala

APA-A-100043

Looks Like
Boxer / Terrier

Sex
Female

Current Weight
71 lbs

Estimated Age
5 Years
11 Months

Location
TLAC
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Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Boxer / Terrier
Sex
Female
Current Weight
71 lbs
Estimated Age
5 Years
11 Months
Location
TLAC
C-ISO
Adoption Fee
$25

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Meet Marsala — Your Fun, Loyal, Snuggly Sidekick!

Marsala is a bright, affectionate girl who’s ready to find her person. She forms deep bonds with the people she knows and loves and shows her affection in the sweetest ways - gentle paw taps for more pets, happy wiggles, and eagerly curling up for snuggle time. Her playful spirit, curiosity, and goofy charm make her an absolute joy to have around.

Marsala is crate trained, fully potty trained, and does wonderfully settling in at home. She’s comfortable spending a full workday relaxing on her own and appreciates a home that offers structure and routine. She enjoys knowing what’s expected of her and thrives when her day includes both activity and downtime.

She’s great in the car and loves getting out for walks and adventures. She already knows cues like sit, paw, and down, and responds well to guidance, making her a great candidate for someone who enjoys continuing training and building a strong partnership.

Playtime is one of Marsala’s favorite things. She loves fetch, running around, and is an enthusiastic (and impressively strong!) tug-of-war champion. After play, she’s happy to settle in close and enjoy quiet time with her people.

Marsala feels most confident in a calm, low-traffic adult home where she can take her time getting comfortable and truly shine. With thoughtful introductions, she has the potential to share her home with a well-matched dog companion.

If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion who will bond deeply and bring joy, laughter, and heart into your life, Marsala could be the perfect match. Come meet her and see why she leaves such a lasting impression on everyone who gets to know her.

INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?

This pup is currently located at our Town Lake Animal Center (1156 W. Cesar Chavez, but use 1200 Reserve Road for mapping purposes). We'd love to show them off to you! To learn more about them, head in any day between 12:00PM - 6:00PM. We are open 7 days a week! Go to Building B and ask to speak with a Matchmaker about fostering this pup. You will sit down and discuss all we know about them and, if it's a good fit, get to meet them then! Please budget for a wait time unless you arrive right at opening as we cannot dictate walk-in traffic (wait times tend to be highest in the evenings and on weekends). If this pup ends up not being the best fit, we have so many other pups in need that we can suggest for your household on the spot!

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Requirements

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Please plan on allowing adequate time to be matched with a dog, have relevant consultations, and complete all necessary paperwork. This can take 1-2 hours in total.

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Fill out our adoption application and meet with an adoption counselor.

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You must be at least 18 years of age.

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You must show a picture ID with a current address. If this isn't available, we will accept a picture ID with a current utility bill.

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An APA!-conducted meet-and-greet with current household dogs is recommended for most and required for some adult dogs.

Our adoption fee varies per dog depending on age, breed, and/or medical condition(s). This fee includes:

Spay or neuter surgery (Please note that an additional $100 refundable deposit is required for all dogs who are not yet spayed or neutered.)

Heartworm test on dogs 6 months and older

Current vaccinations

Deworming treatment

Microchip

Lifetime behavior support

Accepted forms of payment include cash, debit or credit card, or money order payable to Austin Pets Alive!.

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