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Butternut Squash

APA-A-101287

Looks Like
Hound / Retriever, Labrador

Sex
Female

Current Weight
30 lbs

Estimated Age
4 Years
6 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Hound / Retriever, Labrador
Sex
Female
Current Weight
30 lbs
Estimated Age
4 Years
6 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$189

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Meet Butternut Squash, your affectionate, people-loving sidekick!

Butternut Squash is a sweet, happy-go-lucky girl with a big heart and an even bigger love for her humans. She’s the perfect medium-sized companion—small enough to fit into your life, but big enough to keep up with adventures (and deliver enthusiastic tail wags and kisses!).

This friendly pup thrives on connection. Butternut Squash absolutely adores people and gets so excited to meet new friends that she may greet you with some enthusiastic jumps and requests for pets. She’s incredibly affectionate and would love nothing more than to be your constant companion—whether that’s joining you on daily walks or soaking up attention at home.

Butternut Squash has lived with other dogs and does well with them, especially when it comes to playtime—she enjoys chasing, wrestling, and burning off her energy with her canine buddies. She also does well with kids and has experience living with both a preteen and a toddler. She can be a little too loving at times (think face kisses!), but she responds well when given boundaries and is eager to please.

She’s leash-trained and enjoys her daily walks like a champ. Butternut Squash is also comfortable being left at home with other dogs and settles well in her space. Like many young, energetic dogs, she would benefit from continued work on basic manners (especially greeting politely and resisting the temptation of unattended snacks!), but these are very manageable with consistency—and she’s a smart, trainable girl.

If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, slightly goofy companion who will greet you with endless enthusiasm and affection, Butternut Squash is ready to meet you! 💛
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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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