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Nico

APA-A-114368

Looks Like
Shepherd / Mix

Sex
Male

Current Weight
72 lbs

Estimated Age
2 Years
11 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$160
Looks Like
Shepherd / Mix
Sex
Male
Current Weight
72 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
11 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$160

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For the first time, Nico is learning what it's like to live with people in a house - and he loves it!

He moved into his foster home a bit anxious and uncertain because he apparently had never been a pet in a home before. Now, he's flourishing! He loves being with his fosters and he's having fun playing outdoors with their dogs. He's learning a lot about playing with new toys. He's happy to roll around on a bed with his tail wagging.

Nico is also learning about leash walking. At home, he's beginning to learn about obedience skills. Meanwhile, he's a sweet, gentle boy who's giving kisses, leaning on his people for hugs and looking for their petting.

He is being introduced to a crate, but in the meantime he does well in a laundry room when his fosters are away, just looking out the window. And he is house-trained.

Nico will love to be in a home with adult parents who can kindly continue showing him how wonderful it is to be a pet. He is still shy when meeting new people and seems to prefer females, so may want to be adopted by women. He likes other dogs a lot but can also be fine with a single person who wants a close friend. He promises he will be one!

Come meet this lovable boy. And you can see more about him on Instagram: Adopt_systemofadog.
Come meet your new best friend

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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