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Captain

APA-A-115386

Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador / Mix

Sex
Male

Current Weight
51 lbs

Estimated Age
4 Years
5 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador / Mix
Sex
Male
Current Weight
51 lbs
Estimated Age
4 Years
5 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$25

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Captain is a very gentle, playful boy who is learning what it's like to be a house dog. This may be the first time he's lived in a house, and he loves it! He especially loves being in the same room with his foster mom. He so appreciates her!

Captain came to APA! after being hit by a car and becoming partially paralyzed in his back legs. Despite his injury, he still has quite a lot of mobility and can run around the yard and chase squirrels.

His back feet drag behind him a bit, so he wears boots to protect them. His foster mom puts them on every morning and takes them off every night. It's easy because he is used to them. When he goes for long walks with her, he uses a wheelchair which he loves. He prefers to walk in quiet parks since cars whizzing by scare him.

Captain lives with five small dogs. They get along just fine and stay home alone during the day. He can be reserved with new people but given an introduction and a little time to get acquainted, he warms up and becomes friendly with them. Captain is also attending Doggy Daycare to help him get used to new people and places.

Because of his injury, Captain is incontinent and must wear a belly band. His foster has found one that works well and the incontinence is not hard to deal with at all.

Captain has a big heart and will love a home with parents who can give him lots of attention, lift him into his wheelchair, and take him for walks. He will also do well with an outgoing, friendly doggy pal. Come offer him a house and he'll follow you home!
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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