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Penguin

APA-A-117398

Looks Like
Hound / Mix

Sex
Female

Current Weight
37 lbs

Estimated Age
1 Years
2 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$175
Looks Like
Hound / Mix
Sex
Female
Current Weight
37 lbs
Estimated Age
1 Years
2 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$175

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Penguin is a super-sweet youngster who needs consistency and confidence so her fun personality can shine. Are you ready to help bring her out of her shell? Penguin had a rough start to life, but now she's living in an APA foster home where she's starting to become more comfortable. But she'll need the right forever family to really thrive!

While lots of dogs enjoy sharing a home with other pets, we think it should be almost mandatory for Penguin. Nothing brightens her up quite like being with other dogs. She loves to play and romp around with the other dogs in her foster home, not to mention follow their lead around the house. Having another dog in the home would probably be the best thing for her!

Around people, Penguin is still extremely shy and tentative. She is too scared of people, even her foster family whom she's around daily, to want any affection. Currently, it's a success if she lets someone sit near her. She's quite fearful of the world outside as well. She hasn't done much leash training because she immediately wants to return to the home. And learning basic commands will have to wait until she has more confidence and trust in humans.

The good news is that Penguin likes her crate both for a safe space and as her place to stay when people are away. She'll spend a decent amount of time in her creation each day and seems to be quite comfortable. So, no need for crate training!
Penguin's new family will need to accommodate her extremely tentative nature. She would probably do best in a quieter adult-only home, though another dog in the house would be a big bonus! We're sure there is a fun dog underneath the shy exterior, and with some time and patience, we're sure it will come out!
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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