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Luster

APA-A-117555

Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador / Mix

Sex
Male

Current Weight
80 lbs

Estimated Age
9 Years
1 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$0
Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador / Mix
Sex
Male
Current Weight
80 lbs
Estimated Age
9 Years
1 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$0

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Looking for a sweet, low-maintenance gentleman who comes with valuable experience on his resume? Luster might be your match! Luster is currently living with an APA! foster family, and he's more than ready to join your home.

Luster has some hip issues and some arthritis, so he keeps a fairly slow pace. That said, he loves to go for walks! They seem to help his hips as he'll start out stiff but begin moving better once he starts moving. He's very easy on leash and doesn't react to other dogs.

Luster is sharing his foster home with another dog, and they get along just fine. Luster has also had no problems meeting new dogs. If you already have a canine resident, chances are good that Luster will be compatible! Luster also meets a lot of people coming and going from his foster home, and he's been fine with everybody. He seems to enjoy meeting and smelling new people.

Around the home, Luster has been very polite. He's been left alone periodically, free to roam, for a few hours at a time. He hasn't caused any problems and is usually lying on his bed when his family returns. His foster family hasn't bothered to use a crate!

Luster is super-friendly with everyone. He loves all people. We've found him to be gentle, loyal and stress-free. He'll bring a chill vibe to your home! He's not too silly, but a great companion. Despite his stiff hips, he'll want to follow you all around the home (though he cannot go up and down stairs). He's always up for attention - he loves to be petted and talked to. He's not particularly food motivated but he won't turn down treats.

Here is your chance to give this older fella the home he deserves!
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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