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Shea Butter

APA-A-117894

Looks Like
Terrier, American Staffordshire

Sex
Female

Current Weight
20 lbs

Estimated Age
0 Years
4 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$250
Looks Like
Terrier, American Staffordshire
Sex
Female
Current Weight
20 lbs
Estimated Age
0 Years
4 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$250

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Shea Butter is still a young puppy, but she's a confident girl who's already decided that all humans are really cool! She loves to cuddle with them, nuzzling her head on their shoulders and having her ears rubbed. Of course, she especially loves eating, so she's so happy when they give her treats.

This very sweet girl came to the shelter after a trauma made her incontinent and unable to use her hind legs. She is now in a wheelchair and has taken to it very quickly.

Now in foster, this outgoing, playful girl is very carefree and adventurous. She follows her fosters around, explores the house and is very interested in checking everything out. She's such a fast learner. She's also learning to chew toys. Plus, she loves spending time outdoors and is amazingly confident in her wheels. She loves socializing with her fosters' dogs, and she's happy to take naps in her crate.

Shea will love a home with parents who understand her medical needs and will care for her. She'll be their great exercise buddy on wheels, and she'll enjoy doggie housemates. Come meet this smart, lovable girl!

PUPPIES AND OTHER HIGHLY-ADOPTABLE DOGS DISCLAIMER:

Puppies and other highly-adoptable dogs (small dogs or desirable-breed dogs) at APA! are very high in demand and usually have several interested adopters. Inquiring about a dog, meeting a dog, and even applying for a dog does not guarantee that you will be able to adopt the dog. Only one household will be able to adopt each dog, which means all other interested households will inevitably and unfortunately be disappointed. Please consider this in your search and set your expectations accordingly. Please also consider that adult dogs do not typically have competing adopters, and they need furever homes, too! Additionally, APA! does not allow the adoption of dogs who are related (e.g., littermates or mom and pup) to the same household for behavioral reasons.

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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