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John

APA-A-118209

Looks Like
Retriever, Labrador / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Sex
Male

Current Weight
42 lbs

Estimated Age
2 Years
1 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$175
Looks Like
Retriever, Labrador / Mixed Breed (Medium)
Sex
Male
Current Weight
42 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
1 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$175

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John is a happy, cuddly young boy who loves all people and other dogs. And he especially loves toys! Give him a toy and he'll be excited to focus on this amazing toy. His favorites are ball and duck toys, but he loves all of them. He believes he's a lap dog and will jump in your lap with a toy so you can both enjoy it.

John is a couch cuddler who loves to say hello to people, snuggle and play with them and get their belly rubs. Now in foster, he follows his mom around the house and wants to be near her when she's doing laundry and cooking.

He also enjoys playing with her small dog. They love to chase each other, play tug-o-war and then lay down to rest with their toys. He likes going on neighborhood walks. He is improving with leash walking, only pulling on his leash when he's excited to see and sniff other dogs and the people he wants to meet.

At home, this smart boy is working on his obedience skills. He understands 'sit' and is making progress on 'down' and 'stay'. He's good at going in his crate and sleeps in it all night. He does well there when his foster is away, briefly barking and then snoozing. He's also making progress on his house-training, learning to go outside.

John is a calm, gentle, easygoing boy who should fit well in most homes. He will get along well with a dog buddy but will be happy just with parents. He will be content if they leave for work as long as he has a walk and playtime first. Come meet him. And you can see more about him on Instagram: AdoptJohnAPA.
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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