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Licorice

APA-A-185028

Looks Like
Shepherd / Pei, Shar

Sex
Male

Current Weight
65 lbs

Estimated Age
2 Years
10 Months

Location
TLAC
Building 1

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Shepherd / Pei, Shar
Sex
Male
Current Weight
65 lbs
Estimated Age
2 Years
10 Months
Location
TLAC
Building 1
Adoption Fee
$189

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Meet Licorice, the smart, and sporty boy who’s so much more than his sweet name!

This boy has energy in all the best ways. A volunteer ran with him every other day and he was a fantastic partner—steady pace, great focus, and just the occasional “excuse me, I must chase this squirrel real quick” moment. He also got a special ranch outing and loved spending the day swimming.

Beyond his athletic abilities, Licorice is also extremely smart. He picks up on things quickly, understands what’s going on around him, and loves puzzle toys that challenge his brain. He already knows “sit” and enjoys having a job to do. And bonus? He’s very housetrained.

Licorice is more of an independent “hang out nearby” kind of dog than a clingy cuddler, but once he knows you, he’ll show his sweet, loyal side. If you want a smart, active, confident companion to share adventures with (and one who’s cool with a little personal space), Licorice is your guy!

INTERESTED IN FOSTERING?

This pup is currently located at our Town Lake Animal Center (1156 W. Cesar Chavez, but use 1200 Reserve Road for mapping purposes). We'd love to show them off to you! To learn more about them, head in any day between 12:00PM - 6:00PM. We are open 7 days a week! Go to Building B and ask to speak with a Matchmaker about fostering this pup. You will sit down and discuss all we know about them and, if it's a good fit, get to meet them then! Please budget for a wait time unless you arrive right at opening as we cannot dictate walk-in traffic (wait times tend to be highest in the evenings and on weekends). If this pup ends up not being the best fit, we have so many other pups in need that we can suggest for your household on the spot!

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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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