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Amelia

APA-A-190437

Looks Like
Terrier, American Pit Bull / Boxer

Sex
Female

Current Weight
52 lbs

Estimated Age
1 Years
5 Months

Location
TLAC
Building 3 - Dog

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Terrier, American Pit Bull / Boxer
Sex
Female
Current Weight
52 lbs
Estimated Age
1 Years
5 Months
Location
TLAC
Building 3 - Dog
Adoption Fee
$189

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Meet Amelia: Your Next Great Love Story Starts Today! ❤️
If you are looking for a loyal, affectionate, and deeply charming companion to turn your house into a home, meet Amelia! This gorgeous girl is the total package. With her smooth, glossy coat, expressive eyes, and absolutely adorable "forehead wrinkles" when she gets curious, she is guaranteed to steal your heart the moment you meet her. Amelia is a young, athletic girl who perfectly balances a fun-loving spirit with a quiet, soulful charisma. She is ready to leave the hectic shelter environment behind and step into her forever chapter with you.

Why Amelia is the Ultimate Work-From-Home & Apartment Companion: We don't just think Amelia will be a great pet—her recent sleepovers and foster stays prove she is already a certified "good girl" in a home setting! Her foster caretakers have given her rave reviews. Here is what they loved about her:
Fully Potty-Trained & Crate-Trained: Amelia is incredibly clean. She snuggles right into her kennel, goes in on her own, and rests quietly. When left alone for a few hours, she remains completely relaxed and shows zero destructive behaviors.
The Ultimate Chameleon: Amelia expertly adjusts to the energy of your home. If you are up and active, she’s right there with you; if you are working from a desk or relaxing on the couch, she is more than content to curl up and snooze. She would thrive just as easily in a cozy apartment as she would in a house with a yard.
The World's Best Snuggler (and Splooter!): Amelia adores human affection. When she is happy, she gives the sweetest, softest little love-nibbles to show her appreciation. Plus, she does a full-body "sploot" when she lays down that is so freaking adorable, it will completely melt your stress away.
A Fantastic Adventure Buddy: On car rides, Amelia is a dream—she simply relaxes, lays her head on your lap, and showers you with kisses. Out on trails, at patios, or at coffee shops, she is friendly and polite, drawing people in with her gentle demeanor.

Amelia is fully prepared to make an instant impact on your life today because:
1. She is Incredibly Smart and Eager to Please 🧠Amelia is highly treat-motivated and already learning commands like "sit" at lightning speed. She is highly attentive, catches on quickly to household routines, and listens wonderfully to verbal commands. With just a little consistent routine, she is going to be a stellar pupil
2. Lifelong Behavioral Support is Included! 🤝To set you up for absolute success, Austin Pets Alive! offers FREE behavioral support for the rest of Amelia's life! Like many dogs, Amelia prefers not to share her high-value items (like food and favorite toys) with other animals. Because she wants to be the center of your world (and can you blame her?), she will do best as the only pet, or with a patient, well-matched dog sibling where meals and toys can be managed separately. If you ever need guidance, APA!'s training team is there for you forever!
3. She Even Rocks a Hoodie! 🧥Yes, you read that right. Amelia loves wearing hoodies! She is ready to be your fashionable, movie-marathon cuddling partner. A previous sleepover host said: "Amelia is precious and deserves a family who will spoil her rotten... She is all around a perfect pup. Her energy will match you... She is very sweet with people. She loves affection and snuggles." Amelia has a lifetime of love, youth, and vibrant energy to give. She is friendly, charming, athletic, and waiting for you to write her happy ending.

Don't wait—come meet Amelia at Austin Pets Alive! today and let her next chapter begin with you!

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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