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Valkyrie

APA-A-192160

Looks Like
Shepherd, German / Retriever, Labrador

Sex
Female

Current Weight
41 lbs

Estimated Age
5 Years
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Location
TLAC
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Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Shepherd, German / Retriever, Labrador
Sex
Female
Current Weight
41 lbs
Estimated Age
5 Years
0 Months
Location
TLAC
C-ISO
Adoption Fee
$189

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Valkyrie: A Gentle Heart That Shines Through

Valkyrie may not look her best right now, but his spirit tells a much brighter story. She’s currently receiving care for some facial swelling and skin irritation, and he’s already on the path to feeling better. Through it all, he hasn’t let any of it dim his sweet nature.

He continues to seek out affection, leaning into pets and staying close to his human friends whenever she can. Her gentle, friendly personality comes through in every interaction, and she finds comfort simply being near someone who cares. Valkyrie is the kind of dog who reminds you how powerful love and kindness can be, even during tough moments.

Opening your home to Valkyrie means being part of her healing journey. It’s a chance to make a real difference while gaining a deeply loyal companion who will appreciate every bit of care you give. Dogs like Valkyrie have a special way of forming meaningful bonds, and the connection you build with him will be one you won’t forget.

If you can offer Valkyrie a soft place to land and help her through this time, consider fostering or adopting and giving her the care and compassion he’s been waiting for.

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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