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Honey Bun

APA-A-41281

Looks Like
Cattle Dog, Australian (Blue Heeler) / Mix

Sex
Female

Current Weight
51 lbs

Estimated Age
9 Years
4 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$0
Looks Like
Cattle Dog, Australian (Blue Heeler) / Mix
Sex
Female
Current Weight
51 lbs
Estimated Age
9 Years
4 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$0

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Adorable Honey Bun is a study in contrasts.

Honey Bun (called Pepper by her foster) is a senior lady with just the right amount of puppy energy sprinkled in. Age hasn't slowed her down; she loves to be active. She loves going on walks and playing in the yard with her Jolly Egg, playing tug, or chasing a frisbee. But once she's gotten her ya-yas out, she loves to cuddle up next to, or on, her favorite person and just relax the rest of the day away.

Pepper loves to be near her people, cozying up for pets or butt scratches. But she's not needy and can easily entertain herself. She has no problem being left home alone for a full work day, and does just fine free roaming the house. She's a well-mannered housemate and never gets into things she shouldn't.

She can be nervous with new people and situations, shying away from a crowd. But with those she knows well, she is a confident goofball who always entertains with her playful antics. She loves to play, chase her toys around the yard and show off her skills.

Pepper gets excited to meet new people and may jump up on them to say hello, but then gets quickly overwhelmed by physical attention from a brand new person. She would love a patient adopter who can be her advocate, allowing her time and space to interact when she is truly ready. But once you're in with Pepper, you've got an affectionate, loyal friend for life.

Pepper would thrive in a relaxed, adult-only home. She would love to be the only pet, but could potentially live with a well-matched dog friend. A home with a yard of her own to run around would be ideal, but she's flexible. She's just looking for that special someone who can provide her with stability, a couple toys, and lots of love. Could it be you?
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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