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Franklin

APA-A-80151

Looks Like
Ridgeback, Rhodesian / Black Mouth Cur

Sex
Male

Current Weight
75 lbs

Estimated Age
5 Years
7 Months

Location
TLAC
Building 4/5

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Ridgeback, Rhodesian / Black Mouth Cur
Sex
Male
Current Weight
75 lbs
Estimated Age
5 Years
7 Months
Location
TLAC
Building 4/5
Adoption Fee
$25

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Franklin reminds us of a campfire: calm when left alone but full of life and spirit when someone gives him attention! He loves people and is looking for his new person - could it be you?

"If you're sitting on the couch long enough, Franklin will eventually either climb up to sleep next to you, or sit on the floor by you, stare at you and just rest a single paw on your lap or arm," says Franklin's previous owner. "Maybe he'll add the second paw. It's super endearing!"

- Franklin loves a good game of a fetch and collecting all his tennis balls into a pile in the backyard. Tug-o-war is another favorite! He'll often drop a toy in your lap to suggest a game.
- If you need to leave Franklin at home for a bit, no worries! He's pretty chill and will settle in for a nice, snuggly nap while he waits for you to get home. He also obeys sit and stay commands when you need him to listen.
- Franklin crosses his front paws when he lays down sometimes, giving him a very stately and serious look - not particularly fitting for his rather goofy personality!

If you're looking for a loving companion or a dog to play with for hours on end, come meet Franklin! He'll show you just how special he is.

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!

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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