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Hawk

APA-A-89556

Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador / Mix

Sex
Male

Current Weight
77 lbs

Estimated Age
5 Years
8 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador / Mix
Sex
Male
Current Weight
77 lbs
Estimated Age
5 Years
8 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$25

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Are you looking for a silly man to watch those squirrels like a hawk? Then come meet Hawk! Hawk is a chill boy inside, but loves his outdoor play time and walks. He bonds very closely with his person and enjoys affection, but is not too invasive and likes his own space. He is also very smart and likes to be outside exploring nature.

Hawk is house-trained, always waiting to go outside. He free roams his foster's apartment and does well when he's away, sleeping most of the time and excited to see him return. He is initially shy, but has become more trusting of people. He loves to see his foster's visiting friends, excited and jumping to try to give them kisses. And he often cuddles with his foster and enjoys belly rubs and pets.

Hawk is super easy to walk on leash, but he is still learning not to pull. He can be excited to see other dogs and pulls closer, trying to sniff them. He prefers pups who are not too rowdy and can chill with him. He loves to sniff and explore, but responds to a command to move along. What he really adores is watching squirrels. He loves being outside and exploring and sniffing everything. If you have a yard where he can also chase squirrels, he would be over the moon. Nothing drives him crazier than seeing a squirrel!

Hawk never jumps on the bed or sofa and knows that's not his space. He would thrive in a low-traffic, calm home with a yard where he can run and chase those squirrels he loves. And he'll enjoy a well-matched dog buddy. Come meet this sweet boy!
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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