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Scotty

APA-A-131796

Looks Like
Terrier, American Staffordshire / Retriever, Labrador

Sex
Male

Current Weight
82 lbs

Estimated Age
3 Years
10 Months

Location
TLAC
Tiny Home 3

Adoption Fee
$25
Looks Like
Terrier, American Staffordshire / Retriever, Labrador
Sex
Male
Current Weight
82 lbs
Estimated Age
3 Years
10 Months
Location
TLAC
Tiny Home 3
Adoption Fee
$25

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Meet the Valedictorian: Scotty is the Shelter’s Smartest Student!

If you’re looking for a dog that likes to chill, Scotty might be a bit overqualified. If you are looking for a partner—a high-drive, athletic, Ivy League-level student who knows more cues than most humans know card games—then Scotty is your guy.

Scotty isn’t just "well-behaved"; he’s a professional. He has mastered an entire library of skills, including "Middle," "Place," "Touch," and even "Puppy Pushups." For Scotty, training isn't a chore; it’s his favorite sport. He is a high-octane athlete who expresses his joy physically. He’s looking for an experienced handler who loves the art of training and wants a dog that is truly "tuned in."

Scotty is a sensitive, brilliant dog who thrives on a predictable routine. He currently has a "success kit" that includes a clear training plan that he follows like a pro. We’ve found that when Scotty’s routine is maintained, he is a "perfect baby angel" (according to one of his favorite volunteers!) who leans in for booty scritches and loves to sunbathe.

Scotty is a "Ferrari" dog: powerful and highly capable, but he needs a driver who knows how to handle the gears.

Ready to meet our star pupil? Ask about a consultation to see Scotty’s skills in person!

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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