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Clifford

APA-A-189116

Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador

Sex
Male

Current Weight
68 lbs

Estimated Age
6 Years
7 Months

Location
Foster

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Retriever, Black Labrador
Sex
Male
Current Weight
68 lbs
Estimated Age
6 Years
7 Months
Location
Foster
Adoption Fee
$189

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Sitter needed: 06/17/26 - 06/22/26

Meet Clifford 🖤🐾 — a giant-hearted Lab mix who’s equal parts cuddle bug, loyal companion, and goofy best friend.

Clifford absolutely adores his people 💕. His favorite place in the world is curled up beside you on the couch or stretched across the bed, soaking up belly rubs and quietly gazing at you with those soulful eyes. He’ll even gently paw at you when he’s ready for more affection 🥹.

This handsome boy has wonderful house manners and thrives on routine and connection. In foster care, Clifford has made incredible progress learning to feel safe and secure in a home environment 🌟. With consistency, structure, and patience, he’s become much more comfortable settling when left alone and has been working hard on building confidence and independence.

Clifford’s foster reports that he:
✔️ Is fully house-trained 🚽
✔️ Sleeps peacefully through the night 💤
✔️ Walks beautifully on leash — truly an “elite” walking buddy 🚶‍♂️🐕
✔️ Loves food and takes medications easily 🍖
✔️ Bonds deeply with his humans 💛
✔️ Plays well with compatible dog friends 🐶

Clifford especially enjoys having a calm canine companion around and has developed a sweet bond with his foster sibling, enjoying daily play sessions and companionship 🐾. He would likely do best with another medium-to-large, easygoing dog who won’t compete heavily for attention.

Because Clifford loves deeply and feels things deeply, he’s looking for a home that can continue helping him feel safe and understood ✨. He can be sensitive to change and may need time to settle into a new environment, especially with unfamiliar visitors or routines. Predictability, patience, and positive reinforcement have helped him make huge strides already.

Clifford’s ideal home would be:
🏡 An adult-only household
🌿 A ground-floor home with a grassy yard
💻 Ideally with someone home often or working remotely
🛋️ A calm, structured environment with minimal chaos
🐕 Possibly another calm larger dog companion

He’s currently recovering from a leg injury and will need surgery on his paw, so shorter strolls and comfy lounging are much more his style right now ❤️‍🩹.

Clifford is not the kind of dog who will thrive in a busy or unpredictable environment—but in the right home, with people who appreciate sensitive dogs and the beauty of earning their trust, he has so much love to give 💫. Beneath his size is a soft, affectionate soul who simply wants safety, companionship, and a family to call his own.

If you’re looking for a loyal shadow, a professional cuddler, and a dog who will love you with his whole heart, Clifford may just be your perfect match 🖤🐶
Come meet your new best friend
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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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