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Sombra

APA-A-71822

Looks Like
Shepherd / Collie

Sex
Female

Current Weight
57 lbs

Estimated Age
7 Years
5 Months

Location
TLAC
Building 3 - Dog

Adoption Fee
$189
Looks Like
Shepherd / Collie
Sex
Female
Current Weight
57 lbs
Estimated Age
7 Years
5 Months
Location
TLAC
Building 3 - Dog
Adoption Fee
$189

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Sombra is back and ready for her right match—and this girl is going to shine in the right home. 🖤✨

Meet Sombra: a playful, smart, ball-chasing queen who lives for a good game of fetch and thrives when she can stretch her legs and burn off energy. She already knows some basic commands (bonus: she’s bilingual and responds well to Spanish!) and truly blossoms when she has space to run and a person to focus on.

At home, Sombra shows her calmer side once her energy is out—think relaxed vibes after a great play session. She’s done well sharing space with a small dog and completely ignores cats (yes, really!). On walks, she does best when you keep her engaged with you—she’s a “team player” who just needs a little guidance to stay confident.

Sombra is looking for an active home that will keep her mind and body busy with adventures, enrichment, and plenty of fetch. In return, you’ll get a loyal, fun-loving companion who’s ready to be your shadow (her name fits!).

Quick highlights:

🎾 Fetch enthusiast & high-energy adventurer
🧠 Smart girl who enjoys learning (¡habla español!)
🐶 Best with smaller dog friends; prefers to skip dog park chaos
🐱 Cat-neutral superstar
💛 Thrives with structure, exercise, and her person by her side

Sombra doesn’t need a perfect home—just the right one. And when she finds it, she’s going to be something really special.

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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