Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of delightful doggies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Austin, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect fit.
Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Isabella, cocker spaniel
Isabella is a female cocker spaniel dog currently housed at Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio.
Isabella wants all your attention: She'll need a home free of other dogs. Cats are okay.She already has had all of her shots, and she's spayed. No need to worry: She's already house-trained.
Here's what Isabella's friends at Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio think of her:
I am around 7 years old and weigh 27 pounds. I get along with cats but will do best as an only dog in your home. Also, I howl when left alone and need a home without shared walls. But I still make a great companion! I love to crawl into laps, give lots of kisses and snuggle in bed at night. Won't you give me a chance?
Read more about Isabella on Petfinder.
Zoe, Great Dane
Zoe is a lovable female Great Dane dog currently housed at PAWS of Austin.
She's mastered her house-training etiquette. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's spayed.
From Zoe's current caretaker:
Zoe is a 15-months-old harlequin Great Dane. She a social animal and she gets along well with other dogs. This beauty needs a new home, because her owner her severe allergies. If interested in giving Zoe a new loving forever home completed our online adoption application.
Read more about Zoe on Petfinder.
Boots, Labrador retriever mix
Boots is a darling male Labrador retriever mix being cared for at Throw a Dog a Bone Dog Rescue.
Boots is friendly as can be, and he loves other dogs. Boots is neutered and vaccinated. He's already house-trained.
Notes from Boots' caretakers:
This gentle soul was picked up as a stray in a rural Texas town. He is about 3 years old and weighs 60 pounds. He tested positive for heartworm, has been fully treated, and is ready for a new start with a loving home. Even in the shelter, Boots showed us he has so much love to give. He will make a wonderful companion for a lucky family.
Read more about how to adopt Boots on Petfinder.
Hulk, English bulldog
Hulk is a male English bulldog dog in the care of Pug Rescue of Austin.
Hulk loves other dogs. He's vaccinated, neutered and being fully treated for heart worms. He's already house-trained.
Hulk's current caretakers say:
I'm a big ol' chunk of love! You probably did a double take and thought, "that's one big pug!" Well, have a seat, because I'm actually 100 percent bulldog. I have all the classic bulldog traits—loyal, good with all people and always asking for hugs and belly rubs. I'm about 8 years old, and I'm so ready to plop down on my forever couch. If you know a bulldog lover send them my way!
Read more about Hulk on Petfinder.
Caramel, pug and terrier mix
Caramel is a handsome male pug and terrier mix staying at Pug Rescue of Austin.
Caramel is ready to make friends — he'll get along great with your other dogs. Good news: He's already house-trained. He already has had all of his shots, and he's neutered.
From Caramel's current caretaker:
Hello, kind folks of Austin! The name's Caramel, and I'm a one-year-old male pug-terrier mix. I am good with kids but not yet tested with cats. I'm also known to be an escape artist, so keep an eye on me! I'm fearful of new people until I have some time to warm up. For the patient person, I will come out of my shell. If you're looking for your new best friend, I'm your guy!
Apply to adopt Caramel today at Petfinder.
Chloe, Maltese and poodle mix
Chloe is a female Maltese and poodle mix in the care of Lil Paws Maltese Rescue and other Petite Paws.
Chloe is the life of the party, and she gets along well with other dogs. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's spayed. She's mastered her house-training etiquette and is potty trained.
Chloe's current caretakers say:
Chloe is the life of the party and gets along well with other dogs. She loves companionship and will bark when left alone, so she is better suited to a home, not an apartment. We think her previous owner was an older people, and she wasn’t exposed to other situations. If you're the patient type, apply to adopt Chloe and help her become the great dog that she is destined to be.
Read more about Chloe on Petfinder.
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