MEET KIRKO!
Available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
3 Year Old American Bull Dog Mix!
This upbeat guy is so happy that he is constantly wiggling his body and wagging is tail!
Kirko behaves well indoors and is good with his crate, but needs some work on the leash. He is eager to please but he's strong, and he has a passion for chasing after cats and squirrels. The good news is that he has a fairly moderate energy level overall; outside of a few quick bursts he is definitely a stroller, not a jogger. With some patience and an Easy Walk harness, we think his leash manners can be greatly improved.
Kirko really is a gentle giant. He loves getting pet and is very happy to get attention. But because of the "giant" part of the equation, we think he would be best as an only pet, in a family with older kids. He's very sweet, but his size and power can make playtime a little rougher than intended. He actually seems to be aware of this, and is very shy and reserved around the smallest kids. With older children, he will relax and happily accept a belly rub.
And that's the great thing about Kirko; he's just so well-meaning. He's house trained, can use a doggy door, loves his crate, loves car rides, loves his Kong, has already learned to sit for treats...it's not his fault he's so big and strong. If it was up to him, he would have been perfectly happy being a Pomeranian. Kirko's adoption comes with a discounted obedience class and free behavior assistance through APA's behavior team.
Can you love someone like Kirko? If so, he really wants to hear from you!
Visit his profile at the Austin Pets Alive! Website:
http://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/available-dog-details/?ID=19525787#
Email: adopt@austinpetsalive.org
Website: http://www.austinpetsalive.org
Location: 1156 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: 512-961-6519
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinpetsalive
Twitter: @austinpetsalive
To find out how you can take Kirko home with you, reply to this ad and an APA! volunteer will be happy to help you! To meet Kirko today, click here to see where he'll be: http://www.austinpetsalive.org/events/daily-dog-locations
And check out APA!'s other available dogs: http://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs.
All APA! dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, tested for heartworms (if over 6 months old), microchipped, and have a 30-day health insurance plan.