MEET JACKSON!
Available for adoption at Austin Pets Alive!
12 Year Old Retriever Mix!
Meet Jackson, a gentle soul who deserves a second chance.
When this big old bear-like gent looks at you with his soulful eyes, you can almost hear him saying, "Can I trust you? I'm an older dog, I had a great life with my family for most of my life, and this is all new to me. I'm ready to be your most loyal sidekick if you'll give me a chance."
Like many older dogs, Jackson has some pain in his hip and leg, so he isn't high energy, although he loves taking short mini walks to get some fresh air. He's not happy being around kids, exuberant dogs, cats or chaos. It's not that he is aggressive, but he just needs a quiet, calm home where he can relax and feel safe. Jackson isn't a fan of being touched; he just wants to chill on his own and be your shadow.
With his thick coat and mature body, Jackson likes to be indoors (he's fully housetrained and can be trusted inside by himself). He has difficulty managing stairs and hard floors can be unstable for him, so his ideal home should be one storey with carpet. A home with a quiet person (or couple) who is happy to hang out quietly with him would make Jackson's heart soar with joy.
Jackson is taking meds to manage his pain and will likely be on them for the rest of his life. Other than that, he has moments, especially on his walks, where his carefree youngster side shows through. He also loves to perform tricks for food.
Jackson believes home is where the heart is. Won't you open up yours?
Visit his profile at the Austin Pets Alive! Website:
http://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/available-dog-details/?ID=19595445#
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 Jackson home with you, reply to this ad and an APA! volunteer will be happy to help you! To meet Jackson 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.