Apr 13, 2022

For the reason that inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered as much as showcase eligible canines as honorary Austin FC mascots at every regular-season dwelling match.

The primary-of-its-kind partnership options APA! canines by way of social media outreach and in-venue activations throughout every match at Q2 Stadium, all in assist of Austin’s standing because the nation’s largest “no-kill” metropolis and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts by way of this distinctive neighborhood platform. Final yr, all 18 of the honorary mascots have been adopted into loving properties, and lots of extra can be adopted this yr!

February 26, 2022: Gavin – ADOPTED!

Austin FC introduced the primary Honorary Mascot of the membership’s second season: Gavin! Gavin is a candy labrador retriever combine who arrived at Austin Pets Alive! after possible being hit by a automobile. Gavin’s jaw was reattached and his again legs have been injured however that hasn’t stopped this pleasant pup from now working round along with his {custom} wheelchair.

Gavin is one yr previous and loves different playful canines simply as a lot as he loves snuggling on the sofa. Gavin is able to be adopted from Austin Pets Alive! and go dwelling along with his new greatest good friend.

March 6, 2022: Kenneth – ADOPTED!

We’re thrilled to announce that the second Austin FC Honorary Mascot is Kenneth! Kenneth is a loveable three-year-old heartworm-positive canine who was in search of a loving dwelling. In case you are trying to meet the cuddliest sofa potato, look no additional than Kenneth (or Kenny as his fosters name him).

Kenny is simply one of many sweetest pups. All through the day, he’ll come as much as his fosters, search for along with his lovely hazel eyes and quietly ask for petting. He loves consideration from his people however can be impartial sufficient to wander away to someplace on his personal as soon as he’s glad.

March 20, 2022: Rose – ADOPTED!

Austin FC presents the most recent Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Rose! This one-year-old playful and completely satisfied canine is able to discover her eternally dwelling. Rose was shot as a pet and suffered a spinal harm. She does not let that stop her from working round any park or yard along with her custom-built wheels.

Rose will get alongside properly with different canines and cats. Her favourite factor to do is chase a tennis ball round and snuggle up with you!

April 10, 2022: Lance – ADOPTED!

Meet Austin FC’s newest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Lance! Lance is a three-year-old lab combine who loves nothing greater than to make himself comfy in your lap. He’s fully deaf, however that doesn’t cease him from taking part in simply in addition to the remainder of the canines!

The Austin FC neighborhood actually confirmed simply how wonderful and inclusive they’re of their appreciation of Lance, with a few of them even greeting him in signal language.

April 23, 2022: RayRay – ADOPTED!

The newest Austin FC Honorary Mascot, RayRay, was adopted!

This candy pup got here to Austin Pets Alive! in 2019 after APD obtained a name that he was deserted in a house (his earlier household moved out and left him behind) – he was taken to Austin Animal Heart they usually known as Austin Pets Alive!. RayRay went to an adoptive dwelling however that proprietor returned RayRay when she needed to transfer. Prior to now two months, RayRay has made appearances at SXSW and as the newest Austin FC Honorary Mascot. We’re excited to announce that an Austinite named Amylynne met RayRay and adopted him! Amylynne says RayRay’s favourite issues are “walks, sunbathing, napping, and cuddles!”

This season, RayRay is the primary Honorary Mascot to be adopted! Keep tuned to fulfill the subsequent Austin FC Honorary Mascot on Could eighth!

Could 8, 2022: Marla – ADOPTED!

Marla is a serious fan of individuals, and you may immediately change into a serious fan of hers! She enjoys her each day morning walks and loves to smell all the things she sees. However she particularly desires to fulfill folks. She’s inquisitive about all the oldsters who stroll by and desires to drag towards them to say hello. She’s excited to see one who’s already a good friend, and she or he desires everybody to be her new buddy. She loves being close to everybody and getting their consideration – adults and kids alike.

Could 22, 2022: Jaysus – ADOPTED!

Jaysus is a great, energetic pup who’s able to please you. Jaysus is kind of the gentleman. He’s easygoing, absolutely house-trained, crate-trained and is aware of the way to politely let what he wants.

Jaysus is completely satisfied to remain quietly by his human’s facet whereas they’re working from dwelling or out within the yard. Whereas his human is away, he’s fairly content material to occupy himself along with his toys or a nap and can patiently look ahead to them to return.

He is a real Austinite with a number of enthusiasm and zest who loves his each day walks, taking part in laborious at canine parks and going out on mountaineering trails. He falls head over heels in love with each human he meets. He simply expects some reward and pets from everybody. In return, he smothers them with kisses and completely satisfied tail wags.

June 25, 2022: Lunchbox- ADOPTED! TEST

Introducing Lunchbox, a good-looking 8-year-old Pit Bull Terrier combine who is able to change into your greatest good friend! Lunchbox (nicknamed Boxy for his cute little tank-like physique) is a candy gentleman who has a playful facet.

Lunchbox is totally house-trained, does nice on walks after his preliminary pleasure, and should you give him a toy he’ll like to chew on it! After a number of treats, he’ll go into his crate and sleep by way of the entire evening like a child.

Lunchbox was in APAs! Canine Good citizen program and to date, he is aware of “sit,” “down,” “keep” and is making nice progress on “crate” and “light.” He’s very affectionate when new folks go to and has the cutest “sploot” when he lies down! Lunchbox actually loves his people and likes to be round them as a lot as doable, so a household who’s dwelling
extra typically, or keen to work with him to slowly get him conversant in being dwelling alone, could be greatest!

July 12, 2022: Banana Cut up – ADOPTED!

When you’re in search of a loyal cuddle bunny, Banana Cut up is your lady! This very affectionate pet will greet you by leaping up, hugging you and wrapping her paws round you. She likes to snuggle up with you, supplying you with kisses – and extra hugs. In return, she hopes you will jiggle her paws, give her a bit of nostril rub and many petting.

Now in foster, Banana likes seeing different canines on her walks, sniffing and wagging her tail excitedly. At dwelling, she performs along with her fosters’ two canines. One is a grumpy previous boy and she or he’s studying to respect his boundaries. This light lady additionally loves taking part in along with her fosters’ 1- and 5-year-old children and she or he’s light and well mannered to different children she sees.
Plus, she’s dwelling with cats, considering them however by no means aggressive.

She’s enhancing her leash walks, strolling beside her foster mother and typically plopping all the way down to sunbathe. At dwelling, she likes to chew her toys and, being a pet, she chews no matter she finds, together with cords. Then she’s off to curve up for naps.

This candy, goofy lady already understands “sit and is studying about “down. She’s doing properly in her crate, curling up for a nap and snoozing whereas her fosters are away. She’s very near being house-trained. And he or she’s studying to fetch.

This simple going lady will love a house with somebody who’s there loads and may curl up along with her and provides her these cuddles and pets she adores. And he or she’ll take pleasure in persevering with her coaching. Come meet this cute lady. She’s able to heat your coronary heart!

July 24, 2022: Choppa – ADOPTED!

This pet was present in a laundry basket along with his siblings – outdoors of an animal shelter. They examined constructive for parvovirus and have been despatched to Austin Pets Alive! for lifesaving remedy within the Parvo Pet ICU. Because of the love and care from the Parvo Pet ICU, Choppa is now wholesome and able to spend many days along with his new household!

August 6, 2022: Effie – ADOPTED!

Introducing Effie, a candy, house-trained cute younger pet. Effie
is an absolute doll! She has a form, candy and mild persona and
loves stomach rubs and snuggling. Each morning when her fosters go
outdoors along with her, she is not glad till she has mentioned howdy to her
neighbors for scratches, stomach rubs and a deal with.

Effie is wise and a fast learner who likes to please and showcase
her new abilities. She loves working round along with her buddies however will be shy
at first till she feels comfy. Effie enjoys taking part in with a
neighboring canine within the yard and canines on the canine park. This implies she will be able to
stay in a home with different canines.

Her favourite exercise is placing her paws round you and letting you
know the way a lot she loves you. She’s the whole package deal: good, humorous,
candy and empathetic. A beautiful little pet soul and persona who
will make one of the best pet to her eternally household.

August 13, 2022: Isabelle – ADOPTED!

Isabelle is a loving and playful lady who gives you kisses and
snuggle with you on the sofa. She is going to sit for treats if requested. All she
desires to do is get love from her human.

Isabelle loves assembly new folks and can be certain they offer her
loads of pets! Now in foster care, she behaves properly when she’s dwelling
alone, simply sitting on the sofa and ready for her foster dad and mom to
come again. She’s a house-trained lady who stands by the door to point out she
desires to go outdoors.

This sweetie will be considerably intimidated and aggressive with different
canines and cats, so she hopes to be the one pet in a house. Come meet this
lady. Provide her a sofa snuggle and she or he’ll observe you dwelling!

September 17, 2022: Dustin – ADOPTED!

Dustin is a 3 and a half yr previous lab combine who has a tough time deciding what he desires to do most – go on lengthy walks with you or offer you all of the kisses! This playful boy loves taking part in catch and working round for hours. But he is additionally tremendous content material with taking naps! He is fantastic with children and he is absolutely house-trained and may do properly with roaming freely. Let’s get Dustin and all his buddies out of the shelter and into properties!

October 9, 2022: Sadie – ADOPTED!

Sadie likes to play along with her foster and the canines, and likewise likes to chew bones and play tug-o-war with stuffed toys and ropes. Then she cuddles in her foster’s lap. She’s additionally dwelling with cats and is tremendous curious however does not pay a lot consideration to them. In a earlier dwelling, she additionally lived with children and liked to play with them.

Sadie is an lively, adventurous and playful lady regardless that she’s in a wheelchair. She was hit by a automobile and now has little use of her again legs. In her wheelchair, she will be able to run round outdoor and enjoys it. She does not use a leash for her walks, however by no means leaves her individual’s facet. She’ll all the time need to be proper subsequent to you and your canines on walks.

At dwelling, Sadie stays in her crate and does nice when her foster is away, simply excited to see her come again. She is nearly house-trained and simply must be carried outdoors and held as much as potty. Again indoors, she loves being wrapped up in a delicate blanket and cuddled in a lap.

October 16, 2022 Listo and Verde – ADOPTED!

Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! Are excited to introduce you to not however one…however TWO HONORARY MASCOTS…Listo and Verde! These excellent sibling pups are one month previous and had parvovirus after they arrived at Austin Pets Alive!…after being examined within the Parvo ICU. They’re now wholesome and able to be adopted

October 23, 2022: Alright Alright Alright & Wolffpack – ADOPTED!