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 via social media outreach and in-venue activations throughout every match at Q2 Stadium, all in help of Austin’s standing because the nation’s largest “no-kill” metropolis and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts via this distinctive group platform. Final yr, all 18 of the honorary mascots have been adopted into loving houses, and lots of extra will likely be adopted this yr!
February 26, 2022: Gavin – ADOPTED!
Austin FC offered 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 together with his {custom} wheelchair.
Gavin is one yr outdated and loves different playful canines simply as a lot as he loves snuggling on the sofa.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 together with his new finest 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. If you’re seeking 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, lookup together with his stunning hazel eyes and quietly ask for petting. He loves consideration from his people however can be unbiased sufficient to get lost to someplace on his personal as soon as he’s happy.
March 20, 2022: Rose – ADOPTED!
Austin FC presents the most recent Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Rose! This one-year-old playful and pleased canine is able to discover her ceaselessly dwelling. Rose was shot as a pet and suffered a spinal damage. She would not let that stop her from working round any park or yard together with her custom-built wheels.
Rose will get alongside effectively 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 enjoying simply in addition to the remainder of the canines!
The Austin FC group actually confirmed simply how superb 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 acquired 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 and so they referred to as Austin Pets Alive!. RayRay went to an adoptive dwelling however that proprietor returned RayRay when she needed to transfer. Previously two months, RayRay has made appearances at SXSW and as the latest 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 significant fan of individuals, and you will immediately change into a significant fan of hers! She enjoys her day by day morning walks and loves to smell the whole lot she sees. However she particularly needs to fulfill individuals. She’s interested by 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 needs everybody to be her new buddy. She loves being close to everybody and getting their consideration – adults and youngsters alike.
Could 22, 2022: Jaysus – ADOPTED!
Jaysus is a great, energetic pup who’s able to please you. Jaysus is sort of the gentleman. He’s easygoing, totally house-trained, crate-trained and is aware of learn how to politely let you recognize what he wants.
Jaysus is pleased to remain quietly by his human’s aspect whereas they’re working from dwelling or out within the yard. Whereas his human is away, he’s fairly content material to occupy himself together with his toys or a nap and can patiently watch for them to return.
He is a real Austinite with loads of enthusiasm and zest who loves his day by day walks, enjoying 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 pleased 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 finest good friend! Lunchbox (nicknamed Boxy for his cute little tank-like physique) is a candy gentleman who has a playful aspect.
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 couple of treats, he’ll go into his crate and sleep via the entire night time like a child.
Lunchbox was in APAs! Canine Good citizen program and up to now, he is aware of “sit,” “down,” “keep” and is making nice progress on “crate” and “mild.” He’s very affectionate when new individuals 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 potential, so a household who’s dwelling
extra usually, or prepared to work with him to slowly get him accustomed to being dwelling alone, could be finest!
July 12, 2022: Banana Break up – ADOPTED!
For those who’re in search of a faithful cuddle bunny, Banana Break 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, providing you with kisses – and extra hugs. In return, she hopes you may jiggle her paws, give her a bit nostril rub and plenty of petting.
Now in foster, Banana likes seeing different canines on her walks, sniffing and wagging her tail excitedly. At dwelling, she performs together with her fosters’ two canines. One is a grumpy outdated boy and she or he’s studying to respect his boundaries. This mild lady additionally loves enjoying together with her fosters’ 1- and 5-year-old children and she or he’s mild and well mannered to different children she sees.
Plus, she’s dwelling with cats, all for them however by no means aggressive.
She’s bettering her leash walks, strolling beside her foster mother and typically plopping right 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 effectively in her crate, curling up for a nap and snoozing whereas her fosters are away. She’s very near being house-trained. And she or he’s studying to fetch.
This straightforward going lady will love a house with somebody who’s there so much and might curl up together with her and provides her these cuddles and pets she adores. And she or he’ll get pleasure from 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 together with his siblings – exterior of an animal shelter. They examined constructive for parvovirus and have been despatched to Austin Pets Alive! for lifesaving therapy within the Parvo Pet ICU. Due to the love and care from the Parvo Pet ICU, Choppa is now wholesome and able to spend many days together 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 sort, candy and mild persona and
loves stomach rubs and snuggling. Each morning when her fosters go
exterior together with her, she is not happy till she has stated hey 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 together with her buddies however might be shy
at first till she feels comfy. Effie enjoys enjoying with a
neighboring canine within the yard and canines on the canine park. This implies she will
dwell in a home with different canines.
Her favourite exercise is placing her paws round you and letting you
understand how a lot she loves you. She’s the entire bundle: sensible, humorous,
candy and empathetic. An exquisite little pet soul and persona who
will make the most effective pet to her ceaselessly household.
August 13, 2022: Isabelle – ADOPTED!
Isabelle is a loving and playful lady who provides you with kisses and
snuggle with you on the sofa. She is going to sit for treats if requested. All she
needs to do is get love from her human.
Isabelle loves assembly new individuals and can ensure that they provide her
loads of pets! Now in foster care, she behaves effectively when she’s dwelling
alone, simply sitting on the sofa and ready for her foster mother and father to
come again. She’s a house-trained lady who stands by the door to indicate she
needs to go exterior.
This sweetie might 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 comply with you dwelling!
September 17, 2022: Dustin – ADOPTED!
Dustin is a 3 and a half yr outdated lab combine who has a tough time deciding what he needs to do most – go on lengthy walks with you or offer you all of the kisses! This playful boy loves enjoying catch and working round for hours. But he is additionally tremendous content material with taking naps! He is fantastic with children and he is totally house-trained and might do effectively with roaming freely. Let’s get Dustin and all his buddies out of the shelter and into houses!
October 9, 2022: Sadie – ADOPTED!
Sadie likes to play together 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 would not pay a lot consideration to them. In a earlier dwelling, she additionally lived with children and beloved to play with them.
Sadie is an lively, adventurous and playful lady though 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 run round open air and enjoys it. She would not use a leash for her walks, however by no means leaves her particular person’s aspect. She’ll all the time wish 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 exterior and held as much as potty. Again indoors, she loves being wrapped up in a tender 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 good sibling pups are one month outdated and had parvovirus once 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!
