Austin’s Pets Alive! Event will focus on dogs with disabilities
By Hasina Shah Thursday 5:00pm October 24, 2024
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Who doesn’t love the weak? An unexpected, quirky, yet endearing character who suddenly appears at the last minute to save the day. Sure, they may be awkward or shy or weird, but that doesn’t mean they steal our hearts or steal our plot lines in our favorite movies. It doesn’t stop it.
Austin’s Pets Alive! and Austin Subaru have partnered to spotlight these unsung heroes at the Superpowers of the Underdog adoption event Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. guess. This event aims to shine a light on dogs with disabilities in shelters.
“This is a great opportunity for the community to meet superpowered puppies,” said Nigel Fuentes, director of corporate partnerships for Austin Pets Alive. “It gives you perspective and clarity that a dog with special needs is just as good a fit in any home as the next dog.”
Every October, shelters like APA help prepare shelter pets for adoption through local events. With grants administered by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the initiative has donated more than $60 million to national and local shelters since its inception in 2016.
Superpowers of the Underdogs will be held at the APA Shelter in West Cesar Chavez and will give interested parties the opportunity to meet, greet and play with puppies available for adoption.
“They are playful, loving and valuable animals just like any other pet,” Fuentes said. “What better way than to enjoy their presence at this event and see for yourself how each individuality shines through?”
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions or express concerns about adopting a dog with a disability. APA also plans to waive adoption fees for all pets at the facility. With this, Director of Content and Storytelling Hannah Horstman hopes more puppies will leave the shelter and find their forever homes.
“While people may often think that special needs dogs have a lot of work, they often quickly realize that many of their daily lives are pretty much the same as other pets.” said Horstmann. . “They all want to be loved, and they all give a lot of love.”
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