Merritt came to the shelter on 9/27/2026 with his littermates, Marisol and Maybellene, after all three puppies were said to have been found as strays in a rural area in the middle of September. They all look to be pit bull mixes, maybe with other breeds like boxer and hound, and they are around 3-4 months old. Merritt has been vet checked, microchipped, and appropriately vaccinated for his age (rabies and 2 distemper/parvo vaccinations). His $150 adoption fee covers all of his vet work, including his neuter surgery when he is old enough.
Merritt is a happy young dog, but he will need basic training in all areas. This requires a committed and patient home in which he won't be left alone for long hours. He should do well with other dogs and is young enough to learn to interact well with cats. Like his siblings, there's a good chance Merritt will grow up to be a large adult dog because of what his breed mix appears to be. Kids 5 and up would be best as he is still a puppy who has quite a bit to learn.
NOTE: Adoptions are done via private appointment once an application has been completed and approved.
We are located at 101 22nd St. SE in Austin, right next to the airport. It's exit 180B off of I-90, right off of 218 South.
We do require that potential adopters be at least 21 years old and that any resident dogs be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm testing/preventatives, and spayed or neutered.
