Apr 13, 2022
Because the 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 residence match.
The primary-of-its-kind partnership options APA! canines by means of 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 by means of this distinctive neighborhood platform. Final yr, all 18 of the honorary mascots had been adopted into loving houses, and lots of extra might be adopted this yr!
February 26, 2022: Gavin
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 probably being hit by a automobile. Gavin’s jaw was reattached and his again legs had 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 residence along with his new greatest buddy.
March 6, 2022: Kenneth
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 on the lookout for a loving residence. 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 stunning hazel eyes and quietly ask for petting. He loves consideration from his people however can be impartial sufficient to get lost to someplace on his personal as soon as he’s happy.
March 20, 2022: Rose
Austin FC presents the newest Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!: Rose! This one-year-old playful and comfortable canine is able to discover her perpetually residence. Rose was shot as a pet and suffered a spinal harm. She would not let that forestall 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
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 utterly deaf, however that doesn’t cease him from enjoying simply in addition to the remainder of the canines!
The Austin FC neighborhood 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
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 and so they known as Austin Pets Alive!. RayRay went to an adoptive residence 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!
