About APA!
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a 501(c) 3 (nonprofit) organization run almost exclusively by dedicated volunteers.
We are implementing innovative and progressive programs in Austin after studying the best practices of other cities who are no-kill or are in the process of becoming no-kill.
We have created our own “road map” that uses a lot of experience from many different places as well as incorporating the unique characteristics of Austin. Austin is rich in prevention resources such as spay/neuter, compared to other cities, and we are filling the gaps in service areas that have been historically under-represented, such as high volume, high quality adoption.
Our Mission
To promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in Austin.
Our Goal
Our top goal for 2010 is to create the Austin Pets Alive! Animal Resource Center. This facility will have five objectives:
- Use innovative, efficient, life-focused programs to attain No-Kill Success.
- Relieve some of the burden on the city shelter by deflecting animals from TLAC to APA!
- Be the first resort rather than the last resort for pet owners in order to proactively affect the pet/pet owner relationships before it is too late.
- Be a role model for communities that are interested in saving the lives that are traditionally killed.
- Engage the community. We want to help people help others and themselves with pet problems.
The APA! Resource Center will have Nine Components:
- Hotline
- Interactive Website
- Behavioral Intervention
- Medical Intervention
- Spay/Neuter
- Rescue/Foster Services
- Off-Site Adoptions
- Temporary Living Quarters for animals in crisis
- On-Site Adoptions