(pets helped in 2011: 256)

Signs of parvo-virus infection once meant immediate and absolute euthanasia for puppies and dogs at the city shelter.  The city now calls in Austin Pets Alive and gives a same day deadline to pick up the puppies and start treatment.  The number of puppies we can say yes to when we get the call is directly related to the donations we have already acquired for parvo care.

APA treats the highly contagious pets in an isolated ward.  The clinic treated 224 dogs in 2010, with an impressive 88% survival rate (most puppies arrive well after the recommended start time for treatment).

The disease takes about a week to treat and once they are free of parvo, these amazing pups go on to lead normal, healthy lives and are highly adoptable!  Watching these puppies go from being on death’s door to playing and eating again is what keeps our volunteers coming back to help treat them.

The average cost of treatment is $250 per puppy.   We rely solely on donated supplies and funds to care for these little souls.  If we don’t have funds, we can’t say yes when Austin Animal Center calls us.  Please help us by donating!