Author Archives: melissa

Lakeline PETCO Cattery Grand Opening

January 4, 2012 by melissa

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of a brand new cattery at PETCO Lakeline Mall, next to Texas Land and Cattle at the intersection of Hwy. 183 and Lakeline Mall Drive. The new location consists of 4 habitats that … Continue reading →

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An APA!-style Flash Mob

December 12, 2011 by melissa

Ever wanted to be in a flash mob? For the first time ever, APA! had a dog cuddling flash mob on this past Saturday, December 10, and over 67 people signed up to sit in a pen with one of … Continue reading →

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Austin No-Kill in Jeopardy: Weekend-Long Adoption Special

December 8, 2011 by melissa

For the first time since February 2011, the Austin Animal Center (AAC) faces euthanizing dogs simply because there is not enough room to house them, as the City of Austin has seen a dramatic increase in the number of adult … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Adoption Event

November 22, 2011 by melissa

Gearing up for a big day of Black Friday shopping? It is, after all, only the biggest shopping day of the year. But don’t forget about the pups and kitties! APA! is offering $25 adoption fees on Black Friday (November … Continue reading →

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Action Hero Adoption Event

November 17, 2011 by melissa

This Saturday, November 19th, we’re having a special adoption event at our building featuring our Action Heroes – the dogs with the most energy who need people who can give them the mental and physical exercise they’ll need to be … Continue reading →

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Unveiling the FeLV Kitty Room

November 17, 2011 by melissa

You may have previously read about APA!’s FeLV+ cats and kittens. Feline Leukiemia (FeLV) is a highly contagious virus that impacts the immune system and generally shortens the lifespan of a cat to just 2-4 years. Because of the highly … Continue reading →

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American Pets Alive! Helps Neighboring City Shelter Improve Intake Procedures

October 26, 2011 by melissa

Through American Pets Alive, our national branch of APA!, we’ve been able to expand the heart of our mission and help other communities focus on becoming no-kill. Just two weeks ago, our own executive director Dr. Ellen Jefferson spent the … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help Save 250 Lives

October 18, 2011 by melissa

Want to help Austin Pets Alive! save lives at the click of a button? We have your solution! The Community Engagement portion of ASPCA Challenge began yesterday, and we have the chance to win a $25,000 to help us save … Continue reading →

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