May 21, 2012 by austinpetsalive
The new Whole Foods Market located at The Shops at Arbor Trails at Mopac and William Cannon opens Tuesday, June 19 and for its first five days Whole Foods Market will donate one percent of total sales to five non-profit organizations, including APA!
In addition to a different non-profit being benefited each day, one will receive the honor of being chosen as the grand opening day non-profit. Not only does the winning group get to be a part of the first-day hoopla, but it also receives one percent of grand opening day sales. Cast your vote for APA! here … more
Posted in Donations, Fundraising
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Tagged donate, Fundraising, whole foods market
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May 18, 2012 by apacats
Brie is a black & gold tortoiseshell cat rescued from a local shelter that was closing down. She is a big girl, weighing in at 10lbs. At almost two years old, she’s still a little shy, but that won’t stop her from approaching you and letting you give her some pets along her sleek and soft coat. She may even try to give you a sweet kiss! Brie is a calm cat, not too needy or talkative, and just wants a lifelong companion and … more
Posted in Adoptions, Pets Needing Homes
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Tagged adoption special, back in black, bib2, cat adoptions
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May 17, 2012 by jenna.riedi
It’s Johnny Banjo! Johnny is a lovely beagle boy with a large abdominal tumor that we need to biopsy. Based on those results, we will know if it’s operable, and if so, we will then need to operate on his tumor. Will you help us get the biopsy for Johnny Banjo?
Posted in Donations, Fundraising, Pets Needing Homes
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Tagged Johnny Banjo
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May 16, 2012 by austinpetsalive
Enter your offer now for a custom pool table from Wilderness Pool Tables!
The table retails at $6,500, and includes felt color of winner’s choice, delivery (must be in Austin area) and set up. Minimum offer must be $750.
Email your offer to email hidden; JavaScript is required, and the highest offer at 7 pm on Friday, May 18 wins!
Posted in Fundraising
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May 16, 2012 by austinpetsalive
We are matching the Austin Animal Center’s adoption special and are excited to announce that we’ll be offering free adoptions on all ready-to-go dogs and cats over the age of one year* at our Town Lake Animal Center (1156 W. Cesar Chavez) and headquarters (2807 Manchaca) locations. The adoption special starts today (Wed., 5/16) and goes through Sunday, 5/20.
*Note: adoption special does not include post-parvo dogs or dogs whose adoption fee includes heartworm treatment.
Posted in Adoptions, Awareness/ PR
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Tagged tlac, waived adoptions
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May 15, 2012 by apacats
Meet Grace. She is one of the black-colored cats and dogs (50% or more black) we are showcasing this month as part of the “Back in Black” adoption special where these wonderful animals have a reduced adoption fees of $50.
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Adopt Grace Grace is a black & white one year old kitty that was rescued from the shelter on Valentine’s day. When APA! rescued her, also rescued were her six 4-day old … more
Posted in Adoptions, Pets Needing Homes
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Tagged adoption event, back in black, Best Friends Animal Society
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May 15, 2012 by JessiFreud
Recently, we’ve been talking a lot about the “Last 10%” – that is, the last piece of Austin’s No Kill puzzle that is still being killed at our city shelter. This demographic is made up of large adult dogs with treatable behavior challenges. Our Louie’s Fresh Start (LFS) program, which you may have heard of, is APA!’s signature remedy to get these dogs out of Austin Animal Center and into our behavior training and enrichment program.
As we zero in to conquer this piece of the puzzle, … more
Posted in Awareness/ PR
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Tagged last 10%, nose work
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May 14, 2012 by jenna.riedi
GOB (George for short) is one week post-op for his big knee surgery which repaired the joint after it had been broken in his original accident six months ago. The bandage came off today (how do you like his MANLY scar?) and his Orthopedist said he came through with flying colors!
The surgery removed one cm of leg-bone and implanted a three inch plate and 8 screws. His knee now has full range of motion and much reduced swelling. Since the surgery both legs … more
Posted in Donations, Fundraising, Special Needs Pets
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Tagged george, GOB
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