Category Archives: Adoptions

Puppypalooza this Saturday

It’s raining puppies! Join us this Saturday at the PetSmart at 51st Street from 1-4, where we’ll have a ton of puppies, like Desiree in the photo, ready for adoption.

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Introducing … San Antonio Pets Alive!

We’re extremely excited to be announcing a new arm of Austin Pets Alive! just down the road … San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!). San Antonio City Council voted unanimously today to approve a city partnership with SAPA! to allow them … Continue reading

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MLK Weekend Adoption Specials

To celebrate MLK Day, we’ll be offering reduced-fee $20 adoptions for all dogs and cats over three months at all adoption locations this weekend! Starting tomorrow, January 14 through Monday, January 16, come on by and adopt a new best … Continue reading

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Welcome 2012 with APA!

Ring in the New Year with APA! Today, for New Year’s Eve, all of our ringworm kitties will have adoption fees of just $15. And tomorrow, New Year’s Day, all dogs and cats over three months at our 2807 Manchaca … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve Adoption Event

We will be open from noon to 6 p.m. (Christmas Eve) at our headquarters (2807 Manchaca Rd.) and Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) locations. Additionally, we’re offering Name-Your-Own-Price adoptions ($25 minimum) for all dogs and cats over three months! If … Continue reading

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Chucho: A New Meaning for ‘Home for the Holidays’

Chucho came to APA! in late July after he was pulled off the euthanasia list from the then city-run Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC). His family of 10 years had been evicted from their home and had no choice but … Continue reading

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Austin Animal Center Overcrowded, At Least 10 Large Breed Dogs at Risk of Euthanasia Due to Space

Austin Animal Center Overcrowded, At Least 10 Large Breed Dogs at Risk of Euthanasia Due to Space New shelter sees fewer adoptions and is encouraging the public to save a life by adopting for the holidays AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 17, … Continue reading

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‘Home for the Holidays’ Adoption Special

Join us this weekend for a special ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption special! Name-your-own-price adoption (minimum $25) for all dogs and cats over three months at all adoption locations! To check out where your favorite dogs will be, click here, … Continue reading

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