Category Archives: Awareness/ PR

Volunteer of the Month: Pam Martin

The Volunteer of the Month for February 2012 is Pam Martin! Pam is an amazing volunteer who has done so much for the dog foster program in APA! She has fostered the many medically needy dogs ranging from Trudy with … Continue reading

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2012 Kitten Season preparation is underway!

Austin Pets Alive! kitten caretakers have been in the throes of organizing, stocking up, and preparing for kitten season which typically kicks off in full force around mid-March. Last year this Neonatal Kitten Program rescued 1,032 kittens, including mom cats … Continue reading

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Dogs with Heart(worms)

This month, we’re calling attention to our beautiful dogs who happen to have heartworms.  We’ve picked 10 dogs and put together a special adoption package for them to help them find love this month. These dogs’ adoption fees have been … Continue reading

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Second Chance at Romance Adoption Event

Austin Pets Alive! will be holding a Second Chance Valentine’s adoption event (in case you missed the first one!). It will be held on February 18th at the Lakeline Petco (at the intersection of Hwy 183 and Lakeline Mall Drive) … Continue reading

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Barn Cat program update

When Austin Pets Alive! rescues abused or poorly socialized kitties from the shelter, sometimes we have to consider a non-traditional home placement. In fact, APA! has placed 132 “Barn Cats” in the last year, which contributes to Austin’s No Kill … Continue reading

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Canine Center Open House

This Saturday, the Canine Center for Training and Behavior is having an Open House and fundraiser for APA. Dogs and their people are invited for some great activities: Doggie Massage Doga T-Touch Scent Work Therapy Dog Training Information They are … Continue reading

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AmPA No-Kill Conference 2012: Bottle Baby Program Session

Did you know that our bottle baby program saved over 1,000 unweaned kittens in 2011, the program’s second year, including every single unweaned kitten that was dropped off at the Austin city shelter? This lifesaving program has been essential to … Continue reading

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Adopt a Pet. Save a Life.

This past weekend, we were partnered up with the creative geniuses at UPG Video for the Lights. Camera. Help. Reel Change Film Frenzy. Though we didn’t take home the grand prize, we were pretty proud with the product we made … Continue reading

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