Category Archives: Foster

Fostering Orphan Kittens: Families needed

March 19, 2013 by apacats

Meet Chloe, an Austin Pets Alive! nursing mom alumni.  She came into APA! last year from the Austin Animal Center with her 3 babies. Chloe was such a great mom that she even took in 2 orphan kittens, making her … Continue reading →

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Victory is Ours! An Update from Dr. Ellen Jefferson

March 12, 2013 by austinpetsalive

This past Wednesday, a trial was held to determine the custody rights of Victory. Her original owners had come forward stating they had been looking for her since she went missing, and wanted her back. When questioned, they argued that … Continue reading →

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APA’s first babies of the New Year!

January 2, 2013 by austinpetsalive

Mama Babs, a sweet Olde English Bulldog mix, gave birth to APA’s first doggie litter of 2013! Between 2am and 5am, we received 5 boys and 3 girls. All are healthy, vocal, and eating on their own. They will most … Continue reading →

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Kids Want a Puppy for Christmas? Consider Fostering

December 4, 2012 by SummerHuggins

As long as kids have written letters to Santa, they’ve written letters to Santa asking for puppies. What kid wouldn’t want a puppy?! Puppies are so cute, so cuddly and so much work. Perhaps before you consider adopting a puppy … Continue reading →

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Kitten Fosters Needed!

September 6, 2012 by caroline patton

Over the past 6 months, Austin has seen thousands of kittens come in to the city shelter. In the past, the unweaned kittens were immediately killed, because they must be fed every 2-3 hours and the city shelter does not … Continue reading →

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Lightning strikes at TLAC

August 24, 2012 by austinpetsalive

AUSTIN, August 24, 2012 – Austin Pets Alive!, a nonprofit dedicated to making Austin a “no-kill” city, recently rescued Lightning, an orange tabby kitten with burns to her paw pads, nose bridge and ears, and needs to find a foster home for her immediately. The … Continue reading →

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Big Dog Crisis

August 18, 2012 by austinpetsalive

We need your help.  The city shelter (AAC) is at capacity and we are too.  We have no empty kennels at TLAC and our current fosters are very, very full. Austin’s No-Kill status is at risk because AAC is negative … Continue reading →

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Help the Kittens!

June 29, 2012 by austinpetsalive

‘Tis the Season of Kittens!  Kitten season is in full swing and the Austin Pets Alive! bottle baby nursery has already saved over 1,000 kittens!  Since the nursery saved 1056 kittens total last year, we already know this is going … Continue reading →

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