Category Archives: Special Needs Pets
Louise… Falling in Love with the “Last 10%”
Louise makes it nearly impossible not to fall in love with her. The first word that comes to mind when thinking about this beautiful oreo cookie colored girl is lovely. Louise is lovely inside and out. And that sweet face … Continue reading
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Get Lucky in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 10th Austin Pets Alive! will be hosting a very special adoption event for our “Top 25 Luckiest Cats” where adoption fees will be just $25, except Feline Leukemia positive kitties whose adoption fees are waived. This will be a … Continue reading
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More Big Love: Meet Abby, Fannie and Patricia
Bigger and older dogs are getting the shorter end of the stick. Their benefits are plentiful — most are already house-trained, they’re appreciative of a loving home and they’re well beyond that chew-on-your-new-shoes phase of life. But for some reason, … Continue reading
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Leroy… Falling in Love with the “Last 10%”
We’ve talked a lot lately about the “last 10%” of the dogs still dying at Austin Animal Center. You’ve probably heard us refer to the final savable group not in need of hospice; medium to large breed dogs with behavior challenges. … Continue reading
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The Grace and Goodness of George Oscar Bleuth
George Oscar Bleuth, better known as G.O.B. to his foster dad and fan club, is a ball of black perfection and a special medical case that proves that Tender-Love-and-Care and a bit of veterinary expertise is indeed a life-saving combination. … 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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An Update on Vulcan
Great news: Vulcan has been released from the hospital, and due to some good luck, his bones are healing correctly and he will not need surgery! However, due to his very painful injuries, he was boarded at a vet for … Continue reading
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A Hero for Vulcan
Update: Vulcan is safe! Thank you to everyone who donated so that we can get him the surgery he needs! Vulcan needs our help. This poor boy is in severe pain and needs to get out of the shelter quickly. … Continue reading
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