Below are some of the pets in our program who have extraordinary medical or behavior expenses. Donating to sponsor one of these pets will allow us to provide the necessary treatment to these and future pets.
You can also sponsor any pet in our program. Each pet costs us, on average, about $250 to spay/neuter, feed, house, and medically treat. We do not recoup all of that with our adoption fees, and thus, need to raise funds to continue saving pets.
Visit the list of dogs and cats, click on a dog or cat you’d like to sponsor, and you’ll see a sponsorship form on the right side of the page.
Pockie
Pockie was on the euthanasia list at Williamson County Regional Shelter due to a lack of space, so Austin Pets Alive! brought her into our program. It seems Pockie came from a family as she goes potty outside, behaves well … Continue reading →
Frannie and Figaro
Meet two adorable, sweet cats that need your help! Frannie is a 6 month old kitten who got caught in a car’s fan belt and suffered wounds on her face and neck. Her injuries are more severe as they are … Continue reading →
Ramone
My name is Ramone. I’m a sweet, big-hearted cat who has fallen on a bit of bad luck. I was recently moved into Dazey’s Ward, where the lovely volunteers who are treating my ringworm noticed I have a limp in … Continue reading →
Amber
This week, APA! rescued a 7 week old kitten, Amber, with sarcoptic mange, mostly common in dogs. This mange causes hair loss and sores and is caused by microscopic mites under the skin. It is treatable, but contagious, so this … Continue reading →
Joey
When Joey came into the Austin Pets Alive program, our vet team noticed that he had very weak back legs. He went into foster care in hopes that he could recover and regain strength in his legs, but that does … Continue reading →
Hector
At Austin Pets Alive, we believe that every animal should be given a second chance and parvo puppies are no exception. We take all the parvo positive dogs from the Austin Animal Center and with one week of intensive treatment, … Continue reading →
Rapunzel
Rapunzel came to Austin Pets Alive! from the shelter in San Antonio and we learned she has an incontinence problem. Our veterinarian, Dr. Eick, started acupuncture therapy to try to get the nerves in her bottom to respond and Rapunzel … Continue reading →
Ace and Grim
Sonia contacted our PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) Program asking for help. Sonia took in her elderly father who is not well and his two pets, Ace and Grim. The apartment complex where she lives is requiring a$650 … Continue reading →
Betsy
Betsy was a stray who was brought to the Williamson County Regional Shelter, and when they ran out of room she was transferred to Austin Pets Alive! The veterinary team noticed right away that Betsy was walking strangely and they … Continue reading →
Katie
Katie came in as a stray to Austin Animal Center and was soon transferred to Austin Pets Alive after she waited for someone to claim her to no avail. Katie does not feel well and definitely needs some bloodwork done … Continue reading →
Rory
Rory was found as a severely injured stray and brought to Austin Animal Center. No owner showed up, so Rory was transferred to Austin Pets Alive to help him heal and then find a new home. Rory is suffering from … Continue reading →
Boomer
Boomer is a welsh corgi/australian cattle dog mix who has an old improperly healed fracture to his left hind leg, which leaves him with a slight waddling gait. Boomer needs an orthopedic consultation and possibly surgery for his left hip … Continue reading →
Nugget
When I first met Nugget I knew there was something special about him. Peering through the glass at Austin Animal Center I knew there was something special about this feral (labeled RED) four month old little pup. I saw him … Continue reading →
Lucy
Can you help me walk again? Lucy’s family gave up on her, and now she needs our help. Poor Lucy stopped being able to walk the night of Christmas Eve, with no injury or incident. She now appears to have … Continue reading →
Lenny
I love to run, but my leg hurts! Lenny has a face that will make your heart melt! This sweetie pup and expert cuddler came to APA with a torn cruciate ligament. While he’s managed well with his injury, he … Continue reading →
Alfie
Can you help a little guy like me? Meet little Alfie, one of the sweetest pups around. He loves to play with his foster sisters. He loves to snuggle with his foster mom. In fact, he can’t think of two … Continue reading →
Charles
Poor Charles seems to be down on his luck. He ended up in the shelter after his family decided they could no longer take care of him and his four dog siblings. In addition to losing his home, Charles may … Continue reading →
Jenny
Jenny was adopted by her new family about a month ago after they helped her through a pretty gnarly arm injury. The APA vet team believed Jenny’s nerve damage might regenerate and she would be able to use her foot … Continue reading →
Hoggle
Hoggle was named after a character in the David Bowie film “The Labyrinth,” because he’s easily distracted and has a predisposition towards being a little worried. He was formerly a stray and is still getting used to his new life as … Continue reading →
Gorgeous Georgie
Gorgeous Georgie has hit a patch of bad luck. This adorable little girl has two fractures in one leg, a dislocation in another leg and serious degloving injuries, all of which helped her end up on the euthanasia list at … Continue reading →
Sabrina
Sabrina has a cold that she just cannot seem to get over. She has not been eating or drinking well on her own and has been living in the Austin Pets Alive! veterinary clinic so they can monitor her and … Continue reading →
Betty
Betty came to Austin Pets Alive! very thin, dehydrated, and stressed out. After some time, love, and patience her real personality has shown her to be a sweet older girl who just loves to nap and get chin rubs. Betty … Continue reading →
Rudolph
Rudolph is a four month old puppy who came to Austin Animal Center as a stray and ended up being in jeopardy of euthanasia there. So Rudolph came to Austin Pets Alive! and then was diagnosed with a dislocated hip. … Continue reading →
Dino
How can you not smile when looking at this little face? Dino is an adorable little pup who was recently diagnosed with bilateral double luxating patellas. This means little Dino needs surgery on his knees so that he can walk comfortably … Continue reading →
Jennifer
On a scale of 1 to 10, when describing an outgoing, friendly personality, Jennifer’s rank would fall somewhere around a 12. Warm, loving, and playful, Jennifer is guaranteed to bring a brilliant bolt of mood-enhancing sunshine to anyone she meets. … Continue reading →
Zack
Remember me? Zack is a handsome bichon/terrier mix who was on the brink of euthanasia only a few months ago. He was rescued by Austin Pets Alive! and underwent a much-needed spinal surgery in early September 2011 thanks to your … Continue reading →
GOB
George Oscar Bleuth (aka GOB) is a loving, affectionate little guy, and a lucky one, too. GOB was saved off of the euthanasia table by our rescue team, just as he was to be put down for severe injuries and … Continue reading →
