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Best Friends Forever: Chiquita and Blaze at APA!

Facebook is a great way to get the word out about animals…and that goes for not just rescue groups but individuals! For several weeks, local rescue groups and everyday animal lovers from as far away as Washington and Vermont shared … Continue reading

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Austin’s No-Kill Anniversary Party

We would like to invite all APA! supporters to join us in celebrating the two year anniversary of Austin being  a No-Kill city.  Come out to Austin’s No-Kill Anniversary Party presented by Austin Pets Alive! and enjoy live music from … Continue reading

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Summer 2012 progress report

We’re in the home stretch of the busy summer when kitten season causes intake at shelters to spike. So far, we’ve maintained a 90%+ live outcome rate throughout the summer at the Austin Animal Center, Austin’s municipal open-intake shelter, from … Continue reading

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Austin Pets Alive! Receives Large Transportation Donation from National Animal Welfare Leader Best Friends Animal Society

Austin Pets Alive! Receives Large Transportation Donation from National Animal Welfare Leader Best Friends Animal Society Nonprofit organization to utilize vehicle for mobile adoptions and rescue transport to keep Austin no-kill AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 2, 2012) – Local Austin Pets … Continue reading

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Austin No-Kill in Jeopardy: Weekend-Long Adoption Special

For the first time since February 2011, the Austin Animal Center (AAC) faces euthanizing dogs simply because there is not enough room to house them, as the City of Austin has seen a dramatic increase in the number of adult … Continue reading

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Show your support for No-Kill and APA! at the No Kill Coalition City Council Candidate Forum

Please join us at the Austin No Kill Coalition City Council Candidate Forum on Sunday, May 1 at Ventana del Soul. This forum is being sponsored by Austin Pets Alive!, FixAustin.org, Austin No Kill Coalition, and Love-A-Bull. All questions presented … Continue reading

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Key Decision to be made in making Austin No-Kill

The hiring of the new director will absolutely determine whether or not Austin will reach No-Kill. Each and every one of you has the power to voice your opinion and influence the choice the city makes. Please make sure you … Continue reading

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Marge: Ever seen a dog smile?

Who says a dog can’t smile? One look at Marge’s face and you’ll see what we mean. She has the most expressive, sensitive face and looks up at you with the most endearing eyes, perking up her ears and looking … Continue reading

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