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TLAC Expanded Foster Program!

Update 11/16/10: Travis was adopted today! We are absolutely jumping for joy, swinging from the rafters, shouting “HOORAY!!!” excited to announce that Town Lake Animal Center has expanded their foster program to include an array of dogs and cats needing … Continue reading

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August Numbers!

Our numbers for the month of August are in. 335 animals were adopted from APA! and 203 animals were saved from euthanasia at TLAC! Congratulations to the fosters, volunteers, and donors who made these numbers possible.

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Trail Site Transformations: The Story of Pogo

The APA! trail site on Lady Bird Lake is a wonderful place for our active dogs to get out and about for some fun and exercise!  It also provides a much needed respite from shelter life for the longest-stay dogs … Continue reading

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Re-evaluation of protocols and computer system at TLAC after Buddy’s death

After an investigation into the premature euthanasia of Buddy, TLAC Interim Director Bruce Mills has made a commitment to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again at the shelter.  We are grateful to him for his commitment to re-evaluating … Continue reading

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Midnight Needs Your Help

Update 6/2:  According to TLAC’s foster coordinator, their foster program is only for underage animals (too young for adoption) and animals recovering from surgery, injury or illness. Midnight needs adoption and they are not looking for a foster for her. … Continue reading

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Dottie Needs a Place to Kick Up Her Paws

Lovely lady Queensland Heeler mix, 9 years old, impeccable manners, excellent cuddling skills seeks a home to retire in.  Not picky; will share with dogs, cats, kids, and the occassional chicken or rabbit.  Must haves; copious amounts of love, nap time, … Continue reading

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Buddy! A Special Visitor to APA!

We sometimes have the opportunity to bring along dogs from Town Lake Animal Center’s adoption program to our adoption sites and help them find their homes.  This weekend, we put in a special request to bring a dog named Buddy.  … Continue reading

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The Mystery of Long Stay Shelter Dogs: Lacy!

The warm and fuzzy explanation of why some dogs take months to find a forever home is that the best dogs are simply waiting for the best people.  It’s what many of us volunteers say to help cool our exasperation … Continue reading

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