Austin Pets Alive! | Home
Menu
Our Impact
About Us
Our Programs
Resources
Events
Ways to Give
Search Icon
Heat Waive Promo 1605 642 px 1 New Year Fireworks Web Banner 2 Pours for Pets Web Banner Updated Heat Safety Twitter Post 1605 642 px Austin FC Banner
Heat Waive

The heat is on and we need your help to get homeless pets cool!! Adoption fees for animals in the shelter are now waived through 7/12 and we're trying to get 300 pets in to homes + raise $33K for cooling supplies!

Learn More
Fireworks Are Scary for Our Pets

In the US, 4th of July has the highest number of reported lost pets. Keep your furry family safe and if you come across a lost pet, take a look at some simple steps you can take BEFORE going to a shelter. With your help, families can enjoy July 4th with their furry friends by their side!

Learn How To Keep Pet Safe
Pours for Pets

Want to enjoy a specialty coffee, beer, wine, or cocktail at Austin hotspots while supporting Austin Pets Alive!'s lifesaving programs?

Purchase Passport Now
Summer Heat Safety

Temperatures in the Austin area are climbing and can be very dangerous for pets, especially dogs! Follow our friendly tips and refer back when needed for a fun, safe summer!

Learn How to Protect Pets
Meet the 2023 Austin FC Mascots!

2023 has an all new lineup of Austin FC Mascots of deserving pups looking for loving homes!! We're excited about another year of partnership with Austin FC. On our blog, you will find this season's special pups!

2O23 HONARY MASCOTS

Austin Pets Alive! is not your average animal shelter. We pioneer innovative lifesaving programs designed to save the animals most at risk of euthanasia.

Collar

Adopt

Looking for a furry friend to add to the family? We have thousands of animals that would love to be part of your home.

Learn More
Bone

Foster

Open your heart and home to a pet in need, and be the bridge to a dog or cat's forever home.

Learn More
Ball

Volunteer

Our volunteers make lifesaving possible -- become a volunteer today!

Learn More

FIND HELP WITH YOUR PET

Need help with your pet? Search for the pet support services we offer, or services offered by our partner organizations in the Austin area by using the search bar below

e.g. low cost veterinarian, temporary fostering, rehome my pet

Featured Pets

20230603061030
Favorite
Beluga

Beluga is a senior gentleman that is looking for a nice place to retire! He is looking for his last home, a quiet home, where he can hang o...

Learn More
View Available Dogs
20230412095739 0
Favorite
Beat Saber

Loving, Funny, Cuddle Potato Beat Saber has an affectionate and easygoing personality! He loves getting noticed and will do anything to be...

Learn More
View Available Cats
helping people help pets
The Latest from

Austin Pets Alive!

Jennifer Lindberg Long Stay Dogs Cause Marketing
Blog
May 20, 2023

Capturing Memories and Saving Lives

Learn More All Blog Posts
DSC01417
Blog
May 12, 2023

You're Invited: A Kitten Shower in Support of Our Nursery

Learn More All Blog Posts
IMG 4772
Blog
May 09, 2023

Adopting a New Cat with APA!'s Barn Cat Program is a Win-Win

Learn More All Blog Posts

Innovation is in our blood. By creating first-of-their-kind programs, we save lives that otherwise would be lost.

110,000+

lives saved

since 2008.

10,533

adoptions

in 2022.

11,324

foster placements

in 2022.

Our Programs

American Pets Alive!

See what APA! is doing to help other shelters, rescues, and communities across the nation.

Learn more

Our Sponsors

Thanks to maddie square
ABGB LOGO
New Austin Subaru Logo FEB 2020
Merrick 2020
Orange RR Logo
Thrive Pet Healthcare Primary Logo small
Petco Love Logo Small Use Color RGB
JTHF color logo transparent
Meadows Foundation Small
T