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

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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.

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Foster

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

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Volunteer

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

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

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Meet Abby, a senior dog who's as sweet as they come. She's a gentle soul with a mellow temperament, always ready to share a cuddle or a frie...

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Austin Pets Alive!

Darla Transport

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Aug 26, 2023

A Picture of Transport Success: Darla

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Aug 23, 2023

Progress Update of APA!’s Veterinary Services Contract in Laredo

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Aug 05, 2023

Offering Hearts and Home to Better Dogs Lives

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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.

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