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Second Chance Saturday at APA! Thrift!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the best thrift finds & puppies! Second Chance Saturday is the perfect time to shop secondhand, save big, and give back to APA!.

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Every pet has quirks. Some just wear theirs a little louder.

Celebrate the pets who are exactly who they are, no apologies required. Click the link to learn more about our mission to get perfectly imperfect pets into adoptive homes.

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CONSTANT COMPANIONS NEEDED NOW

Economic uncertainty has led to a decline in our monthly supporters. In a world of uncertainty can you sign up to be a constant for at risk cats and dogs? (Any amount is a lifeline!)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

🐾 Check out our upcoming events to meet adoptables near you any time on our events calendar!

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Austin Pets Alive! pioneers 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!

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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

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Kyrie

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

130,000+

lives saved

since 2008.

6,776

adoptions

in 2024.

9,511

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in 2024.

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