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APA!’s Annual Holiday Photos

We're back with our annual tradition of holiday photos for people and their pets! The theme this year is Winter Wonderland!

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This Giving Tuesday is a chance to come Together for Them

Vulnerable animals like Kesha who need our help to recover from traumatic injuries, overcome illnesses, and find their new families. Up to $40,000 of donations will be matched!

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APA! Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for gifts for your loved ones? Check out our gift guide and give a gift that gives back to less fortunate furbabies this holiday!

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Meet the 2022 Austin FC Mascots!

In 2021 there were 18 honorary mascots from Austin Pets Alive!, and all 18 were adopted! We're excited about another year of partnership with Austin FC. On our blog, you will find this season's special pups!

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Become a baby bottle foster!

Become a bottle baby foster and save a tiny, vulnerable life! No experience is necessary to become a caregiver. We'll train you and provide as much support as you need to navigate this amazing experience.

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Other Ways to Give

At APA!, you can give in the way that works best for you! From employee giving to gifts of stock, we have numerous ways you can save a pet in need.

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Hogar Temporal

Si deseas ser parte del programa de hogar temporal (foster) o deseas más información en ESPAÑOL, por favor escribe al correo: ayuda @austinpetsalive.org

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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!

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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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Ursula

From her spotted belly to her one black eyebrow, Ursula is stunning and silly, with a goofy personality to match! "Ursula is very snuggly a...

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

100,000+

lives saved

since 2008.

9,663

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in 2020.

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in 2020.

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