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Clowns for a Cause

A clean comedy show with 100% of ticket revenue supporting shelter animals in need. Open bar available for guests 21+ up! Doors open at 7pm, enjoy an hour of thrift shopping and mingling prior to the show starting at 8pm.

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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!

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Our Shelter Wish List

Our urgent needs are treats & dog food rolls, dry dog & cat food (for P.A.S.S. Program), canned wet cat food varieties, flat leashes, pumpkin puree and wire dog crates & cat carriers.

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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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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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Calypso

Get ready to fall for this beauty! 4-year-old Calypso is an absolute SWEETHEART that loves to be loved on. We also hear she likes car rides,...

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Minotaur

Social, Bug Hunter, Sweetiepie "Minotaur is the biggest sweetest chunk of floof... I just want to snuggle him on a couch while watching hor...

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

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