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Our shelter is now open!

YEHAW! Our shelter is now open to the public for walk-ins on Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm-6 pm. Saisy is one of our long stays and she's more than ready to meet you!

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Support APA!'s Behavior Program!

Now until October 31st, 100% of proceeds from Grounds & Hounds Rescue Roast supports APA!'s Behavior Program. Buy your delicious bag today and help save a life!

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Future of APA! Series

Have you read our latest blog? Serving the City of Austin: APA!’s Lasting Commitment to Austin Animals, gives you an inside look into our history and why that's shaping what's to come.

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Make your Dedicated Donation today.

Looking for a way to celebrate the animal lover in your life? APA! tribute cards are the perfect way to give the gift of lifesaving. We have eight designs to fit any occasion!

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Just Announced!

APA! is the Honorary Mascot Partner for Austin FC! Austin FC will showcase available APA! dogs as honorary mascots at each Austin FC regular-season home match throughout the 2021 season.

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Our urgent needs are updating daily. Help us by clicking below to see what we need most today.

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

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Dahlia

Calm, Sweet, Deserving Dahlia is a pretty brown torbie with yellow-green eyes and a cute white muzzle who's looking for a nice retirement h...

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

90,000+

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since 2008.

10,974

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in 2020.

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