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Celebrating 10 Years of No Kill ATX

Over the past 10 years, you’ve been by our side through it all while we saved nearly 100,000 lives. It's time to celebrate and share our stories! Have an APA! story of your own? Share it by using the hashtag #NoKillDecade.

HELP US REACH THE NEXT 10 YEARS
Keep Austin No Kill

Join us this Thursday at the ABGB located at 1305 W Oltorf St. and hear from our CEO Dr. Jefferson and other leadership on why we want a new relationship with the city of Austin and how you can help.

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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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No walk-ins please!

Our shelter is open by appointment only! Please reach out to us by finding the pet you're looking for and we'll schedule a time with you to come and visit us.

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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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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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Featured Pets

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Gold Rush

Playful, Happy, Cuddly Gold Rush is the sweetest little ball of fur who loves to jump, play, and give snuggles and kisses. She absolutely a...

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Brazos

Brazos is a big boy full of joy! Seriously, he's the happiest pup who is always smiling from ear to ear! If you love big, goofy, animated do...

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The Latest from

Austin Pets Alive!

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Apr 19, 2021

Where is Charlie Now? Our 1,000th Pet Transport

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Apr 06, 2021

Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! Announce Honorary Mascot Partnership

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Mar 25, 2021

The Future of Transport - A Note From Dr. J

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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+

lives saved

since 2008.

10,974

adoptions

in 2020.

13,858

foster placements

in 2020.

Our Programs

American Pets Alive!

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

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