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Pawliday Photos for Lifesaving

Don't forget to sign up for holiday photos! We still have time slots available for Saturday 12-2-23, get your tickets today!

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Alva's Success Story

Alva, who had a neurological condition that affects the part of the brain that controls movement, leading to mobility issues, found her home! We hope Alva's success story inspires others to support special needs pets.

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Pawlidays of Lifesaving

This pawliday season we're unwrapping a new way to save lives each day and need each of YOU to pick a way to save by New Year's Eve!

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2023 APA! Pawliday Gift Guide!

Give the gift of lifesaving when you check off your list with items from our 2023 Pawliday Gift Guide. Shop for your loved ones and save at risk pets!

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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.

Shelter Wish List

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

Featured Pets

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Abby

Meet Abby, a senior dog who's as sweet as they come. She's a gentle soul with a mellow temperament, always ready to share a cuddle or a frie...

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A Picture of Transport Success: Darla

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Aug 23, 2023

Progress Update of APA!’s Veterinary Services Contract in Laredo

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Offering Hearts and Home to Better Dogs Lives

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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.

Our Programs

American Pets Alive!

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

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