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It's RIO Week!

This week we're rallying together with the goal of finding our VIP dog Rio a home! He's more than ready. Please spread to your network and let's find his family!

HELP RIO FIND HIS HOME
#AMPLIFYLIFESAVING Today!

Early giving for Amplify Austin is now open with a $25K match! Help us reach our $160K goal so we can continue saving lives like Harley's from euthanasia. Can we count on your support today?

DOUBLE MY GIFT
APA!'s Palentine's 5K

Your favorite 5K to support shelter pets is back! Join us on February 12th for our annual Palentine's 5K. Your registration includes a limited edition t-shirt! Will you run to save lives?

REGISTER TODAY
January Adoption Special!

I don't know about you, but we're feeling 22 with this adoption special happening all month long! $22 adoption fees for ALL animals. Elzar is excited to see you!

MEET YOUR MATCH
Hola!

¿Sabes lo que hacemos en Austin Pets Alive? Somos una organización sin fines de lucro que se ocupa de las mascotas sin hogar que corren mayor riesgo de eutanasia.

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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

Hogar Temporal

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

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Featured Pets

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Franklin

Stunning, Snuggly, Silly Franklin is a love muffin! He blisses out by simply lounging on the couch with you and getting some scritches. Whe...

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Rio

This handsome tall drink of water is Rio! His interests include fetch, swimming, fetch, treats, fetch, and gently leaning into your leg for ...

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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.

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