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Help us celebrate Austin's 11th year as a No Kill city by voting your Mayor of Pawstin and getting your results party tickets today!

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We Need Your Help Ending Needless Euthansia!

When you support APA!’s lifesaving programs today, you’ll help pets like Echo survive tough battles with illness and injury.

Join us to give more vulnerable animals like Echo the second chance at life they deserve!
Meet the 2022 Austin FC Mascots!

In 2021 there were 18 honorary mascots from Austin Pets Alive!, and all 18 were adopted! We're excited about another year of partnership with Austin FC. On our blog, you will find this season's special pups!

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Become a baby bottle foster!

Become a baby bottle foster and save a tiny, vulnerable life! No experience is necessary to become a caregiver. We'll train you and provide as much support as you need to navigate this amazing experience.

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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

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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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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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From her spotted belly to her one black eyebrow, Ursula is stunning and silly, with a goofy personality to match! "Ursula is very snuggly a...

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Bento Box would like to know when the next Olympic swimming trials are, because she is ready to compete! This fuzzy lady doesn't mind gettin...

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

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since 2008.

9,663

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in 2020.

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foster placements

in 2020.

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