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300 Homes in a Week

All adoption fees will be waived this week, starting Saturday, May 27 through June 4! Help us give deserving pets a 2nd chance and reach our goal to find loving homes for 300 animals in just one week!!

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New Pride Merch!

At APA! y’all means all and we want you to be able to express that proudly! New pride merch is here with three incredible new designs!! Check out the link below and you can order one, or all, TODAY!

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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.

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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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Become a baby bottle foster!

Become a bottle baby 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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Meet the 2023 Austin FC Mascots!

2023 has an all new lineup of Austin FC Mascots of deserving pups looking for loving homes!! We're excited about another year of partnership with Austin FC. On our blog, you will find this season's special pups!

2O23 HONARY MASCOTS

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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Rio

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

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Bao'd Up

Nose Freckles, Poker Face, Manly (but not macho) Bao'd Up is a man of mystery! He would likely go far on the professional poker circuit giv...

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Austin Pets Alive!

Jennifer Lindberg Long Stay Dogs Cause Marketing
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May 20, 2023

Capturing Memories and Saving Lives

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May 12, 2023

You're Invited: A Kitten Shower in Support of Our Nursery

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May 09, 2023

Adopting a New Cat with APA!'s Barn Cat Program is a Win-Win

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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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