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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!

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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Grizelda loves hard and what she loves the most is playing... and being a couch potato. This sweet, affectionate girl loves to run, go on ...

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Sprinkle of Felv

Curious, Affectionate, Friendly Sprinkle of FelV will have you hooked - literally! He loves to hook his tail around your calf and hold on t...

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Austin Pets Alive!

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Jan 30, 2024

An Update Regarding City Ordinance Changes

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Scoop the Poop

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Jan 30, 2024

Do Your Duty - Scoop the Poop

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Dr Jefferson with Batty

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Jan 26, 2024

Our 2024 Promise: We will be vigilant for progress for Austin’s pets

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

120,000+

lives saved

since 2008.

10,533

adoptions

in 2022.

11,324

foster placements

in 2022.

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