Dog Adoptions
Town Lake Animal Center
View dogs currently housed at 1156 W Cesar Chavez
If you need help finding the right match email [email protected]
Tarry Town Dog Adoption Center
View dogs currently housed at 3118 Windsor Rd
For more information email [email protected]
Dogs in Foster Care
View dogs currently housed in foster homes throughout the Austin metro area
Contact us at [email protected] or click the 'adoption inquiry' button in a dog's profile
We are doing our best to accommodate walk-ins during the week but depending on the number of appointments we have already scheduled, walk-ins may only be able to browse kennels. Schedule an appointment for our Town Lake location in advance to ensure you get to meet the dog you want!
Cat Adoptions
See our adoptable cats:
In Foster Care
Town Lake Animal Center
Tarry Town Cattery
Know which cat you want to meet?
Email [email protected] with the name of the cat you’re interested in for the next steps on setting up your meet & greet.
Not sure where to start?
Email [email protected] with a short description of what you’re looking for and what your home environment is like. We are not offering appointments for cats at this time.
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We ask that you spend at least 30 minutes with the cat or dog you want to adopt. Please plan on spending more time to fully complete the adoption process.
Fill out our adoption application and meet with an adoption counselor.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must show a picture ID with a current address. If this isn't available, we will accept a picture ID with a current utility bill.
Adopting a cat? We require you to live within 100 miles of Austin. Adopters outside of that radius are considered on a case-by-case basis for special needs cats.
Adopting a dog? An APA!-conducted meet-and-greet with current household dogs is generally recommended for most and required for some adult dogs.
Our adoption fee varies per animal depending on age, breed, and medical and/or behavioral conditions. This fee includes:
Spay or neuter surgery (Please note that an additional minimum $100 refundable deposit is required for all animals who are not spayed or neutered yet.)
Heartworm test on dogs 6 months and older, and FeLV test on all cats and kittens
Current vaccinations
Deworming treatment
Microchip
Lifetime behavior support
Note: Some pets are transferred into our care due to extensive medical needs and therefore may have a higher adoption fee to help support our continued life-saving efforts.
Accepted forms of payment include cash, debit or credit card, or money order payable to Austin Pets Alive!.
Want to learn more? Please see our FAQS
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