After months of negotiations and finalizing plans, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) was thrilled to be officially appointed the partner to run the Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) on November 10, 2011, after the city shelter, Austin Animal Center (AAC), relocated to its brand new location at Levander Loop on the east side of the city. APA! committed to providing more cage space to help the city adopt out more cats and dogs, and expects to save an additional 1,000 pets a year through this partnership.