On July 4th,
the Central Texas floods swept across our state, becoming one of the
most devastating natural disasters in the state’s recent history.
Austin Pets Alive! immediately engaged in ensuring that the pets of Central Texas were looked after, looked for and kept safe.
Now on August 4th, we look back and are immensely grateful for our community and proud of the selfless and tireless efforts our staff and volunteers gave. The numbers speak for themselves; but they were only achievable because people came out to help us help pets in need.
4,554 new volunteers
36 safety net fosters(for pets with families until reunited)
1,955 pets in need taken in by APA!
1,482 pets sent to foster
863 pets adopted
761 pets traveled to other states through our transport program
It isn’t just disaster work that took place this month. Our mission has always been to ensure that pets at risk have a safe harbor. So while the community answered the plea for help due to the floods, the hearts and homes that were opened to foster or adopt, the giving of time, talents and treasure that fueled our days, meant our emergency efforts and our ongoing daily lifesaving amplified!
These numbers can happen every month without a disaster. Thousands of animals can hear “yes,” and know love and life with this type of continued support.
Now What?
We’re asking for your continued support as we shift from crisis to recovery. These animals still need our care, and we need our community to keep stepping up.
Here’s how you can help today:
Become a regular volunteer. Shifts needed right now:
We’re looking for fosters, kennel cleaners, matchmakers, greeters, vet techs, transporters, and more.
Sign up to help with immediate needs
Fill out application to help long term
Foster long-term:
Even one pet makes space for another. Especially needed: medical fosters, puppies and kittens, pregnant or nursing moms, and pets who can’t live with other animals.
Become a foster
Donate:
Every gift supports lifesaving, care, medicine, staff capacity, shelter space and more.
Make a gift
See our updated supply needs
All the ways to give
Catch up on the latest:
Read this article, in which our President and CEO, Ellen Jefferson, DVM shares her reflection on the way the community joined the response
See our one-month recap on Instagram and Facebook
