June 9, 2014 (Austin, TX)- This Thursday, the Austin City Council will review an item which could result in Austin Pets Alive! continuing operations on the land where Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) is currently located. Hundreds of people are supporting Keeping APA! in the Heart of Austin including many local musicians. Willie Nelson, whose daughters Amy and Paula are APA! Fosters, sent a letter to Council in support of the item.
Austin is the largest no-kill city in the nation due in great part to the innovative programs APA! developed specifically to save animals at the greatest risk of being killed in the shelter. Since 2008, APA! has saved more than 25,000 dogs and cats. Keeping Austin No-Kill is a journey, not a destination. And this week’s council meeting marks an important step on the journey.
APA! anticipates hundreds of Austinites attending the meeting to support including APA! in the master plan for Lamar Beach and assuring APA! can continue to operate on the land where TLAC is currently located.
For more information about the item from Council, read this note from Dr. Jefferson.
Austin Pets Alive! is a 501(c) 3 (nonprofit) organization. Austin Pets Alive! is focused on helping the healthy and treatable pets at risk of euthanasia at city shelters. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
