Blog

Jul 22, 2019

“Too Weak”

At just a few weeks old, tiny Ollie, who had been intaked at Austin Animal Center, was suddenly unable to eat and was experiencing severe diarrhea. Be...

Jul 18, 2019

The Key to Being a Dog Lover's Haven? Scooping the Poop.

We all know how dog friendly Austin is. There’s nothing like grabbing a cool beer with some pals and their furry best friends, or spending an evening ...

Jul 17, 2019

The APA! Neonatal Nursery Needs Your Help – Vote Today!

It's that time of year again, folks! Our neonatal nursery staff and volunteers need your assistance as to which t-shirt will be the nursery t-shirt o...

Jul 17, 2019

Katherine Duckett: Saving Kittens One Bottle at a Time

They say once you find something that fulfills you, it’s hard to walk away. That’s the case for Katherine Duckett and her relationship with Austin Pet...

Jul 12, 2019

El amor no tiene barreras – Love Knows No Barriers

Exciting things are on the horizon here at APA! thanks to Maddie’s Fund! We have been awarded an Innovation Grant to provide a bilingual adoption coun...

Jul 06, 2019

An Update on our Friends from San Marcos

It’s been about three weeks since we took in over 90 cats from San Marcos exposed to panleukopenia. After the viral disease outbreak at the San Marcos...

Jul 02, 2019

298 Days of Charlie Brown: An Ode

Dogs die, we know this. But more importantly, they LIVE! They live brave and beautiful lives. Protecting us, loving us, and making our lives a little ...

Jun 28, 2019

A Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Common Misconceptions of No Kill Shelter Influx