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Discover Austin Pets Alive! behind the scenes – including impact stories from our community, APA! happenings, and letters from Dr. Jefferson.

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Apr 03, 2024

Austin Needs To Rebuild Its Model, Not Kill For Space

Shelters all over the United States are struggling, including Austin Animal Center and us right here at Austin Pets Alive!.

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Sep 01, 2023

Let’s Scoop the Poop

When it comes to keeping our environment clean and healthy, dog “paw”rents have a responsibility to do a simple act: scoop the poop.

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Aug 29, 2023

A Picture of Transport Success: Tonto

For 10 months, Tonto sat overlooked in a crowded shelter until APA!'s transport team, the Texas shelter, and Underground Dog teamed up. He was transp...

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Aug 26, 2023

A Picture of Transport Success: Darla

Darla, the 8-month old Golden Retriever that was too scared to walk, was being taken to the euthanasia room in a wheelbarrow. But thanks to APA!s Tra...

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Aug 23, 2023

Progress Update of APA!’s Veterinary Services Contract in Laredo

While APA! has addressed the many issues with LACS's current practices by providing recommendations, staff training, and SOPs, LACS has unnecessarily ...

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Aug 03, 2023

Foster a Pup...Save A Life!

Wile E. Coyote was so emaciated that he could not stand or walk but then Katie Plunkard decided to foster the shy, sweet-faced puppy. 

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Jul 21, 2023

Pet Safety Tips During Snake Season

Mid-summer is a peak time for snake activity, they may be cozied up in the shade of rocks on a favorite hiking trail, in the moist coolness around pot...

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Jul 20, 2023

APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Life: Zeus

Zeus lived his first two years in a yard, largely left alone. APA!’s Dog Behavior Program is supporting Zeus who was struggling with behavioral chall...

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