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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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Dec 19, 2022

Christmas Week Cold Emergency in Austin - Help Needed to Protect Pets

Dangerous winter weather with temperature lows in the teens will severely strain our facility so we must get our Town Lake Animal Center shelter pets ...

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Dec 19, 2022

27 Roosters Rescued From Cockfighting Urgently Need Sanctuary Placement

Twenty-seven roosters who were rescued out of cockfighting, now need urgent placement at sanctuaries or approved homes

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Nov 18, 2022

2023 Neonatal Kitten Nursery Calendar Contest!

Help us choose our cover model kitties for the 2023 Neonatal Kitten Calander!

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Nov 18, 2022

Love Your Pet, Love Your City: Scoop the Poop!

Pets are our companions, service animals, and beloved members of the family. But their waste, if left behind, can cause real problems at that spot and...

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Nov 17, 2022

Quiet Young Kitten Needs a Cardiologist so She Can Run & Play

One of 3-month-old kitty, Kesha 21's heart valves is too narrow, which can put extra strain on her heart causing her to faint or go into heart failure...

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Nov 17, 2022

Pancake

A kitty cat who went on the lamb and is now back in our care, after taunting the staff and volunteers of APA! for over a year!

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Nov 14, 2022

Thanks to You, Tomato Paste Gets to be the King of His Castle!

Tommy is getting the peace, love, and routine he craves from his new family thanks to support from friends like you.

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Nov 04, 2022

Austin Animal Welfare Policy in 2023

Now the 11th largest city in the nation, Austin is at a pivotal moment in history. With rapid growth has come pain points such as affordability, housi...

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Oct 25, 2022

Puppy Found in the River, Survived a Deadly Disease was Given Second Chance

Kayak was found floating down a river, then survived a deadly disease. Now he is in a loving home, free to become his full outgoing, sweet self!

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Sep 27, 2022

We Need Your Help Ending Needless Euthansia!

Can Echo and I count on you?

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