HASS is a national project of Austin Pets Alive!, seeking to revolutionize the animal welfare industry by leading with an innovative, community-centric sheltering model. This project rethinks traditional sheltering by positioning animal welfare as a vital social service, focusing on collaborative, proactive support to reduce shelter intake while preserving the human-animal bond. By providing private and municipal shelters with equitable access to data-driven resources, education, and implementation tools, HASS creates pathways toward a more unified support system dedicated to keeping people and pets together. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a personalized approach that strengthens the connection between communities and their animals, ensuring improved outcomes for families and their pets in every neighborhood.
