APA! is not a typical shelter setting. Our innovative programs save more than 6,000 animals from euthanasia annually, keeping Austin no-kill since 2011.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a 501(c) 3 (nonprofit) organization run almost exclusively by dedicated volunteers.
We are implementing innovative and progressive programs in Austin after studying the best practices of other cities who are no-kill or are in the process of becoming no-kill.
Click here for more:
http://www.austinpetsalive.org/about/
Additional adoption info
Step one:
Visit us. We require that you spend at least 30 minutes with a pet before filling out an application.
Step two:
Meet with an adoption counselor and fill out an application in person.
For our adoption fees, what is included with those fees; and post-adoption requirements, see "How to adopt a dog" or "How to adopt a cat" on our website www.austinpetsalive.org
Austin, TX 78701
Austin, TX 78703
Austin, TX 78701
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