We promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
Upcoming Events
APA! is moving
We are moving our operations from our headquarters on Manchaca to the Town Lake Animal Center on Cesar Chavez. We need lots of help to make it happen!
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Cat Fosters Needed!
Spring has sprung, and it is now officially kitten season. We need your help and more cat fosters to help keep Austin no-kill through this summer!
Can you offer a temporary home and love to save a cat's life?
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Austin Achieves 2011 No-Kill Status
The City of Austin has announced that with 91% of all pets saved in 2011, we are officially a no-kill city. APA! brought more than 5,000 pets into our rescue program in 2011, bringing our total number of rescued pets since 2008 to over 11,500 and helping the City of Austin achieve this amazing goal.
Additionally, approximately 3,000 animals were served through our PASS program and alternative placements in 2011. Thank you for a wonderful year in lifesaving!
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Our New Home
We will be moving our full operations into Town Lake Animal Center over the coming months. Click here to find out how you can help during the transition!
Features
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from the blog Brie and Fran – Best Gal Pals
Brie is a black & gold tortoiseshell cat rescued from a local shelter that was closing down. She is a big girl, weighing Read more »
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Meet Nellie
Nellie is a shy girl, but for an adopter willing to take the time to earn her trust, the reward will be tremendous. Read more »
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Spreading No-Kill American Pets Alive!
We have formed a new national org to teach no-kill to other communities. Stay tuned for information on our next no-kill seminar. Read more »
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APA! Car Decals Get Yours Today!
Show your APA! pride on your ride. Thank you to Austin Subaru for the car decals! Read more »
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Tuesday, May 22nd 6pm
Town Lake Animal CenterWe can't do it without YOU!
Volunteering with Austin Pets Alive! can be as easy as standing under a tent at some of Austin's coolest hang-outs. Read more »
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did you know? Still Growing
Austin Pets Alive! helped more than 8,000 pets in 2011. Read more »
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dog walkers needed Join Love on a Leash
Help us keep the dogs happy and relaxed. Read more »
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Meet Shadow
Shadow is a handsome, sleek black kitty. He is 13 years young and is so mellow and loving he will fit in to any household. Read more »
In the News
- Using data to make Austin a no-kill city – Maddie's Fund, 3/27/12
- Taking pets off euthanasia lists – San Antonio Express News, 3/23/12
- Austin celebrates one year of no-kill – KXAN, 3/8/12
- Save a Dog by Taking it for a Jog – We Are Austin Mornings, 1/18/12
- Austin Pets Alive! Opens New Training Center – KXAN, 1/17/12
- Austin Pets Alive! Receives Generous Donation – FOX 7, 1/2/12