How much does it cost to adopt a dog at Austin Animal Center?

$80 dogs 6 months to 6 years. $100 puppies up to 5 months. $30 small animals. No fee for senior pets 7 years and older.

Does Austin Pets Alive do walk ins?

We are doing our best to accommodate walk-ins during the week but depending on the number of appointments we have already scheduled, walk-ins may only be able to browse kennels. Schedule an appointment for our Town Lake location in advance to ensure you get to meet the dog you want!

Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize?

APA! Leads the No Kill movement in Austin by energizing the public and maintaining comprehensive, innovative lifesaving programs designed to save the animals most likely to be euthanized in shelters.

Does Austin Animal Center euthanize?

Austin Animal Center runs the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States, providing shelter to more than 18,000 animals each year and animal protection services to all of Austin and Travis County.

What to do if you find a dog in Austin?

​​​To Reclaim Your Pet from Austin Animal Center

  1. If you have found your pet in our shelter, please call our Reclaim Hotline at 512-978-0556 or email [email protected] (hotline is answered daily during business hours).
  2. Pets are held for 72 hours and then are released for adoption or transfer.

Who owns Austin Pets Alive?

attorney James Collins
Austin Pets Alive! is founded by local attorney James Collins and his then-wife Judy Ford as an all-volunteer advocacy group to help increase homeless companion animal lifesaving. 100,000th Pet!

How is Austin Pets Alive funded?

Financials. Austin Pets Alive! is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We work partly from fees for service (our adoptions); but mostly from public support including grants, sponsorships, and individual contributions. We do not currently receive funding from government entities or national humane organizations.

How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in Austin?

Our euthanasia fee is a flat rate of $310 and includes the house call and exam fee. We also offer convenient cremation services which are based off of your pets weight and if you would like there remains returned.

How many dogs are euthanized each year in Texas?

According to the report, 96,707 pets were killed in Texas shelters in 2019 — a 15 percent reduction from 2018. California now ranks as No. 1 in the country for shelter deaths, with 100,239 pets killed last year.