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Jan 21, 2026

Winter Storm Warning: How You Can Help Austin Pets (and Keep Your Own Safe)

As temperatures drop later this week, APA! is asking the community to step up for pets who need warmth and safety during this Winter Storm Warning.

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Nov 07, 2024

OPINION: Solutions to strays must be found, adopted on a global scale

OPINION: Solutions to strays must be found, adopted on a global scale

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Nov 05, 2024

Emergency Help Needed with Wildfire in Bastrop County!

We’re working directly with Bastrop County Animal Services (BCAS) to help move the 142 dogs out of their care and need fosters to come forward, right ...

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Oct 10, 2024

The Power of Pets and Volunteering: Enhancing Emotional Resilience and Well-Being

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is vital, and two impactful ways to enhance emotional well-being are through pets and volunteering.

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Oct 02, 2024

The Importance of Industry-Wide Education to Establish a Gold Standard Across Animal Sheltering.

Innovation is at the heart of every Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) program; our training and education program is no different!

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Sep 23, 2024

Celebrating the 75th Austin FC Honorary Mascot Adopted from Austin Pets Alive!

Honoring Austin FC for helping 75 dogs receive the attention needed to help them meet their adopters.

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Sep 06, 2024

FAQ for Temporary Clinic Relocation

Beginning September 5th, 2024, all clinic operations and functions in Building C will be temporarily relocated to our Davenport building.

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Sep 05, 2024

Austin Pets Alive! Collaborates on Life-Saving Treatment and Research For FIP Cats

Pioneering FIP Treatment helps save over 250 cats from previously considered untreatable disease.

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Sep 04, 2024

Grey Muzzle Grant Gives Senior Dogs at Austin Pets Alive! a Second Chance

The Grey Muzzle Organization announces APA! as one of the winners of its annual grants!

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Aug 29, 2024

Hays County Pet Resource Center Partners with Neighbors by Ring

The Hays County Pet Resource Center is now a part of Neighbors by Ring, a public safety mobile app to share hyperlocal updates with Ring camera users ...

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Aug 26, 2024

Scoop the Poop, Friends

Picking up dog poo isn’t fun, but it is a necessary must. We’re trusting that everyone understands that this is a dirty job that can’t be ignored.

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