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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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Jul 31, 2024

Fur Sure Roofing Gives Back

Fur Sure Roofing donated a full roof repair which included adding insulation, making the every day inside the clinic so much more comfortable for both...

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Jul 30, 2024

I Am A Mutt

I Am A Mutt.

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Jul 30, 2024

Why Does It Matter That Hays County Wants To Build A Pet Resource Center?

A pet resource center is NOT the same as an animal shelter; however, it does include animal sheltering as a component of the services offered.

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Jul 17, 2024

It’s Time We Demand More Effective Lifesaving in Austin

Today, the Austin Animal Services Office launched a community survey to gather feedback on what we, as Austinites, prioritize for our animals.

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Jul 16, 2024

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

Happy National Adoption Week! To celebrate, we’re bringing adoptable pets to your local Petsmart this week.

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Jul 11, 2024

Hays County Commissioners Court Awards Contract to Austin Pets Alive!

The Hays County Commissioners Court has awarded a contract to Austin Pets Alive!, a leading animal welfare organization, to continue the groundbreakin...

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Jul 02, 2024

Austin Pets Alive! Responds to AAC Closing Intake During Busiest Week of the Year

In the wake of Austin Animal Center (AAC) closing intake during the busiest sheltering week of the year, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is calling on the c...

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Jun 24, 2024

APA! Voted ‘Best Nonprofit’ by Austin Chronicle Best of Austin for 10th Time

We are honored to have been voted 'Best Nonprofit' in the Austin Chronicle's 2024 'Best Of' issue. Since 2010, Austin Pets Alive! has won 14 “Best of ...

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Jun 10, 2024

Kyle Family Finds Safe Haven After Losing Their Home to a Fire

A Kyle family recently faced a devastating house fire but thanks to an incredible partnership between The American Red Cross of Central & South Texas ...

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May 24, 2024

Strengthening the Human-Animal Bond: Hays County Pet Resource Center's Early Successes

In March 2024, APA! presented recommendations to the Hays County Commissioners Court on how to develop and launch the Pet Resource Center for Hays Cou...

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