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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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May 21, 2024

Supporting People that Help Pets

Our Social Work Department began in 2022, led by Alexis Telfair-Garcia creating a mental health resource for staff, volunteers and fosters.

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May 09, 2024

It’s Gonna Be May Austin-Area Adoption Event

For “It’s Gonna Be May” month, Austin area shelters are working together to get pets into loving homes “no strings attached.” Join us May 20th-27th to...

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May 08, 2024

What to Expect When Expecting (Bottle Baby) Kittens

Austin Pets Alive! Neonatal Kitten Nursery is in desperate need of more fosters.

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May 06, 2024

Take Off! -- APA! Transport Hub’s Inaugural Transport

Transporting pets from Texas to shelters across the country, even as far as Canada, isn’t a new process for APA!...we’ve done it hundreds of times at ...

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Apr 26, 2024

A Personal Look Into Volunteer Life

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we asked a volunteer, Anish K. to share their own personal experience as an APA! Volunteer. Anish’s APA! Volu...

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Apr 22, 2024

A Celebration of Giving: The Enduring Power of Volunteers

In a world brimming with busy lives and personal goals, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible impact of volunteers. Their dedication embodies t...

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Apr 19, 2024

Hays County Commissioners’ Court Approves Three Month Contract Extension with Austin Pets Alive!

The Hays County Commissioners’ Court approved the Professional Services Agreement with APA! to be extended through June 30, 2024.

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Apr 12, 2024

Central Texas Food Bank & Hays County Pet Resource Center Serve Over 250 Families

On March 23, in partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank, the Hays County Pet Resource Center hosted a drive-up food distribution for people and p...

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Apr 10, 2024

Search Laboratory Selects APA! As Their Charity of the Year

Austin Pets Alive! is honored and grateful to be voted as Search Laboratory’s “charity of the year”!

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Apr 09, 2024

Join us in the rebrand for Bob “Clef” Schneider!

Meet Bob 'Clef' Schneider-the dog, the myth, the musician. He's ready to lay his heart on his sleeve and try a new life.

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