Austin Animal Center

Austin Animal Center City of Austin & Travis County Animal Services
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Austin Animal Center is the City of Austin Animal Services Office shelter, providing animal sheltering, lost & found, and animal protection services to about 11,000 animals each year including some unique or exotic animals and serves the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County. All content and comments posted to this official City of Austin, Texas, Facebook site are subject to public discl

osure laws. Posted comments do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the City. For questions regarding this page, please email [email protected]. More information about the shelter is available at austinanimalcenter.org. This social media site shall not be used to submit open records requests to the City of Austin. Please direct open records requests to http://austintexas.gov/pir.

04/29/2025

Follow along with Officer Raxlen as he answers some opossum-related calls. (Please note: one call involves a deceased animal—a difficult part of the work our officers do.)

Thanks to ATXN for visiting Austin Animal Center and spotlighting one of our incredible Animal Protection Officers!

Our APOs are on the front lines every day—responding to calls, reuniting lost pets, educating the public, and protecting animals in need across Austin. We’re grateful for the chance to share their important work with the community. 🐾

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨⁠⁠We will have limited services on Wednesday, April 30 for staff training and system upgrades:⁠⁠⏰ P...
04/28/2025

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨⁠
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We will have limited services on Wednesday, April 30 for staff training and system upgrades:⁠
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⏰ Pet Resource Center walk-up hours: 11 AM – 1 PM⁠
🐾 Emergency intakes, urgent resources, and reclaims only⁠
❌ No adoptions on these days⁠
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We appreciate your patience as we transition to a new shelter management system to better serve our pets and community!

courtesy post - Tux is a young, affectionate pup who loves soaking up the sun, snuggling under the covers, and running...
04/27/2025

courtesy post - Tux is a young, affectionate pup who loves soaking up the sun, snuggling under the covers, and running after his favorite squeaky ball. He’s crate trained, house trained, and sleeps through the night like a champ.

He currently lives with two other dogs and gets along great with them! Tux's current family took him in last year after he was abandoned in their neighborhood.

They nursed him through illness, got him neutered and vaccinated, and have been lovingly searching for the right home ever since. But with a baby on the way and limited space, they can no longer provide the life he deserves.

Tux would thrive in a home with other friendly dogs, a yard to play in, and humans who love snuggles as much as he does. If you think this sweet boy could be your new best friend, let’s get you connected!

📩 Rehoming through Home To Home helps keep pets out of the shelter and lets them transition straight into loving homes. Interested? Contact his caregiver through the link!

https://bit.ly/4jGwbka

- Natalie has been fostering with Austin Animal Center for 9 years and has cared for so many cats/kittens, she’s lost ...
04/26/2025

- Natalie has been fostering with Austin Animal Center for 9 years and has cared for so many cats/kittens, she’s lost count! Her fostering journey began when her daughter was just 18 months old, and now at 10 years old, she helps with all the kitten chores. 💪🐾

Natalie’s favorite part? Watching her kids nurture and love the fosters like their own, and getting to experience the joy of adopters meeting their new family members. She says fostering has brought her closer to neighbors and friends—many of whom now stop by to visit the kittens and have even adopted her fosters themselves! 💛

We’re so thankful for Natalie and all our incredible foster providers who give so much of their time, energy, and love to help shelter pets thrive. Your support makes a world of difference!

If you want to join the foster program, sign up through our website!

https://bit.ly/41BXqGu

Oreo (A900994) has been waiting 194 days for his forever home.He is a playful, affectionate dog who thrives on structure...
04/25/2025

Oreo (A900994) has been waiting 194 days for his forever home.

He is a playful, affectionate dog who thrives on structure and companionship. He’s house-trained, knows several commands, walks well on leash, and loves chasing tennis balls. Volunteers describe him as smart, joyful, and a total lovebug.

Like many long-stay dogs, Oreo is struggling with the stress of shelter life and needs someone who can help him decompress, build trust, and continue his training in a home environment. He’s shown so much potential—he just needs the right person to help him shine. ❤️

Come meet Oreo today!

update - "We adopted J.J. (Formerly known as Charlie) back in April 2024. He has been such a joy to our family. He mak...
04/24/2025

update - "We adopted J.J. (Formerly known as Charlie) back in April 2024. He has been such a joy to our family. He makes us laugh so much. Loves lounging and playing with his rope. He loves being off leash and sniffing away for hours. I’m so glad we found each other!

Thank you AAC."

Thanks for adopting and for sharing your story!!

If you have an Austin Animal Center adoption story you want to share with us and the rest of the internet, send an email to [email protected] with some pictures/videos and an update.

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨⁠⁠We will have limited services on TODAY, April 23 for staff training and system upgrades:⁠⁠⏰ Pet R...
04/23/2025

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨⁠
⁠
We will have limited services on TODAY, April 23 for staff training and system upgrades:⁠
⁠
⏰ Pet Resource Center walk-up hours: 11 AM – 1 PM⁠
🐾 Emergency intakes, urgent resources, and reclaims only⁠
❌ No adoptions on these days⁠
⁠
We appreciate your patience as we transition to a new shelter management system to better serve our pets and community!

It’s Tongue Out Tuesday, and Elvis (A762426) is making the most of it!This 8-year-old heartthrob greets everyone with a ...
04/23/2025

It’s Tongue Out Tuesday, and Elvis (A762426) is making the most of it!

This 8-year-old heartthrob greets everyone with a big smile and a wiggly hello. Elvis is affectionate, easygoing, and has done well sharing space with other dogs here.

He’s ready to leave the shelter stage behind and headline his next gig in a forever home!

Come meet the King himself at Austin Animal Center during open hours from 11am-7pm.

Happy Earth Day from all of us at Austin Animal Center! 🌎Here in Austin, nature is never far away. Whether it’s a fox tr...
04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day from all of us at Austin Animal Center! 🌎

Here in Austin, nature is never far away. Whether it’s a fox trotting through the greenbelt, a turtle sunning on the trail, or birds singing outside your window—our city is full of everyday wildlife wonders.

We’re lucky to live in a place where nature is part of the neighborhood, and where kindness to animals is part of the culture. 🐾💚

AAC is grateful to be part of a community that values compassion—for pets, for people, and for the planet we all call home.

update!! - "It has been exactly 5 years since we adopted Nelson (formerly known as Skylark). We adopted him at 7 mont...
04/22/2025

update!! - "It has been exactly 5 years since we adopted Nelson (formerly known as Skylark). We adopted him at 7 months old. He was an outdoor dog who never walked on a leash or had a proper home.

He has become the light of our lives- the best dog I’ve ever known! It took a lot of patience, love and training, but Nelson has flourished as a super affectionate, friendly guy who loves going out to restaurants and charming everyone he meets!

He makes us laugh and smile every day!"

Thanks for adopting and for sharing your story!!

If you have an Austin Animal Center adoption story you want to share with us and the rest of the internet, send an email to [email protected] with some pictures/videos and an update.

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨⁠⁠We will have limited services on Wednesday, April 23 for staff training and system upgrades:⁠⁠⏰ P...
04/21/2025

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨⁠
⁠
We will have limited services on Wednesday, April 23 for staff training and system upgrades:⁠
⁠
⏰ Pet Resource Center walk-up hours: 11 AM – 1 PM⁠
🐾 Emergency intakes, urgent resources, and reclaims only⁠
❌ No adoptions on these days⁠
⁠
We appreciate your patience as we transition to a new shelter management system to better serve our pets and community!

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨We will have limited services on the following dates for staff training and system upgrades:📅 April...
04/21/2025

🚨 Heads up, Austin! 🚨

We will have limited services on the following dates for staff training and system upgrades:

📅 April 23, April 30 & May 5
⏰ Pet Resource Center walk-up hours: 11 AM – 1 PM
🐾 Emergency intakes, urgent resources, and reclaims only
❌ No adoptions on these days

We appreciate your patience as we transition to a new shelter management system to better serve our pets and community!

courtesy post - This is Joey, a 6-month-old lab/blue heeler mix who is an affectionate, happy-go-lucky pup that just w...
04/20/2025

courtesy post - This is Joey, a 6-month-old lab/blue heeler mix who is an affectionate, happy-go-lucky pup that just wants to be close to his people.

Joey was left behind by a neighbor, but a caring family stepped in to keep him safe until he finds his new home.

He’s crate trained, doing great with housetraining, and has been impressively focused during off-leash training sessions. He gets along with other dogs and loves to play.

Joey is still a high-energy puppy and will do best with a family who can give him the time, attention, and stimulation he needs to stay happy and entertained.

If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal, and playful companion, Joey might just be your perfect match. 💙

Rehoming through Home To Home helps keep pets out of the shelter and allows them to transition straight into loving homes.

Interested? Contact his caregiver through the link! https://bit.ly/4lSIhZE

Thank you to the Austin American-Statesman for spotlighting our Neighborhood Level Program! 💙This grassroots outreach ef...
04/20/2025

Thank you to the Austin American-Statesman for spotlighting our Neighborhood Level Program! 💙

This grassroots outreach effort helps unhoused Austinites care for their beloved pets by directly supporting people and pets experiencing homelessness and building trust with those who face unique barriers to care.

The program works alongside other city departments and local organizations to ensure that people and their pets receive the support they need.

Together, they provide food, blankets, supplies, and other essential resources—because every pet deserves care, no matter their owner’s situation.

These pets mean everything to their people—offering comfort, protection, and unconditional love. By helping keep them together, we create positive ripple effects for both animal welfare and the community.

You can support this work with items from our wishlist noted for the program! https://bit.ly/aacwishlist

Read the Statesman article here: https://bit.ly/4cFpyMF

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