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.

update - "O’Malley came into a home with 2 rescue cats and a pet goat. He has such a loving and polite soul and after ...
07/01/2025

update - "O’Malley came into a home with 2 rescue cats and a pet goat. He has such a loving and polite soul and after getting adjusted, he is part of this furry family.

His biggest adjustment has been realizing that he can come and go as he pleases. He refuses to stay outside unless I’m with him. This will take a little time.

He has no bad habits and is truly a joy! He obviously received lots of love and care from the Austin shelter."

Thanks for adopting a senior pet 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.

Harper (6156) is one of those pups who makes you smile the second you see her. With a sunny grin, this sweetheart is jus...
06/30/2025

Harper (6156) is one of those pups who makes you smile the second you see her. With a sunny grin, this sweetheart is just looking for the right person to help her feel safe and adored.

She is affectionate, playful, and has a big fan club of volunteers. She leans in for scritches, delights in tossing toys around the yard, and checks in often to make sure you’re having just as much fun as she is. She’s housetrained, easy to leash, and walks beautifully once she’s had a chance to stretch her legs.

She can be unsure around unfamiliar people and may need a little time and patience to warm up. But once she knows you, she’s incredibly loving and eager to be close. Harper would thrive in a calm home with someone who understands that trust takes time—and who’s ready to celebrate every step of progress along the way!

Harper comes with a training voucher and behavior support to help her settle into her forever home.

Meet her at Austin Animal Center any day from 11am–7pm!

📍7201 Levander Loop

update - "I adopted Juneau on May 29th, 2024, when she was almost three months old. The moment I saw her, her energy i...
06/30/2025

update - "I adopted Juneau on May 29th, 2024, when she was almost three months old. The moment I saw her, her energy immediately drew me in.

Unlike the other kittens, she was alone in her kennel without any siblings, and in that instant, I knew she was meant to be mine. It only took about 30 seconds to realize I was meant to be her protector.

Since then, Juneau has grown so much and has become my ESA. She has helped me navigate my depression and gives me a reason to get up every day. I truly can’t imagine my life without her.

Thank you for bringing me together with my forever companion!"

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.

06/29/2025

🐾🎉 Today’s the day, Austin! 🎉🐾

Join us for our second day of Keep Austin Adopting Pets we are showing off the purr-fect lineup of fabulous felines ready to find their forever homes! From playful kittens to calm lap loungers, cactus cats to sweet seniors — we’ve got a cat for every kind of cat lover. 😻

Stop by, meet your match, and help us Keep Austin Adopting! 🐱💕
📍7201 Levander Loop Bldg A
11am-7pm

See here here!

Austin animal shelters are teaming up for a massive adoption event to help pets find homes and relieve overcrowding acro...
06/28/2025

Austin animal shelters are teaming up for a massive adoption event to help pets find homes and relieve overcrowding across the region.⁠
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This weekend (Saturday and Sunday, June 28–29) you can adopt your new best friend at your own price!⁠
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🏠 Participating shelters include:⁠
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- Austin Animal Center⁠
- Austin Pets Alive!⁠
- Austin Humane Society⁠
- Pflugerville Animal Shelter⁠
- Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter⁠
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Whether you're looking for a couch potato or a hiking buddy; your match is waiting for you!⁠
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Save the date, spread the word, and we'll see you then! ❤️

06/27/2025

🚨We are over capacity with kittens!🚨

Kitten season is in full swing - and while they look paw-sitively peaceful, we're up to our whiskers in tiny troublemakers!!🐾🐱

Each spring and summer, shelters are flooded with litters of kittens needing food, care, and homes. Right now, TODAY, we're stretched to our limits.

Adopt. Foster. Donate. Share. Because as cute as they are....they don't stop coming.🐈💤

🦇 It’s baby bat season in Austin!With warmer weather and pups on the way, bat activity is high—and so is the risk for ra...
06/27/2025

🦇 It’s baby bat season in Austin!

With warmer weather and pups on the way, bat activity is high—and so is the risk for rabies exposure. Bats are beautiful and vital to the environment—but they are also a high-risk rabies species in Texas.

It’s important to admire them from a distance. If you find a bat on the ground, in your home, or acting strangely; do not touch it.

Instead, call 311 so one of our Animal Protection Officers can respond safely!

Let’s keep both bats and people safe by respecting their space. After all, they’ve made Austin their home too!

🪴 Meet Basil (7393) — a soft-hearted, chirpy boy who’s traded his street smarts for all the cozy comforts of indoor life...
06/27/2025

🪴 Meet Basil (7393) — a soft-hearted, chirpy boy who’s traded his street smarts for all the cozy comforts of indoor life.

Basil is the kind of cat who speaks with his whole body: flopping next to you when he wants love, chirping when he’s excited, and even making the content noises when he eats. He’s a gentle cat who builds trust through quiet companionship, gentle pets, and shared nap time.

He’s laid-back, and polite but might sometimes drink from your water glass.

Contact his foster to meet him!

https://bit.ly/40cMlum

06/27/2025

Star’s (6530) PAWSPort is stamped and she’s ready for her forever adventure — destination: YOUR heart! 💙

Need a getaway this weekend? Star (6530) gets it.

Join her and 300+ adoptable pets at Austin Animal Center for our family-friendly adoption event: Keep Austin Adopting Pets – happening Saturday 6/28 & Sunday 6/29, 11am–7pm!

Up for a fun shelter adventure?
Swing by Saturday between 11am–1pm to pick up your PAWSPort to Adoption – your travel guide to a fun-filled scavenger hunt across the AAC campus!

Meet adorable pets, connect with our team, and learn about programs that save lives. Collect all 6 stamps and earn a cool prize to help you beat the heat while you find your new best friend! ️

Come out, make memories, support your local community shelter , and maybe even go home with a wagging tail by your side.

💰 PICK YOUR PRICE. SAVE A LIFE
📍 7201 Levander Loop Bldg A
📅 Saturday 6/28 & Sunday 6/29 | ⏰ 11am–7pm

As Austin’s municipal shelter, we often work with local law enforcement on cases involving cruelty, overwhelmed caregive...
06/26/2025

As Austin’s municipal shelter, we often work with local law enforcement on cases involving cruelty, overwhelmed caregivers, and more—leading to sudden changes in our capacity. Keep an eye on our capacity meters to stay informed about our intake status: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/shelter-capacity.

Cats: -54 spaces (over capacity)
Small dogs: 7 spaces (limited capacity)
Medium/large dogs: -52 spaces (over capacity)

If you are looking to make the biggest impact, consider fostering or adopting a medium/large dog. Especially one from the urgent placement list: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/urgent-placement

Thank you for your continued support!
Want to help animals cats like Beta (8894) and dogs like *Vivian (6254)?

🐕‍🦺 Adopt: There are nearly 500 animals on site waiting to meet YOU!
🏡 Foster: Commit to just 2 weeks, and we’ll provide supplies and manage vet care.
🙌 Volunteer: Your time makes a huge difference for these animals.
🎁 Donate: Every bit helps!

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7201 Levander Loop
Austin, TX
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