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Over 120,000 lives saved since 2008 Austin Pets Alive! Since 2008, APA! Page is maintained by APA! staff and volunteers.
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(APA!) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to Keep Austin No Kill. has saved over 100,000 dogs and cats from being killed at Central Texas shelters. Comments seen as unlawful, obscene, spam or otherwise offensive will be removed.

Forget prowling - this creature of the night prefers leisurely stroller rides with her foster’s dog. 😄Coco Jones spent s...
08/22/2026

Forget prowling - this creature of the night prefers leisurely stroller rides with her foster’s dog. 😄

Coco Jones spent some time on the street, and now she’s more than ready for cuddles, bedtime companionship, and being scooped up for hello and goodbye hugs and kisses. Her kitten side comes out for rope-toy attacks, cat-tree climbing, and the occasional extremely cute chirp.

Coco has done well with everyone she meets! Women, men, kids, cats, and dogs, all friends. Find her full profile on our website tinyurl.com/APACocoJones and write [email protected] to meet her.

Austin Pride is here and we are ready to celebrate the community that keeps our city weird, wonderful, and inclusive! 🏳️...
08/22/2026

Austin Pride is here and we are ready to celebrate the community that keeps our city weird, wonderful, and inclusive! 🏳️‍🌈

We are gearing up for the Pride Parade today, August 22nd and want to see you there. Show your support and help us save more lives by grabbing your favorite items from our Pride collection - available now at all five thrift locations and online. Whether you are rocking a “Y’all Means All” tee or a “Cat is Gay / Dog is Gay” bandana, every purchase is a direct investment in the lifesaving work we do every day.

Your purchase helps us keep our doors open for the animals waiting for their next chapter. Let’s keep the love loud - and the tails wagging. Happy Pride, Austin!

🎉 GET READY TO CLEAR THE SHELTERS! 🎉It’s time to find your new best friend and we’re making it easier than ever! From Au...
08/21/2026

🎉 GET READY TO CLEAR THE SHELTERS! 🎉

It’s time to find your new best friend and we’re making it easier than ever! From August 21 - 31, we’re hosting our big Clear the Shelters event. Whether you’re looking for a goofy pup or a cuddly kitty, all adoptions are just $10! 🐾✨

This special promo applies to EVERY animal - both those hanging out at our shelter and our amazing pets currently in foster care. This is the perfect moment to expand your family and give a deserving pet a fresh start in a loving house!

🗓️ Dates: August 21 - 31
💰 Fee: Only $10 for all animals
📍 Where: On - site at TLAC and all pets in foster homes!

Let’s make some magic happen and empty those kennels! Who are you bringing home? 🐶🐱💖

Happy National Senior Kittizens Day! 😸🎉Senior kittizens have spent years figuring out exactly who they are... and they’r...
08/21/2026

Happy National Senior Kittizens Day! 😸🎉

Senior kittizens have spent years figuring out exactly who they are... and they’re ready to let you know. Their personalities are fully formed, their priorities are in order, and they understand the importance of a good nap.

Whether you’re looking for a devoted companion, an independent roommate, or a tiny old lady who keeps tabs on the entire household, there’s a senior kittizen who has been preparing for the role!

Scroll through and let us know who you want to meet at [email protected].

Babushka, 13
Babushka likes to stay fully informed. She follows the household activity, keeps watch through the window, and offers an occasional chirp or peep with her observations. This affectionate little busybody loves face rubs, head pets, nighttime cuddles, and keeping herself young by batting around mice and string toys. https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/cats/apa-a-190426

See You Next Time, 9

See You Next Time knows the finer things in life: taking your time, getting down on her level, and sharing a Churu while she settles in for pets. Once she feels safe, she’ll reward you with headbutts, hand nuzzles, and one wonderfully deep, rumbly purr. https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/cats/apa-a-134137

Astro, 10

Astro is a tiny lady with an enormous purr! She’ll follow her people from room to room, answer to her name, and occasionally sing a few bars of her meow song when she wants attention. When she isn’t making biscuits, this girlie can be found cuddling her blankets and plushies, or inventing an very creative hiding spot for a little peace and quiet. https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/cats/apa-a-191350

Penelope, 14 ADOPTED!

Penelope has spent 14 years perfecting her RBF and frankly, it’s magnificent. There’s something deeply entertaining about looking across the room and finding that grumpy little face silently judging you. Beneath it, she’s a sweet, easygoing couch potato who enjoys naps, gentle pets, a good brushing, and plenty of good ol’ me time.

Pat, 14

Pat has never met a box she didn’t love. Any box, anywhere, anytime. Whether she fits in it is entirely beside the point. This calm little lady enjoys soft places, Temptations treats, the occasional catnip toy, and coming to you for pets precisely when she has decided it’s time. https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/cats/apa-a-13915

08/20/2026

RIGHT NOW: The Lufkin 15 just arrived at Austin Pets Alive! after being left behind in a home that went suddenly quiet. Imagine the confusion and heartbreak of these 15 souls— left without a person to comfort them, waiting in an empty house for days without a sound following the passing of their owner. But today, their lives are changing.

The Lufkin 15 are safe now, but their journey is just beginning. They are weary from the neglect and isolation; this transition to safety is going to be a big change for them. We are working to provide the comfort and consistent care they need to start trusting again. This is their moment of relief, and your support is what bridges the gap between their past and the future they deserve.

Your gift today provides the safe space these survivors need right now. It takes $300 just to bring a pet through our doors, providing initial vaccinations and exams, microchips and spay and neuter surgeries. You can make sure that each of these 15 cats receives exactly what they need as they decompress and begin to heal.

Will you help us provide a soft landing for these 15 kitties? Your support today changes everything for them. ✨

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to adopt a black kitten, consider this your tiny, purring sign. Every year, kitten sea...
08/20/2026

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to adopt a black kitten, consider this your tiny, purring sign. Every year, kitten season brings plenty of little voids ready to fill your home with purrs, cuddles, and perhaps a little chaos. Swipe through to meet five who are available now! 🐈‍⬛

Want to see all of APA!’s adoptable black cats? Visit tinyurl.com/APABlackCats.
Write [email protected] to meet any of them!



Up first:

Bumpkin

🧶 Romps, chases, and wrestles with gusto
💖 Purrs for kisses and belly rubs
⚡ Powered by curiosity

Glorious

⚡ Plays hard, sleeps hard
💖 Cuddles masterfully
🙃 Powers down without warning
🐶 Friends with dogs

Gallant

🧶 Wrestles here, there, and everywhere
💖 Always near you or directly on top of you
🙃 Purr motor permanently stuck on ON
🐶 Chihuahua-friendly

Your Mom

🙃 Heard any good jokes lately? Your Mom could use a laugh
⛑️ Rescued from the recent floods
❤️ Equal parts action and affection

Youssef

🐾 Provides room-to-room es**rt service
💖 Purr-powered naps in your arms
🙃 Keeps her humans under close supervision
🐱 Comfy with other cats

Wanna see every black cat we’ve got? Visit tinyurl.com/APABlackCats. 🖤

Asparagus’s road to his new family in Connecticut was anything but a straight line.His story with APA!began amidst theSo...
08/20/2026

Asparagus’s road to his new family in Connecticut was anything but a straight line.

His story with APA!began amidst theSouth Central Texas flooding in July. Our team was out on search-and-rescue operations when we found this little guy wandering around alone and at risk of getting caught in the rising floodwaters. After being held in our care for several weeks and exhausting efforts of connecting with anyone that might be searching for him, he became a candidate for our transport program.

To go from navigating survival during a natural disaster to blossoming into the confident, puzzle-obsessed, fabric-shredding legend he is today? It’s nothing short of amazing.

His journey had plenty of twists, turns, and unexpected detours, but he handled every single one with total enthusiasm. We’re so incredibly proud to watch this resilient survivor head off to a family that is prepared to give him the life he so deeply deserves.

Share this post to spread the joy of his rescue journey and follow for more success stories like this one!

08/20/2026

Unlike her namesake, Cheshire Cat won’t leave just a grin - she’ll keep her entire self pressed up against your side! 🐈‍⬛

Cheshire Cat loves playing ping-pong soccer, leaping to the best CatTV perch, and investigating absolutely everything. She’ll tell you all about her adventures before settling in for scritches.

Find Cheshire Cat’s full profile on our website tinyurl.com/APACheshireCat, and write [email protected] to meet her.

08/19/2026

BIG NEWS!🎉We've officially passed 6,022 pet supply donations, which means we've already matched last year's record-breaking total... and there's still time on the clock!⏰🐾

Our Pet Supply Donation Drive runs through August 31, and every towel, toy, and treat helps Austin Pets Alive!, Dallas Pets Alive!, and Houston Pets Alive! care for animals waiting to be adopted.

Let's see how high we can go! Drop off supplies at any Ally Medical ER location in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Houston. Our doors are open 24/7.🐶🐱

Want to learn more about the drive? Click the link in our comments!👇

08/18/2026

Romeo, a 2 year old Lab/Great Dane mix, has a heart that’s working overtime, but we’re ready to help him get back to his energetic, happy self.

Right now, Romeo is in critical condition, battling right - sided congestive heart failure caused by an advanced heart worm disease. Essentially, his heart is failing to pump blood well, which is causing fluid to build up throughout his body. He’s also battling some muscle wasting - where his muscles have shrunk from a lack of use and illness.

His body has lost so much muscle that, at just 50 pounds, Romeo needs to gain nearly 40% of his current body weight just to reach a healthy weight.
He has a long road to recovery, but we are ready for it.

Over the next two months, he will undergo a series of three aggressive injections to clear out the heartworms. Because this treatment is so intense, Romeo needs a chill, calm foster home where he can embrace a "couch potato" lifestyle with no running or playgroups. This strict rest is vital so our medical team can monitor him like hawks, ensuring we catch any dangerous lung blockages - known as pulmonary embolisms - that can happen as the heartworms break down and move through his system.

Treating a severe case like this, including all the necessary tests and specialized monitoring, costs can reach up to $5,000. With your help, we can cover the costs of his lifesaving treatment and the specialized monitoring he needs to survive. Can you make a gift today to help Romeo heal?

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