APA! is not a typical shelter setting. Our innovative programs save more than 10,000 animals from euthanasia annually, keeping Austin no-kill since 2011.
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THESE PUPPIES NEED A DADDY! But a willing foster will do, too. 😉
We have four single moms in need of a little help. Three with growing pups and one counting down the days until she gives birth! Raising puppies in a shelter can be stressful, so we're in search of fosters who can provide a relaxing space for these families.
Can you step up and be the "father" that these pups never had? Email [email protected] this Father's Day!
📸 Pictured: April Showers and her puppies.
Want handsome? We got handsome!! Try Pelota out!
Learn more about him here: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/apa-a-117832
Ritz Cracker has come a long way in just a few months - she was scared (but friendly) living on the streets in April, and now she’s living it up in her foster home! Knowing food and love is there when she needs it, Ritz can truly relax.
From sleeping on the streets to sleeping on her foster’s stomach at night, she’s been able to let her guard down and is enjoying just being a cat! Who knew pickle toys were so fun?! Or that rubbing your head against your person’s hand can feel so nice? There’s even surprise treats sometimes!
🐾 Being an indoor cat is pretty cool. Adopt Ritz Cracker and you’ll have a loving, appreciative friend to bond with! Write [email protected] to meet her!
When it’s hot outside, every day is a pool day! Stay cool, have fun, AND entertain Pelota – you just can’t lose! 💦
Pelota’s previous foster said that he is house-trained and loved hanging out in his crate. And with the right dynamic, that he would thrive with a doggy pal!
💙 This guy is hitting all our heartstrings and we know he is going to make the right person very happy! To learn more about Pelota, email [email protected].
Join us in celebrating the GRAND OPENING of the APA! Transport Hub in Elgin, Texas! 🚙
This new facility serves as a crucial layover stop for pets who have been rescued from euthanasia – and who are instead on their way to rescue partners across the nation, with space and adoption demand. We’re so excited to show it to you, and introduce you to some of the pets you’ve helped save!
🐾 RSVP for FREE at https://bit.ly/3Vxyv2O
Thank you for being part of a special Raise A Day for APA!.
For the first time ever, we set out to raise funds for TWO days of lifesaving operations – and thanks to you, we came so, so close! 800+ donors came through, making this Raise A Day for APA! even more impactful for pets like Chester.
From all of us at APA! and every pet who now has a second chance, THANK YOU! 💚
Bob Clef Schneider is at the shelter for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!
He’s a 5-year-old mixed breed who has been looking for an adoptive home since 2020 – could you be his person?
He’ll be heading back to his foster home on June 17, so come on down to our Cesar Chavez location to meet him in-person... while supplies last! 😉 https://bit.ly/4aYvxd3
We've been fundraising for the past 48 hours, working towards a $100k goal. Unfortunately, we're only about halfway to that goal, so we're extending our push.
💔 We're struggling this year. We know that everyone is feeling the impact of inflation. If you have just $10 to give, we'd be so grateful — it will be TRIPLED for pets like Thumbelina and Moon Shadow!
Thumbelina is currently being treated in our isolation unit for canine distemper, a highly contagious virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs.
Around the corner from Thumbelina in our cat care room, felvie kitty, Moon Shadow, is receiving care for a leg wound that we think was a result of this sweet guy getting caught in a fence.
At other shelters, these two cuties would have likely faced euthanasia due to a lack of resources to treat their needs. When you Raise A Day for APA!, you forge a path to recovery for pets like Thumbelina and Moon Shadow and help them get the care they deserve.
❗️ This fundraiser is crucial to supporting our operations and we’re hopeful that keeping it going until midnight will push us closer to that goal. Donate now by visiting https://bit.ly/4enbkAD or clicking the button below!
A $2,500 match from our friends at Austin Subaru is driving us home, meaning gifts are now QUADRUPLED in this final hour of Raise A Day for APA!
🩵 Will you donate now so that we can save the pets whose life saving pleas are sitting in the inboxes of our intake team members at this very moment? Make your gift now by clicking the button above or visit https://bit.ly/3XlAJED
3 HOURS LEFT! Can you help us reach our $100k goal by 11am?
🧡 Austin Pets Alive! started as a volunteer-run organization, with passionate people who felt what was happening to pets in the sheltering system was unjust.
Today, that same passion lives among our volunteers and without this group of humans, none of what this organization does would be possible.
From scooping p**p, to providing lyme-sulfur treatments to walking dogs and loading cats into carriers for transport, our volunteers do big and seemingly small things every minute of every day.
🐕 Make a donation today in honor of the amazing people who wake up and show up throughout the year to make a difference in the lives of the animals here at APA!.
Visit https://bit.ly/3XlAJED or click the donate button below!
Help us cross the 50% threshold to our $100k goal!
Raise A Day for APA! was created to give our supporters a big picture, deep dive into who we are and what happens behind the scenes. Our Pet Pals Program, led by our Social Work Director, was developed to help encourage and grow emerging animal welfare advocates.
This program also serves as a stepping stone in the path we are forging in creating career paths in animal welfare.
💚 Make a donation NOW to support the efforts we’re making that support pets and the people who dedicate their careers to help them: https://bit.ly/3VGE1kW
“Fostering is rewarding for me, but it’s not about me – it’s about saving lives.”
In just four short years, Christine has fostered 75 kittens – kittens that we otherwise might not have been able to rescue if it weren’t for fosters like her.
🐈 When you Raise A Day for APA!, you support our dedicated fosters and in turn, the pets that rely on their care the most. Will you donate now so that we can continue providing supplies, medical and behavioral support, and other resources to committed fosters like Christine?
There’s just 14 hours left to help us reach our $100K goal! Make a gift by clicking the button below or visit https://bit.ly/3VmJITx
17 hours left to give; $75K more to raise!
Poorly socialized and feral cats don’t deserve to die simply because they can’t go into a typical home environment. Our innovative Barn Cat Program serves as their only live path out of impoundment – without it, they would be euthanized.
🐈⬛ Instead, these cats are sterilized, vaccinated, microchipped, and adopted to families who appreciate working cats for critter patrol and can provide a safe, appropriate environment such as a barn, stable, garage, or warehouse. The program is a win-win for the cats and adopters, and is now being utilized by shelters and communities across the country!
If we can catch a barn cat, you can make a donation this Raise A Day! 😉 Donate now by clicking the button above or visiting https://bit.ly/3KJ8VTa
HELP! A Texas shelter is about to undergo construction and needs somewhere for their 162 cats to go.
There are two ways to help: foster or donate NOW!
🐈 Sign up to foster! The more fosters we have lined up, the more cats we can save: austinpetsalive.org/foster
💰 Donate! It costs $300 to intake just ONE animal, which includes care like vaccinations, microchips and spay or neuter. Rescuing just 30 of these cats would cost about $10,000.
If you make a gift today, it will be TRIPLE matched, going even further for these cats and other pets who have nowhere else to go. Don’t wait to donate this Raise A Day – we’re only 20% to our $100,000 goal!
Visit https://bit.ly/4bZJdWw or click the button below to make a gift now.
Ten 2-month-old puppies just arrived at APA! after they were found hiding under a house with their mom. Stray and afraid of people, the mom ran away at the sight of rescuers – leaving the puppies vulnerable and alone.
To make matters worse, the puppies tested positive for a highly contagious, deadly disease called parvovirus and are receiving treatment in our Parvo ICU right now.
❤️🩹 Will you donate now so that these sweet souls get the care they need? We’ve only raised 20% of our $100,000 Raise A Day goal – make a gift today and it will be TRIPLED up to $50K! Visit https://bit.ly/3z15Vzb or click the donate button below.
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Your donations will allow us to save more pups like Frank! Frank, a parvo survivor and the beloved pet of one of our matching donors, wants to share how grateful he is for APA!'s Parvo ICU for saving his life, and he'd like to encourage others to support this important lifesaving program. Frank was able to find his home on a ranch with lots of brothers and sisters, and parents who love him dearly, thanks to APA! and the great care he received by their medical team.
We need your help MEOW to reach our $100K fundraising goal!
More than a dozen kittens came through our doors in the last 24 hours -- a small portion of the hundreds of kittens intaked each week during this extremely busy kitten season.
🐈 Our Neonatal Team of warriors is standing unwavering on the front lines fighting for these kittens’ lives, but we can’t do it without you.
In this program, every second counts. These kittens often come to us orphaned, sometimes as young as just hours old; they are oh-so-vulnerable and while the teeniest of the animals in our care, they are often the ones who need the most. They are depending on the dedicated staff, volunteers and fosters for nutrients, warmth, cleaning and love. And we depend on your generous gifts.
🐾 Can you join the fight for saving these teeny lives by making a gift today? Visit https://bit.ly/4cd2YdD or click the button below.
We’ve set out to raise $100k in just 48 hours – the equivalent of what it costs to operate our programming in that same amount of time.
Raise A Day for APA! is all about giving a behind the scenes look into how we’re saving lives every day and we can’t do this work without YOU.
Please donate NOW to ensure we can keep giving the pets in our care the support they need, like clinic exams!
Visit https://bit.ly/4c07vQu or click the donate button below.
We’ve got 25 hours left in our Raise A Day for APA! x2 fundraising and to be honest, we’ve got a ways to go to meet our $100k goal! Can you help us?
Triple your donation now: https://bit.ly/45oqIJ0
We’re starting the day with playgroup and around here, playgroup is about way more than simply playing! It’s an integral part of our Dog Behavior Program and a foundational aspect of our everyday at APA!.
Playgroup not only helps the dogs socialize and get some energy out, but also tells us so much about who they are as individuals, which allows our team the ability to take notes on what kind of dog they might pair best with in an adoptive home, what quirks they may need individual training on and most importantly, just how beautiful it is to watch a dog run and play!
Dedicated volunteer Dawn, has given 8 years and over 3,000 hours to supporting the pets in our care and graciously said YES to letting us in on the group she’s running this morning!
BREAKING MEWS: Thanks to Jordan and Ivana Hicks, every dollar you give now will be TRIPLED up to $50,000!
🐾 24 hours remain of Raise A Day for APA! – donate now to make 3X the impact for pets in need and help us reach our $100,000 goal! https://bit.ly/4b2o1hx
You usually see us transport by plane, but did you know that our Transport Program began on the road?
🚙 Our transport program was born out of the 2021 Winter Storm Uri, a snow event that adversely impacted Texas shelters and put many pets’ lives at risk. In just four short weeks, we saved 1,000 lives. Since then, we’ve saved 5,000 more – like Charli!
We shared Charli’s story during early giving. She was seen being dragged by a chain behind a truck before she made her way to us – to safety.
Charli and these 25 other dogs are now in Chicago after making the 24 hour road trip with their chauffeur (AKA Senior Transport Specialist, Jeremy) where they are guaranteed life and the chance to find an adoptive home.
🐾 Have you made your donation to support APA! during our Raise A Day campaign? It isn’t too late to double your dollars, thanks to our $100k match. Donate NOW to ensure pets like Charli get to live a full and happy life! Click the button below or visit https://bit.ly/4bTUckr
Adoption is the pot of gold at the end of our programming rainbows – the outcome staff, volunteers, and most importantly, the pets, desire most.
Scraps, FKA Fennec, was surrendered to APA! after he tested positive for a highly contagious, deadly disease called parvovirus. Without treatment, Scraps might not have had the chance to experience the wonderful life that was in store for him.
Clinic costs have jumped 47% over the past few years, and the price of critical medications like Cerenia for parvo pups has nearly doubled. Will you donate now so that pets like Scraps get the opportunity to live the special lives that our programs work so hard to grasp for them?
🐾 Make a gift now and it will be DOUBLED and make twice the impact for pets like Scraps, thanks to our $100K match! Click the donate button above or visit https://bit.ly/3xaufOv
One glance in Wesley’s direction will melt your heart. But when he first came to APA!, he desperately hoped no one would look his way.
This fluffy boy was in need of our Medical Triage & Wellness Clinic due to a large wound around his neck, but he was practically feral, so giving him medical attention required some added patience.
Today, we’re honored to share the road he traveled -- at first reluctantly, with our staff member, Alex who helped not only heal his wound, but is responsible for healing his displaced trust in people, too.
Alex showed up for Wesley day in and day out, patiently showing this injured soul that people can be good and offer love. Gradually, trust was gained and these two formed a friendship that will last a lifetime.
In the last 2 years, we’ve seen a 47% increase in cost of medical supplies thanks to inflation and could really use your support. When you give this Raise A Day for APA!, you’re giving to pets like Wesley who desperately need our programs like our clinic, but who also need the gift of time – time to heal, time to decompress, time to trust and time to find a home to call their own, which of course, Wesley has.
🐾 Donate now and DOUBLE your impact by clicking the button below or visiting https://bit.ly/4bfhu3f
Prior to the birth of APA!’s Feline Leukemia Adoption Program (FeLV), there was a major gap in the advancement and understanding of FeLV-related care and health concerns. And because of that, testing positive for this virus was an absolute death sentence.
APA! takes in FeLV+ cats from all over the country, saving hundreds of lives and behind the scenes, we’re also working to advance the understanding of FeLV; our team has helped improve everything from testing to interpreting results to maintaining good health for FeLV+ cats.
In fact, the knowledge we’ve gained and work we’ve done to advance recorded information on FeLV has made us highly sought after to offer support, answering questions and intake cats from across the country and even on an international scale, but more importantly, has meant kitties with FeLV get the chance at life they deserve!
When we say our organization is more than just a shelter, this is a great example of what we mean. Not only do we take animals in and help them find adoptive homes, but our programming was created because we're asking the questions “Why?” “How?” “What if?” and we're finding the solutions to ensure that the future is better, safer and more accepting for all animals.
🐈⬛ Donate TODAY so that your dollars are doubled with our $100k match and to show your support for our organization to dig deeper, learn more and continue to contribute to a more just world! Click the donate button below or visit https://bit.ly/3XlfCm2
Dog walks are SO much more than walking dogs here at Austin Pets Alive!. We’re joining Assistant Dog Care Manager, Nick, as he walks the handsome Rez, a 3 year old, male German Shepherd Dog.
Each day, Nick and other dog care staff and volunteers walk each dog at our shelter, multiple times a day. These walks serve, of course, as potty breaks, but also as enrichment, exercise and as a way for our team to relationship with the dogs and offer behavioral modification support.
The work that takes place on and off the leash with each dog is one step closer to getting these dogs into loving homes. By making your donation today, you can ensure pets like Rez get to opt in to learning, growing and finding love.
Make a gift by clicking the donate button or visiting https://bit.ly/4egMNgB
Our Positive Alternative to Shelter Surrender Program or P.A.S.S. has evolved over the years to support more than just pets. When the whole world was reeling during the pandemic in 2020, we recognized the need to make some changes; instead of focusing simply on pets, we shifted to providing support to the whole family unit – pets and their people. Giving up a pet, a beloved family member, doesn’t have to be the only option for someone struggling to make ends meet.
Just this morning, we co-hosted a Free Pet Services Clinic along with Banfield Foundation and APA! Thrift at Oltorf. This clinic was open to all in need!
Together, we provided pet supplies, vaccines and pet exams to 17 pets in need. By evolving to meet the needs of families where they’re at, we can cut stress off at the pass.
Just this past month, our P.A.S.S team managed 750 cases, with 90% of those deferred from intake! This type of work can only be done with support from our generous community – neighbors helping neighbors.
🐾 Make your donation today to double your impact and help keep pets with their families! Click the button below or visit https://bit.ly/3yQd7hh
Buster’s life was saved and he became better understood because of the individuals in our Dog Behavior Program who weren’t willing to simply give up.
He was seen and respected as an individual being and was offered the chance to grow, which he gladly accepted.
Buster took on the same work that the staff, volunteers, and foster-turned-adopter took on when it came to rehabbing his behavior. Every individual in this story gave their all and we’re so happy they did because Buster got the opportunity to find a loving and adoptive home.
Buster’s story is his own though at APA!, a story of behavioral rehabilitation isn’t unique. Dogs who exhibit undesirable behaviors such as separation anxiety or under socialization, are often slated for euthanasia in traditional shelter settings. And that’s why we created our Dog Behavior Program, so that every dog that comes to APA! needing behavioral support is assessed and cared for as an individual being to ensure their exact needs are being addressed.
🐾 By contributing to APA! today, you’re ensuring dogs like Buster get the respect they deserve and are offered an opportunity to learn and grow. Donate now and DOUBLE your gift up to $100K: https://bit.ly/3xhhr8X
Our staff and volunteers give time, understanding and love to every dog that comes through our doors. Take another peek at everyday work later today when we go LIVE at 4:30 with Nick, Dog Care Manager, as he takes one of his buddies out on a walk-an activity that is so much more than simply a walk!
Ringworm is a treatable fungus but sadly, that pesky fungus can be a reason why animals find themselves on euthanasia lists.
Take a peek behind the curtain with us to see the simple treatments that take place in our Maddie's® Cat Adoption Center: Treatment and Care for Ringworm Positive Cats.
When you give this Raise A Day for APA!, you’re supporting cats like Earthworm Jim who simply need someone not to shy away and who will offer them care.
Give today and your donation will go twice as far thanks to a $100k match. We’re all feeling the impact of inflation so we’re grateful for every dollar donated!
Make a gift now by visiting https://bit.ly/3VAWNKo
16 years. 120,000+ lives saved. 9 innovative programs designed to act as safety nets for animals who fall through the cracks.
This is Austin Pets Alive!.
Who knew that when Dr. Jefferson decided to treat parvo puppies in her own bathroom all those years ago, that APA! would grow to where we are now?
While we’re no longer operating our Parvo ICU out of a personal bathroom, we still do a lot with a little and that’s why Raise A Day for APA! is such an important fundraiser for us. And this year, we’re doubling our effort! We’re proud to share that every donation will be matched, ensuring your dollars work X2, thanks to a group of anonymous donors who have pledged $100K!
🐾 Join us as we take you on a deep dive of our lifesaving programs all on our quest to raise what it takes to operate our organization in a 48 hour period!
To make a gift now, click the donate button below or visit https://bit.ly/3yQACa0
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Want handsome? We got handsome!! Try Pelota out! Learn more about him here: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/apa-a-117832
When it’s hot outside, every day is a pool day! Stay cool, have fun, AND entertain Pelota – you just can’t lose! 💦 Pelota’s previous foster said that he is house-trained and loved hanging out in his crate. And with the right dynamic, that he would thrive with a doggy pal! 💙 This guy is hitting all our heartstrings and we know he is going to make the right person very happy! To learn more about Pelota, email [email protected]. #austinpetsalive #austintx #adopt #adoptme #boxermix #austinadoptables
Bob Clef Schneider is at the shelter for a LIMITED TIME ONLY! He’s a 5-year-old mixed breed who has been looking for an adoptive home since 2020 – could you be his person? He’ll be heading back to his foster home on June 17, so come on down to our Cesar Chavez location to meet him in-person... while supplies last! 😉 https://bit.ly/4aYvxd3 #austinpetsalive #austintx #adopt #adoptme #bobschneider #austindogs
Help us cross the 50% threshold to our $100k goal! Raise A Day for APA! was created to give our supporters a big picture, deep dive into who we are and what happens behind the scenes. Our Pet Pals Program, led by our Social Work Director, was developed to help encourage and grow emerging animal welfare advocates. This program also serves as a stepping stone in the path we are forging in creating career paths in animal welfare. 💚 Make a donation NOW to support the efforts we’re making that support pets and the people who dedicate their careers to help them: https://bit.ly/3VGE1kW #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #socialwork #austintx
“Fostering is rewarding for me, but it’s not about me – it’s about saving lives.” In just four short years, Christine has fostered 75 kittens – kittens that we otherwise might not have been able to rescue if it weren’t for fosters like her. 🐈 When you Raise A Day for APA!, you support our dedicated fosters and in turn, the pets that rely on their care the most. Will you donate now so that we can continue providing supplies, medical and behavioral support, and other resources to committed fosters like Christine? There’s just 14 hours left to help us reach our $100K goal! Make a gift by clicking the button below or visit https://bit.ly/3VmJITx #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #neonatalkittens #foster #fostering #kittens #fosteringsaveslives
17 hours left to give; $75K more to raise! Poorly socialized and feral cats don’t deserve to die simply because they can’t go into a typical home environment. Our innovative Barn Cat Program serves as their only live path out of impoundment – without it, they would be euthanized. 🐈⬛ Instead, these cats are sterilized, vaccinated, microchipped, and adopted to families who appreciate working cats for critter patrol and can provide a safe, appropriate environment such as a barn, stable, garage, or warehouse. The program is a win-win for the cats and adopters, and is now being utilized by shelters and communities across the country! If we can catch a barn cat, you can make a donation this Raise A Day! 😉 Donate now by clicking the button above or visiting https://bit.ly/3KJ8VTa #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #austintx #barncats #feralcats #cats #funnyvideo
We’ve set out to raise $100k in just 48 hours – the equivalent of what it costs to operate our programming in that same amount of time. Raise A Day for APA! is all about giving a behind the scenes look into how we’re saving lives every day and we can’t do this work without YOU. Please donate NOW to ensure we can keep giving the pets in our care the support they need, like clinic exams! Visit https://bit.ly/4c07vQu or click the donate button below.
We’ve got 25 hours left in our Raise A Day for APA! x2 fundraising and to be honest, we’ve got a ways to go to meet our $100k goal! Can you help us? Triple your donation now: https://bit.ly/45oqIJ0 We’re starting the day with playgroup and around here, playgroup is about way more than simply playing! It’s an integral part of our Dog Behavior Program and a foundational aspect of our everyday at APA!. Playgroup not only helps the dogs socialize and get some energy out, but also tells us so much about who they are as individuals, which allows our team the ability to take notes on what kind of dog they might pair best with in an adoptive home, what quirks they may need individual training on and most importantly, just how beautiful it is to watch a dog run and play! Dedicated volunteer Dawn, has given 8 years and over 3,000 hours to supporting the pets in our care and graciously said YES to letting us in on the group she’s running this morning!
You usually see us transport by plane, but did you know that our Transport Program began on the road? 🚙 Our transport program was born out of the 2021 Winter Storm Uri, a snow event that adversely impacted Texas shelters and put many pets’ lives at risk. In just four short weeks, we saved 1,000 lives. Since then, we’ve saved 5,000 more – like Charli! We shared Charli’s story during early giving. She was seen being dragged by a chain behind a truck before she made her way to us – to safety. Charli and these 25 other dogs are now in Chicago after making the 24 hour road trip with their chauffeur (AKA Senior Transport Specialist, Jeremy) where they are guaranteed life and the chance to find an adoptive home. 🐾 Have you made your donation to support APA! during our Raise A Day campaign? It isn’t too late to double your dollars, thanks to our $100k match. Donate NOW to ensure pets like Charli get to live a full and happy life! Click the button below or visit https://bit.ly/4bTUckr #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #austintx #transport #animaltransport #animalrescue #dogrescue
Adoption is the pot of gold at the end of our programming rainbows – the outcome staff, volunteers, and most importantly, the pets, desire most. Scraps, FKA Fennec, was surrendered to APA! after he tested positive for a highly contagious, deadly disease called parvovirus. Without treatment, Scraps might not have had the chance to experience the wonderful life that was in store for him. Clinic costs have jumped 47% over the past few years, and the price of critical medications like Cerenia for parvo pups has nearly doubled. Will you donate now so that pets like Scraps get the opportunity to live the special lives that our programs work so hard to grasp for them? 🐾 Make a gift now and it will be DOUBLED and make twice the impact for pets like Scraps, thanks to our $100K match! Click the donate button above or visit https://bit.ly/3xaufOv #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #adopt #happytail #DogRescue #adoptionstory
One glance in Wesley’s direction will melt your heart. But when he first came to APA!, he desperately hoped no one would look his way. This fluffy boy was in need of our Medical Triage & Wellness Clinic due to a large wound around his neck, but he was practically feral, so giving him medical attention required some added patience. Today, we’re honored to share the road he traveled -- at first reluctantly, with our staff member, Alex who helped not only heal his wound, but is responsible for healing his displaced trust in people, too. Alex showed up for Wesley day in and day out, patiently showing this injured soul that people can be good and offer love. Gradually, trust was gained and these two formed a friendship that will last a lifetime. In the last 2 years, we’ve seen a 47% increase in cost of medical supplies thanks to inflation and could really use your support. When you give this Raise A Day for APA!, you’re giving to pets like Wesley who desperately need our programs like our clinic, but who also need the gift of time – time to heal, time to decompress, time to trust and time to find a home to call their own, which of course, Wesley has. 🐾 Donate now and DOUBLE your impact by clicking the button below or visiting https://bit.ly/4bfhu3f #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #austintx #animalhospital #animalclinic #austindogs
Dog walks are SO much more than walking dogs here at Austin Pets Alive!. We’re joining Assistant Dog Care Manager, Nick, as he walks the handsome Rez, a 3 year old, male German Shepherd Dog. Each day, Nick and other dog care staff and volunteers walk each dog at our shelter, multiple times a day. These walks serve, of course, as potty breaks, but also as enrichment, exercise and as a way for our team to relationship with the dogs and offer behavioral modification support. The work that takes place on and off the leash with each dog is one step closer to getting these dogs into loving homes. By making your donation today, you can ensure pets like Rez get to opt in to learning, growing and finding love. Make a gift by clicking the donate button or visiting https://bit.ly/4egMNgB
Buster’s life was saved and he became better understood because of the individuals in our Dog Behavior Program who weren’t willing to simply give up. He was seen and respected as an individual being and was offered the chance to grow, which he gladly accepted. Buster took on the same work that the staff, volunteers, and foster-turned-adopter took on when it came to rehabbing his behavior. Every individual in this story gave their all and we’re so happy they did because Buster got the opportunity to find a loving and adoptive home. Buster’s story is his own though at APA!, a story of behavioral rehabilitation isn’t unique. Dogs who exhibit undesirable behaviors such as separation anxiety or under socialization, are often slated for euthanasia in traditional shelter settings. And that’s why we created our Dog Behavior Program, so that every dog that comes to APA! needing behavioral support is assessed and cared for as an individual being to ensure their exact needs are being addressed. 🐾 By contributing to APA! today, you’re ensuring dogs like Buster get the respect they deserve and are offered an opportunity to learn and grow. Donate now and DOUBLE your gift up to $100K: https://bit.ly/3xhhr8X Our staff and volunteers give time, understanding and love to every dog that comes through our doors. Take another peek at everyday work later today when we go LIVE at 4:30 with Nick, Dog Care Manager, as he takes one of his buddies out on a walk-an activity that is so much more than simply a walk! #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #austintx #dogbehavior #dogbehaviormodification #dogtraining #austindogs
Ringworm is a treatable fungus but sadly, that pesky fungus can be a reason why animals find themselves on euthanasia lists. Take a peek behind the curtain with us to see the simple treatments that take place in our Maddie's® Cat Adoption Center: Treatment and Care for Ringworm Positive Cats. When you give this Raise A Day for APA!, you’re supporting cats like Earthworm Jim who simply need someone not to shy away and who will offer them care. Give today and your donation will go twice as far thanks to a $100k match. We’re all feeling the impact of inflation so we’re grateful for every dollar donated! Make a gift now by visiting https://bit.ly/3VAWNKo
16 years. 120,000+ lives saved. 9 innovative programs designed to act as safety nets for animals who fall through the cracks. This is Austin Pets Alive!. Who knew that when Dr. Jefferson decided to treat parvo puppies in her own bathroom all those years ago, that APA! would grow to where we are now? While we’re no longer operating our Parvo ICU out of a personal bathroom, we still do a lot with a little and that’s why Raise A Day for APA! is such an important fundraiser for us. And this year, we’re doubling our effort! We’re proud to share that every donation will be matched, ensuring your dollars work X2, thanks to a group of anonymous donors who have pledged $100K! 🐾 Join us as we take you on a deep dive of our lifesaving programs all on our quest to raise what it takes to operate our organization in a 48 hour period! To make a gift now, click the donate button below or visit https://bit.ly/3yQACa0 #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #AustinTX #earlyaustin #austinevents #animalrescue #animalshelter #austinanimals Austin's Pizza
Raise A Day for APA! is just TWO days away! 🤩 👀 Join us here June 11-13 for 48 hours of behind-the-scenes glimpses into the daily lifesaving efforts of APA!. Costs have gone up – and so have the needs of the dogs and cats who are counting on us. That’s why, this Raise A Day, we’re asking for your help to raise TWO days’ worth of operating costs instead of one. 🐕 Kickstart our efforts by making an early gift today and your donation will be matched up to $10K: https://bit.ly/3xdtc07 #austinpetsalive #raiseadayforapa #austintx #austintexasthings #austinevents #fundraiserevent #austindogs #austincats
Buddy Guy’s brief stint as office manager at APA! was quite successful. His staff did everything he asked! This sweet boy is big on hugs and snuggles, and will keep your spirits sky high. If you're looking for a silly, bouncy, and super affectionate companion who lives for your attention, Buddy Guy is the perfect match. 📍 Y'all need to see more of Buddy Guy! Check out his profile at tinyurl.com/6rfuy3df and come visit him at our Tarrytown cattery, We’re open 12 - 6pm daily. #austinpetsalive #austintx #austinadoptables #adoptme #cats #cuddlycats
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to Keep Austin No Kill. Since 2008, APA! has saved over 60,000 dogs and cats from being killed at Central Texas shelters. Comments seen as unlawful, obscene, spam or otherwise offensive will be removed. Page is maintained by APA! staff and volunteers.
Prior to 2008 when APA! started rescuing and adopting cats and dogs, 50%, or 14,000 of the animals entering the city’s shelter were euthanized. APA! examined the gaps in existing lifesaving efforts and found there were groups of animals for which life-saving programs did not exist. APA! created programs targeting the groups of animals facing certain euthanasia. These programs lead to a measurable impact on the community’s save rate – and Austin’s status as the largest No-Kill City in the Nation. Through our innovative programs Austin has become the largest No-Kill city in the United States. Since our inception, we have found that almost every large city in the US has the same gaps as existed in Austin in 2008. We are now a model for communities nationwide, and through our American Pets Alive! program we train other communities on how to create and manage the same lifesaving programs so that ultimately no pets have to die unnecessarily in America.
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