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Jan 07, 2025

New year, Same Pets.

With dedicated efforts, we've seen incredible success stories, like Spinach, and firmly believe every long-stay pet has a perfect match waiting.

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Nov 07, 2024

OPINION: Solutions to strays must be found, adopted on a global scale

OPINION: Solutions to strays must be found, adopted on a global scale

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Nov 05, 2024

Emergency Help Needed with Wildfire in Bastrop County!

We’re working directly with Bastrop County Animal Services (BCAS) to help move the 142 dogs out of their care and need fosters to come forward, right ...

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Oct 10, 2024

The Power of Pets and Volunteering: Enhancing Emotional Resilience and Well-Being

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is vital, and two impactful ways to enhance emotional well-being are through pets and volunteering.

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Oct 02, 2024

The Importance of Industry-Wide Education to Establish a Gold Standard Across Animal Sheltering.

Innovation is at the heart of every Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) program; our training and education program is no different!

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Sep 23, 2024

Celebrating the 75th Austin FC Honorary Mascot Adopted from Austin Pets Alive!

Honoring Austin FC for helping 75 dogs receive the attention needed to help them meet their adopters.

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