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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.

01/16/2025

After a 311 call about a hawk with something stuck to its leg, we quickly discovered it was an owned hawk in need of some help. Perched high in a tree, the rescue became a team effort with assistance from the Austin Fire Department! 🚒

Thanks to quick teamwork, the hawk was safely brought down and quickly reunited with its owner.

Austin, you never cease to amaze us! 💛

01/15/2025

Meet Desperate House Cat, Teddy (A895252)!

Once a community cat, Teddy has traded outdoor survival for indoor comfort—and he’s loving it. His days in foster care are filled with birdwatching from the window, snoozing in sunbeams, and playing with his favorite toys.

While he’s a little shy at first, with patience, love, and plenty of head scratches, he’ll warm up and show you just how affectionate he can be.

Like most former community cats, he gets along with other cats, but is not a fan of dogs.

Contact his foster through the link to meet him today!

https://bit.ly/3DQz4iN

01/14/2025

January means opossum baby season! 🐾

Did you know that opossums are America’s only marsupial? Like kangaroos, they carry and raise their young in a pouch! As baby season begins, you will likely see more of them during the day:

Does a baby opossum need rescuing?

✅ If it’s pink, hairless, or has eyes covered, it’s a newborn and needs immediate help.

✅ If the baby is the size of your hand or smaller, it’s too young to survive alone and needs rescuing.

❌ If the baby is longer than a dollar bill, appears healthy, and has no visible injuries, it doesn’t need rescuing.

❌ If it’s 8 inches long and you have to chase it to catch it, it’s old enough to be on its own.

If you find an injured or orphaned opossum, call 311 to request help from an Animal Protection Officer.

Let’s keep these special animals safe this season! 💛

01/14/2025

Our latest free spay/neuter clinic is in the books and the numbers are in—together with we performed over 1,000 FREE surgeries this round, bringing the total to over 3,100 cats and dogs through the first three clinics! Don't forget all the vaccines, microchipping and flea/tick treatments too.

We’re so grateful to everyone who brought their pets and are thrilled to provide this service to our community. A huge thanks to all the volunteers and supporters who made this possible—we couldn’t have done it without you!

Stay tuned for our next GoodFix clinic coming this spring! 🐾

01/13/2025

🎉 Steven the goose is back on the water! 🎉

After capturing the hearts of Austin, Steven—the poor goose who was shot with an arrow at Mueller Lake Park—will make a full recovery!

Steven was released back at the lake, arrow-free and ready to continue his journey.

He’ll stick around for the winter, but come spring, he'll join his fellow geese on their migration out of Texas.

Thank you for looking out for wildlife, Austin! 💛

01/12/2025

courtesy post - "Meet June – A Unique Beauty Looking for Her Forever Home

June is an extraordinary dog with a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind look and a heart full of love.

June has embraced indoor life and loves being part of a family. She delights everyone with her “happy dance” on the couch, kicking her feet in joy.

She loves being tucked under blankets, swimming, fetching (though she’s still learning to bring the ball back), and playing with puzzles or snuffle toys.

June has made significant improvements in leash reactivity. She only reacts to nearby dogs or when the other dog is reactive. With consistent training, she’s on track to overcome this entirely.

She can stay home alone during a workday with a midday check-in.

Cats: Not a fit.

Dogs: Can do well with proper introductions; she’s great with her mom’s parent’s pittie in neutral spaces.

Kids: Best with kids 7+ who can toss treats instead of hand-feeding, but younger kids can be taught.

Why She Needs a New Home:
June’s current owner is facing health challenges and wants to find her a home that can provide the love, attention, and consistency she needs to thrive.

June is a loving, smart, and beautiful dog who will bring endless joy to her new family. Let’s find June the perfect forever home!"

Find her profile here: https://bit.ly/4ae6WCq

**Home To Home is a platform that connects people looking to rehome their pets with interested adopters. The pet on this page is not part of Austin Animal Center’s (AAC) adoption program. AAC has not evaluated or assessed this pet. AAC is not able to verify the accuracy of descriptions written by the pet owner – please contact the pet owner directly to learn more about them.**

01/12/2025

🚨 Calling all animal lovers 🚨⁠
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Our free community spay/neuter clinic ends today, but could use some extra volunteers to help with afternoon/evening pick ups. (Must be 18 or older)
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You DO NOT need to be an AAC volunteer or have any medical experience to volunteer!
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Sign up through the link: https://bit.ly/4gD7vHV

01/12/2025

Today is the LAST DAY of GoodFix for January!⁠ Intake is open from 7am-11am or until space is filled.⁠
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The clinic will be held at The Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724. ⁠Please enter the Expo Center from Gate 1 on Decker Ln. ⁠
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This is the third of many *FREE* spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs that we will be hosting for residents of Travis County from January 8-12⁠. On average, spaying or neutering your pet can cost hundreds of dollars.⁠⁠
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This service is for people living in Austin and Travis County only.

Please bring a photo ID with your current address.

If your address has changed, bring a photo ID and a piece of mail with your current address.⁠ The names on both items presented much match.
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Animals who are already spayed/neutered will not be admitted to the clinic.⁠
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If you have any questions, please contact AAC at [email protected]

01/12/2025

update - "Kaiju is our one and only foster fail, we picked him up on a rainy afternoon on May 2019 when and his siblings were just 5 weeks old.

Kaiju was initially adopted like his two siblings but was returned the next day. When we found out, we raced to AAC to adopt him ourselves and he's been our spicy and sweet cuddle bug since who never misses a day of bossing his dad around. He's also the reason why we occasionally talk to a pile of dark clothes on the floor."

Thanks for adopting, fostering, and sharing your story!⁠
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If you have an AAC adoption story that you'd like to share with us and the rest of the internet, send us an email at [email protected] with an update

01/11/2025

- Meet Little Larry (A840286), This 4-year-old, 38-pound Catahoula mix currently living in foster care!

Little Larry is a loyal, gentle pup who bonds quickly with his people—he just asks that you go slow at first and let him warm up on his own terms. Once he trusts you, he’ll show his playful, goofy side.

He is adventurous and loves car rides, paddleboarding, and trail walks. Little Larry enjoys playing with other dogs, but he’s more than happy being the center of attention as an only pet.

Contact his foster through the link to meet him! https://bit.ly/4afYCSQ

01/11/2025

GoodFix round THREE continues TODAY!⁠ Intake is open from 7am-11am or until space is filled.

The January clinics will be held at The Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724. ⁠Please enter the Expo Center from Gate 1 on Decker Ln.
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This is the third of many *FREE* spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs that we will be hosting for residents of Travis County from January 8-12⁠. On average, spaying or neutering your pet can cost hundreds of dollars.⁠⁠
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This service is for people living in Austin and Travis County only. Please bring an ID, utility bill, or other documentation with your current address to confirm during registration.⁠
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This is not a vaccine clinic. Animals who are already spayed/neutered will not be admitted to the clinic.⁠
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If you have any questions, please contact AAC at [email protected]

01/11/2025

Work on the Animal Services Office (A*O) Strategic Plan is finishing up.

The final draft of the A*O Strategic Plan and the timeline for final City Council approval has been posted to the A*O Strategic Plan Public Input page here:

https://publicinput.com/asoplan2024

The plan will be discussed at the Animal Advisory Commission (AAC) meetings on Monday, January 13th and February 10th. Next Monday's AAC meeting will be dedicated to public input, and you are welcome to attend and provide your perspective.

01/10/2025

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 updated capacity meters to stay informed about our intake status: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/shelter-capacity.

Cats: 48 open spaces
Small dogs: 19 spaces
Medium/large dogs: -11 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 like Zell (A919914)?

🐕‍🦺 Adopt: All fees are waived, that means free adoptions!
🏡 Foster: Commit to just 2 weeks, and we’ll provide supplies and manage vet care.
🙌 Volunteer: Your time makes a huge difference.
🎁 Donate: Every bit helps care for the animals in our care. Check out our amazon wish list! https://bit.ly/aacwishlist

We're open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM!

01/10/2025

GoodFix round THREE continues TODAY!⁠
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This is the third of many *FREE* spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs that we will be hosting for residents of Travis County from January 8-12⁠. On average, spaying or neutering your pet can cost hundreds of dollars.
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The January clinics will be held at The Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724. ⁠Please enter the Expo Center from Gate 1 on Decker Ln. ⁠
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This service is for people living in Austin and Travis County only. Please bring an ID, utility bill, or other documentation with your current address to confirm during registration.⁠
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This is not a vaccine clinic. Animals who are already spayed/neutered will not be admitted to the clinic.⁠
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If you have any questions, please contact AAC at [email protected]⁠

If you want to volunteer, please sign up here! https://bit.ly/4gD7vHV

01/09/2025

***GoodFix intake extended to 11am, today, January 9!***
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This is the third of many *FREE* spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs that we will be hosting for residents of Travis County from January 8-12⁠. On average, spaying or neutering your pet can cost hundreds of dollars.
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The upcoming January clinics will be held at The Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724. ⁠ ⁠
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This service is for people living in Austin and Travis County only. Please bring an ID, utility bill, or other documentation with your current address to confirm during registration.⁠

This is not a vaccine clinic. Animals who are already spayed/neutered will not be admitted to the clinic.
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If you have any questions, please contact AAC at [email protected]

01/09/2025

GoodFix round THREE continues TODAY!⁠
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This is the third of many *FREE* spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs that we will be hosting for residents of Travis County from January 8-12⁠. On average, spaying or neutering your pet can cost between $250 and $525, though the specific costs vary based on size, age, and overall health condition.⁠
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The January clinics will be held at The Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724. ⁠Please enter from Gate 1 on Decker Ln (see map for details)
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So far, we spayed/neutered more than 2,100 dogs and cats in the Austin area. The third round of clinics aims to do another 1,300!⁠
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Help us help the community and spread the word!⁠ See you there!⁠
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This service is for Austin and Travis County residents only. Please bring an ID, utility bill, or other documentation with your current address to confirm during registration.⁠
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If you have any questions, please contact AAC at [email protected]⁠

If you want to volunteer, please sign up here! https://bit.ly/4gD7vHV

01/09/2025

Stop by the shelter this Saturday, January 11, from 11 AM-5 PM for our Desperate Housecat Event!

You'll be able to meet DHCs like Brownie (A913519), a curious and playful former mama.

While in foster she was sweet, independent, and charming!

Brownie is back in the shelter after seeing her kittens off and has been stressed living in a kennel (and she may not care for other cats). We would love to see her out of the shelter again though foster or adoption this Saturday.

Hope to see you there!

01/08/2025

From January 8-12, we’re hosting a FREE spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs in Austin and Travis County at the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724. Please enter from Gate 1 on Decker Ln (see map for details).

Spaying or neutering your pet can cost hundreds of dollars, but this clinic is completely FREE for people living in Austin and Travis County. So far, we’ve helped more than 2,100 pets, and this round aims to for another 1,300!

How can you help?

📢 Spread the word: Let your friends, family, and neighbors know about this incredible service for Travis County residents.

🤝 Volunteer: We’re still looking for a couple of early risers to help out during the morning shifts on Thursday and Friday. No medical experience required!

If you can lend a hand, sign up through the link! https://bit.ly/4gD7vHV

Let’s keep this event running smoothly and help even more pets in our community!

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].

See you there!

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Meet Desperate House Cat, Teddy (A895252)! Once a community cat, Teddy has traded outdoor survival for indoor comfort—and he’s loving it. His days in foster care are filled with birdwatching from the window, snoozing in sunbeams, and playing with his favorite toys. While he’s a little shy at first, with patience, love, and plenty of head scratches, he’ll warm up and show you just how affectionate he can be. Like most former community cats, he gets along with other cats, but is not a fan of dogs. Contact his foster through the link to meet him today! https://bit.ly/3DQz4iN

🎉 Steven the goose is back on the water! 🎉 After capturing the hearts of Austin, Steven—the poor goose who was shot with an arrow at Mueller Lake Park—will make a full recovery! Steven was released back at the lake, arrow-free and ready to continue his journey. He’ll stick around for the winter, but come spring, he'll join his fellow geese on their migration out of Texas. Thank you for looking out for wildlife, Austin! 💛

The shelter is no place to raise puppies, especially in cold weather. Sweet Junie (A920585) and her tiny puppies are shivering in their kennel. She has a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia, that causes her to be a little wobbly on her feet, certainly doesn’t stop her from being an amazing mom. The condition stable and does not cause her any problems beyond her stability. We would be thrilled to see them in the warmth of a foster home. If you can help in Austin, we provide the supplies and medical care—you provide the love. Please email [email protected] with the "Junie A920585" in the subject line to speak to a foster coordinator today.

🏈 Mama (A730569) is suiting up for the big game and she’s ready to score a spot in her forever home! This 10-year-old MVP has been in and out of the shelter system since 2016 (due to unstable home conditions) and is now in foster care enjoying the quiet life outside the shelter. Mama is housetrained, crate trained, and a pro at lounging during football season—she’s the perfect couch buddy for game day. Her favorite things? Sunbathing, catching up on beauty sleep, and being the best cuddle buddy you could ask for. She’s also great on a leash and stays home alone like a champ. Mama loves people and would love to meet your resident dog for a playdate. Ready to meet this all-star? Contact her foster through the link! https://bit.ly/4gGDWp8

Meet Honey (A737711)! 🍯 This senior sweetheart is a dream to walk and loves engaging with her people. Honey even knows how to shake paws and is always eager to make a great first impression. She’s lived with kids in the past and doesn’t seem too interested in cats. However, Honey prefers to be the only dog in the home, soaking up all your love and attention. She's been patiently waiting for her forever family and can’t wait to meet you!

Meet Updog (A901646)! Everyone always asks, 'What's Updog?' but never 'How's Updog?' 🤔 This adventurous boy loves car rides, sniffing out new places, playing fetch, and taking a dip. Plus, he’s a top-tier cuddle buddy. 🐶 Updog’s been waiting to find his forever home for 243, and he’s ready to be your loyal co-pilot in life. Come meet him during open hours!

Meet Waffle Fry (A913189), a 7-month-old pup with neurological issues that give him a unique gait and head tilt. Despite his challenges, this happy-go-lucky boy loves people, cuddles, and playtime. He’s doing great in obedience classes with a volunteer! While his quirks shine to us, his body language can confuse other dogs. Waffle Fry is eager to learn and just needs a home ready to embrace his quirks and cheer him on as he continues to blossom! Meet this sweet pup any day from 11am-7pm.

We are totally out of dog treats in the kennel runs 😭 With hundreds of dogs on site, you can only imagine how fast we go through them.. Please help us restock to start the New Year off right! 🎁 https://bit.ly/aactreats

Meet Peony (A917708), the 70-pound sweetheart with the best smile in town! Whether she's showing off her happy panting face or striking a pose for her close-up, this 2-year-old American Staffy is ready to charm her way into your heart (and onto your couch). 💕 Come meet her any day from 11am-7pm!

Why sit like a regular dog when you can do this instead? Eve (A913473) had us worried for a second! Initially, we were concerned over this, but her hips and mobility are totally fine. And yes, she CAN sit normally 😅 Come meet her at the Austin Animal Center today!

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