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Austin Animal Services 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.

It’s National Cat Day, and who better to celebrate with, than Desperate House Cat Percy (13037)!Four-year-old Percy is a...
10/29/2025

It’s National Cat Day, and who better to celebrate with, than Desperate House Cat Percy (13037)!

Four-year-old Percy is a calm companion. He’s quiet, gentle, and happiest in a peaceful home where he can be the only pet and have all the love (and sunbeams) to himself.

In foster care, uses his scratching post and litter box faithfully, sits politely for nail trims, and loves his daily brushing sessions. His favorite hobby? Stretching out in a sunbeam and watching “cat TV” through the window.

He can be shy at first, but once he trusts you, he’s a total love-bug.

Come meet Percy and the other Desperate House Cats during our adoption event on Saturday, November 1, from 11–5 at Austin Animal Center!

📍 7201 Levander Loop

10/29/2025

While puppies often have higher chances of finding a home, dogs like Nova ( #15882) wait longer for their chance—often quiet, gentle, and overlooked.

Medium-sized adult dogs can spend months in the shelter simply because they’re not tiny or new. But they have just as much love and personality to give. 💛

When you visit , choose to see the dogs who’ve been waiting, adopt or foster a medium dog today.

📍 7201 Levander Loop | Open daily 11–7

Join us for Día de las Mascotas on Saturday, November 8, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Austin Animal Services!⁠⁠We’re celebrati...
10/28/2025

Join us for Día de las Mascotas on Saturday, November 8, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Austin Animal Services!⁠
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We’re celebrating the bond we share with our pets and the joy they bring to our lives. The evening will include local vendors, a shelter pet parade, movie night on the lawn, a raffle to support the shelter, and waived adoption fees!⁠
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Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy an evening full of color, music, and community as we honor the animals who make our lives brighter every day.⁠
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📍 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX

update (warning: this one's bittersweet) - "We adopted Riley from Austin Animal Center in 2013. We were not looking fo...
10/27/2025

update (warning: this one's bittersweet) - "We adopted Riley from Austin Animal Center in 2013. We were not looking for a pup but she found me.

A person had just dropped off 6 female puppies. I was playing with them, Riley walked up nipped my finger and went back to her bed at the time. I knew right then she claimed me.

In her short 8 years of life she became my soul dog.

She loved the beach, endless hours of fetch. Momma dog to all animals she met, especially baby bunnies. Never met a stranger. Never said no to ice cream at Sandy’s.

She was my 100lb lap dog.

It’s been 4 years since we had to say goodbye and I miss her so much."

Thanks for adopting, giving Riley a great life, 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.

courtesy post – Louie is a 4-year-old sweetheart looking for a calm, loving home to call her own. She’s affectionate, ...
10/27/2025

courtesy post – Louie is a 4-year-old sweetheart looking for a calm, loving home to call her own. She’s affectionate, intelligent, and happiest when she’s near her people. Once she feels comfortable, Louie’s a gentle snuggler who loves attention, cozy spots, and quiet company.

She’s spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. Louie thrives on routine and would do best as the only pet in a peaceful home without small children.

Louie has been dearly loved, and her family hopes to find someone who will give her the same patience and care she’s always known.

Interested in meeting Louie? Reach out to her current caregiver directly through the link: https://bit.ly/4qr90i9

Rehoming through the Home-to-Home network helps keep pets out of the shelter and makes space for animals with no other options.

Roberto (16697) is a handsome guy looking for a foster or forever home where he can do what roosters do best:🐛 Patrol fo...
10/26/2025

Roberto (16697) is a handsome guy looking for a foster or forever home where he can do what roosters do best:

🐛 Patrol for bugs (he takes his pest control duties seriously)
🐔 Keep watch over his flock
💅 And strut his stuff with confidence

He is tolerant of handling and doesn’t mind people — though he’d probably prefer a calm environment where he can do his own thing.

If you have a safe, secure outdoor space and room for one very dashing gentleman, Roberto would love to meet you!

Things are about to get ugly!We’ll be joining the fun at Jo’s Red River on Saturday, October 26 from 12–3 p.m. for the 8...
10/26/2025

Things are about to get ugly!

We’ll be joining the fun at Jo’s Red River on Saturday, October 26 from 12–3 p.m. for the 8th Annual Ugly Dog Contest!

Stop by our booth for free pet tag engraving and microchip scanning to make sure your pup’s info is up to date. While you’re there enjoy live music, community vendors, and cheer on your favorite contestants.

Whether you’re voting, showing off your pup, or just soaking up the fun, come say hi—we can’t wait to see you! 🐾

📍 Jo’s Red River | 1200 Red River St.

October 25 is Pit Bull Awareness Day—a day to look beyond the labels and celebrate dogs for who they truly are.We see pi...
10/25/2025

October 25 is Pit Bull Awareness Day—a day to look beyond the labels and celebrate dogs for who they truly are.

We see pitties every day that are playful, loyal, affectionate, and full of life. But too often, they’re overlooked because of myths that don’t match reality.

The truth? These dogs are just dogs. Some are couch potatoes, some are adventure buddies, and all of them are capable of the same love, joy, and connection as any other breed!

Meet adoptable pitties any day from 11–7 at Austin Animal Services.

📍 7201 Levander Loop

Our next FREE spay/neuter clinic is happening from November 13-November 17!⁠Expect to wait in your car for at several ho...
10/24/2025

Our next FREE spay/neuter clinic is happening from November 13-November 17!
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Expect to wait in your car for at several hours in the morning during registration and intake. Bring water, snacks, and please plan accordingly.
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Spaying or neutering pets can cost hundreds of dollars, but we'll do it this November for FREE!⁠
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This service is only for people living in Austin and Travis County. Bring proof of address to confirm eligibility.⁠
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The summer clinic will be held at 11580 Stonehollow Dr., Suite 160, Austin, TX 78758.⁠
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This is NOT a vaccine clinic. Animals who are already spayed/neutered will not receive any services.⁠
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If you have any questions, please contact Austin Animal Services at [email protected]

Two-year-old Lemon Bar (12548) has been through a lot, but there's nothing sour about him!After losing an eye, Lemon Bar...
10/24/2025

Two-year-old Lemon Bar (12548) has been through a lot, but there's nothing sour about him!

After losing an eye, Lemon Bar hasn’t missed a beat. He’s adapted beautifully and doesn’t let his permanent wink slow him down one bit.

He loves everyone—cats, dogs, kids, you name it. He'll chirp with excitement when he sees you, purrs with a gentle pets, and enjoys hanging out close by (but isn't quite a lap cat, at least not yet).

Because of his eye, he’ll need to stay indoors, which suits him just fine—he’s happiest around people, soaking up affection and enjoying a cozy spot by your side.

Adoption fees are waived for Lemon Bar and all other Desperate House Cats!

Lemon Bar is currently in foster care; you can contact his foster though the link!

https://bit.ly/4hmRDLj

Join us for Día de las Mascotas on Saturday, November 8, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Austin Animal Services!We’re celebrating...
10/23/2025

Join us for Día de las Mascotas on Saturday, November 8, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Austin Animal Services!

We’re celebrating the bond we share with our pets and the joy they bring to our lives. The evening will include local vendors, a shelter pet parade, movie night on the lawn, a raffle to support the shelter, and waived adoption fees!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy an evening full of color, music, and community as we honor the animals who make our lives brighter every day.

📍 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX

What a difference a day makes!Yesterday, our community pet food pantry was nearly empty. Today, thanks to your incredibl...
10/23/2025

What a difference a day makes!

Yesterday, our community pet food pantry was nearly empty. Today, thanks to your incredible generosity, they’re overflowing.

Every bag, can, and treat donated means another pet stays fed, healthy, and at home with the people who love them.

Your kindness filled more than just these shelves—it filled hearts, bellies, and bowls across Austin!

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7201 Levander Loop
Austin, TX
78702

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Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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