Adopt a Pet From Austin Pets Alive!

Do you want to add to your family and do a good thing at the same time?

Adopt a pet.

Austin Pets Alive! is located at 1156 W Cesar Chavez St.

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Here are the shelter’s qualifications for adoption.

• You must spend at least 30 minutes with the dog you want to adopt.
• You must fill out our application and meet with an adoption counselor.
• You must be at least 18 years of age. 
• You must live in the Austin area. (We may adopt to surrounding Texas cities/counties if the dog is altered, heartworm negative, and not in need of ongoing behavior training.)
• You must show a picture ID with your current address. If this isn’t available, we will accept a picture ID with a current utility bill.
• You must show proof of landlord approval or home ownership if you are considering adopting. Landlord approval must specify whether or not there are restrictions on: 
  • size
  • breed
  • age
  • number of total pets allowed
• An APA!-conducted “meet and greet” with current household dogs is generally required for all adult dogs.

The cost adoption fee varies per dog, depending upon age, breed, and medical/behavioral conditions. That money goes toward vaccines, neutering/spaying surgery, disease screening and microchips for the animals.

If you’re a dog person: Meet Broccoli, a Terrier Pit Bull/Mix up for adoption. Click here to see a full list of dogs up for adoption.

If cats are more of your thing don’t worry. The shelter has plenty of cats up for adoption, including Snowbelle, a 10-year-old Domestic Shorthair/Mix.

Both animals are pictured above.

[Photos courtesy of Austin Pets Alive!]