Keep Austin Adopting returns March 6–8 with a citywide name your own adoption fee event. For three days, participating shelters and rescue partners across the area are coming together to help more pets go home. You choose the adoption fee and leave with a fully vetted,...

On August 28, 2025, the Austin City Council passed Resolution 20250828-096. This resolution aims to improve the safety and welfare of animals at dog boarding facilities. Austin Development Services invites community members to share their feedback and discuss potential updates to the City Code for dog boarding...

Come hang with adoptable pups from Austin Pets Alive while we celebrate the Dog IPA release! ⁣ Feb 14 | 2–6 PM⁣ ⁣ What’s happening:⁣ Dog IPA beer release: on draft + in cans⁣ Pup photo ops⁣ Dog vendor market⁣ Pupcake decorating & “Paint Your Pet” class⁣ Drink specials + pup cups⁣ Live DJ⁣ Limited St...

This Valentine’s weekend, find your perfect match at Austin Animal Services. Join us Friday 2/13 through Sunday 2/15 for $14 adoption fees on adoptable pets. Volunteer matchmakers will be available to help you meet your new best friend! On Saturday, stop by our Valentine’s card craft station...

The City of Austin invites community members to a public Meet & Greet with the finalists for the Austin Animal Services Director position on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 7875.  Event Details: What: Meet & Greet with...

Join us Wednesday August 13 for the monthly general meeting to socialize with like-minded Austin neighbors and hear a talk on: Austin Wildlife Rescue by Jules Maron, Executive Director Jules' presentation provides an overview of Austin Wildlife Rescue. “It explains what we do, and how we care for the 10,000 wild...

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy and Katie Ortiz, a local beekeeper, this April 27th for a free tour along Shoal Creek! We’ll chat about all things pollinators and Katie will share her experience as a beekeeper in the greater Austin area. Please be sure to bring water,...

Sticking around town for spring break? Give a shelter dog a staycation! If you've been thinking about fostering or have recently been onboarded but aren't sure which dog to take, attend one of the sessions below to learn more! Foster coordinators will be onsite to process...

Sticking around town for spring break? Give a shelter dog a staycation! If you've been thinking about fostering or have recently been onboarded but aren't sure which dog to take, attend one of the sessions below to learn more! Foster coordinators will be onsite to process...

Meow Meow Meow! We are so excited for the Friends of Austin Animal Center's Desperate Housecats Program to be hosting an adoption event! Desperate Housecats are cats that need a little extra help getting adopted because of age, medical needs, or behavior issues. Many of these...