Adopt or foster now - it’s urgent! We're over capacity and can't take in more dogs right now. Dogs over 40 lbs who’ve been here over a month are FREE to adopt.

Austin Animal Center is your community shelter.

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Hours

Upcoming Limited-Service Days for Staff Training:

Wednesday, April 30,
Monday, May 5 for staff training.

Pet Resource Center walk-up hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and staff will be available to assist with emergency intakes, urgent resources, and reclaim services. No adoptions will take place on these days.

Upcoming Closures:

Memorial Day - Monday, May 26.
Juneteenth - Thursday, June 19.
Independence Day - Friday July 4

DAILY HOURS:

Walk-In Adoption & Reclaim: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.*

Pet Resource Center: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.* for microchips and resources

*Adoption and PRC lines close at 6 p.m.

Intake: View shelter capacity here

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Description

Austin Animal Center is the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County. We accept animals in need of shelter regardless of age, health, species or breed. View current intake status here.

7201 Levander Loop Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78702

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