The goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoptions, foster care or rescue partner groups.

In February 2011, the Town Lake Animal Center surpassed the 90 percent live animal outcome rate for the first time, signifying Austin as the first major city in Texas to reach No-Kill City status.

The Animal Center is working on a 37-point No-Kill Implementation Plan that focuses on programs, services and partnerships to reduce intake and increase live animal outcomes.

The voter-approved $12 million Austin Animal Center opened Nov. 10, 2011. This state-of the-art facility includes an education center, veterinary area and adoption services. It provides a new level of humane care for lost, abandoned and orphaned animals and is located at 7201 Levander Loop, west of U.S. 183 and five miles east of the former animal shelter.

Animal Services has numerous programs and partnerships designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community and in your home.

Phone: 512-978-0500
Email Animal Center Customer Service