Community Calendar
The goals of the Austin Animal Services outreach program are to reduce shelter intake from targeted zip codes, provide humane education and prevention-based intervention, and build partnerships through community events, classes, and presentations.
April 2026
Desperate Housecats Adoption Event
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11am - 7pm
Join Austin Animal Services for our monthly Desperate Housecats event—your chance to meet some of the shelter’s most overlooked (and most lovable) cats. These special kitties may be older, shy, or have unique medical or behavioral needs, but they’re just as deserving of a forever home.
Tails on the Trails @ Pupper Falls
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 8am - 12pm
Visit Austin Animal Services at their booth at McKinney Falls State Park to learn about our volunteer & foster programs, pet owner resources, and more! If you're lucky, you may even catch one of our adoptable dogs enjoying the trails as part of our monthly volunteer hikes.
District 8 Community Fair
Wednesday, April 25, 2026 | 4pm - 7pm
Visit Austin Animal Services Hampton Branch Library to learn about our various community pet programs and meet adoptable puppies! PLUS, come by our table to claim your FREE engraved pet tag.
Career Day
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 8am - 12pm
Details TBD
May 2026
Climb for Community @ Austin Bouldering Project Springdale
Friday, May 1, 2026 | ALL DAY
Gather your friends for a night of community bouldering in support of Austin Animal Services during Austin Bouldering Project's Climb for Community Days in May.
Come by between 5pm and 8pm to meet some adoptable dogs and get a FREE engraved pet tag to bring home to your furry friends!
Kittypalooza Tour @ Yarborough Branch Library
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10am - 1pm
Stop by Austin Public Library" Yarborough branch for stop 1 of our Kittypalooza Tour. Guests will enjoy a morning of adoptable cats, kitten crafts and more feline fun!
Climb for Community @ Austin Bouldering Project Westgate
Friday, May 15, 2026 | ALL DAY
Gather your friends for a night of community bouldering in support of Austin Animal Services during Austin Bouldering Project's Climb for Community Days in May.
Come by between 5pm and 8pm to meet some adoptable dogs and get a FREE engraved pet tag to bring home to your furry friends!
Austin Sol vs Vegas Bighorns
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7pm
Details TBD
Event Requests
As the community shelter, Austin Animal Services loves to participate in events around the Austin area. Depending on the purpose and logistics of the event, expected attendance, and availability of staff and volunteers, participation may include:
- Informational material and giveaways
- Free pet ID tag engraving
- Free microchips
- Booth with adoptable pets
- Mobile adoption unit
To request Austin Animal Services participation in your event, please fill out the event request form.