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Austin, TX - Austin Animal Services will be closed to the public on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for a staff training day. The shelter’s intake services, front lobby, and Pet Resource Center will be closed for the day while staff participate in…

Austin, TX - Austin Animal Services urgently needs the community to provide foster and adoptive homes to relieve overcrowding after the shelter took in 22 dogs from a single situation. The shelter is currently housing more than 30 dogs in temporary…

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Animal Services, in partnership with Greater Good Charities, will host another FREE, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs February 26 through March 2, 2026, in North Austin. The five-day clinic will…

Temporary operational adjustments support dog recovery, limit spread, and keep shelter services moving. Austin, TX - Austin Animal Services has confirmed three cases of Canine Pneumovirus, a not fatal, but highly contagious upper respiratory virus…

Austin, TX – The City of Austin has announced three finalists for the Austin Animal Services Director position. A public Meet & Greet with the finalists will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Permitting and…

Austin Animal Services in partnership with Greater Good Charities, will host a FREE, high-volume spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs November 13–17, 2025, in North Austin. Pets receiving surgery will also get free vaccinations, microchips, and flea…