Rescue Partners
In addition to the volunteer, adoption and foster programs, Austin Animal Services has developed a strong Rescue Partner program by working with more than 180 rescue partners. These organizations network with the shelter on a regular basis and work diligently to help our pets find the perfect new homes they deserve. Approximately 34% of animals in the shelter are transferred to approved rescue partners. The participation of our partners is vital to Austin Animal Services live outcome goals.
How to Become a Partner
Austin Animal Services works hard to grow the rescue program by adding new rescue groups to the list of approved partners. Rescue Partner groups are carefully screened, reviewed and monitored by the Center. Austin Animal Services works closely with these approved placement partner organizations to save homeless pets.
A 501c3 designation is not a requirement to become an Austin Animal Services Rescue Partner, but it is taken into consideration as part of the whole approval process. Austin Animal Services does not require a minimum number of transfers from its approved Rescue Partners, nor does it charge a fee for transfers.
For information or to apply, please contact us via email at animal.rescue@austintexas.gov.
Active Partners
Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue
American Belgian Malinois Rescue
American Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue
American Bullmastiff Association Rescue Service (ABARS)
Association for a Pet Adoption Center
Austin German Shepherd Dog Rescue
Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network
Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin & San Antonio
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network
Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas
Doberman Rescue of North Texas
English Springer Rescue America
Fletcher Reptile & Bird Rescue
Greyhound Adoption League of Texas
Irish Setter Rescue of North Texas
Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation
Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston
National Brittany Rescue & Adoption Network
National Brussels Griffon Rescue
North American Shar-Pei Rescue
Papillon Rescue of the North East
Saint Bernard Rescue Foundation
Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue & Rehab
South Texas Boston Terrier Rescue
Southern States Rescued Rottweilers
Southwest English Setter Rescue
Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association
Westie & Scottie Rescue Houston
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue
Updated February 2024