We are open for walk-in adoptions 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. We are open for adoptions by appointment on Sundays.
Schedule a Sunday adoption appointment here. Intake will continue by appointment only.
We have updated our Lost & Found Pets page with helpful resources. If you found a pet, text ‘FoundATX’ to (844) 764-2125. You’ll receive texts with proven tips to find the owner! To schedule an appointment to bring in a found pet, please fill out our Stray Intake Appointment Request form.
If you need to surrender your pet, please visit our Surrendering Your Pet page here.
7201 Levander Loop Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78702
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.
Regular Hours:
• Adoption/Reclaim Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Temporarily closed on Sundays.
• Animal Intake: Monday - Friday by appointment only, must schedule via our website.
Upcoming Holiday Closures:
- Labor Day - Monday, September 5
- Veterans Day - Friday, November 11
- Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 24
- Thanksgiving Friday - Friday, November 25
- Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24
7201 Levander Loop Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78702
Recent News
Over the weekend, Austin Animal Center took in more than 40 small dogs from one owner.
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