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Austin Animal Center

Austin Animal Center will be CLOSED on Tuesday, June 6 for staff training. 

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Austin Animal Center is your community shelter.

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Hours

Walk-In Adoption & Reclaim: 

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday – 3 to 7 p.m.

Meet My Match Adoption by Appointment:

  • Wednesday & Thursday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Schedule appointment here

Pet Resource Center

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday – 3 to 7 p.m.

Intake

  • View current intake status here

June Hours - closed June 6 and 19

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jun 10, 2023
Free Drive-Thru Pet Microchip & Rabies Vaccine Clinic
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Austin Animal Center
7201 Levander Loop
Austin, TX 78702
United States

Mon, Jun 12, 2023
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Austin City Hall
301 W 2nd St
Austin, TX 78701
United States

Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Responsible Pet Ownership Class
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Austin Animal Center
7201 Levander Loop
Austin, TX 78702
United States

Mon, Jul 10, 2023
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Austin City Hall
301 W 2nd St
Austin, TX 78701
United States

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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. View current intake status here.

 

Regular Hours:

  • Adoption/Reclaim Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m daily
  • Intake Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. View current intake status here.

Upcoming Holiday Closures:

  • Juneteenth - Monday, June 19
  • Independence Day - Tuesday, July 4
  • Labor Day - Monday, September 4
  • Veterans Day - Friday, November 10
  • Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23
  • Christmas Eve (City Observation) - Monday, December 25
  • Christmas Day (City Observation) - Tuesday, December 26

 

7201 Levander Loop Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78702

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Recent News

Meet My Match adoption appointments

Austin Animal Center launches Meet My Match program

During this pilot program, staff will offer one-on-one, online and in-person services to improve the adopter process and experience.

6 black and white photos of animals with red text that says 300 homes now! Fosters and adopters urgently needed

Austin-Wide Adoption Promotion Aims to Find Homes for 300 Animals in One Week

Austin's three largest animal shelters are joining forces for their “300 Homes” adoption promotion by asking the community to come together and adopt.

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Austin Animal Center receives 20-dog seizure, asks for help from community and partners

Austin Animal Center received a seizure of 20 large dogs.

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Contact Info

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512-974-2000
Physical Address

Austin Animal Center
7201 Levander Loop Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78702
United States

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Hours
Walk-In Adoption/Reclaim Hours: Fri-Tue 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. ; Wed & Thu 3 - 7 p.m.
Adoption Appointment Hours: Wed & Thu 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Animal Intake - by appointment or emergency only: Mon through Fri 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Upcoming Events

June 10, 2023
Free Drive-Thru Pet Microchip & Rabies Vaccine Clinic
June 12, 2023
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting
June 24, 2023
Responsible Pet Ownership Class
July 10, 2023
Animal Advisory Commission Meeting
July 22, 2023
Responsible Pet Ownership Class
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