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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 Animal Services Urgent Plea for Adopters and Foster Homes Amid Critical Space Shortage

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…