A Constant Companion

Pajama Sam: The sweet pup that's beat all odds and learned sign language

By Caitlin M. Ryan

06.13.13 | 2:20 pm

Pajama Sam is an animal who has beat all odds: He was cured of Parvo, survived a negligent upbringing and handles a hearing impairment in stride. Nothing about his hard-knock life has made him angr ...

Pet of the Week

Help APA! find a home for Silo, the slender Doberman Pinscher beauty

By Ryan Lakich

05.30.13 | 12:05 pm

This past weekend at Austin Pet's Alive!, heavy rainfall caused concerns that the shelter would flood, leading APA! to call on the community to foster a pet for the weekend. Austin answered the ...

Pet of the Week

APA! introduces Walter, the laid-back kitty who loves his toys

By Ryan Lakich

05.23.13 | 11:41 am

This week, Austin Pets Alive! would like you to meet Walter, a big and somewhat rotund shorthair cat who does what cats do best. He lounges around, plays with his catnip mouse toy, and snuggles up ...

Pet of the Week

Meet APA!'s Dick Whitman, the cuddly Siamese cat with a big name

By Ryan Lakich

05.09.13 | 1:31 pm

Dick Whitman may sound like he works for Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, but he is in fact a friendly Siamese mix cat described by the folks at Austin Pets Alive! as a huge "cuddle monster." ...

Picture this Pet

Remi, Austin Pets Alive!'s adaptable office dog, is looking to transition into a forever home

By Arden Ward

05.02.13 | 11:31 am

Remi is truly a special animal. Currently being fostered by Austin Pets Alive!'s own office manager, Remi is a gem in the APA! community. This Catahoula Leopard dog mix, who is deaf, spends mos ...

Pet of the Week

Say hello to APA!'s Wilber, a cuddly cat who loves a good back massage

By Ryan Lakich

04.25.13 | 12:39 pm

Wilber was rescued from a shelter in Bastrop after a long stay there, and in the short time he's spent at Austin Pets Alive! he has already left a big impression. The shelter staff absolutely&n ...

Pet of the Week

Meet Gracie, a spunky Whippet mix full of energy and cuddles

By Arden Ward

04.18.13 | 1:30 pm

Young Gracie is a ham in front of the camera, ready to share those contagious smiles with a new family. The spunky Whippet mix is looking for a home where she can play just as much as she cuddles, ...

Picture this Pet

Queen Helena: An independent, affectionate cat searching for a peaceful forever home

By Arden Ward

04.04.13 | 10:50 am

Queen Helena is a special cat, whose diagnosis with FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) means she cannot socialize with many others, but it hasn't changed her affectionate spirit. While she might ofte ...

Austin Pets & Arts Alive!

Bay6 Gallery & Studios

04.06.13

An evening of art, music and libation. Music provided by local east side favorites, Treachery of Others. Sale proceeds to benefit Austin Pets Alive!, an organization that provides resources, educat

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Teach an old dog new tricks: Austin Pets Alive! gives city's animals a second chance

By Caitlin M. Ryan

02.14.13 | 3:00 pm

For many, visiting an animal shelter is an unpleasant experience. Animals are often cramped and frantic, waiting to be saved from an imminent death. But the scene at Austin Pets Alive! (APA) is mar ...