Austin Animal Center
Austin Animal Center is the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually as well as providing animal protection and pet resource services. We accept stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed.
Our goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoption, foster care, or rescue partner groups.
Animal Services has numerous programs and partnerships designed to help pets in the shelter, in the community, and in your home.
Mission Statement
The Austin Animal Center's mission is to provide public service and a safety net for lost and homeless animals in the community by providing necessary food, water, shelter and standard municipal veterinary care for animals in need.
To provide placement services that will assist lost, homeless or sheltered animals to their homes or find new homes when necessary, to provide liv
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