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Donte came to us with a femur fracture and is all healed up now and doing great back on all-fours! This little man loves being active but also loves to snooze on the floor while his foster works. He loves affection and wants to spend quality time with his person. He's a super fun guy with lots of personality and constantly keeps the staff laughing.
Donte does well on off-campus walks and the only time he was recently reactive was when he saw his own reflection. Okay, so he's a bit of a doofus but a lovable doofus. He is such a good boy in his foster home and he loves a good belly rub - he literally smiles! Donte is super sweet and can't wait to meet his new family!
Check out his instagram - @smileydonte and click that "adoption inquiry" button to meet him in his foster home and see how much he'd thrive in your home!
Donte came to us with a femur fracture and is all healed up now and doing great back on all-fours! This little man loves being active but also loves to snooze on the floor while his foster works. He loves affection and wants to spend quality time with his person. He's a super fun guy with lots of personality and constantly keeps the staff laughing.
Donte does well on off-campus walks and the only time he was recently reactive was when he saw his own reflection. Okay, so he's a bit of a doofus but a lovable doofus. He is such a good boy in his foster home and he loves a good belly rub - he literally smiles! Donte is super sweet and can't wait to meet his new family!
Check out his instagram - @smileydonte and click that "adoption inquiry" button to meet him in his foster home and see how much he'd thrive in your home!
Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt
Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.
Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!
Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!
Step one:
Browse our available animals online. Our website has more details on every animal, including any known history with dogs, cats, and kids, as well as individual adoption fees. Visit https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt
Step two:
Using the provided contact form here or on the APA! website, you can send an inquiry on the animal(s) you are interested in.
Step three:
Our adoption team will connect you to the foster home or someone at the shelter location where the animal is currently living to learn more about the animal and potentially set up a visit!
Step four:
After meeting the animal you would like to adopt, instructions for completing the adoption paperwork, scheduling an appointment, and picking up your new family member will be shared with you!
Go meet their pets
Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.
Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Open 7 days a week from 12 PM - 6 PM.
Please inquire through an animal profile or by emailing adopt@austinpetsalive.org if you are interested in meeting one of our available animals.
Town Lake Animal Center
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Cat Adoption Center
3106 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
Tarrytown Dog Adoption Center
3118 Windsor Road
Austin, TX 78703
More about this shelter
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.
A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.
To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through its American Pets Alive! nationwide education and outreach division.
A leader in No Kill sheltering in America’s largest No Kill city, APA! helps more than 10,000 dogs and cats annually in Central Texas and beyond get a chance at the life they deserve.
To learn more about APA!, visit austinpetsalive.org.