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Visiting Smokey at his kennel, he may bark for your attention - that`s his way of saying `Oh Hi!` Outside of his kennel he`s gentle, easy going, laid back, loves gentle and light touch, belly rubs and tends to avoid conflict. Smokey lost a lifelong home and even became underhoused for awhile, and underweight as a result but in due time he`ll be good as new. He had lived with 2 other dogs and his bestie was the female. His owner said he didn`t alway like other dogs. Here in the shelter we see that he passes other dogs quietly and easily, avoiding conflict even when his kennel neighbors bark at him. If you have a resident dog we can schedule a doggie meet up. Don`t pass him over - especially if you`re looking to make a difference in a life. He has so much time to make up for and would love to be part of something bigger than himself and a shelter kennel. He`s advocated for by his friends and fans including ClassicCaninesATX who help make bridges home for displaced senior dogs that took a fork in the road of life.
Visiting Smokey at his kennel, he may bark for your attention - that`s his way of saying `Oh Hi!` Outside of his kennel he`s gentle, easy going, laid back, loves gentle and light touch, belly rubs and tends to avoid conflict. Smokey lost a lifelong home and even became underhoused for awhile, and underweight as a result but in due time he`ll be good as new. He had lived with 2 other dogs and his bestie was the female. His owner said he didn`t alway like other dogs. Here in the shelter we see that he passes other dogs quietly and easily, avoiding conflict even when his kennel neighbors bark at him. If you have a resident dog we can schedule a doggie meet up. Don`t pass him over - especially if you`re looking to make a difference in a life. He has so much time to make up for and would love to be part of something bigger than himself and a shelter kennel. He`s advocated for by his friends and fans including ClassicCaninesATX who help make bridges home for displaced senior dogs that took a fork in the road of life.
Our shelter has more than 500 available cats and dogs every day! For pets at the shelter: Adoptions must be completed in-person at the shelter. AAC is open for adoption walk-ins every day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. A shelter pet’s availability can change at any time, so we recommend choosing a few favorites. For pets in foster: Go to www.AustinAnimalCenter.org to find the pet's profile and click that pet's pink “Adopt Me” button. This will prompt you to complete an adoption questionnaire. Submitting an application does not hold the animal for you.
We have dozens of animals that won't be listed online yet because they're still in their stray hold period, but can be pre-adopted at the shelter in case their owner doesn't come for them.
Adoption Fees:
$80 cats & kittens up to 6 years old
$80 dogs 6 months to 6 years, 30 lbs and up
$100 dogs under 30 lbs and/or under 6 months
$30 small animals
No fee for senior pets 7 years and older
Our shelter has more than 500 available cats and dogs every day! For pets at the shelter: Adoptions must be completed in-person at the shelter. AAC is open for adoption walk-ins every day from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. A shelter pet’s availability can change at any time, so we recommend choosing a few favorites. For pets in foster: Go to www.AustinAnimalCenter.org to find the pet's profile and click that pet's pink “Adopt Me” button. This will prompt you to complete an adoption questionnaire. Submitting an application does not hold the animal for you.
We have dozens of animals that won't be listed online yet because they're still in their stray hold period, but can be pre-adopted at the shelter in case their owner doesn't come for them.
Adoption Fees:
$80 cats & kittens up to 6 years old
$80 dogs 6 months to 6 years, 30 lbs and up
$100 dogs under 30 lbs and/or under 6 months
$30 small animals
No fee for senior pets 7 years and older
The Austin Animal Center is open for adoptions every day from 11:00am to 7:00pm. We're closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving Day to give our staff some time with family.
Interested adopters should come to the shelter during business hours to meet with a counselor start looking for a pet who'll be a good fit. Our counselors and volunteers are happy to help with that process.
The Austin Animal Center is open for adoptions every day from 11:00am to 7:00pm. We're closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving Day to give our staff some time with family.
Interested adopters should come to the shelter during business hours to meet with a counselor start looking for a pet who'll be a good fit. Our counselors and volunteers are happy to help with that process.
More about this shelter
Austin Animal Center is the largest open-intake animal shelter in central Texas and we work very hard to try to save 90% or more of the thousands of animals we shelter every year. We always need volunteers and both monetary and in-kind donations to help us in our sheltering and prevention activities. Visit our website to find out how you can help!
Austin Animal Center is the largest open-intake animal shelter in central Texas and we work very hard to try to save 90% or more of the thousands of animals we shelter every year. We always need volunteers and both monetary and in-kind donations to help us in our sheltering and prevention activities. Visit our website to find out how you can help!
