There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
*Capulina is currently not living at the shelter but still available for adoption so please email asoanimaladoption@austintexas.gov for next steps, if you are interested in meeting her!*
We are pleased to introduce you to Capulina, a mature, laid back 4 year old beauty who is frequently seen smiling in her pictures!
Capulina got to AAC in February, so we are still learning more and more about her. Here’s what Volunteers have observed about her so far…
She loves kisses and sniffs- always one or the other! She is affectionate and also curious of her surroundings. We have observed signs of her being housetrained as she frequently goes to the bathroom in designated spots at the shelter. She also has great leash manners. She will check in with her caretaker, and does not pull or react to distractions. She is also playful and really thrived running around in our agility yard.
Our Volunteer who took Capulina on a long walk introduced her to her older child, and Capulina was very affectionate and sweet. Because of her laid back temperament, she may do well in a household with older children. To ensure compatibility, our staff is always available to host a meet up prior to adoption.
Adopting a middle aged dog like Capulina comes with many benefits. For starters, she has already shown signs of house training so when you establish a routine in your home, she is likely to pick this up quickly, making the transition easy for you both! Middle aged dogs with laid back temperaments like Capulina will make a loyal family member even if you have a busy schedule. We know that this mature and laid back lady is going to make a great addition to a home!
*Capulina is currently not living at the shelter but still available for adoption so please email asoanimaladoption@austintexas.gov for next steps, if you are interested in meeting her!*
We are pleased to introduce you to Capulina, a mature, laid back 4 year old beauty who is frequently seen smiling in her pictures!
Capulina got to AAC in February, so we are still learning more and more about her. Here’s what Volunteers have observed about her so far…
She loves kisses and sniffs- always one or the other! She is affectionate and also curious of her surroundings. We have observed signs of her being housetrained as she frequently goes to the bathroom in designated spots at the shelter. She also has great leash manners. She will check in with her caretaker, and does not pull or react to distractions. She is also playful and really thrived running around in our agility yard.
Our Volunteer who took Capulina on a long walk introduced her to her older child, and Capulina was very affectionate and sweet. Because of her laid back temperament, she may do well in a household with older children. To ensure compatibility, our staff is always available to host a meet up prior to adoption.
Adopting a middle aged dog like Capulina comes with many benefits. For starters, she has already shown signs of house training so when you establish a routine in your home, she is likely to pick this up quickly, making the transition easy for you both! Middle aged dogs with laid back temperaments like Capulina will make a loyal family member even if you have a busy schedule. We know that this mature and laid back lady is going to make a great addition to a home!
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!
