Rehoming pets
We work very hard to maintain No Kill status. However, when we run out of kennel space difficult decisions must be made and owner surrendered pets are most at-risk. Please be advised that our shelter may be at capacity with no available kennels.
Due to high animal intake requests, surrender appointments are being scheduled out approximately 4 weeks in advance.
We ask that you make every effort to rehome your pet and be involved in their placement into a new home.
Here are some resources for rehoming your pet:
• Ask family, friends, and co-workers if they will take your pet.
• If you obtained your pet through another shelter, rescue group, or breeder, contact them to
see if they will accept it back.
• Rehome your pet through Adopt-a-Pet.
• Network your pet on social media sites like Facebook, Nextdoor, and X.
• Contact local rescue groups. Rescue groups can be found through an internet search or by
checking Austin Animal Center's Rescue List.
• Join Austin Pets Alive Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS Program) page to
network your pet.