Beside the Point

In the spirit of 'BoA,' BTP presents Best of What's Happening at City Council This Week

"...public hearing over whether to relocate the Town Lake Animal Center to the emerging Health and Human Services Eastside..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...but so is the fact that more than 13,000 animals a year are killed in downtown Austin. Maybe these..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column

Flood of Memories

Memorial Weekend flood waters hit home

"...and KXAN has reported that 12 are still missing. Shelters opened at the San Marcos Activity Center and Wimberley..."

May 25, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Updated Wildfire Relief Information

Updated Wednesday, September 7, 1:14pm

"...donations and volunteer information, call 512/331-2200. NOTE: ADRN needs shelter volunteers. Indicate your availability (weekdays or weekends) and any..."

Sept. 7, 2011 News Post by Anne Harris

Naked City

"...• Where's the animal shelter? City Council has wrested from staff the policy..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

City, Austin Pets Alive! Get Back on No-Kill Track

Resolution moves APA!, city closer to shelter compromise

"...The city's Austin Animal Center and the nonprofit Austin Pets Alive! may be..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Not a Success Story

"...to paint a rosy picture about so-called “no kill” animal shelter policies, you left out some disturbing problems that..."

Dec. 27, 2016 Postmarks

Bastrop Fire Volunteer Opportunities

Learn how to aid victims of last week's blaze

"...The Austin Animal Shelter, the Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive!, and the..."

Oct. 20, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

We Want You … To Adopt Today!

Pet adoption specials for the holiday and beyond

"...Thanks in part to the mild winter, local animal shelters are nearly bursting at the seams with kittens...."

June 29, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...scare claimed two victims at the Lago Vista PAWS animal shelter earlier this month, causing shelter staff to keep..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Lots of Animals, Lots of Love

Animal adoption specials this weekend at AHS and AAC

"...both the Austin Humane Society and the city's Austin Animal Center, with specials galore to encourage you to find..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

How to Help the San Marcos Fire Victims

From donating to attending concerts, here's what you can do

"...or donate to its general funds. San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter..."

July 25, 2018 Emergency Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

What's Needed: a Working Spay/Neuteur Ordinance

"...Dear Editor, Re: The big to-do over animal shelter location [“Proposed Animal Shelter Move Gets Community Howling,”..."

June 19, 2007 Postmarks

Four-Legged Housemates

"...also weren't microchipped. They called 311, and got an animal protection officer to arrive by telling them that the..."

Nov. 8, 2022 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...includes the Lady Bird Lake YMCA, the Town Lake Animal Center, and adjacent parkland. The Parks & Recreation Department..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

Kitty-Puppy Law­suit, Round One

Powers of neighborhood plans tested by citizens suing city

"...to stop the city from moving the Town Lake Animal Center to East Austin through a lawsuit, PODER, et..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Fit To No-Kill?

Vetting the last of five candidates for city's chief animal services officer

"...the fifth and final candidate for the city's chief animal services officer position, Abigail Smith, faced the firing squad..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Adoption Options

In preparation for move, TLAC adoptions are free

"...With the official opening of the new Austin Animal Center just around the corner, the city's shelter is..."

Nov. 7, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Let the 'Tighty Whitey' Thing Go

"...I guess it's that "tighty whitey" thing. The current shelter has been at that location for 50 something years..."

Aug. 6, 2007 Postmarks

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"...a management audit of Solid Waste Services and the Animal Advisory Commission's ongoing implied criticism of the animal shelter..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Wendy and Lucy

From the director of Old Joy comes this minimalist story about a girl (the elfin Michelle Williams) and her dog getting by in society's margins.

"...phone to provide as contact number for the local animal shelter. Her days become about plastering the town with..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Love Your Rescue Pet Day

Shop local, save more pets!

"...portion of the day’s sales back to APA!. Austin animal lovers can support APA! by shopping and dining at..."

July 17, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

'Chronicle' Makes Mistake on Kill Rate

"...Dear Editor, As a former member of the Animal Advisory Commission and as someone who continues to promote..."

April 4, 2009 Postmarks

Naked City

"...• While other local animal shelters run for cover in thunderstorms of controversy, the..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Five on the Second and Four on the Fourth

Adoption fees reduced for holiday at two shelters

"...Feeling like doing the right thing and adopting an animal in need? Want to merge those two fabulous feelings..."

June 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hesher

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Hesher, the nihilistic antidote to a downbeat family in this drama that raises its middle finger toward nothing in particular.

"...who sees to their basic needs for food and shelter. Then Hesher moves in, and before long, he’s stealing..."

May 13, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Puppy Mill: Cuteness Kills!

No one ever said we needed more puppies!

"...regulate, in some fashion, the sale of these overbred animals? Protests Ramp Up for Petland Grand Opening Austin, Texas..."

March 25, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

National Dog Day the Austin Way

Show some love to your animal friends on their special day

"...Make it a Taco Thursday and help local shelter pets by mentioning Austin Pets Alive! when you order..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...adopted until September. – W.D. Warm Fuzzies Over New Animal Shelter..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

FixAustin; Then Fix the 'Chronicle'

"...Editor, Michael King's vitriolic personal attack on the FixAustin.org animal advocates for daring to question the city of Austin's..."

Oct. 23, 2007 Postmarks

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