Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...largest city to designate itself a no-kill sanctuary for animals. That came to an end in 2021 when Los..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Animal Partnership Model: Get Engaged

Spotlighting a handful of the nearly 100 local organizations working together to save Austin's animals

"...A mantra reiterated by city staff and animal welfare partnership officials, again and again, is that there's..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Run for Shelter

City takes first significant step toward relocating Town Lake Animal Center

"...first major step toward relocating the decaying Town Lake Animal Center from West Cesar Chavez (on Town Lake) to..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Bondage and Discipline: City $$$

Time for taxpayers to take their spanking

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...sure the scheduled opening of the long-awaited $12 million animal shelter on Levan­der Loop two days later goes according..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

How Many Cats Did Austin Save Last Year?

By the numbers, shelter and animal advocate efforts show significant progress

"...Council – and Austin­ites generally – believe about the animal shelter and the city's animal welfare programs?..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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

Labor Day Reminders

All the info you need to know on buses, animals, and DWIs this weekend

"...you might have missed the memo on bus service, animal adoptions, and the Austin Police Department's no-refusal policy in..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Take Me Home Tonight!

TLAC wants you to take home a friend this weekend

"...The Town Lake Animal Center wants you to find your new best friend...."

April 27, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

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

Public Notice: Dog Week of Summer

"...Dog walkers needed at the Austin Animal Center: To ensure that the animals receive needed exercise,..."

July 17, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin's 10-Year No-Kill Deal With Austin Pets Alive! May Be Dead

Like cats and dogs

"...were more than 20 miles away from Town Lake Animal Center – the organization's current, centrally located home on..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Town Lake's Future: Fix It or Ditch It

The animal center needs a major renovation, but funds and political will are needed

"...Like any 50-year-old, Austin's Town Lake Animal Center is getting a little creaky. It's also getting..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...had been reunited with friends and families, and the shelter count was down to about 3,600, city officials said...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 29-May 6

"...and fighting abortion. 5:30pm. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 340-0999. $50. www.heroicmedia.org...."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

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

Pet Resources

Resources for those who find themselves struggling to house their animals

"...for those who find themselves struggling to house their animals...."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I would like to offer some brief shelter from the stormy political front thundering through Georgetown. I..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I would like to offer some brief shelter from the stormy political front thundering through Georgetown. I..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...Lake on the street grid. The two-way conversion of Cesar Chavez is under way and expected to take another..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

Get Ready: Winter Weather on its Way

UPDATE: City to open cold weather shelters

"...with Austin Area Urban League) will open cold weather shelters overnight on Thursday, Dec. 22; Friday, Dec. 23; Saturday..."

Dec. 21, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: While the Cats Were Away

The stakeholders play

"...Walk the Dog: In an initiative to ensure that animals get needed exercise and socialization, the Austin Animal Center..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Lyft Up; Uber Under

The city sorts out airport ride-booking, and Uber resists

"...American Cultural Center kicks off its annual Tribute to Cesar Chavez Documentary Film series with LaDonna Harris: Indian 101,..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Investing in Downtown Parks

"...$6 million 1) Repair severe erosion on trail at Cesar Chavez & Red River (restore bank; stabilize banks along..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Public Notice: PUD Doesn't Get ZAPped

Zoning Commission works through Council hiatus

"...the busiest times of the year at the Austin Animal Center, saw a 25% drop in intakes of lost..."

July 10, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Stating the Obvious

Adler "Austin Bargain" missing some fine print

"...downtown-style development east of I-35. Opponents including the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team claim that Endeavor Real Estate..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Remember Memorial Day

What floods around, comes around

"...Austin Animal Center operations are more or less back to normal,..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...dogs and cats are killed at the Town Lake Animal Center just because they are homeless or lost. On..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Naked City

"...• On Friday, July 20, former Williamson Co. Regional Animal Shelter vet tech Kathy (Lopez) Abdella filed a formal..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

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