Austin Pets Alive (APA)

The primary service of Austin Pets Alive! Is to provide adoptions and animal care to eliminate the killing of companion animals. The organization has been the leading force in getting Austin, Texas to become the largest "no kill city" in the united states. A "no kill city" is defined as a community that saves over 90% of the animals that enter all the shelters in that community. The organization rescues dogs and cats who are at risk of euthanasia or death due to medical or behavioral reasons.

The organization provides community outreach and education programs through american Pets Alive! ("ampa! "), maddie's learning academy and human animal support services (hass). Ampa! Is the national arm of the organization and focuses on helping shelters implement our best practices in order to achieve "no kill" in their own communities. The maddie's learning academy provides in-person and remote learning opportunities for hundreds of animal welfare professionals around the country. Hass is a collaborative of animal shelters and animal welfare professionals that aim to transform animal services by first supporting and protecting the bond between Pets and people rather than separating Pets from their families to provide them with services within a shelter. Texas Pets Alive! ("tpa!") Is the advocacy arm of the organization and works to advance animal welfare through effective change in statewide legislation.