2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (534+ words) More than 200 dogs and cats from Austin Pets Alive were placed in foster homes ahead of the winter freeze, making the shelter the emptiest it's been since its opening, APA staff said. Luis Sanchez, APA's head of public relations, said…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (613+ words) One of Austin's newest elected officials has four paws, a snaggle tooth and a passion for playing ball. Pug-Chihuahua mix Mo Bamba won the race for mayor of 37th Street near Hyde Park. The dog was inaugurated in a ceremony last…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago   (395+ words) Animal shelters across the Austin area are teaming up to hold a "name your price" adoption special this weekend. Shelters hope to rehome 250 animals before the Fourth of July, when shelter employees say a record number of pets turn up…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1200+ words) The center has been plagued with capacity issues, staffing shortages and poor conditions. City officials say this plan will address these concerns. The Austin Animal Center has a new five-year plan in place that city officials say is aimed at…...