Animal Shelters in Austin, TX
Discover animal shelters and pet rescues in Austin. The most pet-friendly city in Texas with numerous no-kill shelters and adoption centers.
Featured Shelters & Rescues
365 Pet Connection
Lakeway, TX 78734
Our goal is to save animals through coordinating rescue, fostering, networking, long range transport and any way we can think...
Austin Pets Alive!
1156 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78704
📞 Phone:(512) 961-6519
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Austin Odd Cats
Austin, TX 78749
📞 Phone:(512) 965-3850
Austin Odd Cats strives to "Keep Austin Weird" by rescuing special-needs kitties from high-kill shelters all over Texas, and then...
Austin Bulldog Rescue
Austin, TX 78723
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Austin Bulldog Rescue (ABR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, breed specific, English Bulldog Rescue Organization in Austin, TX. We are a...
Austin Cats and Dogs Rescue
Austin, TX 78757
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We are a small group of committed animal lovers who help bring cats and dogs out of bad situations and...
Austin German Shepherd Rescue
Austin, TX 78759
Our Mission To rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home German Shepherds from across the State of Texas. To educate the public about...
Austin Guinea Pig Rescue
Austin, TX 78749
📞 Phone:(512) 648-6536
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Austin Guinea Pig Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a foster network to rescue, care for, and...
Austin Humane Society
124 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752
📞 Phone:(512) 646-7387
The Austin Humane Society is Austin's largest non-profit animal adoption shelter. We are dedicated to saving Austin’s homeless cats and...
Austin Siamese Rescue
Austin, TX 78711
📞 Phone:(512) 354-7875
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Dedicated to the compassionate rescue and rehoming of Siamese cats throughout Texas. Our mission is to provide these cats with...
AY CHIHUAHUA RESCUE
PO BOX 171175
Austin, TX 78717
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Focusing on high-risk Chihuahua breeds, supporting local shelters by maintaining a passionate and capable foster-to-adopt network. Providing education and support...
Cat Hospital of Austin
Austin, TX 78729
📞 Phone:(512) 258-2024
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We aim for excellence, and always learn along the way. We provide 5-star service. We communicate directly and professionally with...
Cats' Angels, Inc. (Cats Angels)
Austin, TX 78759
📞 Phone:(512) 567-9745
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Cats’ Angels is an all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing, caring for and re-homing abandoned or neglected companion animals, and...
Central Texas Ruffugees
Austin, TX 78759
📞 Phone:(512) 826-6822
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Central Texas Ruffugees,with the help of our partners, pull dogs from remote and underserved shelters in Central and South Texas....
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio
PO Box 27453
Austin, TX 78755
📞 Phone:(512) 527-9923
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Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that works to find permanent, loving homes for...
Dogs Without Borders Foundation
Austin, TX 78746
📞 Phone:(303) 548-8055
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Founded in 2025 by Monika Ganey, Dogs Without Borders Foundation is a binational nonprofit (U.S. 501(c)(3) and Mexican A.C.) dedicated...
GALT Central Texas
Austin, TX 78766
📞 Phone:(855) 446-3278
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GALT Central Texas is a chapter of the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. We are an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization...
About Pet Adoption in Austin
Austin is home to numerous animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to helping pets find loving families. With a pet ownership rate of 62%, the city has a strong community of animal lovers.
Whether you're looking to adopt a dog, cat, or other pet, you'll find many reputable organizations offering adoption services, foster programs, and volunteer opportunities throughout Austin and Texas.
Why Adopt from a Shelter?
- ✓Save a Life: Give a deserving animal a second chance
- ✓Cost-Effective: Lower adoption fees than breeders
- ✓Health Checked: Pets are vetted, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
- ✓Support Included: Guidance from experienced staff