Clear the Shelters
by: Taylor Girtman
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by: Taylor Girtman
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Looking for a new furry friend? Pet adoption fees will be waived at Austin Animal Center throughout October.
The waived fees are in partnership with nonprofit Adopt a Pet for Adopt a Shelter Dog month, according to the nonprofit.
The shelter and nonprofit will hold a kick-off event Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 7201 Levander Loop, Austin. Volunteers and staff can help people match with a pet. There will also be giveaways, according to the nonprofit.
As of Saturday, the shelter has 345 medium to large dogs available, 73 small dogs and 158 cats. Intake is for emergencies only for dogs, and is limited to cats, according to Austin Animal Center.
View all pets available for adoption at Austin Animal Center online. Walk-in adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays to Tuesdays and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Interested adopters can also schedule an appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for extra help matching with a pet.
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Participating Central Texas Shelters:
- Austin Animal Center
7201 Levander Loop
Austin, TX - Austin Pets Alive!
1156 W Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX - Bastrop County Animal Shelter
589 Cool Water Drive
Bastrop, TX - Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter
110 W L Walden Dr
Gonzales, TX - Georgetown Animal Shelter
110 W L Walden Dr
Georgetown, TX - Lampasas Animal Shelter
301 College St
Lampasas, TX - PAWS Shelter Of Central Texas
2965 FM 165
Dripping Springs, TX - PAWS Shelter Of Central Texas
500 FM 150 East
Kyle, TX - San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter
750 River Road
San Marcos, TX - Texas Humane Heroes
10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway
Leander, TX - Waggin' Tailz Rescue And Adoptions
- Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter
1855 SE Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX
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