{"id":5373,"date":"2022-04-13T06:33:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T06:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/"},"modified":"2022-04-14T11:14:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T11:14:26","slug":"does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Austin have no-kill shelters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Does_Austin_have_no-kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Austin have no-kill shelters?\">Does Austin have no-kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Does_Austin_Pets_Alive_euthanize_animals\" title=\"Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize animals?\">Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_Austin_Humane_Society_no-kill\" title=\"Is Austin Humane Society no-kill?\">Is Austin Humane Society no-kill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Does_Texas_have_no-kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Texas have no-kill shelters?\">Does Texas have no-kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_Austin_Pets_Alive_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Austin Pets Alive a kill shelter?\">Is Austin Pets Alive a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_Austin_a_no-kill_city\" title=\"Is Austin a no-kill city?\">Is Austin a no-kill city?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Does_Austin_Animal_Center_euthanize\" title=\"Does Austin Animal Center euthanize?\">Does Austin Animal Center euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_euthanize_a_dog_in_Austin\" title=\"How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in Austin?\">How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in Austin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_Austin_Pets_Alive_legit\" title=\"Is Austin Pets Alive legit?\">Is Austin Pets Alive legit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Does_Austin_Pets_Alive_take_dogs\" title=\"Does Austin Pets Alive take dogs?\">Does Austin Pets Alive take dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Are_there_kill_shelters_in_Texas\" title=\"Are there kill shelters in Texas?\">Are there kill shelters in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#How_many_no_kill_shelters_are_in_Texas\" title=\"How many no kill shelters are in Texas?\">How many no kill shelters are in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#How_many_dogs_are_euthanized_in_Texas\" title=\"How many dogs are euthanized in Texas?\">How many dogs are euthanized in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_Dallas_Animal_Services_a_no_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Dallas Animal Services a no kill shelter?\">Is Dallas Animal Services a no kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_Austin_animal_shelter_no-kill\" title=\"Is Austin animal shelter no-kill?\">Is Austin animal shelter no-kill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_San_Antonio_Pets_Alive_no-kill\" title=\"Is San Antonio Pets Alive no-kill?\">Is San Antonio Pets Alive no-kill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#What_does_Austin_Pets_Alive_need\" title=\"What does Austin Pets Alive need?\">What does Austin Pets Alive need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_Austin_Pets_Alive_nonprofit\" title=\"Is Austin Pets Alive nonprofit?\">Is Austin Pets Alive nonprofit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#When_did_Austin_become_a_no-kill_City\" title=\"When did Austin become a no-kill City?\">When did Austin become a no-kill City?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Is_San_Antonio_a_no-kill_City\" title=\"Is San Antonio a no-kill City?\">Is San Antonio a no-kill City?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#How_do_you_keep_animals_from_being_euthanized\" title=\"How do you keep animals from being euthanized?\">How do you keep animals from being euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Does_Austin_Pets_Alive_euthanize\" title=\"Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize?\">Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Does_Texas_euthanize_dogs\" title=\"Does Texas euthanize dogs?\">Does Texas euthanize dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\" title=\"Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?\">Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-austin-have-no-kill-shelters\/#How_long_do_they_keep_animals_before_they_euthanize_them\" title=\"How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?\">How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Austin_have_no-kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Austin have no-kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Austin Animal Center runs the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States, providing shelter to more than 18,000 animals each year and animal protection services to all of Austin and Travis County.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Austin_Pets_Alive_euthanize_animals\"><\/span>Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We will all continue to advocate for the lives of the often overlooked dogs and cats that end up in our programs. And with the hard work, dedication and love of Austinites like you, <b>we will Keep Austin No-Kill. Donate now to help keep our no-kill mission alive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Austin_Humane_Society_no-kill\"><\/span>Is Austin Humane Society no-kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serving our community since 1952, the Austin Humane Society (AHS) is <b>the longest standing no-kill shelter in Austin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Texas_have_no-kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Texas have no-kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Operation Kindness | North Texas No-Kill Animal Shelter. Founded in 1976, Operation Kindness is a pioneer in Texas for providing assistance to animals in need of medical care, companionship, and most of all, a home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Austin_Pets_Alive_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Austin Pets Alive a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lives we save are directly related to the space we have, the volunteers, fosters and adopters that support our animals and the donors that fund the many programs we operate. This <b>no-kill journey is not finite. Donate now to help keep our no-kill mission alive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Austin_a_no-kill_city\"><\/span>Is Austin a no-kill city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serving our community since 1952, the Austin Humane Society (AHS) is <b>the longest standing no-kill shelter in Austin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Austin_Animal_Center_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Austin Animal Center euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Austin Animal Center runs the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States, providing shelter to more than 18,000 animals each year and animal protection services to all of Austin and Travis County.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_euthanize_a_dog_in_Austin\"><\/span>How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in Austin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>End of Life Process: This injection completely relaxes the pet and takes about 15 minutes or less to take full effect. After that the euthanasia solution is administered into the vein and takes effect almost immediately. Our euthanasia fee is <b>a flat rate of $235 and includes the house call and exam fee.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Austin_Pets_Alive_legit\"><\/span>Is Austin Pets Alive legit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serving our community since 1952, the Austin Humane Society (AHS) is <b>the longest standing no-kill shelter in Austin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Austin_Pets_Alive_take_dogs\"><\/span>Does Austin Pets Alive take dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Austin Animal Center runs the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States, providing shelter to more than 18,000 animals each year and animal protection services to all of Austin and Travis County.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_kill_shelters_in_Texas\"><\/span>Are there kill shelters in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two Houston-area shelters are among the top 10 in the state that helped Texas decrease its shelter euthanasia ranking. New data shows <b>Texas now ranks No.<\/b><b>2 in the country for shelter pet deaths and euthanasia in 2019, down from the No. 1 spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_no_kill_shelters_are_in_Texas\"><\/span>How many no kill shelters are in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of the 547,038 dogs and cats that entered Texas shelters in 2020, 446,610 found positive outcomes, while 52,106 were killed. This equated to a save rate of 81.6 percent for Texas, up from 76.7 percent in 2019. Currently, <b>32.6 percent of Texas shelters are no-kill*, up from 28.3 percent in 2019.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_euthanized_in_Texas\"><\/span>How many dogs are euthanized in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>StateNumber of euthanized shelter animalsTexas<b>125,000<\/b>California110,000Florida66,000North Carolina62,0003 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Dallas_Animal_Services_a_no_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Dallas Animal Services a no kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dallas Animal Services was the municipal <b>shelter singled out for the No Place Like Home Award by Best Friends Animal Societyxae, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America&#8217;s shelters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Austin_animal_shelter_no-kill\"><\/span>Is Austin animal shelter no-kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Austin Animal Center runs the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States, providing shelter to more than 18,000 animals each year and animal protection services to all of Austin and Travis County.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_San_Antonio_Pets_Alive_no-kill\"><\/span>Is San Antonio Pets Alive no-kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, <b>no-kill organization that has saved the lives of dogs and cats in San Antonio and surrounding areas since 2012. We are the premier high-paced, high volume rescue in San Antonio, saving more than 48,375 dogs and cats since inception.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Austin_Pets_Alive_need\"><\/span>What does Austin Pets Alive need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ITEMS WE ARE ABLE TO USE: We are always in need of <b>computers to ensure we have updated technology to make our jobs as efficient as possible! Have a computer that runs Windows 10 with at least 6 GB RAM? We can use it! We also accept pet and human medications!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Austin_Pets_Alive_nonprofit\"><\/span>Is Austin Pets Alive nonprofit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Austin Pets Alive! is a <b>501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_Austin_become_a_no-kill_City\"><\/span>When did Austin become a no-kill City?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2010<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_San_Antonio_a_no-kill_City\"><\/span>Is San Antonio a no-kill City?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Austin Animal Center runs the largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States, providing shelter to more than 18,000 animals each year and animal protection services to all of Austin and Travis County.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_animals_from_being_euthanized\"><\/span>How do you keep animals from being euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>San Antonio&#8217;s Animal Care Services Department has achieved no kill status for the city. That means at least 90 percent of the shelter&#8217;s healthy, adoptable animals were placed last month. Animal advocates credit outreach and education efforts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Austin_Pets_Alive_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We will all continue to advocate for the lives of the often overlooked dogs and cats that end up in our programs. And with the hard work, dedication and love of Austinites like you, <b>we will Keep Austin No-Kill. Donate now to help keep our no-kill mission alive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Texas_euthanize_dogs\"><\/span>Does Texas euthanize dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New data shows Texas now <b>ranks No.<\/b><b>2 in the country for shelter pet deaths and euthanasia in 2019, down from the No. 1 spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite decades of campaigning by animal welfare groups, <b>many rescue shelters still euthanize animals for reasons of capacity, or if the animal is sick or dangerous. Some shelters do have no-kill policies, but that too can cause suffering to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_they_keep_animals_before_they_euthanize_them\"><\/span>How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five to seven days<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Austin have no-kill shelters?Does Austin Pets Alive euthanize animals?Is Austin Humane Society no-kill?Does Texas have no-kill shelters?Is Austin Pets Alive a kill shelter?Is Austin a no-kill city?Does Austin Animal Center euthanize?How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in Austin?Is Austin Pets Alive legit?Does Austin Pets Alive take dogs?Are there&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5373"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5373"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51575,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5373\/revisions\/51575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}