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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Austin, TX

18 of the 162 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Austin are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Bobbi Colorado's Canine Camp

    8929 US-290, Austin, TX 78736

    Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 11am-5pm

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  2. Austin Pets Alive - Tarrytown

    3108 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703-2350

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  3. Austin Animal Services

    7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702-5102

    Mon-Fri 11am-4pm

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  4. Austin Humane Society

    124 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752-1123

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  5. Austin Pets Alive!

    1156 Cesar Chavez St W, Austin, TX 78703-4603

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  6. Happy Hooves Healing Hearts

    15603 Checotah Ln, Austin, TX 78734-1710

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  7. PAWS of Austin Great Dane Rescue

    10600 Little Thicket Rd, Austin, TX 78736-7435

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  8. Town Lake Animal Shelter

    1156 Cesar Chavez St W, Austin, TX 78703-4603

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  9. Texas Scottie Rescue Fund, Inc.

    13359 N Highway 183 Ste 406, Austin, TX 78750-7154

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  10. Central Texas Dachshund Rescue

    7301 N Fm 620 Rd Ste 155, Austin, TX 78726-4537

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  11. New Hope Animal Rescue

    P.O. Box 40443 , Austin, TX 78704

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  12. Austin Animal Services

    7201 Levander Loop Bldg A, Austin, TX 78702-5103

    Mon-Fri 11am-4pm

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  13. Friends Of Paws Rescue

    811 E 13th St, Austin, TX 78702-1012

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  14. Austin Wildlife Rescue

    5401 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78721-1627

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  15. Garden City Cats LLC

    6104 Flatrock Ln, Austin, TX 78735

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  16. Squirrel Removal Pro Austin

    9705 Burnet Rd # G21, Austin, TX 78758-5269

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  17. U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service- Austin Ecological Services Field Office

    1505 Ferguson Ln, Austin, TX 78754-4501

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  18. Central Texas Bee Rescue

    200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701-3928

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.