Austin Humane Society

Known for

• no-kill

  “We are the longest-standing no-kill, non-profit pet adoption center in Austin.”

• community cat clinic

  “Austin Humane Society's Mega Community Cat Clinic Day brings free, high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgery to the community cats who need it most.”

• pet food pantry

  “Pet Food Pantry”

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About

The Austin Humane Society is a non-profit organization established in 1952 that serves the Austin community by providing life-saving programs for animals and educational events. They operate as a no-kill adoption center for cats and dogs, offering programs such as fostering, community cat clinics, and a pet food pantry. The organization also hosts events like the annual Rags to Wags gala and maintains a robust volunteer program.

What people say

The Austin Humane Society is widely praised as a beautiful, well-run no-kill shelter with caring volunteers who know the animals well, though some visitors report aggressive fundraising tactics by volunteers and the facility is closed on weekends.

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