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Austin Pets Alive reports 258 adoptions at citywide event; says it took 70+ animals from AAC during flood response
Summary
Austin Pets Alive officials told the commission they coordinated a two-day citywide adoption event that resulted in 258 adoptions and described transferring more than 70 animals from Austin Animal Center during July flood response.
Representatives of Austin Pets Alive (APA) told the June-July advisory meeting that a recent citywide adoption event and emergency rescues reduced strain on the municipal shelter.
Susie Chase, speaking for APA, summarized the group’s involvement. APA co-hosted a citywide adoption event with multiple shelters and rescues that used a “name your own adoption price” approach and secured pre-event media coverage from local outlets. Chase said: “From the…
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