|
Austin
Rescues
The
area rescues listed below, are but a few of the many rescues
that exist in the Austin area. We are working to expand
our listing. Find
out more about rescue organizations.
| Animal
Trustees of Austin
5129
Cameron Road
Phone: 450-0111
www.animaltrustees.org
Animal Trustees of Austin (ATA) is an all volunteer,
501(c)3 tax-exempt, nonprofit organization which exists
for the charitable and educational purpose of representing,
protecting, and finding new homes for animals
|
ATA's
purpose includes educating the public about responsible
and compassionate pet ownership, promoting quality care
for dogs and cats at the Town Lake Animal Center, and
leading by example in the care of our personal and foster
pets.
ATA
sponsors an adoption/rescue program and a low cost spay/neuter
clinic.
|
Top
of Page
| Austin
Boston Terrier Rescue
http://dime.home.texas.net/btrescue.html
PO
Box 1823
Pflugerville TX 78691-1823
E-Mail:
dime@texas.net
|
Austin
Boston Terrier Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization
devoted to rescuing Boston Terriers in need throughout
the Austin area and
all of Southern Texas!
Hooray! We are now officially a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization
and your
donations are tax deductible. We can now also accept donations
via credit
card using PayPal: |
Top
of Page
| Austin
Rescue
www.egroups.com/group/austinrescue
This
is a list dedicated to facilitating the rescue of dogs,
cats and other animals in the Austin Texas area that
need help. Everyone working to rescue distressed animals
from the Austin, Texas, area is welcome!!!
If
you are interested in joining in the effort to end pet
homelessness in the Austin area, check into AustinRescue.
|
The
newsgroup can assist you in finding out about current
needs. You'll also find tips for problem solving.
Whether
you would like to foster a pet, adopt a pet, or join
a rescue group you'll find much information here.
Specific breed rescue information can also be found
at Austin Area Rescues.
Click
to subscribe to austinrescue
|
Top
of Page
| Australian
Cattle Dog Rescue (Blue Heelers/Red Heelers/Queensland
Heelers)
Contact:
Penny Jennings pjenn@io.com
www.blueheeler.com
|
This
group specializes in rescuing Australian Cattle Dogs.
Check their website for pictures of dogs currently available
for adoption. (You'll also be able to find them
in the listings of adoptable pets on our site.) |
Top
of Page
| AUSTRALIAN
SHEPHERD RESCUE
Austin area contact:
Joann Starks
Austin area email: aussierescue@hotmail.com
Austin area phone number:
(512)303-1987
PO Box 10426
Austin, TX 78766-1426
|
Rescues and places purebred Aussies, and makes referrals.
Dogs are temperament tested and heartworm negative, with
all shots, and spayed or neutered.
AUSTRALIAN
SHEPHERD RESCUE is affiliated with Second Time Around
Aussie Rescue, Inc., a national 501(c)(3) recognized
charity, which serves as the official rescue group for
the United States Australian Shepherd Association of
the AKC.
National toll-free number: 1-87-RESCUE US
National Web site: http://www.staar.org
Available Aussies nationwide:
http://www.interspect.com/~brachman/
aussies/rescue/rescue.html
|
Top
of Page
| Basenji
Rescue and Transport (BRAT)
Contact:
Cheryl Silver mailto:csilver@inetport.com
(512)454-7219
http://www.basenjirescue.org
|
BRAT
focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement in
forever
homes of basenjis across the US and Canada. Additionally,
BRAT provides
education on the breed and support to families who are
"basenji slaves".
Basenji play days are frequently scheduled in Austin where
basenji lovers gather
and watch their "kids" play. |
Top
of Page
| Basset
Hound Rescue
Contact:
William & Rebecca Brogden 259-1540
wbrogden@bga.com
A
current listing of different rescue organizations is
made available through their website:
http://www.bga.com/~wbrogden/
rescue.html
|
Serving
the Austin-metro area for the last five years, Basset
Hound Rescue gets dogs from a variety of places.
Dogs are given any needed medical attention and spayed
or neutered.
If
you would like to adopt a Basset Hound, this organization
can help.
|
Top
of Page
| Bichon
ResQ
http://www.bichonrescue.org
|
Bichon
Frise Rescue:
- FAQ's,
- Rescue
Contact Directory,
- Guardianship
Procedures,
- Ways
you can help,
- Rescue
Stories,
- Bichon
Information & Links
|
Top
of Page
Top
of Page
| Capitol
City Cage Bird Club
Contact:
Marcy Covault (512) 250-0442
Primary
Contact for pet bird rescue/adoption:
Sean Ross (512) 238-7002
www.austinbirdclub.com
|
Meets
1st Tuesday night each month at 7:00pm at Botanical Gardens
in Zilker Park
Educational
programs, bird demonstrations, social gatherings, club
picnics and club excursions.
|
Top
of Page
| Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Midwest
Contact
Information:
Sheila Simmons 512/345-5464
sscavaliers2@aol.com
|
Provides
rescue, foster and adoption of rescue
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. |
Top
of Page
| Central
Texas Dachshund Rescue
Main
contact: Barbara Lewis,
933-1821, bblewis49@aol.com
Web
page: http://www.ctdr.org
All
dogs have been checked out by a vet with the following:
- Spayed
or Neutered
- Heartworm
check, found negative---or have undergone heartworm
treatment, and are now on preventative.
- Updated
on Rabies and
- DHLPC
vaccinations.
- Dental
work as needed.
|
Info:
We have one sole purpose: to rescue, rehabilitate and
re-home Dachshunds in need of a second chance at life
and love. We rescue from pounds, shelters and owner
turn-ins. Some have had a wonderful life but others
have been abused, abandoned and/or neglected. We believe
there is a home somewhere for every dog rescued, some
just take a little longer to find.
Most
dogs spend at least a little time in foster care to
evaluate their temperaments, likes and dislikes of
a home setting. This is a vital component to a good,
permanent home placement. Foster homes provide good
nutrition and an understanding lap to prepare our
Dachshunds for life in a world where fear, abuse and
starvation are non-existent for the rescued dog. The
adoption fee is to help cover the costs of rescue
and vetting of each dog. All dogs that come to CTDR
have been checked out by a veterinarian.
|
Top
of Page
| Charlyne's
Pound Puppies
http://members.delphi.com/poundpups
Our Primary Mission is to rescue the dogs from the pound
at Thorndale, Texas.
We
are a 501(c)(3) non-profit group incorporated in the
state of Texas.
We have an agreement with the city that the dogs are
placed in our care three
|
days
after they are placed in the pound by city workers.
Previously, the dogs were killed, usually within one week,
if not claimed by the owner. We provide the dogs with
medical care and foster homes until we can find them adoptive
homes. We hold adoption events every Sunday at the
PetsMart in Round Rock. All animals which come through
our group must be spayed/neutered. We feel this is the
ONLY way to help in the long run. |
Top
of Page
Top
of Page
| Friends
of Whitefoot
Contact:
Eloise Doherty 512-927-8478
We are located in NE Austin, and take in all cats who
appear at our feeding
station.
As
soon as we can, we trap new cats, and have them spayed
or neutered, dewormed, and vaccinated for everything.
|
We
test for FeLV/FIV. Positives are quarantined (we've only
had one in three years).
Any
who can be gentled are placed as soon after spay/neuter/vaccination
as possible.
We
are completely self-supported financially, and welcome
donations from those who adopt. We require a signed
adoption agreement, and follow up for at least a year.
|
Top
of Page
| Gentle
Giants
Contact:
Jennifer Boyle (512) 453-3335
or austinrottrescue@yahoo.com
This
is a rescue group for purebred
large breed dogs, primarily Rottweilers, Dobermans,
and Mastiffs.
Our website is still under construction.
The
group is dedicated to rescuing these large and giant
breeds from local shelters and homes that cannot keep
them any longer.
|
All
of the dogs are spayed or neutered, current on their vaccinations,
on heartworm preventative and flea and tick preventative,
have been temperament tested, and examined by a veterinarian.
The adoption fee is $150.00. We specialize in helping
people find a dog that matches their lifestyle, their
family (human and animal), and any special needs.
We also offer education materials for people who are considering
acquiring one of these breeds, or who have
questions about training or raising a current pet. |
Top
of Page
| Greyhound
Rescue Austin
Contact:
288-4480
Website:
http://www.constant.com/~rory/gra/
Greyhound
Rescue Austin (GRA) is an all volunteer/nonprofit organization
dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Greyhounds.
The majority of our dogs come from animal shelters or
cruelty cases. These dogs did start out racing on the
paramutual tracks, but then were sold or given to matchracers
or hunters. Greyhounds are discarded mercilessly by
this element, which also can happen to a track dog.
|
GRA
also rescues other Sight Hounds as needed.
GRA
has ten to fifteen dogs on hand at any time. Not all
dogs will be avelable as some will be rehabilitating,
some will be learning about civilization at a foster
home, and others will be waiting for their spay/neuter
appointments.
All
Greyhounds are spayed/neutered, tick disease tested,
heartworm tested, wormed and vaccinated before adoption.
Greyound
Rescue Austin offers free TTouch and Agility training
for recent greyhound moms and dads at the Town Lake
Animal Center.
|
Top
of Page
HOT
Lab Rescue
Contact:
Heart of Texas Lab Rescue
ACEMAN@FLASH.NET
Phone: 512-836-2464
Fax:
512-837-2551
Website: www.hotlabrescue.org
Heart
of Texas Lab Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer, non-profit
organization servicing Austin, San Antonio, Houston
and the Central Texas area.
|
Our
purpose is to rescue pure-bred Labrador Retrievers from
situations which endanger the well-being or welfare of
the dogs, to accept Labs surrendered by owners who no
longer want the dogs, to place rescued or surrendered
Labs in loving homes, and in an effort to limit the number
of abandoned or unwanted dogs, to educate the public to
obtain a better awareness and appreciation of responsible
pet ownership. |
Top
of Page
| House
Rabbit Resource Network
Contact:
(512) 444-3277
www.rabbitresource.net
|
A
501(c)(3) organization promoting rabbit welfare through:
- educating people about keeping rabbits as house pets
- facilitating rabbit adoptions
- placing rescued rabbits in foster homes
For health questions, care questions, or questions about
adopting a
rabbit, call (512) 444-3277. |
Top
of Page
Top
of Page
Jack
Russell Terrier Rescue
Contact:
Wendy Houtz 512-273-2412
gooddogz@aol.com
Website:
www.terrier.com
|
We
foster, rescue, and place abandoned and surrendered Jack
Russell
On
the national website, you'll find much information about
the breed, as well as pictures, advice and lots of fun
stuff.
|
Top
of Page
| Lone
Star Equine Rescue
Contact:
jennw@lser.org
Website:
www.lser.org
Lone
Star Equine Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
incorporated in the state of Texas that is dedicated
to improving the lives of equines through out Texas
and surrounding states
|
The
goals of the Lone Star Equine Rescue are to improve and
save the lives of equines in Texas and surrounding states
by:
- assisting
law enforcement officers in seizures of horses,
- educating
the public on horse care
- offering
help to equine owners in times of natural or personal
disasters
- rehabilitating
neglected/abused equines
- placing
equines in new homes.
By
doing the above we hope to create a wave of change in
the equine world not only in Texas but across the United
States and around the world.
|
Top
of Page
| Mixed
Breed Rescue
Deborah Ullrich, founder
Phone: 512-260-0462
Fax:
512- 260-0533
daullrich@ juno.com
Box
1395, Cedar Park, TX 78613
This
group rescues dogs and puppies from the Cedar Park and
Leander
pounds. They are fostered in area homes.
|
Adoptions are held almost every
weekend, either at Bone Appetite at Burnet/183 or the
new Tomlinsons pet
store in south Austin.
The adoption fee of $85 includes all
vaccinations, rabies, and spay/neutering.
We are always in need of foster parents and folks to
help with our adoption days and other fund
raisers.
Most
of our dogs tend to be on the big size.
|
Top
of Page
| Pet
Helpers
(512)
444-PETS
www.pethelpers.com
About Pet Helpers
Pet Helpers is a non-profit animal welfare organization,
whose goal is to reduce the number of innocent animals
being destroyed each year, by placing these homeless
animals in permanent, loving homes.
What We Do
We do not operate a shelter. We provide cats and
dogs with temporary shelter in foster homes located
throughout the Austin area.
|
How
We Operate
We are staffed entirely by volunteers.
We are funded solely by contributions and donations.
Placement of animals is done through adoption days
in local pet stores, advertising, and by word of mouth.
Occasionally we provide assistance for owners looking
to find homes for pets they can no longer keep. However,
because we operate on limited resources, and do not have
a permanent shelter, we cannot always accept animals which
are referred to us. |
Top
of Page
Puppy
Love Rescue
Contact:
Puppy Love Rescue
email: info@puppyloverescue.org
We
rescue dogs from the shelter or from the streets and
get them vaccinated and spayed/neutered.
|
We
started Puppy Love Rescue because we believe that animals
should be treated with dignity and respect. Every year
over 15 million animals die in shelters across the country
for lack of homes. By working in the community to educate
people on the importance of spaying and neutering their
pets and making a life time commitment to their best friends,
we want to reduce that number to zero. Puppy Love rescue
has a team of committed people who work with us in the
community to rescue dumped dogs. Some come to us with
injuries from abuse or dog fights, some are puppies who
need basic vet care and time to socialize before finding
a home. When they are ready, we place these dogs in new
homes. Our mission is to not only rehome adoptable dogs,
but to contribute to the reduction in pet population. |
Top
of Page
| Southern
Animal Rescue Association (SARA)
Contact:
Tracy Frank, (830) 401-0280
Website:
http://www.sarasanctuary.org
SARA Sanctuary
1050 Rawhide Road
Seguin, TX 78155-0548
Phone 830-401-0280
|
SARA
is a no-kill shelter that has been in operation,
officially as a
non-profit organization, since March of 1996.
SARA currently supports over
300 dogs and 100 cats as well as 2 giant hogs that weigh
about 800 pounds
each. Located in a rural location on 581 acres which also
serves as a refuge
for wildlife, SARA supports all of central Texas. |
Top
of Page
| Texas
Airedale Terrier Rescue
Contact:
Cheryl Silver
mailto:csilver@inetport.com
(512) 454-7219
http://lsatc.freeservers.com/
and http://www.airedaleterrier.org
|
Texas
Airedale Terrier Rescue focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation,
and
placement in forever homes of Airedales across Texas
and works in collaboration
with the Airedale Terrier Club of America and other
breed rescue groups. A core
of Airedale lovers is developing in central Texas
and play days are beginning to
happen. |
Top
of Page
West
Highland White Terrier
Club of Greater Austin
Contact:
Barbara Ott (512) 388-0645 (day)
(512) 345-8882 (evening)
Website:
www.austinwesties.org
The
West Highland White Terrier Club of Greater Austin was
formed in June, 1990, as the natural result of frequent
meetings by a small group of Westie fanciers.
|
This group has been steadily growing, and is dedicated
to our goal of preserving the quality of our breed, and
participating in activities that are interesting and attractive
to all members and guests. Since we've been in existence,
we have had several grooming sessions, a mini-obedience
lesson led by an A.K.C. judge, participated in Terrier
Field and Agility Trials, and held several Fun Matches.
Our goals include educational programs at monthly meetings,
and eventual A.K.C. sanctioning to allow Specialty dog
shows.
|
Top
of Page
|
