Dog Rescues & Shelters in Austin

West Austin & Hill Country

501(c)(3) all-volunteer animal rescue since 2013, saving lives through coordinating rescue, fostering, networking, long-range transport, and rehoming. Operates the 'Fireplug Freeway' transport program and a pet food pantry.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Dog rescue organization based in Georgetown, TX. Foster-based rescue dedicated to finding loving forever homes for dogs in need.

Central Austin

Dog adoption center operated by Austin Pets Alive! located in the Tarrytown neighborhood. Offers adoptions for dogs saved from euthanasia at other shelters.

South Austin

All volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Chihuahuas in Central Texas. All rescued dogs are placed into carefully chosen foster homes; no brick and mortar facility.

West Austin & Hill Country, Blanco

No-kill 501c3 rescue serving Blanco County and surrounding areas. Takes in unclaimed pets from Blanco County Lost and Found Pets and provides medical care, shelter, and adoption services.

West Austin & Hill Country

Founded in 2013, a 501(c)(3) foster-based dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs from kill shelters and off the streets of Texas and Mexico, adopting into Texas and New England. Has saved over 5,600 dogs.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Family-run foster-based rescue saving dogs from Texas high-kill shelters. Serves Austin and surrounding Central Texas areas with adoptions, fostering, and community outreach.

West Austin & Hill Country

Animal shelter providing temporary housing and care for stray, unwanted, and owner-relinquished animals including dogs and cats in Travis County, with a focus on exotic animals.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, Wimberley

A recently formed nonprofit (IRS tax-exempt status granted November 2024) dedicated to rescuing and providing care for abandoned and stray animals, primarily cats, dogs, and other appropriate domestic animals. Provides food, veterinary care, spaying/neutering, ID chips, and safety. Very limited public presence.

West Austin & Hill Country

A program to help dogs of all breeds in the state of Texas. Uses a foster-to-adopt model with thorough application, home check, and lifetime contract. Shares operator with Reunion Rescue.

West Austin & Hill Country

A program to help dogs of all breeds in Texas, dedicated to compassionate care and rehoming of animals in need. Uses thorough application and home check with foster-to-adopt and lifetime contract.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Liberty Hill

Senior dog sanctuary in Liberty Hill, TX that transitions abandoned senior dogs to loving, healing forever homes. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit embracing the underdogs.

Central Austin

The largest open-intake municipal animal shelter in Central Texas, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually and animal protection services for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County.

Central Austin

Austin Animal Services is the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually as well as animal protection and pet resource services.

South Austin

501(c)(3) non-profit breed-specific English Bulldog rescue organization in Austin, TX. Provides rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming for English Bulldogs in need.

East Austin & Manor

Breed-specific rescue for English Bulldogs operating in Austin and NW San Antonio area. Foster-based 501(c)(3) volunteer-run organization providing rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Small group of committed animal lovers who help bring cats and dogs out of bad situations into foster homes. Animals are vetted and cared for in loving home environments until forever homes are found.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Manchaca

Foster home-based 501c3 non-profit dog rescue saving dogs from Central Texas shelters since 2006. All-volunteer organization with no paid employees, housing all dogs in foster homes around the Austin area.

South Austin, Manor

501(c)(3) nonprofit rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing German Shepherds from across the State of Texas. Foster-based with no central location.

East Austin & Manor, Manor

Rescue organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming German Shepherds from across the State of Texas, operating as a foster-based network with no central shelter.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

All-volunteer 501(c)3 organization finding responsible and loving homes for purebred greyhounds after life on the racetrack. Completely foster-based with no commercial kennel facility. All adoption fees go directly to the care of the dogs.

South Austin

Austin Humane Society is the longest-standing no-kill, non-profit pet adoption center in Austin, serving the community since 1952. Provides life-saving programs for animals, adoptions, foster care, a pet food pantry, and community cat programs, serving over 13,000 animals annually.

Central Austin

No-kill animal shelter and rescue organization saving dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia in Central Texas. Founded in 2008, has saved over 50,000 animals.

Central Austin

APA!'s Tarrytown neighborhood adoption center offering pet adoptions and hosting periodic adoption events in the 78703 area. Part of the Austin Pets Alive! network which has saved over 120,000 pets since 2008.

South Austin

501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to placing homeless Shelties into forever homes. Has rescued over 450 shelties since 2006 from local shelters and owner surrenders.

North Austin & Pflugerville

501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to placing homeless Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) into forever homes. Since 2006 has rescued over 500 Shelties from shelters, owner surrenders, and strays through a network of volunteers.

Greater Austin

Community-based dog rescue in Paige, TX rescuing medium to large breed dogs in Bastrop County, offering shelter, care and rehabilitation to strays and abandoned dogs.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

City of Bastrop animal shelter providing temporary housing and care for stray, unwanted, and owner-relinquished animals including dogs and cats.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

County-run open-intake animal shelter serving Bastrop County. Provides animal control, pet adoption, and owner surrender services for dogs and cats.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

Bastrop County's open-intake animal shelter providing dog and cat adoptions, animal control services, and surrenders for all Bastrop County residents. Houses 90 large indoor/outdoor kennels.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

Animal shelter that provides temporary housing and care for stray, unwanted, and owner-relinquished animals including dogs and cats in Bastrop County.

Greater Austin, Smithville

501(c)(3) no-kill rescue and sanctuary dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming companion dogs and cats in Bastrop County, Texas with a strict no-kill policy.

South Austin

Bay Area Siberian Husky Rescue - TX is a breed-specific rescue organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Siberian Huskies in the Austin, TX area.

Greater Austin

Young family-run foster-based rescue in Red Rock, TX focusing on big dogs, reducing pet homelessness in Central Texas by rescuing strays, providing vet care, and rehoming.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Texas not-for-profit dedicated primarily to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation (small mammals), also works with rescue and adoption of wolfdogs through Wolfdog Aid of Austin. Contact Lynn Raridon for administrative matters, Jere Raridon for animal care.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Round Rock

Dog rescue organization based in Round Rock, TX serving Williamson County. Foster-based rescue with adoptable dogs listed on Adopt-a-Pet.

Greater Austin, Smithville

Animal rescue organization based in Smithville, TX, operating since approximately 2009, providing animal hospital and rescue services.

West Austin & Hill Country, Driftwood

A 501(c)(3) dog rescue in Driftwood, TX providing safe environment for rescue dogs during transition to foster or adopted homes. Assists with lost, abandoned, and surrendered dogs needing medical care, spay/neuter, training, and adoption.

Greater Austin, Lockhart

Caldwell County nonprofit 501c3 advocating and educating for animal welfare, hosting low-cost sterilization and vaccine clinics, and facilitating pet adoptions in Caldwell County, TX.

Greater Austin, Lockhart

The Caldwell County Humane Society is a public open-intake animal shelter established in 1995, providing shelter and adoption services for stray cats and dogs in Caldwell County with a no-kill policy.

West Austin & Hill Country, West Lake Hills

National Cane Corso breed rescue operating since 2005, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Has rescued and rehomed over 1,500 Cane Corso dogs across the U.S. through a foster-based network.

Central Austin

Regional contact for the national Cavalier Rescue USA network serving the Austin area. Foster-home based 501(c)(3) non-profit rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Cedar Park

City of Cedar Park government department responsible for animal control, loose animal pickup, bite investigations, and cruelty investigations. Loose animals are taken to Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter for adoption.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Cedar Park

SPCA Animal Shelter / Cedar Park Animal Control serves the Cedar Park community and surrounding areas. They are committed to the rescue, care, and rehabilitation of animals, promoting their welfare and adoption.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

501(c)(3) volunteer-run rescue focused on helping homeless pets, especially small dogs under 25 pounds, find safe and happy homes in the North Austin/Round Rock community. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vetted before adoption.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Foster-based 501(c)(3) dog rescue pulling dogs from remote and underserved shelters in Central and South Texas. Provides medical care, socialization, and transport to rescue partners in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Leander

First no-kill shelter in Williamson County, established 1988. Private 501(c)(3) providing home-like shelter, medical care, and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats.

West Austin & Hill Country, Spicewood

Animal shelter serving the Spicewood area, providing rescue and adoption for dogs and cats in the Texas Hill Country.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Thorndale

Dog rescue organization based in Thorndale, TX. Listed on Adopt-a-Pet and Yelp as serving the Bartlett/Thorndale area.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, Kyle

The Animal Control Division enforces local animal ordinances, handles stray animals, and coordinates with San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter for pet adoptions.

Greater Austin, Marble Falls

City of Marble Falls municipal animal control service. One Animal Control Officer handles capture, care, and feeding of lost/abandoned animals. Unclaimed animals are available for adoption after 72 hours.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Taylor

One of the only no-kill municipal shelters in Texas. Provides animal control, adoptions for dogs and cats, lost & found services, and works with rescue groups and volunteers.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Taylor

City of Taylor municipal animal shelter. One of the only no-kill municipal shelters in Texas, providing pet adoptions, animal control, and spay/neuter services.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Leander

Collie Rescue Austin is based in Leander, TX and provides adoption support and responsible placement for collie breeds, ensuring their welfare and well-being in the Central Texas area.

Greater Austin, Elgin

Animal shelter/rescue taking in homeless, neglected, and abandoned dogs and cats in Elgin, TX. Aims to rehabilitate and find permanent homes for animals in need.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, Kyle

Originally founded to find homes for homeless Welsh Corgis and Corgi mixes, then adding Great Danes and Great Dane mixes, CorgiDane now mostly helps find homes for dogs rescued from the Rio Grande Valley.

West Austin & Hill Country

U.S. 501(c)(3) and Mexican A.C. binational nonprofit founded in 2025 by Monika Ganey, dedicated to reducing street dog suffering in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico through spay/neuter and puppy rescue programs. Foster-based rescue that rehabilitates and places dogs in adoptive homes in the Austin area.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Rockdale

No-kill nonprofit haven offering last chance for abused, discarded, and labeled-aggressive dogs. Focuses on rehabilitation through positive training and behavior-focused care. Promotes education about responsible pet ownership.

Greater Austin, Elgin

501(c)(3) non-profit dog sanctuary on 10 acres in Elgin, TX specializing in bully breed rescue and rehabilitation. Accepts all canine breeds in crisis, dogs from euthanasia lists, and abusive situations; no-kill policy.

West Austin & Hill Country, Lago Vista

Don't BULLY Me Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue dedicated to saving American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Pit Bull type dogs from high-kill shelters across Texas. They provide spay/neuter, rehabilitation, and adoption services to restore the image of these breeds.

South Austin

Nonprofit rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Doodle dogs in crisis across Texas including Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Foster-based rescue focused on safe loving homes.

East Austin & Manor, Elgin

A non-profit farm animal sanctuary in Elgin, TX providing lifelong sanctuary for farm animals. Primarily a farm animal sanctuary, not a dedicated dog rescue, but appears in dog rescue searches due to animal sanctuary classification.

East Austin & Manor, Elgin

Animal protection organization and pet adoption center in Elgin, TX. NOTE: Permanently closed per Google Maps.

West Austin & Hill Country, Spicewood

Small independent animal rescue and pet adoption service run by Savanah Woodcock. Handles dog fostering, rehabilitation, and rehoming primarily for bully breeds and staffie mixes. Reported as 'traveling out of state until 2026' — may be temporarily inactive. Uses JotForm for adoption applications.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Volunteer-run rescue arm of Indie Institute (501c3) dedicated to saving the most at-risk dogs from Austin-area shelters. Focuses on dogs that other rescues often turn away due to behavior, health, or age challenges. Has rescued over 400 dogs.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Liberty Hill

Private dog rescue in Liberty Hill, TX specializing in rescuing dogs from shelters and facilitating adoptions through foster care. Works with many shelters to help foster and assist with adoptions.

West Austin & Hill Country

Rescue serving Bertram and surrounding areas. Primarily focuses on cats but also handles dogs. Provides adoption, foster, and spay/neuter services.

South Austin, Leander

501(c)(3) foster-based dog rescue serving Leander, Liberty Hill/78642, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and greater Austin area since 1999. Rescues mixed breed dogs from kill shelters and facilitates adoptions through foster homes.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

501(c)(3) nonprofit, 100% volunteer-based animal rescue based in Georgetown, TX, saving dogs and cats primarily two years of age and under. Provides medical care, fosters, and finds forever homes. IRS ID: 87-4020691.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

Small foster-based animal rescue in Bastrop, TX focused on rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats. 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2019.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Jarrell

Women-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering dog training and rescue services in Central Texas. Dedicated to fostering, training, and rehoming rescue shelter pups through virtual Zoom and in-person private lessons.

South Austin

501(c)(3) non-profit foster-based rescue located in Seguin, TX that pulls dogs from shelters and places them in loving forever homes through adoption events and online matching.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, San Marcos

Friends of Dogs is a 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue serving Hays County, Texas. They rescue and rehome dogs, providing medical care, spay/neuter, and adoption services through a network of foster homes.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Georgetown

Dog rescue organization based in Georgetown, TX serving Williamson County. Listed on Adopt-a-Pet as a partner rescue with adoptable dogs.

South Austin

A small foster-based 501(c)(3) rescue near Austin, TX. They rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs and cats, operating 100% on donations and volunteers with no brick-and-mortar shelter.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Cat and dog rescue organization based in Georgetown, TX dedicated to saving, healing, and protecting animals.

South Austin

Non-profit animal shelter operating since 2006 on a 5.8-acre farm housing 300+ animals. Rescues abandoned, abused, and stray dogs and cats; also houses goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, and geese.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Small volunteer-run, foster-based animal rescue organization focused primarily on cats and kittens, committed to TNR (trap-neuter-return) and finding permanent homes through adoption.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Georgetown

Municipal animal shelter serving Georgetown, TX. Provides animal control, adoptions, and lost pet services.

West Austin & Hill Country, Dripping Springs

A 501(c)(3) foster-home based rescue saving German Shepherds and GSD mixes from neglect, abuse, and euthanasia in Central Texas. All dogs live in approved foster homes; they provide vet care, spay/neuter, and adoption services.

West Austin & Hill Country, Dripping Springs

German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas strives to save German Shepherds and German Shepherd mixes from neglect, abuse, and premature death through rescue, adoption, referrals, and behavior counseling. A non-profit run by volunteers with dogs in private foster homes.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Foster-based breed-specific rescue covering Texas, placing abandoned German Shorthaired Pointers in safe, loving homes. 501(c)(3) non-profit operating statewide.

Central Austin

Golden Retriever rescue organization founded in 1998, focused on sheltering, rehabilitating, and placing Golden Retrievers in permanent homes through an all-volunteer foster network.

Greater Austin, Granite Shoals

City-operated animal control service for Granite Shoals, TX. Does not operate its own shelter; contracts with Hill Country Humane Society for shelter and adoption services. Handles stray/lost animal pickup, rabies monitoring, and animal ordinance enforcement.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

501c3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes unwanted, displaced, and neglected Great Pyrenees and other Livestock Guardian dogs. Network of volunteers across the United States with foster homes in Texas and the Pacific Northwest.

West Austin & Hill Country, Buchanan Dam

Small dog rescue operating in Buchanan Dam to help relieve high-volume intake at local pounds. All dogs are vetted, wormed, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and on heartworm prevention.

South Austin

Small foster-home based 501(c)(3) rescue saving dogs from high-kill shelters across Texas, co-founded in July 2018 by Alyson and Adri.

West Austin & Hill Country

501(c)(3) nonprofit animal sanctuary and rescue organization providing care, rehabilitation, and rehoming for a variety of rescued animals including dogs, cats, horses, and other companion animals. Operates on a foster-based model and by appointment only.

East Austin & Manor, Elgin

501c3 nonprofit dog rescue organization dedicated to rescuing as many dogs in need as possible and ensuring they have the best quality of life.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

Dedicated to prevention of animal overpopulation and humane treatment of all animals through community education, animal sheltering, and animal law enforcement. Provides foster homes and medical care for abused, neglected, or unwanted animals.

South Austin

Non-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization based in Austin rescuing Labrador Retrievers from shelters and placing them in loving homes. Serves Austin and San Antonio areas.

West Austin & Hill Country, Buchanan Dam

Animal protection organization serving the Texas Hill Country, providing shelter, adoption, and humane services for dogs and cats.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

501c3 nonprofit rescue based in Texas, rescuing dogs and cats in their 11th hour when no other hero has come forward, serving the Buda and Kyle communities.

South Austin

A group of private foster homes dedicated to saving and finding forever homes for dogs pulled from local kill shelters and abandoned dogs, fully vetting and assessing temperaments before placement.

Greater Austin, Smithville

501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue saving homeless dogs from euthanasia at local shelters. Founded in 2014 and classified as an Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Animals (Animal Protection and Welfare). Operates as a foster-based rescue.

South Austin

501(c)(3) foster-based nonprofit based in Central Texas dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of hounds — primarily beagles and beagle mixes. 100% volunteer-run with no physical shelter.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Round Rock

Williamson County animal services facility established in 1994, operating as an open-intake shelter for stray cats and dogs. Works with Round Rock Animal Control officers and partners with adoptive homes and rescue teams under a no-kill policy.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Hutto

City government office providing animal control services for Hutto, TX.

Central Austin

Non-profit rescue committed to reducing euthanasia at area shelters. Takes in animals in immediate danger of being euthanized, provides rehabilitation and veterinary care, and places them in permanent homes.

Greater Austin, Cedar Creek

Small 501(c)(3) non-profit dog and cat rescue based in Cedar Creek, TX, rescuing roadside animals, providing spay/neuter and medical care, and placing them in loving forever homes.

North Austin & Pflugerville

501(c)(3) nonprofit street dog rescue dedicated to saving lost, dumped, and abused dogs across Central Texas through rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. Has rescued over 2,600 dogs since 2021.

West Austin & Hill Country

Rescues and rehabilitates street dogs and cats saved from San Antonio, Texas, operating a cageless shelter in Austin. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Akeley (Kate), a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Greater Austin

Foster-based animal rescue nonprofit saving at-risk young and healthy pets from kill shelters in Texas, with emphasis on shy or overlooked dogs.

Greater Austin

Foster-based 501c3 animal rescue in Luling, TX utilizing Biblical principles to rescue neglected and abandoned animals in rural Texas. Provides medical care and adoption services for dogs and cats.

West Austin & Hill Country, Kingsland

Dog rescue serving the Kingsland and Highland Lakes area, providing shelter and adoption for homeless dogs.

East Austin & Manor, Elgin

Nonprofit organization in Elgin dedicated to providing shelter, care, and rehoming services for animals in need. Rescue and rehabilitation focused.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Hutto

Volunteer-run non-profit rescue dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of purebred Doberman Pinschers in Central Texas within a 100-mile radius of Austin.

West Austin & Hill Country, Lago Vista

Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter saving the lives of stray and abandoned dogs and cats in Lago Vista and Point Venture, TX. They provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services, operating primarily with volunteers and serving over 5000 animals placed into forever homes since 1997.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Small dog rescue specializing in Maltese and other petite breed rescue and adoption, serving the Austin and Round Rock area.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Nonprofit animal rescue serving Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Leander, and surrounding communities. Provides compassionate care for displaced, injured, and orphaned animals including bottle-feeding orphaned puppies and kittens.

West Austin & Hill Country, Dripping Springs

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that takes elderly and terminally ill dogs from kill shelters and provides loving end-of-life care in foster homes. Also rehomes younger and healthy dogs that come into their care.

West Austin & Hill Country, Llano

Dog rescue that takes animals from Llano City Animal Control. Provides adoption, fostering, and volunteer opportunities in the Llano area.

Greater Austin, Lockhart

City of Lockhart municipal animal shelter housing approximately 56 dogs and 24 cats daily, serving Lockhart and Caldwell County. Provides animal control, adoption, and reclaim services.

South Austin

100% volunteer-run, foster-based dog rescue saving dogs from high-kill shelters in rural Texas. Does not adopt locally in Texas to avoid competing with local shelters; transports adopted dogs out of state.

South Austin

A 100% volunteer-run, foster-based dog rescue that alleviates stress on overpopulated animal control facilities in South and Central Texas by accepting at-risk dogs and providing vet care, training, and adoption placement.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Love-A-Bull is a 501(c)(3) dog rescue and advocacy organization focused on saving the lives of Pit Bull-type dogs in Austin, TX. Provides rescue, foster care, adoption, community assistance programs, and education to promote responsible guardianship and improve the image of pit bull type dogs.

North Austin & Pflugerville

501(c)(3) dog rescue and advocacy organization focused on pit bull-type dogs in Austin, TX, providing rescue, community assistance, and education since 2008.

West Austin & Hill Country

All-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue reducing euthanasia rates of Labrador Retrievers and lab mixes by finding them loving forever homes. Most dogs come from municipal and county shelters in Texas where they are at risk of euthanasia due to overcrowding.

Greater Austin, Luling

501c3 nonprofit working with the City of Luling Animal Control to rescue, adopt, and educate about lost and abandoned animals. Built the current animal shelter behind the police department.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

A foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue focusing primarily on Miniature Pinschers and small breeds, rescuing dogs from high-risk shelters and placing them in loving homes throughout Texas and beyond.

West Austin & Hill Country

Foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in rescuing, rehoming, and supporting disqualified Department of Defense Military Working Dog breeding program dogs (primarily Belgian Malinois) from Lackland AFB. Provides medical care, training, and adoption placement for dogs that did not meet MWD program standards.

East Austin & Manor

The City of Manor's Animal Control Division responsible for the welfare and safety of animals in the city limits, including enforcement of ordinances and facilitating adoptions.

West Austin & Hill Country, Marble Falls

Municipal animal control facility serving Marble Falls and surrounding areas. Handles stray and surrendered dogs and cats.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Jarrell

No-kill animal shelter in Jarrell, TX, dedicated to rescuing dogs, providing medical care (shots, spay/neuter), and finding them forever homes. Currently shows dogs by appointment only as all dogs are in foster homes.

Greater Austin, Florence

Dedicated to providing a safe haven for dogs and horses in times of need, also trains and provides service dogs for veterans.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

Foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Brussels Griffon dogs through a nationwide network of volunteer foster homes.

South Austin

501(c)(3) foster-based dog and cat rescue saving at-risk pets from euthanasia. All rescues cared for by fosters and volunteers with full medical care provided prior to adoption.

South Austin

501(c)(3) accredited foster-based rescue saving dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia in Texas. Provides medical care, rehabilitation, and adoption services. Serves Austin and Central Texas.

West Austin & Hill Country, Lakeway

Texas-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit filling gaps in dog and cat rescue through adoption, microchipping, and USDA Certified Transport. Focuses on senior and long-term foster animals often overlooked.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Orphan Annie's Neonatal Rescue is a specialized rescue for the tiniest, most fragile kittens and puppies in Austin, TX 78758, providing round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation to give them a chance at life and forever homes.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, Kyle

No-kill shelter serving Hays County and surrounding areas since 1986, with campuses in Kyle and Dripping Springs. Rescues animals from overburdened shelters and accepts owner surrenders.

West Austin & Hill Country, Dripping Springs

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas is a no-kill shelter with two campuses serving Hays County since 1986. The Dripping Springs campus provides medical care, spay/neuter surgery, and adoption services for homeless, abandoned, and abused dogs and cats.

West Austin & Hill Country, Kyle

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas is a no-kill shelter founded in 1986 serving Hays County. The Kyle campus rescues animals from overburdened shelters and accepts owner surrenders, providing adoption preparation and placement for dogs and cats.

South Austin

Non-profit Great Dane breed-specific rescue (Protection for Animal Welfare Services) operating from foster homes in Austin, TX.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Dog rescue organization based in Georgetown, TX serving the Central Texas area. Listed on Adopt-a-Pet with adoptable dogs and cats.

East Austin & Manor, Del Valle

Not-for-profit animal rescue and shelter facility that collects dogs from rural high-kill shelters in Texas, housing up to ~400 animals at a facility in Del Valle. Offers adoptions for approximately $140 and partners with PetSmart/HEB for off-site adoption events. Capacity of approx 400 animals.

Greater Austin, Lockhart

Prison-based dog rescue program in Lockhart TX where women inmates train rescue dogs in basic obedience, house training, and crate training before adoption. Dogs live in cells with handlers for 2-3 months.

East Austin & Manor

A 501(c)(3) foster-based dog rescue operating without a physical facility in Elgin, TX, rescuing dogs from euthanasia in Texas shelters and transporting them to forever homes primarily on the East Coast and New England.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Jarrell

501(c)(3) animal rescue organization in Jarrell, TX, founded in 2016. IRS classification: Animal-Related N.E.C. Note: Texas corporate records show Forfeited Existence status, suggesting the organization may no longer be active.

Greater Austin, Florence

Nonprofit animal rescue in Florence, Texas providing a safe haven where animals can heal and thrive, rescuing primarily farm animals including horses, goats, and pigs in distress.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Pei People - TX Austin is a 501c3 nonprofit rescue specializing in Chinese Shar-Pei. The organization rescues and rehomes Shar-Pei across Texas and 7+ western states through a foster-based network, requiring an application, home visit, and adoption contract.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

Rescue organization based in San Marcos, TX 78666 placing cats and dogs. Listed on Adopt-a-Pet with limited public contact information available.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, San Marcos

501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on ending pet overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter, vaccination, microchipping, TNR for community cats, and cat adoption/foster programs. Serves Hays County.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

Rescue organization working to eliminate the killing of companion animals in San Marcos and Central Texas. Saves adoptable pets from euthanasia and helps them find loving, forever homes.

North Austin & Pflugerville, Pflugerville

Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services municipal shelter. Provides adoptions (including spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip), animal control, and rescue partnerships for Pflugerville.

North Austin & Pflugerville, Pflugerville

City-run animal shelter and welfare services for Pflugerville, TX providing pet adoption, animal control, and community services.

North Austin & Pflugerville, Pflugerville

All-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting homeless pets in Pflugerville, facilitating adoptions, and establishing programs that benefit the animals at the Pflugerville Animal Shelter.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

Sanctuary for feral cats, unwanted/geriatric dogs, and pot-bellied pigs. Provides trap-neuter-release programs and education. 100% spay/neuter advocates.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Jarrell

Non-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue and adoption organization founded to prevent cruelty and neglect to animals, provide safe homes for pets of people who are victims of crime, and provide shelter animals with medical care and housing.

Greater Austin, Florence

No-kill animal shelter serving all of central Texas, accepting dogs and cats from Williamson and Bell counties as capacity allows.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Dog and cat rescue organization serving the Georgetown, TX area.

Central Austin, Dale

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue that provides medical care, spay/neuter, foster placement, and rehoming for dogs in rural Texas, operating in partnership with Rally Ready Driving School on Rally Ranch in Dale, TX.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Georgetown

WCRAS satellite shelter (formerly Georgetown Animal Shelter) offering dogs for adoption and a Doggy Day Out program for volunteers.

Central Austin

Rescue ATX Dogs (RAD) is a registered 501(c)(3) foster-based animal welfare organization in Austin, Texas focusing on street rescue of dumped and injured dogs, supporting shelter animals through promotion and matchmaking, and advising the public navigating the animal welfare system.

Central Austin

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue in South Austin focusing on underdogs — special needs, seniors, strays, and dogs on urgent euthanasia deadlines. Vegan-owned.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, Buda

Central Texas canine rescue organization dedicated to providing abandoned, stray, and injured dogs with a better life and loving home, while offering pet care education and financial assistance for preventive care.

Greater Austin, Florence

A haven on 55 acres for farm and domestic animals without discrimination of species, age or handicaps; saving animals from slaughter, abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

West Austin & Hill Country

The world's only 100% no-kill raw-feeding and holistic pit bull rescue and refuge serving Texas. All adoptions are foster-to-adopt with thorough screening and home checks.

West Austin & Hill Country

World's only 100% no-kill raw-feeding and holistic pit bull rescue and refuge. Has been saving unwanted dogs for over 20 years, operating a foster-to-adopt program with thorough screening.

East Austin & Manor

Rescue formed during Hurricane Harvey by volunteers, pulling dogs from high-kill shelters with focus on overlooked breeds like bully breeds. 501(c)(3) status in progress.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Small Austin-based volunteer-run dog rescue group dedicated to Austin's no-kill mission and saving lives through adoption and foster placement.

West Austin & Hill Country

Dog rescue focused on rehabilitation, training, and public education on spaying/neutering. Provides high-quality rehabilitation and training for dogs in the Spicewood/Austin area. Adoption process includes application, phone interview, virtual home visit, and trial adoption period.

Greater Austin, Cedar Creek

Small central Texas non-profit dog rescue focusing on Rottweilers and Rottweiler mixes, rehabilitating dogs in foster homes and placing them in forever homes across Texas.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Round Rock

The Animal Control Unit for Round Rock, TX that impounds animals at large. Impounded animals are sheltered at the Williamson County Regional Animal Center.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted, displaced or abandoned Jack Russell Terriers into permanent homes. Foster-based 501(c)(3) non-profit serving the Austin, Texas area.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Round Rock

Rescue providing opportunity for misunderstood Bully breeds, giving hope and trust back to the abused, mislead, and innocent. Described as a safe, healing place of love and faith.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Foster-based rescue whose name stands for Saving Animals From Euthanasia. Rescues and adopts out dogs and cats, providing veterinary care and placement into loving forever homes. Allows same-day adoptions for prepared adopters.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Round Rock

501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue comprised of a network of foster families rescuing dogs and puppies mainly from kill shelters in central Texas. SHARE (Safe Haven Animal Rescue Effort) is dedicated to finding forever homes for unwanted, abused, and neglected animals.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Leander

501(c)(3) rescue sanctuary in Leander, TX (adjacent to 78642) providing a loving home to animals from abuse, neglect, or special needs. Connects rescued animals with traumatized children for mutual healing through the 'Healing Hearts' program.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Leander

501(c)(3) animal rescue ranch that rescues animals from abuse and neglect, providing rehabilitation and sanctuary. Also operates programs pairing rescued animals with children from trauma backgrounds for mutual healing.

West Austin & Hill Country

Rescue foundation based in Bertram, TX that helps Saint Bernards and other dog breeds find forever homes through adoption and foster programs.

Greater Austin, Red Rock

Foster-based dog rescue in Red Rock, TX providing a safe haven for abandoned animals in central Texas, with veterinary care, socialization, training, and placement into loving homes.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, San Marcos

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is the official open-intake stray animal facility for all of Hays County. They accept lost and owner-surrendered animals and provide adoption, foster, redemption, and rescue partnership services.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization providing low-cost spay/neuter, wellness clinics, and pet adoption services in Bastrop, Texas.

East Austin & Manor

SKD USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with Save Korean Dogs rescue in South Korea to rescue dogs from illegal dog meat farms, provide medical care, and find them forever homes in the US and Canada. Foster-based; no physical shelter.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Foster-based dog rescue saving dogs at risk for euthanasia in shelters or from owner surrenders, bringing them into loving foster homes and placing them into forever homes.

Greater Austin

A 501(c)(3) transport rescue that moves adoptable dogs from Texas kill shelters to reputable rescue organizations and adoptive homes in other states. They fully vet each dog including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and heartworm treatment before transport.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Foster-based 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue focused on pulling animals from high-intake shelters and streets of South Texas. Saves at-risk animals through fundraising and out-of-state transport partnerships.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Animal rescue operating from a residential property that accommodates cats (expectant, nursing, kittens, elderly/ill) and other animals from the streets. Also rescues any animal in need per its description. Reviews primarily reference cat adoption.

West Austin & Hill Country, Dripping Springs

Service Dogs Inc (founded 1988) rescues dogs from shelters and trains them as service dogs for Texans with disabilities, provided free of charge. They adopt from animal shelters and rescue groups, using positive reinforcement training methods.

West Austin & Hill Country

Volunteer-based 501(c)(3) rescue founded in 1999, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming adoptable Shiba Inu and Shiba Inu mixes in Texas and surrounding states through a network of foster homes.

West Austin & Hill Country, Spicewood

Foster care for rescue dogs and cats. Not open to the public; contact local rescue groups for adoption information. Operates at the same address as Lucki Dogs Resort boarding kennel.

West Austin & Hill Country, Spicewood

Municipal animal control service serving Travis County. Handles stray dog and cat pickup in the Spicewood area. Shares the same address as Spicewood Animal Center and Lucki Dogs Resort.

West Austin & Hill Country, Bertram

Non-profit sanctuary and rescue in Bertram, TX providing safe haven for stray animals and those from high-kill shelters. Promotes spay/neuter and Trap-Neuter-Release for feral cats.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

Tails within Texas Rescue is a 501(c)(3), 100% volunteer-based animal rescue that rescues and re-homes dogs from abuse, neglect and euthanasia in Central Texas.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Taylor

Municipal no-kill animal shelter serving Taylor, TX and surrounding areas including Coupland. Provides animal control, adoptions, and lost pet services.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Dog rescue organization serving the Round Rock area, specializing in terrier breed rescue and adoption.

West Austin & Hill Country, Blanco

Blanco County animal services organization with a no-kill policy, focused on keeping pets out of shelters by providing help to owners experiencing life-changing transitions. Serves Hays, Blanco, and Comal counties.

East Austin & Manor

Breed-specific rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Cane Corso dogs in Texas. Part of the CCAA Cane Corso Rescue Committee network founded in 2005, this volunteer-run organization places abandoned, abused, or displaced Cane Corsos into forever homes.

East Austin & Manor, Manor

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on animal protection and welfare, providing rescue services for equine and canine animals. Operates as a small rescue in Manor, TX.

South Austin

Organization that trains and provides hearing and service dogs for individuals with disabilities. Listed on AdoptAPet as a dog rescue but primarily a service dog training organization, not a traditional shelter or rescue rehoming dogs from shelters.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Leander

Large animal rescue organization serving Central Texas with dog/cat adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter, and vaccination clinics. Locations in Leander and Killeen.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Leander

No-kill, private nonprofit 501(c)(3) dog and cat adoption center established in 1979. Rescues animals from overcrowded shelters and provides low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2002 that raises funds to pay veterinary expenses for Special Needs Scottish Terrier rescues handled by partner rescue affiliates in Texas (North Texas Scottie Rescue and Westie & Scottie Rescue Houston). Volunteer-run with no paid staff.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Dog rescue organization based in Pflugerville, TX specializing in Boston Terriers and small breed dogs. Foster-based rescue serving the Central Texas area.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Cedar Park

Nonprofit organization that provides free service dogs for Texas veterans, therapy dog visits in hospitals and schools, and public dog training classes including puppy, agility, and obedience using positive reinforcement. Accredited by Assistance Dogs International.

Greater Austin

501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue operating alongside Dogslanding Play & Train in Cedar Creek, TX, bridging overflowing Texas shelters with forever homes through training rehabilitation, medical treatment, and adoption.

South Austin

TRAPRS is an Austin-based fully volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit specializing in street dog rescue, lost pet recovery, humane trapping, and rehabilitation of stray and abandoned dogs in the Greater Austin area.

Greater Austin

Throw a Dog a Bone is an all-breed dog rescue saving primarily from rural South Texas kill shelters, placing dogs in foster homes and facilitating local and out-of-state adoptions with transport.

West Austin & Hill Country, Dripping Springs

Thundering Paws is a no-kill, non-profit animal sanctuary providing shelter, food, water, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and veterinary care for cats (mostly) and a few dogs and rabbits since 2001.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

Foster-based cat/kitten rescue serving Hays County and surrounding areas. Mission is to rescue, raise, and re-home orphaned and nursing kittens. NOTE: As of Fall 2024, paused new intakes but still adopting out remaining cats.

West Austin & Hill Country

A national Yorkshire Terrier rescue organization founded August 5, 2002, operating through foster homes nationwide. A 501(c)(3) non-profit that has rescued over 4,474 Yorkies and spent over $3.5M on veterinary care.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

National Yorkshire Terrier rescue organization with a Texas foster base in Georgetown. Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes Yorkies and Yorkie mixes. Foster-based, no physical shelter.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Foster-based Yorkshire Terrier rescue operating as part of United Yorkie Rescue, Inc., a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded August 5, 2002. Devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkie mixes.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

Foster-based Yorkshire Terrier rescue organization with volunteers nationwide. Part of United Yorkie Rescue Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Yorkshire Terriers.

North Austin & Pflugerville

Regional Texas chapter of United Yorkie Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of Yorkshire Terriers through a network of foster homes.

North Austin & Pflugerville

National Yorkshire Terrier rescue organization founded in 2002, with a foster-based branch serving the Austin, TX 78757 area. Dedicated to providing love, nourishment, rehabilitation, and forever homes for Yorkies.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown

National Yorkshire Terrier rescue organization founded in 2002 with volunteers in 23 states, focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Yorkshire Terriers.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos

United Yorkie Rescue is a national Yorkshire Terrier rescue with volunteers in 23 states, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of Yorkshire Terriers.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

Animal rescue and sanctuary serving Bastrop, TX. Rescues homeless, abandoned, abused, and at-risk pets.

Greater Austin, Bastrop

Dog rescue serving the Bastrop, TX area, providing shelter, adoption, and animal welfare services with a focus on finding forever homes for rescue dogs.

South Austin

Viva Perros is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dog rescue organization committed to helping homeless and abused dogs get the medical care they need and find good homes.

Kyle, Buda & San Marcos, Wimberley

Dog-only volunteer-operated rescue serving Wimberley, Western Hays County, Blanco and Comal County areas. Provides medical treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and training. 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Georgetown

Satellite adoption center of Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter located at the former Georgetown Animal Shelter site. Features adoptable dogs and the Doggy Day Out program.

West Austin & Hill Country

501(c)(3) rescue organization in Austin, TX focusing on rescue, rehabilitation, outreach, and enrichment for dogs that were victims of abandonment, abuse, or neglect.

West Austin & Hill Country

501(c)(3) dog rescue organization founded by Jennifer Carroll, led by Executive Director Crystal DeGroot. Focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs that were victims of abandonment, abuse, or neglect through behavioral conditioning, medical care, and foster-based placement in the Central Texas area.

North Austin & Pflugerville

100% volunteer-led organization dedicated to rescuing Havanese, Lhasa Apsos, Pekingese, and Shih Tzus, placing homeless small breed dogs into safe, loving permanent homes in the Austin area. Hosts adoption events at Tomlinson's Allandale.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Leander

Small animal shelter and rescue operating from a residential address in Leander, TX 78641. Listed on multiple shelter directories serving the local community.

Greater Austin, Smithville

Animal shelter located in Smithville, TX listed on Google Maps. Open 24 hours with no reviews or website available.

Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock & Georgetown, Georgetown

Regional animal shelter serving Williamson County, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Hutto, Leander, and Georgetown. Offers adoptions, foster, lost pet services, and low-cost clinics.

West Austin & Hill Country, Driftwood

WAG Rescue is a volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) dog rescue with a Refuge and Adoption Center in Driftwood and foster network. They rescue and adopt out homeless, neglected, and surrendered dogs in western Hays County, with over 2,000 dogs placed since 2009.

Greater Austin

WorkDog Rescue and Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue in Lockhart, TX, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused, abandoned and neglected dogs, empowering them to find renewed purpose.

Greater Austin

Lockhart-based foster-based rescue rehabilitating abused, abandoned, and neglected dogs and finding them forever homes. Founded by Dori Naivar, a former K9 police officer and professional dog trainer.

Greater Austin, Cedar Creek

Small non-profit animal rescue in Cedar Creek, TX providing sanctuary and rehoming for over 40 animals including dogs, horses, and other farm animals through animal-assisted therapy and holistic wellness.