Dog Life in Central Austin

Central Austin

East Austin's premier private off-leash dog park for ages 21+, offering a curated cafe and bar with luxury amenities. Membership-based dog park with supervised play areas.

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Fenced neighborhood off-leash dog park in Central Austin near Hyde Park with grassy and rocky terrain, shaded seating areas, and waste bag stations. Bring your own water as fountains may not be available.

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Urban greenbelt with shaded trails along Shoal Creek featuring a designated off-leash area between 24th and 29th Streets (Gaston Green within Pease Park). Tree-covered paths provide cool respite with creek access for dogs.

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Fully-fenced 3-acre neighborhood park in West Austin with a dedicated off-leash dog area with separate sections for large and small dogs, plus basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a pool.

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Dog daycare, professional grooming, training, and boutique in Austin's North Loop neighborhood serving the community since 1988. Offers a wide variety of training from puppy obedience to nosework.

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Enrichment-based dog daycare, boarding, self-serve dog wash, and grooming serving Austin since 2004, located in the West University/North University neighborhood. Small-group play with enrichment-focused activities.

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Drop-in dog daycare at the Platform Apartments in East Austin with no-appointment model, hourly pricing in 30-min increments, open-play enrichment, and CPR-certified staff. Daycare only, no boarding.

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East Austin's premier dog daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and event space with brand-new leash-free indoor/outdoor facility, 24/7 staffing, and separated play spaces by size.

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Full-service grooming, boarding, and daycare facility in Austin's Clarksville/Old West Austin area serving since 1970. Offers climate-controlled facility with large play yards and personalized care.

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Indoor dog boarding and daycare facility located within Austin Urban Vet Center in downtown Austin, offering boarding 365 days a year, daycare Monday-Friday, and full veterinary team on-site.

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Vet-tech-managed luxury dog daycare and boarding in Downtown Austin's Rainey Street District, featuring climate-controlled facility with tailored playgroups, luxury suites, and specialized senior care.

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Full-service veterinary clinic serving downtown Austin with wellness exams, vaccinations, and medical care for dogs and cats.

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Veterinary specialty practice focused on allergy and dermatology care for small animals, located in a vintage purple cottage on Lake Austin Blvd.

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AAHA-accredited animal clinic in the Allandale area offering general medicine, surgery, boarding, hospice care, and international travel consultation for dogs and cats.

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Full-service animal hospital in Allandale treating dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, and exotic pets with over 37 years of service.

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Full-service veterinary center in downtown Austin offering medical care, boarding, and playcare with an integrative approach to pet health.

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Veterinary urgent care and emergency service located in Central Austin at the former Animal Emergency Hospital of Austin location, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

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State-of-the-art veterinary clinic in central Austin near Mueller, serving Travis County for over 50 years since 1971 with wellness, surgery, and senior care.

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Banfield of Saltillo is a dedicated preventive care dental and routine surgical procedure location near the Mueller development.

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Full-service veterinary hospital serving the Bryker Woods neighborhood since 1980, offering same-day appointments, wellness care, surgery, and dental services.

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Full-service veterinary clinic in Central Austin offering preventive care, diagnostics, dental, and surgery with walk-in availability and exotics experience.

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Full-service veterinary clinic in Crestview offering wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and same-day appointments for dogs and cats.

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AAHA-accredited, full-service small animal veterinary hospital near Clarksville/Pease Park offering medical, surgical, and dental care with a focus on compassionate communication.

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Long-established neighborhood veterinary clinic in Hyde Park providing wellness exams, vaccinations, and boarding services. Note: currently not accepting new clients.

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Full-service animal hospital in the Clarksville/Old West Austin area offering wellness checks, diagnostics, urgent care, surgery, and online pharmacy with same-day availability.

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Full-service veterinary hospital on Burnet Road serving Rosedale, Allandale, Brentwood, and Crestview, treating dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and exotics.

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24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Hyde Park offering board-certified critical care, surgery, neurology, internal medicine, and oncology services.

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Full-service veterinary clinic in Rosedale offering preventive care, dental care, surgery, and diagnostics for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotics.

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Neighborhood veterinary clinic in Tarrytown offering wellness care, urgent care, surgery, dental care, acupuncture and laser therapy in a vintage bungalow setting.

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Full-service veterinary hospital located inside the Petco at Hancock Center offering preventive care, diagnostics, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchipping.

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AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified veterinary clinic in Clarksville providing wellness care, dental care, surgery, and nutrition counseling for dogs and cats.

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Austin's premier dog spa in the Rainey Street district, offering full grooming, baths, mud baths, conditioning treatments, and deshedding in a calm, fear-free environment.

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Small-batch grooming shop in the North Loop neighborhood, offers personalized grooming services with experienced and compassionate staff.

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Family-owned and operated boutique dog grooming salon in East Austin serving the community since 2010, offering personalized care with experienced groomers.

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Austin's original self-serve dog wash since 2004, offering professional grooming, enrichment-based daycare, boarding, and DIY dog wash stations in West Campus.

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Salon-style grooming and photography boutique in East Austin, woman-owned, fear-free and cooperative care certified, offering personalized grooming with optional photography sessions.

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Premium pet spa services in East Austin offering professional grooming, baths, trims, and spa services for dogs and cats with a 5-star rating.

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Pet grooming studio on East 6th Street in Austin, known for gentle care and transforming dogs and cats into teddy bear styles.

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Award-winning full-service dog and cat grooming salon in the Brentwood neighborhood, established in 2006, offering full grooming, nail trims, and bathing services.

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Luxury dog grooming, daycare, and boarding in Downtown Austin, serving Tarrytown, Clarksville, and surrounding Central Austin neighborhoods with personalized care for all dogs including those with special needs.

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Mobile pet grooming service in Austin with over 20 years of experience, offering affordable grooming with top-quality salon products and latest grooming trends.

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Full-service dog grooming serving the University of Texas/West Campus area since 2004, known for gentle care and personalized attention.

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Full-service dog grooming and pet retail store offering professional grooming, gourmet bakery treats, and all-natural pet products.

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Rainey Street beer garden with over 200 craft beers on tap, 30 house-made sausages including a Woof Wurst for dogs, and an off-leash dog run. Massive outdoor beer garden with live music and communal tables.

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Award-winning all-day cafe in Clarksville serving coffee, cocktails, and comfort food with a large dog-friendly patio. Shares space with sister brewery Hold Out Brewing next door.

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Legendary Texas-style barbecue from the renowned Lockhart family, located on UT's Drag in North University. Features outdoor seating that is dog-friendly, serving brisket, ribs, sausage, and classic sides.

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Austin original since 1975, home of the original Mexican Martini. Casual neighborhood patio bar and grill with inventive bar eats, live music, and dog-friendly outdoor seating.

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Hyde Park neighborhood pub since 1987 with 30+ beers on tap and award-winning burgers. Features a large covered and uncovered patio where dogs are always welcome with complimentary treats and water bowls.

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British-style pub and brewery in a Tudor building in Rosedale, operating since 1969. Features over 70 draft beers including house-brewed selections, classic pub food, and a shaded dog-friendly patio with water bowls.

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Austin Tex-Mex institution since 1975, famous for its humorous marquee sign. Serves enchiladas, fajitas, and tacos with a large covered patio that is dog-friendly.

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Neighborhood coffeehouse in Hyde Park popular with students and remote workers. Known for its quiet atmosphere, outdoor seating, and being dog-friendly on the patio.

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Craft brewery in a converted Quonset hut in Old West Austin, serving house-brewed beers and smash burgers. Large dog-friendly outdoor seating area with a relaxed neighborhood feel.

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Upscale Southern comfort food restaurant in one of Austin's oldest buildings, serving innovative twists on classics since 2003. Features a spacious dog-friendly patio with outdoor seating.

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Locally owned neighborhood kitchen + bar on East 6th Street with two large dog-friendly patios. Craft cocktails, full bar, late-night kitchen, and live music. 21 and up only.

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Intimate wine bar in Clarksville with a secluded cobblestone patio. Rotating wine list emphasizing natural winemakers, with small plates inspired by Spain, Portugal, and France. Dog-friendly on the patio.

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Austin's first vegan gastropub in Old West Austin, offering 30 beers on tap and plant-based takes on classic pub grub. Features a dog-friendly patio.

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Rooftop bar in downtown Austin with a backyard-party vibe, featuring outdoor games, cocktails, and brisket tacos. Known for being 100% pup-friendly with a pet menu available during special events.

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Austin's #1 Dog Spa offering luxurious fear-free grooming, fresh cooked USDA-quality gourmet dog food, and beautifully curated pet retail in the Rainey district.

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Austin's Most Trusted Local Pet Store, family-owned since 2012, offering expert nutrition advice, quality pet food and treats, self-serve dog wash, and community-driven service.

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A natural and holistic pet specialty retailer featuring quality dog and cat foods, USA-made treats, toys, beds, supplements, and self-serve dog wash.

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A multi-unit retailer specializing in natural pet food, supplies, and grooming, offering a carefully curated selection of natural food, treats, toys, and supplements.

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Austin's local, independent pet specialists offering premium pet food, treats, toys, self-serve dog wash, and goats milk froyo. Founded by a certified pet nutritionist.

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The original Tomlinson's location since 1946. Austin's oldest local trusted pet store for natural, healthy pet products, family-owned and operated by four generations of the Click family.

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Dog training facility in Austin offering board & train programs, in-home training, daycare, and grooming. 5.0 Google rating. Serves Austin area including Central Austin.

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Dog training company serving Austin with day training, puppy training, on/off leash obedience, reactivity training, and aggression rehab. Owner Clayton Mathews has over a decade of experience. Serves Central Austin.

Central Austin, Round Rock

Serves Tarrytown and Central Austin with balanced-training approach. Offers board & train, private lessons, puppy training, and service dog training. Affiliated with AKC, USCA, Animal Behavior College, and IACP. Over 1,100 satisfied clients.

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Professional, positive-reinforcement dog training and behavior modification in Austin. Owner Amy Fitzsimmons holds CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSB-D certifications and is Fear Free Certified. Offers private training, group classes, webinars, and virtual services for fear, aggression, reactivity, and more.

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Certified canine behavior and training specialists offering in-home training in Austin. Provides behavior and quality-of-life solutions in a stress-free home environment. Offers free pickup and drop-off.

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Established 2017, offering reward-based dog training in Austin. Services include board & train, private lessons, virtual courses, and supplemental services for puppies through adult dogs. Also has a Maryland branch.

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Nonprofit 501(c)3 organization offering positive-reinforcement dog training, group classes, private training, and behavior consulting. All trainers are nationally certified or working toward certification. Offers financial assistance.

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Reward-based, science-backed private dog training serving Central Austin neighborhoods including Barton Hills, West Austin, and East Side. Offers private training for obedience, behavior issues, and puppy programs. No fear or pain-based methods.

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Dog training and human coaching in Austin. Offers puppy training, custom obedience, board & train, and behavior modification. Home studio in Downtown Austin; also serves clients in-home. Founded 2007.

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Dog training in Austin offering private lessons, board & train, puppy program, and behavior modification. Helps owners achieve on and off leash control through clear communication. LGBTQ-owned.

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In-home dog training in Austin formerly known as Longhorn Dog Training. Offers puppy training, basic obedience, anxiety training, aggressive dog training, and training for new parents. Real-world training approach for calm behavior in busy Austin neighborhoods.

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Premier dog training program in Central Texas founded by Jonas Black, a leading international trainer educator. Uses neuroscience and neurobiology-based methods including classical and operant conditioning. Serves all Austin areas including Central Austin.

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Largest 100% positive reinforcement dog training company in the US, founded 2004. Offers puppy kindergarten, basic obedience, board & train, private in-home training, and behavior modification in the Austin area.

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In-home dog training covering basic obedience, puppy training, reactivity, separation anxiety, and special needs. Serves the Greater Austin area including Central Austin. Member of Pet Professional Guild.

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Franchise-based dog training with North Austin and South Austin locations. Offers day training, board & train, private lessons, group classes, and AKC STAR Puppy program. Over 10,000 dogs trained in 12+ years.

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Relationship-based dog training by Allegra Kaough with 17 years of experience. Focuses on understanding canine communication and innate psychology using real-world scenarios. Based in Austin.

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Force-free private dog training by Matt Beisner, CCPDT certified trainer and host of Disney+'s Dog: Impossible. Serves Austin and surrounding areas with in-home and virtual training using evidence-based positive reinforcement.

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Austin's dog training club with 5-star Google rating and 300+ reviews. Offers private 1-on-1 in-home, in-public, and abroad (boarding) programs plus jumpstart tutoring, homeschool, and study abroad programs. Serves within 20-min radius of 78731 including Central Austin.

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Posture-first, movement-centric dog training blending biomechanics and behavior. Offers behavior modification, obedience, canine fitness, and puppy programs. Owner Steven Tallas has 13+ years experience and multiple certifications. Serves Central Austin.

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Austin Dog Walking TX provides GPS-tracked dog walking, cat visits, and overnight house sitting serving Central Austin. Founder Catie Auchter has over 10 years of experience. First walk free. 5.0 Google rating.

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Austin Royalty Pet Care is a dog walking and pet sitting company in Austin, Texas offering loving pet care for all needs including quick visits and full-service care.

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Fetch! Pet Care provides fully vetted and trained dog walking, pet sitting, overnight care, and pet medication administration services in Austin and surrounding areas.

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Fur Pet Care offers dog walking, in-home pet sitting, overnight care, and pet taxi services in Austin. Dedicated to providing personalized, reliable care for pets as family members.

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Game Time Dog Services provides dog walking and pet sitting in central, northwest, northcentral, and west Austin, founded in 2014 by Amy Fiala. Serves all target neighborhoods including Downtown, Hyde Park, Clarksville, Tarrytown, Old West Austin, Rosedale, and North University.

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Hound for Hound provides dog walking and pet sitting services in Austin since 2010, serving Central East Austin, Cherrywood, and surrounding neighborhoods. Bonded, insured, and Pet CPR/First Aid certified.

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Hyde Park House Sitting provides trusted neighborhood pet and house sitting services in the Hyde Park area of Austin, offering personalized care and regular updates.

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Let's Walk Austin is an insured and bonded pet care company serving greater Austin, owned by Allie Landis. Over 100,000 dog walks completed. GPS-tracked walks with detailed photo updates.

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Little Sidekick Pet Care provides dog walking, pet sitting, overnight care, and a unique mobile dog gym serving Central, South, and West Austin since 2017. Locally owned by Christina, fully insured and bonded.

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Lone Star Leash Services is an insured and bonded full-service pet sitting and dog walking business in Austin, owned by Josh Margolis. Serves Hyde Park, Mueller, Cherrywood, East Austin, and Northeast Austin.

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Mary's Buddies provides compassionate dog walking, in-home pet sitting, and boarding services in Austin, focusing on central, downtown, and south Austin neighborhoods including Hyde Park, Clarksville, Tarrytown, and North Loop.

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Premier Pet TLC is Austin's award-winning premium pet care provider offering pet sitting, dog walking, cat behavior modification, pet taxi, and wedding pet attendant services. Woman-owned with 20+ years experience serving Central Austin.

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Project Pets provides professional in-home pet sitting and dog walking in South & Central Austin, owned and operated by Bam Rodriguez with over 16 years of pet care experience.

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See Jane Walk provides private dog walking and overnight pet care serving Downtown Austin, Clarksville, Deep Eddy, Pemberton, and Tarrytown since 2019.

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Walk! ATX is a locally owned full-service pet care company founded in 2012 by Britton Danton, offering dog walking, pet sitting, boarding, daycare, grooming, and training with an employee-based team of 50+.

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Woofie's provides dog walking, pet sitting, and mobile pet spa services across Austin including Central Austin, Downtown, Tarrytown, Clarksville, and UT area. GPS-tracked walks with trained, insured staff.

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Municipal open-intake animal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually and animal protection services.

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Nonprofit animal shelter and rescue organization pioneering innovative lifesaving programs designed to save the animals most at risk of euthanasia. Has saved over 140,000 lives since 2008.

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Non-profit all-volunteer rescue organization for Golden Retrievers in greater central Texas, finding permanent homes for homeless Golden Retrievers since 1998.

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Non-profit organization committed to reducing the number of animals killed each year at area pounds and shelters. Takes in animals in immediate danger of euthanasia, rehabilitates and places them in permanent loving homes.

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Annual month-long fundraiser each May organized by Divine Canines. Purchase a Pawsport for $30 and get one free pour at 30+ participating Austin-area breweries. 100% of proceeds fund free therapy dog services through Divine Canines, supporting over 190 active dog-handler teams visiting hospitals, schools, and senior centers.

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Monthly on-leash community pack walk on the first Sunday of every month at 9 AM starting from the Giant Spider Sculpture at Manor Rd and Berkman Dr. All breeds welcome. Casual 2.5-mile stroll promoting responsible pit bull guardianship and positive breed ambassadorship. One dog per person, 6-ft or shorter leashes required.

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Social meetup group for dog lovers exploring dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries around Austin for yappy hours. Regular events at venues like Central Machine Works (4824 E Cesar Chavez St, 78702), Neighbors Dog Park, and other dog-friendly spots around the city.

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Monthly breed-specific dog meetups at Jo's Coffee Red River on select Saturdays from 3-6 PM. Rotating breeds each month include Corgis, Chihuahuas, Wiener Dogs, and more. Free to attend. Coffee, pastries, and pup-friendly patio atmosphere.

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Weekly Sunday Yappy Hour at Upstairs at Caroline in downtown Austin. Enjoy 25% off your tab when you bring your dog, $10 frozen cocktails, $4 brunch tacos, and a special dog menu with peanut butter pup cup ($3) and pup ice cream ($5).

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Austin's largest dog festival and 26-year tradition at Camp Mabry. Features a 1-mile charity walk, 50+ pet vendors, agility course, costume contests, live music, and Sniffari adventures. Holds 14 Guinness World Records. 100% of proceeds benefit Service Dogs, Inc., transforming shelter dogs into service dogs for wounded veterans and disabled Texans.

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Austin's premier dog photography studio and organizer of large-scale breed-specific dog meetups including The Great Pug Grumble (October), Golden Meetup (spring), Texas Wienerfest (October), and Senior Dog Meetup. Events feature dog portraits, breed-specific rescue partners, vendors, and specialty cocktails. Has raised over $400,000 for animal nonprofits since 2015.