Austin Town Lake Animal Center

1156 West Cesar Chavez Street

Austin, TX 78703

(512) 972-6045

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tlac

About the Animal Shelter

We are Animal Services for the Austin/Travis County Health & Human Services Department. We are an open-intake shelter that takes in over 21,000 animals each year. We provide Animal Protection, Care & Control for Austin/Travis County. We also provide an array of pet homelessness prevention programs.

Shelters Service Area

Austin, Travis County, surrounding areas

Adoption Process

-At least 18 yrs of age -Photo ID -Current rabies vacc and vet visit within last year for any pets already at home -Proof of home ownership or consent from property owner -$75 fee -Signed Agreement, including assumption of all risks, medical needs -All animals will be spayed or neutered -We will not adopt out animals that have shown aggressive tendencies