Austin Animal Center, the largest municipal animal shelter in Central Texas, provides shelter to 23,000 animals annually and services to Austin/Travis County. This facility accepts stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed.

Location/Contact

7201 Levander Loop Austin, Texas 78702

(512) 978-0500 or 3-1-1 for animal issues after hours or (512) 974-2000 if outside Austin City limits.

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Hours of Operation

Shelter Adoption and Reclaim Office Hours

Monday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Animal Receiving

Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.