As the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather in Texas, just wait a minute and it will change. Though the capital city has enjoyed many 70- and even 80-degree-plus days in January, this weekend will usher in freezing temperatures and a possibility for snow, and Austin Pets Alive! is asking the community for support.
Today, the nonprofit put out a call for people to stop by its Town Lake Animal Center location at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez between noon and 6 p.m. daily through Friday, Jan. 23 to meet and pick up a dog to foster until Wednesday, Jan. 28. While regional shelters continue to deal with overcrowding and closed intake, 75 dogs are in need of temporary warm homes through Austin Pets Alive! during the cold front.
For those who cannot foster a dog, the rescue nonprofit is also asking locals to donate supplies (dropped off in front of ‘Building C’). The donations will help the dogs at the shelter and those going home with fosters. The request list includes:
- Size medium, large, or extra-large dog crates
- Baby gates
- Long-lasting dog chews
- Dog toys
APA has also provided a list of cold weather tips for Austinites, listed below:
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