How many animals does Austin Animal Center take in each year?

Austin Animal Center reported 15,200 animal intakes in 2024–25. This figure is preliminary.

What is the live outcome rate in Austin?

Austin Animal Center reported a live outcome rate of ~95% for 2024–25.

Is Austin a no-kill shelter?

Yes — its 2024–25 live outcome rate of ~95% meets the commonly used 90% benchmark.

How many animals were euthanized in Austin?

640 in 2024–25, about 4.2% of intake. This figure is preliminary.

Where does this data come from?

City of Austin Animal Services — Open Data & Monthly Reports. SaveAPaw last verified these figures on November 3, 2026.

Austin Animal Shelter Statistics 2024–25

Austin Animal Center · Texas · Reporting period 2024–25

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Source: City of Austin Animal Services — Open Data & Monthly Reports ↗✓ Last verified November 3, 2026

Figures are based on the most recent publicly available reports and are subject to verification. The ~95% live outcome rate (regularly reported in the mid-to-high 90s) is from City of Austin Animal Services open data and monthly reports. Intake, adoption, return-to-owner, transfer and euthanasia counts are preliminary.

Intake: 15,200
Adoptions: 8,400
Euthanasia: 640; 4.2% of intake
live outcome rate: ~95%; National: 82%

Outcomes, 2024–25

Austin Animal Center outcomes for 2024–25
Metric	Count	Share of intake
Total intakePreliminary	15,200	100%
DogsPreliminary	8,100	53%
CatsPreliminary	6,300	41%
AdoptionsPreliminary	8,400	55%
Returned to ownerPreliminary	2,200	14%
Transferred to partnersPreliminary	3,600	24%
Total live outcomesPreliminary	14,200	93%
EuthanasiaPreliminary	640	4.2%
live outcome rateVerifiedPublished by Austin Animal Center	~95%	State calc. (tracked): 87.2%

Additional outcome figures are preliminary and will be updated when official reports are confirmed.

Data period 2024–25 · Last verified November 3, 2026 · View official source ↗

What the numbers mean

Austin has maintained a 95% live outcome policy since 2010. Its outcome data is published record-by-record on the city's open data portal. In 2024–25, Austin Animal Center reported 15,200 animal intakes and 8,400 adoptions, and published a live outcome rate of ~95% — above the 82% national estimate.

The most common way animals left the shelter alive was adoption, accounting for 59% of live outcomes. Adoptions made up 59%, transfers 25% and returns to owner 15%. Dogs made up the larger share of intake (8,100 vs. 6,300 cats).

640 animals were euthanized, equal to 4.2% of intake. Among the 10 shelters SaveAPaw tracks, Austin ranks #1 by headline outcome rate and meets the commonly used 90% no-kill benchmark. Figures come from City of Austin Animal Services — Open Data & Monthly Reports and were last verified on November 3, 2026; see the source for Texas reporting definitions. The ~95% live outcome rate (regularly reported in the mid-to-high 90s) is from City of Austin Animal Services open data and monthly reports. Intake, adoption, return-to-owner, transfer and euthanasia counts are preliminary.

Frequently asked questions

How many animals does Austin Animal Center take in each year?: Austin Animal Center reported 15,200 animal intakes in 2024–25. This figure is preliminary.
What is the live outcome rate in Austin?: Austin Animal Center reported a live outcome rate of ~95% for 2024–25.
Is Austin a no-kill shelter?: Yes — its 2024–25 live outcome rate of ~95% meets the commonly used 90% benchmark.
How many animals were euthanized in Austin?: 640 in 2024–25, about 4.2% of intake. This figure is preliminary.
Where does this data come from?: City of Austin Animal Services — Open Data & Monthly Reports. SaveAPaw last verified these figures on November 3, 2026.