Posted in Shelter Makeover

Our volunteer program is made of four main levels of volunteers, and the higher you go, the more training you get to be able to handle and rehabilitate the more difficult dogs. Green is the entry level, where no animal experience is necessary, and you can interact with the more easy-going dogs that don't need training to be calm and adoptable. … read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

Since 2007, Austin, TX has been one of the ASPCA's Mission Orange cities. We are one of less than 10 cities in the country that was chosen to work towards becoming a no-kill city. Here is a link to the ASPCA's Mission Orange website: www.aspca.org Our local Mission Orange partners are: Town Lake Animal Cen… read more

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I have to say that I've enjoyed using Zootoo since I joined in December to support my shelter in the Makeover contest. I've learned a lot about animals, about other animal lovers, and about my fellow volunteers at AHS. This forum has helped us communicate in ways that we never did before, and has allowed me to meet other pet owners across the count… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

I'm hoping I can leave work early on Thursday to make it to the shelter for Zootoo's visit. We're rallying the troops and putting together the best welcoming celebration we can. All the dogs & cats have their toes crossed for good luck! read more

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Some of my fellow Zootooers are probably going to wonder why I'm up so early today (Liann), but I was having trouble sleeping, so I decided I better get my daily points in now so they don't get "lost" at the last minute as some points seem to do. If there is a Shelter Makeover III, I hope Zootoo makes this site more user-friendly and fair on poi… read more