Austin Pets Alive! marks milestone with 10,000 pets saved through transport program

AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, Austin Pets Alive! celebrated 10,000 pets saved through their Transport Program.

At 10 a.m. on January 30th, the shelter’s Transport Hub in Elgin TX, celebrated its 10,000th pet being transported to safety.

Ivy, a nine-year-old pit bull mix became the 10,000th pet rescued and was rescued from a neglect case.

After waiting almost a year, Ivy transported to Fetch WI, a rescue partner in Madison, Wisconsin.

“Ivy’s journey today is not just about her—it represents 10,000 lives saved, 10,000 second chances, and the dedication of our transport team, partners, and supporters,” said Clare Callison, Senior Director of Care Operations at Austin Pets Alive! “Every transport means another shelter pet gets the opportunity to find a loving home, and we are committed to saving the next 10,000 lives.”

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The Transport Hub where Ivy was transported from in Elgin, is new and will allow APA! to save 8,000 pets in its first three years.

The new hub was funded by a grant from Best Friends Animal Society.

The program started in 2021, and since has traveled over 5000,000 miles to partner shelters in the United States and Canada.

The APA! Transport Program relies on community support and is 100% donor funded.