[company_age]26.0[/company_age][employees]51-100 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2008, APA! has grown into one of the largest and most successful no-kill shelters in the United States. The organization operates a state-of-the-art adoption center, a medical clinic, and a variety of programs designed to help animals find loving homes. APA! also works to educate the public about the importance of spaying and neutering pets, and to advocate for animal welfare legislation. APA! is a national leader in the no-kill movement, and its work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. APA! is a unique organization in that it is entirely volunteer-run. The organization has over 1,000 volunteers who donate their time and skills to help animals in need. APA! is also unique in its commitment to transparency. The organization publishes its financials online, and it is a member of Charity Navigator, a non-profit organization that rates charities based on their financial health and accountability.[/description][ps]Adoption, medical care, education, advocacy[/ps]