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Austin Animal Services Pet Resource Center - free microchips, ID tags, fencing and dog house help

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What it is
Support and guidance
Who it helps
Residents of Austin and unincorporated Travis County.
Where
City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County
Status
Open
Last checked
October 29, 2026 on the official website

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The city shelter's Pet Resource Center gives free microchips and ID tags, and runs fencing and dog house assistance programs to help Austin pet owners keep pets safe at home.

Checked on the official website · October 29, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702

Hours: Microchip walk-ins Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm. Some city pages list 11am-4pm, so call ahead.

Good to know

  • Services: microchips, ID tags, fencing assistance, dog houses
  • Who can use it: Residents of Austin and unincorporated Travis County.
  • How to get started: Walk in with dogs leashed and cats in carriers for microchips; tags available in the lobby. Apply online for fencing or dog house help. Residents who cannot travel can call to request an officer visit.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Austin Animal Services Pet Resource Center - free microchips, ID tags, fencing and dog house help official page, checked October 29, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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