Eat, Drink & Meet Animals: May Austin Pet Adoption Events
April showers bring May flowers, along with lots and lots of puppies and kittens galore. Summer is just around the corner and the kids are almost out of school making this the perfect time for a furry addition to the family. Here is a list of May pet adoption events in Austin to pick up a new pet, volunteer, or donate to one of Austin’s amazing animal shelters and foster homes.
Sat. May 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Swing by Great Outdogs, 1210 Barton Springs Rd., to pick up some new dog gear, treats, toys and more and meet some of the visiting pups from Austin Pets Alive!
Sat. May 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tomlinson’s Pet Store located on Circle C will be hosting dogs from Austin Dog Rescue.
Sun. May 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Is there any better way to celebrate a sunny Sunday in Austin than brunch and pups? Bring your friends (both four and two legged) to Yard Bar to celebrate Blue Spots Pets’ Boozy Brunch hosted by Rocco the Pug: humans can indulge in a boozy brunch while pets get pampered with grooming and glamor shots. Tickets are only $20 and all proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive!
Sun. May 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shop for a cause! Stop by Talbots Arboretum for a meet and greet with the wonderful pups at Austin Dog Rescue plus a portion of the proceeds go toward saving more dogs.
Sun. May 15, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Stop by Pints, Pies and Paws for the ultimate Sunday Funday at Whitestone Brewery. Meet some of the pets from Texas Humane Heroes and grab a slice. $1 from every pint sold will go to Texas Humane Heroes.
Fri. May 20, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
South Austin Brewery and Taproom is hosting the Rockers Vs. Mod Event featuring live music by Jacket Walker, Wild Call, and Fur King and a plethora of puppies from Austin Pets Alive!
Sat. May 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May is Austin Pet Month! Celebrate with dogs and cats from Austin Pets Alive!, beer, wine, and one-of-a-kind pet vendors at Phydeaux and Friends.
Sat. May 21, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate Ney Day at the Elisabet Ney Museum with music, food, art, trapeze, the unveiling of a new outdoor sculpture, and adorable animals from Austin Pets Alive!
Mon. May 23, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
May has Mother’s Day but Banger’s has Mega Mutt Mom Day. Bring your pup to Bangers to make paw cards and meet great local pet vendors including Austin Pets Alive!, Dawg Town, Chloe’s Barkery, YoDog Snackery and Pints for Pups.
Sat. May 28th, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wrap up Austin Pet Month at the Lakeline Farmers Market, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., grab your weekly greens and stop by to say hi to a pup and chat with the lovely volunteers at Austin Pets Alive!
Sun. May 29th, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Drink wine for a good cause at Tony C’s 20 for $20. Enjoy live music, appetizers, and sampling of $20 premium wines with all proceeds going to Austin Pets Alive!