The longest-standing no-kill, non-profit pet and adoption center in Austin
We’re dedicated to saving Austin’s homeless cats and dogs, educating our community about responsible pet ownership, and reducing pet overpopulation.
Who we are
Serving our community since 1952, the Austin Humane Society (AHS) is the longest standing no-kill shelter in Austin. AHS transforms the lives of animals and the people who love them through life-saving programs that find animals homes, serve animals and people in times of crisis, prevent future homelessness through spay and neuter, and engage the community to be a part of the solution. Over the past year, AHS has unleashed hope for over 11,000 animals thanks to the generosity of our donors.
Our Mission
The Austin Humane Society (AHS) offers comprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services, transforming the lives of animals and those who love them.
Our Leadership
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Frances Jonon, CAWA
President & CEO -
Taylor Thomas Fry, CFRE
Chief Development Officer -
Katie Luke, DVM, CAWA
Chief Operations Officer -
Kathy Lynch, CNAP
Chief Financial Officer -
Kim Barkelew
Director of Finance -
Sarah Hammel
Director of Communications -
Brower Hannah
Director of Facilities -
Erin Jolly
Senior Director of Events & Education
Our Board
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Chris Helling
Chair -
Steve Garven
Vice Chair -
Jill Holup
Treasurer -
Lisa Kennedy
Secretary -
Steve Waters
Board Member -
Barbara Wilson
Board Member
Frequently asked questions
What services does AHS provide?
At AHS, we provide a number of services to aid pets in need. If you need to rehome a pet, click here. If you’d like to participate in our Community Cat program, click here. We also provide educational programming for our Humane Heroes (animal lovers under the age of 14). To learn more about that, click here. If you’d like to learn about our Pet Food Pantry, click here.
Who is on the AHS board?
The Austin Humane Society board is comprised of independent community members. A list of the current board members can be found above.
Who are AHS partners?
Our partners can be found here.
What is AHS’s financial information?
The Austin Humane Society’s financial information can be found here.