Animal Friends of Austin County

10/25/2026

10/15/2026

Dixie Chick is one of the 'original' AFS dogs. She had come into the shelter at about 1year old from what I understand. Dixie is now about 14yoa. She always struggled with a really challenging mouth/teeth. She has never had toenails. She was badly injured but survived the 2016 tax day flood at the old Mill Creek locale, ending up with most of her tail being removed as end result in addition. Today, she is still thriving as now sanctioned here.

Dixie started on a new hip/joint supplement I decided to try having always used primarily Cosequin DS with MSM and hyaluronic. She's been on the new supplement powder for a bit over a 1.5 months, her improvement has been significant which makes both of us very happy!
Dixie still enjoys riding in the vehicle, exploring more now with some friends and enjoys her mostly soft food/small dog kibble meals and soft treats.

10/13/2026

09/14/2026

Little JuneBug loves her blanket cuddles. She still knows her OWN mind and demands at almost 18yoa. Snappy when she doesn't feel like her eye cleans with that one BIG BAD canine she has. LOVE this little girl! 🥰

09/11/2026

08/17/2026

Took AFAC alumni senior Beagle Bailey (now Beetle Bailey) in for a yearly checkup and maintenance last week. His dad is elderly and doesn't drive anymore, so happy to help! Unfortunately, this checkup showed a 3/6 heart murmur. Starting with Enalapril and will monitor from there.
Beetle is one of the sweetest boys ever from the get-go.

Thank you, Dr. James and Star Hill Vet Clinic for your care.

06/11/2026

Sweet senior sanction Rowdy left us yesterday morning. Rowdy was an 'original' AFS dog since about 6 weeks old. She and her sib, Runty, fostered here then had to go to the shelter on Mill Creek for adoption. 2016 when we lost our entire shelter in the Tax Day floods, Rowdy and her brother moved out here and it was a very good thing.

Runty passed last year at 16, Rowdy turned 17 in May.

May their days again be filled with turtle finds, occasional horse p**p to roll in and soft beds with big knuckle bones to chew on.

Thank you, Dr. James and Star Hill Vet Clinic for helping Rowdy on her life journey (and myself)

05/23/2026

Remember the true meaning of your holiday.....

We will closed on Monday for Memorial Day.

Weekend Hours:
Friday and Saturday we will open our normal hours, and Dr James will be available for after hour emergencies.

We closed Sunday and Monday. We will not have a doctor available after hour emergencies. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need assistance with an emergency hospital, you can call or text the emergency line and we will do our best to help coordinate.