Thundering Paws

OUR MISSION

Thundering Paws offers a safe haven for cats who are homeless, neglected, injured, or abused.

Since 2001, Thundering Paws has operated a no-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) sanctuary located just outside of Austin, Texas. We are home to an ever-changing number of cats. We provide our beloved residents shelter, food, water, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, veterinary care, and a lot of love and attention.

Adopt
Looking For a Furry Friend? We can help find the right animal for you. View our current adoptables.

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Foster
Foster parents enable us to save more pets and help them find a good match for the pet.

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Donate
We depend on our generous donors to fund our programs, supplies, and adoption events.

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Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of Thundering Paws. We depend on our volunteers in so many ways!

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PawItForward Adoption Event

Join us for a purr-fectly heartwarming day at Lake Travis Independent Living!

Sunday, April 27 • 1:00-3:00pm • 302 Medical Parkway
Lakeway, TX 78738 • Community Room

Thundering Paws will be bringing 3–4 adorable, adoptable, fosterable cats, all looking
for loving homes. Anyone who adopts or fosters will receive a special gift basket, thoughtfully curated by the residents. Local pet vendors, including a vet clinic and mobile groomer, will be on-site to share helpful tips, and delicious bites from Dulce Frida ATX food truck will be available for purchase. We’ll also be collecting donations of cat-related supplies, or you may scan the QR code to donate directly to the shelter (please be sure to mention Lake Travis Independent Living in the comments).

Amplify Austin 2025 / March 5-6

When is Amplify Austin Day?

March 5-6, 2025. Amplify Austin Day 2025 will take place for 24 hours beginning at 6:00 PM on March 5 to 6:00 PM on March 6 CST. Early giving opens on January 29, 2025.

What time is our Power Hour?

Thursday, March 6, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon. If Thundering Paws receives the most unique donations in that hour, we will win a cash prize!

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!

FREE Spay/Neuter Clinic Jan 8 – Jan 12

Austin Animal Center is hosting a community spay/neuter clinic Jan 8th – Jan 12th.

Below is the summary information from the website. For the full information, visit https://www.austintexas.gov/event/free-community-spayneuter-clinic-clinica-comunitaria-gratuita-de-esterilizacion

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Austin Animal Center and Greater Good Charities will offer free high quality, high volume spay and neuter to local pet community of Travis County.

WHERE: Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724
WHEN: January 8 – 12, 2025
TIME: Registration and drop-off will begin on-site at 7:30 am. and will continue until 10 am, or until the schedule is full each day. 

  • You will remain in your car throughout the process from registration, to drop off and pickup.
  • All patients will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be residents of the City of Austin or Travis County.
  • All pets must be at least 2 lbs and 2 months old.
  • Cats must be in secure carriers or traps with a usable door. Only one cat is allowed per carrier.
  • Please alert staff at the time of drop-off if the pet is known to be currently nursing.
  • We will provide pick-up information at the time of drop-off and written discharge instructions when your pet is discharged.
  • If your pet has been vaccinated in the last year, please bring proof of vaccine.