Austin Pets Alive! Thrift - 51st is a lively and welcoming resale store located in the North Loop/Airport area of Austin. The store offers a wide selection of high-quality merchandise, including clothing, kitchen items, shoes, and jewelry, often resulting in great finds for shoppers. Visitors appreciate the friendly, down-to-earth staff who are always accommodating and kind. The store is clean, organized, and provides a fun shopping experience, with many customers finding treasures they can't resist taking home. Beyond its shopping appeal, APA! Thrift is dedicated to supporting Austin Pets Alive!, an organization that has helped find homes for over 50,000 dogs and cats since 2011, making Austin the largest No-Kill city in the U.S. All net proceeds from the store go directly to the nonprofit’s life-saving programs, making every purchase meaningful. The store also encourages donations to support its mission, although donations are currently not accepted at this location as of February 2025. Customers often mention the store’s positive energy, community spirit, and the connection they feel to the cause. Many have been supporting and shopping at APA! Thrift for years, appreciating its role in helping animals and offering a delightful shopping experience. The store’s mission of compassion and care shines through, making it more than just a thrift shop but a place with a heart.
First time here and it was really nice! The music was a vibe and they had a lot of good items for a good price. I also loved the cat she was so sweet. The people were nice and I love the mission they have to help animals in need. Will come back again whenever I’m in the area!
August 2026
This place has a wide variety of clothing and decent prices. Got myself some super niche movies on dvd that i otherwise would payed alot for but here they were 1$. And ofcourse the cat (bug)
August 2026
Great variety of clothing, household, and electronics, and friendly staff. All proceeds go for a great cause!
