Austin Pets Alive! hosts showcasing for new pet hospital

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) had a pre-open grand opening for its APA! Shelter Pet Hospital, Saturday.

APA! stated in a press release the hospital would be fully operational near the end of April or early May while construction and inspections continue.

According to its Amazon wishlist -- where people can make purchases for equipment for the hospital -- APA! also states it is accepting community donations.

"Thank you for supporting our Yes Alive! rebuild and the animals who need us!