Voted in the midterm? Adopt a pet for free in Austin
Austin Animal Services will waive all adoption fees for individuals who present an I Voted sticker from the 2026 midterm elections by November 8.
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Freddy Vela, as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News · · 1 min read
Austin Animal Services will waive all adoption fees for individuals who present an I Voted sticker from the 2026 midterm elections by November 8.

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