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ThisIsHouston

Dog rescue in Houston, TX

ThisIsHouston is a rescue dedicated to helping those who cannot ask for help!

The inundation of graphic dog posts and images on social media seems to have rendered a lot of people helpless. The bystander effect has grabbed a hold of our city and it isn’t loosening its grip. Most people are not aware of the stray overpopulation problem going on in this city. The others don’t help because somebody else will. Well, we are ‘somebody else’. We have no super powers. We have no magic formula or secret that gives us the ability to do what we do. We are just an example of what can be done when people come together for a common cause and leave egos at the door. Why do we do this? Because we choose to. Because we are tired of dogs suffering needlessly. And because we refuse to live in a world where there is a choice not to help.

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Houston, TX 77002
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Adoptable pets at ThisIsHouston

We'll also keep you updated on Joy's adoption status with email updates.
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Joy

Chihuahua

Female, 1 mo
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Chihuahua

Female, 1 mo
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Groot's adoption status with email updates.
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Groot

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Zane's adoption status with email updates.
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Zane

Chow Chow

Male, 3 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Macie - PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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Macie - PENDING

Dachshund/Cocker Spaniel

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Rocket - PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocket - PENDING

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Drax - PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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Drax - PENDING

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Zara's adoption status with email updates.
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Zara

Chow Chow

Female, 3 mos
Houston, TX

Rescue FAQs

Greater Houston Area

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All dogs are neutered/spayed, current on vaccinations, tested for heart worm and on heart worm preventative before adoption. All dogs will also be microchiped and dewormed.

Puppies that are too young to be altered will be considered foster-to-adopt until they are spayed or neutered. Adoption fee is $450 for all animals.

Please allow 24 to 48 hours for a reply to your request. We require personal and a vet reference. A signed contract and fee will be accepted before the pet is delivered.

Adoption application

http://www.this-is-houston.org/adopt/adopt-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near ThisIsHouston

Taz's Pom Rescue

Houston, TX 77077

Waller Animal Shelter and Rescue

728 Elm St,
Waller, TX 77484

The Bryi's Meows and More

The Woodlands, TX 77382

We'll also keep you updated on Luisa's adoption status with email updates.
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Luisa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Dickinson, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Houston's adoption status with email updates.
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Houston

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Dickinson, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tiana's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Cypress, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Silver Lace's adoption status with email updates.
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Silver Lace

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Richmond, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A175453's adoption status with email updates.
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A175453

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Pasadena, TX
We'll also keep you updated on TINA's adoption status with email updates.
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TINA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Rosenberg, TX

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