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Citizens For Animal Protection

Animal shelter in Houston, TX

Citizens For Animal Protection, founded in 1972, is committed to sheltering, rescuing, and placing homeless animals in loving homes; advocating respect and compassion for all animal life; providing humane education to prevent animal cruelty; and raising awareness in the community of the needs of animals.

CAP is proud to announce that through life-saving adoption and transfer programs and a lot of hard work, we have maintained a placement rate of over 93% for all homeless pets surrendered to our shelter in 2021. In 2021, CAP provided care for 10,260 animals; this includes animals surrendered by the public and transferred in from animal control agencies and rescue groups, animals already in the shelter and foster care program, feral cats trapped/neutered/returned and animals receiving vaccinations and other treatments in our low-cost vaccination clinic, The Cornelius Clinic.

Contact
Email
Address
17555 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094
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Meet their adoptable pets

17555 Katy Freeway

Houston, TX 77094

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Adoptable pets at Citizens For Animal Protection

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Anatolian Shepherd/Husky

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

Golden Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Maddy *VIP*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Maddy *VIP*

German Shepherd Dog/Golden Retriever

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

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Houston, TX

Shelter FAQs

Houston, TX and surrounding area

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Pet Adoption Fees
CAP adoption fees include a variety of services - age-appropriate vaccinations, canine heartworm, and feline leukemia tests, spaying/neutering, deworming treatment, microchipping to name a few - the total value of which exceeds $450. These minimal adoption fees cover only part of each animal's stay at our shelter - please help us keep adoption fees low while maintaining the high quality of care for the animals in our charge by donating and/or volunteering.

Call for information on animals not listed here.

Dogs
A second dog or puppy, adopted within 30 days of the first adoption receives a $20 discount.
Dogs (over 15 lbs) $105
Puppies (6 months & younger) $135
Small dogs (15 lbs & under) $135

Cats
A second cat or kitten, when adopted within 30 days is free

Cats (6 months - 5 years) $55
Kittens ( 6 months & younger) $85
Senior Cats (5+ years) $30

Small Mammals
Rabbit (can adopt 2 for 1) $50

Guinea Pig (one) $20
Guinea Pigs (two) $30

Ferrets $90
Hamsters/Rats/Gerbils (can adopt 2 for 1) $10


Special Discounts
Seniors for Seniors - Special Senior Citizen (60 yrs +) No charge for an animal 7 yrs or older.
Military Families - 50% of adoption fees waived for military personnel and veterans. (proof of eligibility required)
Any dog/puppy adopted at the same time as a cat/kitten will be adoptable at a $20 discount.

Adoption application

https://cap4pets.org/pet-adoptions

Pets at shelters & rescues near Citizens For Animal Protection

Bunny Buddies, Inc.

PO Box 131894,
Houston, TX 77219

Sugar Glider Guardians

Cypress, TX 77429

Angleton Animal Control Adoption Center

535 S. Anderson,
Angleton, TX 77515

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Deer Park, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Heather Reese's adoption status with email updates.
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Heather Reese

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 12 yrs 4 mos
Magnolia, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Weimaraner's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Weimaraner

Weimaraner

Male, Puppy
HOUSTON, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Heidi's adoption status with email updates.
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Heidi

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Spring, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Chico's adoption status with email updates.
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Chico

Chihuahua

Male, 10 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tye - PA's adoption status with email updates.
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Tye - PA

Belgian Malinois

Male, Young
NATION WIDE, TX

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