The Veterinary Public Health (VPH) division of Harris County Public Health works in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for residents and animals of unincorporated Harris County. The Harris County Animal Shelter is operated under VPH.
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612 Canino Road
Houston, TX 77076
Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Harris County, Texas
Additional adoption info
Visit the shelter 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX 77076 during regular adoption hours Monday - Friday 1 pm - 5:30 pm and
Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 3:30 pm. No phone holds. All adopters must be 18 years old or above and adoptions must be done in person. Every adoption includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and one year pet license.
Adoption application
134 Vintage Park Blvd,
Suite A#204,
Houston,
TX
77070
P.O. Box 657,
Spring,
TX
77383
2800 Antoine Drive, Suite 2854,
Houston,
TX
77092
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