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Richardson Humane Society

Animal rescue in Richardson, TX

Richardson Humane Society was chartered as a 501(c)3 Non Profit Texas corporation in 2000. We are an all volunteer group and have grown to more than 100 volunteers. As of 2019, we have rescued and re-homed over 2400 homeless pets.

Mission Statement
The purpose of this society is to rescue and re-home adoptable pets, educate our community regarding the prevention of cruelty to animals, the promotion of animal population control through advocation of spay/neuter programs, and the extension of humane education.

It is the policy of the society to provide humane care and treatment for animals needing protection in the area served by the society; to seek to return lost animals to their owners; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners; to promote spay/neuter in the community; to encourage a network of foster homes for adoptable animals, to aid in encouraging adequate conditions in our city shelter and to educate this community in living with their pet and being responsible pet owners, i.e.-education on health, training and behavioral care, as well as ways to recognize abuse, neglect or cruelty. In its care and disposition of animals, the society shall maintain the highest level of care and integrity in placement, care and education.

We will be active in our community educating the children in our schools, bringing the community together with fundraisers and pet friendly events and ensuring each pet owner has all the resources/information necessary to care for their pet.

Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 852515
Richardson, TX 75085
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Adoptable pets at Richardson Humane Society

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Purrince Harry

Domestic Shorthair

Female 11 mos
Richardson, TX
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Blue Bell

Maltese/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Richardson, TX
Special Needs
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Ziggy

Shih Tzu

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Richardson, TX
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April S

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
Richardson, TX
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Jefa

Chihuahua

Female
Richardson, TX
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Roo Roo

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 7 mos
Richardson, TX

Rescue FAQs

Because our application-review process includes a home visit by our volunteers, we place our foster pets within a 60-mile radius of Richardson, Texas. We appreciate your understanding and hope that, if you live outside our service area, you will consider adopting a pet from a rescue group or shelter in your area.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fee is $250 for dogs and $125 for cats. Discounts are available for adopters of our senior pets. Your adoption fee helps defray veterinary expenses while your pet was in our care. Your pet will be neutered, microchipped, current on shots, heartworm tested and treated if necessary; and started on heartworm preventative. Adoption fees are payable in cash, PayPal, Venmo or by check to RHS.

Adoption application

https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/14314/generic

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