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Special Pals

Animal rescue in Houston, TX

Special Pals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1979 and is the oldest continuously running “no-kill” animal shelter in the Houston metro area.

Our mission is to save as many animal lives in Houston as possible in cooperation with local rescue organizations.

We empower our community to support animal health and safety, and we envision the day when Houston is the Gold Standard for animal welfare.

Special Pals is a local, private, nonprofit organization. We rely completely on donations, not funds from government contracts or from national animal welfare groups with big advertising budgets and even bigger salaries. We are a limited intake facility, never taking on more than we know we can handle, ensuring all animals in our care receive the attention and space they need to be happy, healthy, and find homes.

Contact
Address
3830 Greenhouse Rd.
Houston, TX 77084
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Meet their adoptable pets

3830 Greenhouse Rd.

Houston, TX 77084

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Special Pals

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ash's adoption status with email updates.
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Ash

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Cheezy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheezy

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Flubber's adoption status with email updates.
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Flubber

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Liz Taylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Liz Taylor

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Cleopatra's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleopatra

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tarence's adoption status with email updates.
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Tarence

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Boone's adoption status with email updates.
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Boone

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Houston, TX

Rescue FAQs

Houston, TX and surrounding areas; we are located in west Houston close to Bear Creek, Katy, Cypress, Fulshear, Waller, and Cinco Ranch.

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters will complete an application with us, including references and information about your history with sharing your home with companion animals.

We review applications with the best interest of our adopables' long-term care in mind - adding a companion animal to your home is a life-long commitment!

Special Pals dogs and cats going to their forever homes will be up to date on vaccines, tested for heartworms or FIV/FeLv, spayed or neutered, dewormed, and microchipped.

You will take home a copy of their vaccine record, medical notes, and any known medical history.

When you adopt, you are saving more than one life! Revenue from adoptions and all other Special Pals services is used to support the homeless animals in our shelter and to continue our mission as described in our mission statement.

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

Calico

Female, 5 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on *MARBLE's adoption status with email updates.
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*MARBLE

Boxer

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Sugar Land, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Morpheus Mor's adoption status with email updates.
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Morpheus Mor

Dachshund

Male, Senior
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on AIZEN's adoption status with email updates.
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AIZEN

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Rosenberg, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Jujube's adoption status with email updates.
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Jujube

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Pearland, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Aria (Dallas)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Aria (Dallas)

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Magnolia, TX

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