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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 Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
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 Magpie's adoption status with email updates.
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Magpie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Lincoln's adoption status with email updates.
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Lincoln

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on KASEY's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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KASEY

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Conroe, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Alvin, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Annie - super sweet girl!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Annie - super sweet girl!

American Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on TIANA's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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TIANA

Husky

Female, 2 yrs
Houston, TX

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