The Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Houston SPCA) was founded in 1924 with the mission of promoting commitment to and respect for all animals and freeing them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation. We care for over 40,000 companion, farm, and wild animals per year and provide the most comprehensive array of animal welfare programs and services in the region, including:
- Adoption
- Sheltering
- Veterinary Care
- Rehoming
- 24-Hour Injured Animal Rescue Ambulance
- Animal Cruelty Investigation
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Humane Education
- Fostering
- Found Animals
- Disaster/Emergency Response
- And more!
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
7007 Old Katy Road
Houston, TX 77024
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Houston, TX and surrounding areas
Additional adoption info
To adopt one of our animals, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Bring current photo identification
- Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household—we encourage you to bring the entire family!
- Bring a credit card or cash to pay for the adoption fee.
PO Box 130244,
Houston,
TX
77219
Richmond, TX 77406
1220 W. 23rd St,
Houston,
TX
77008
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