Animal shelters provide a safe temporary home for stray, lost, and surrendered animals while connecting them with adoptive families or reuniting them with their owners. There are 22 Animal Shelters locations in Houston, Texas.
Residents of Houston can visit their local shelter to adopt a pet, report a stray animal, or surrender an animal in need. Bring a valid photo ID when visiting, and check the shelter's website or call ahead to confirm adoption hours and current animal availability before making the trip.
List of Houston City, Texas Animal Shelters
Harris County Pets
Mr. K's Halfway House For Hounds & Kitties Too
Homeless & Orphaned Pets Endeavor
Adopt A Cat
Greyhound Pets Of America
Spay Neuter Assistance Program
The Zeke Fund
Houston Animal Regulation
Houston Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.
Houston Animal Control
Barc Animal Shelter & Adoptions
Saving Animals Across Borders
German Shepherd Dog Rescue Referral Of Houston
It's All About Love
Houston Spca
Clear Lake All Breed Rescue
Pets Are Wonderful Support
Homeless Pet Placement League
Houston Humane Society
Gina's Heart Of Gold Rescue
Animal Control Department Harris County Sheriff Department
Twyla's Friends
Residents of Houston can support their local animal shelter beyond adoption by volunteering as dog walkers or cat socializers, fostering animals temporarily, or donating items from the shelter's online wish list. Check the shelter's social media pages for urgent appeals and animals that have been waiting longest for a home.
You may also find Animal Shelters locations in nearby cities including Houston, Humble, Bellaire.