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When it comes to pet adoption, many people prefer private breeders because they are unable to find a reliable shelter in Houston. You may also visit local shelters in Houston and adopt the pet that you like. It will not only cost you less but it will also help save an innocent life.
Thousands of pets are abandoned by owners every year. These pets end up on roads where they get in accidents or catch diseases. Many of these pets die from starvation, waiting for someone to show mercy. The pets that are found on roads are rescued by animal shelters, which are then put up for adoption.
By adopting one of the pets from a shelter in Houston, you will help make space for more abandoned pets in the shelters. You will also give a new life to a pet that could’ve been euthanized.
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We're a non-profit, no kill Cat Sanctuary. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Beverly Harper PhD, MPH who had a vision of a safe place for the forgotten cats of Houston to rest their weary paws and wait for their destined people to find them and take them home.
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Adopt A Pet Houston assists nonprofit dog rescue organizations with adoptions, fundraising events, communications, and training seminars by experts to promote responsible pet ownership, pet health, dog training, behavior modification, and pet laws.
Houston TX 77007
ADORE’s Mission: Provide emotional and physical care to animals whenever possible. Spay or neuter all rescued dogs and cats unless precluded for health reasons. Educate the public about the natures, needs and natural tendencies of rescues. Place rescues in appropriate homes after screening. Raise funds to meet our rescue’s needs. Respectfully come to the aid of other rescuers whenever possible
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ABMR, a 501c3 non-profit, is a breed specific rescue organization. With an all volunteer staff we work diligently to rehabilitate and provide a second chance for malinois in need. Our dogs are first placed in foster homes where they receive necessary vetting and plenty of TLC. Our foster homes spend a great deal of time socializing and training the malinois in their care. It is during foster care
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The mission of ABARS is to find homes for unwanted Bullmastiffs that come from shelters or are owner surrenders from people whose lifestyle or financial situation has changed. Occasionally ABARS will get Bullmastiffs that have been abandoned at a local veterinarian’s office or from a good citizen that has found the dog and exhausted all means to locate the dog’s owner. ABARS is not a placement
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American Fox Terrier Rescue is individuals and small groups of unpaid volunteers all over the US and Canada that take in Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers from animal shelters and help re-home dogs being given up by owners. Each group is independent but works together in a network of caring people who love Fox Terriers and want to help these dogs. A Rescue dog is a dog that is in need and the breeder o
Houston TX 77223
Barrio Dogs is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization dedicated to creating a better future for animals and the community.
Houston TX 77219
Established in 2007, Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization staffed solely by volunteers devoted to the rescue of unwanted, abused, and homeless Bassets in Houston, TX, and surrounding regions.
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Brave Bully Rescue is a 501(3) non-profit, foster-based Pit Bull Rescue in Houston, Texas. We are a rescue group comprised of members who love bully breeds and have made the choice to educate and advocate for this misunderstood breed. We will fight for their lives and show the world this magnificent breed that has been tarnished by dog fighters, criminals and negative media. Brave Bully Rescue beg
Houston TX 77042
Our mission statement: To provide the highest quality veterinary care and to educate our clients with the latest in healthcare and preventative medicine so they can make educated decisions and choose the best care for their pets enabling them to live a longer, happier and healthier life.
Houston TX 77219
Bunny Buddies’ mission is to save and improve the lives of domestic rabbits and enrich the relationship between house rabbits and their human caregivers.
Houston TX 77094
Our Mission: Caring for pets in need through sheltering, adoption, humane education, spay/neuter services, low-cost wellness and community outreach
Houston TX 77026
BARC is the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Facility. BARC is the only city shelter in Houston required by law to accept every animal that comes through our doors regardless of breed, temperament, health conditions, and circumstance (from owner surrender, stray pickup, rescued or confiscated animals). We have built a best-in-class team that stewards our mission of professionalism,
Houston TX 77057
Dogs and Design is a 501C3 rescue organization that helps homeless and shelter dogs in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas of Brenham, TX.
Houston TX 77259
DREAM Dachshund Rescue, Education & Adoption Mission is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing abandoned Dachshunds and finding new homes for Dachshunds whose owners can no longer care for them. Our committed volunteers, working closely with local veterinarians, provide our Dachshunds with quality medical care and loving foster homes until they are adopted into
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It is our mission to save as many bulldogs as possible, and with a group of dedicated fosters across the Houston area, we are able to save many dogs each year. Each dog comes in with a different background and sometimes we never know what he or she has been through before entering our care. Many dogs are either turned into a shelter as a stray or surrendered by their owner. When a bulldog comes in
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Our foundation was started to honor the life of my granddaughter that died at age of 5. Her favorite thing to do was help take care of our personal dogs.
Houston TX 77081
Primarily we rescue and adopt the kittens of feral and stray mother cats. We also take in friendly kittens with or without mother cats if we have room at foster homes. In all cases we try to determine the where-abouts of the mother cats and provide options to spay the mother cat. We also take in dogs and puppies if we can find a foster home. We have a small sanctuary primarily to care for the fera
Houston TX 77077
For Peetey’s Sake Dog and Cat Rescue, Inc. is an all volunteer organization that places stray, abandoned and shelter pets into permanent loving homes. We do not care what the breed is, how old they are, what their size is, or what kind of medical care they need. In reality, many of our rescued pets do require extensive medical care, some are elderly, and some are very big dogs - all factors tha
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We are a small group of Texas based dog lovers that pull from high kill shelters in and around Houston TX. We adopt 99% of our dogs out of state and transport them to their new homes anywhere in the US and Canada. We are NOT a shelter that houses homeless dogs. We are 100% foster home based. We can only take dogs into our program when they have a committed foster to take care of them until adoptio
Houston TX 77008
At Friends For Life, every animal matters. Founded in 2002, Friends For Life introduced the no-kill shelter model to Houston - saving animals regardless of their breed, age or condition. Houston-grown, we’re here to help our neighbors care for the pets they love. We’re not finished until every animal has a safe home. Until then, we’ll be innovating, improving and tracking results to find the
Houston TX 77270
Friends of BARC was founded in 2003 by a group of animal lovers looking to support the humane care and treatment of the animals residing at BARC - the City of Houston Animal Shelter - and to help them find a chance for a better life.
Houston TX 77094
Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue is a non-profit organization founded in 1999, staffed solely by volunteers, devoted to providing rescue and necessary veterinary medical care for unwanted, neglected, abused, homeless and displaced Golden Retrievers in Houston, Texas and the surrounding area. We strive to place our Goldens in adoptive homes. In our first fifteen years, GBGRR has rescued mo
Houston TX 77208
Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue (GHGSDR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are a breed-specific group dedicated to the rescue of German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs); and do not knowingly accept mixed-breed dogs into our program. Our GSDs are obtained from public shelters where they are scheduled to be euthanized or they are given to us directly by their owners. All dogs receive the neces
Houston TX 77242
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue organization specializing in the rescue of Cocker Spaniels. We are not a shelter. Our rescue process involves finding loving foster homes for all the dogs in our program until their forever home can be found. As you can imagine, we are in constant need of volunteers, foster homes and funding. Any help given in any of these vital areas is greatly appreciated and
Houston TX 77277
HPPL was founded in 1989 by a group of individuals who were concerned about the plight of homeless dogs and cats in the Houston area; specifically, animals that would not usually be put up for adoption by the local animal shelters. These included animals with skin problems such as mange, heartworm positive dogs, and injured or seriously malnourished strays. HPPL is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-prof
Houston TX 77005
Honoring Hope and Faith Rescue, Inc (HHFR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all breed dog rescue committed to saving the lives of the abused, abandoned, neglected and forgotten. We are a volunteer-based foster program that is dedicated to finding happy and forever homes for our rescued dogs. We rely 100% on donations to provide monetary support for boarding expenses, vet and medical care and operational
Houston TX 77277
Homeless & Orphaned Pets Endeavor (HOPE) is a coalition of animal advocates dedicated to ending the homelessness of cats and dogs in the greater Houston area through foster to adoption, feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return, and education.
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The Houston Area Doberman Rescue, Inc. (HADR) is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation and has no paid employees; donations made to HADR may therefore be tax deductible - please consult your tax advisor. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and place Doberman Pinschers in responsible and caring homes in addition to providing a resource for public education on the breed and responsible dog ownership. We
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Houston Cares Animal Rescue, formerly known as Westbury CARE, is more than just a 501c3 rescue, it’s a community of animal lovers working together to make a difference for animals in Houston. What began as a small group of neighbors in Westbury, a Houston neighborhood, trying to help the animals in their area, quickly grew into a non-profit rescue because the need in Houston is so great. Despite
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Houston Homeless Pet Project ("HHPP") is a core group of dedicated dog rescue volunteers who, between us, have over 50 years of experience in rescue in the Houston metro area. We are the rescue of last resort for those good Samaritans who find homeless dogs and are just trying to help. We are also the rescue of last resort for those hopeless animals that find themselves out of time at lo
Houston TX 77053
The Houston Humane Society is dedicated to, and working towards, ending cruelty, abuse and the overpopulation of animals while providing the highest quality of life to those brought to us for care. We have dogs, cats, horses, and an assortment of other animals ready to be adopted into their new forever homes!
Houston TX 77092
HPA!’s mission is to save the lives of at-risk companion cats and dogs and find them loving homes.
Houston TX 77024
We are the leading animal rescue and protection organization in the gulf coast region with the ability to care for a vast array of animal species including companion animals, small pets, horses and farm animals, native wildlife and exotics, all on one campus.
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HUSKY HAVEN, Inc. is an non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, made up of individual volunteers, and dedicated to helping Siberian Huskies. We are NOT a shelter or a kennel facility. Most dogs are fostered in private homes while awaiting adoption. The majority of our rescue costs are paid by HUSKY HAVEN adoption fees and donations from the public. Needless to say, your donations and personal support
Houston TX 77005
IDOG Rescue, Inc. is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue dedicated to the protection of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles. IDOG Rescue has been operating in good standing as a 501(c)(3) organization since our creation in 2006. We have foster homes throughout the U.S.
Houston TX 77008
K-9 Angels Rescue is committed to rescuing and rehoming shelter dogs in and around the City of Houston, regardless of their breed or their circumstance. We are motivated by the dire need to educate the public about the effects of irresponsible breeding practices, while helping the community by alleviating overcrowding in area shelters. As we believe proper health care of one’s pet is a requireme
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Lani's Lucky Shepherd Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. We were founded to save Houston area German Shepherd Dogs from neglect, abuse, abandonment and euthanization at high kill shelters. We are an excellent alternative for owners who must give up their cherished pets. Our team of tireless volunteers care for our fos
Houston TX 77270
The Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue (LSSTLAR) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused, abandoned and neglected Shih Tzus and Lhasa Apsos. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, which means your donations may be tax deductible. Our dogs come from shelters, animal control, puppy mills, as well as owner turn-ins. They are immediat
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Because Labs are more often euthanized at shelters! Sure, they're one of America's favorite breeds, but when people adopt a puppy and the dog starts to display that “Lab energy," chews up someone's shoes, or takes up too much time, they sometimes get dumped at a shelter. Some perfectly great dogs end up at shelters because their family moved, had a baby, got divorced, or some
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Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of Houston, Inc. (MSRH), is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization sponsored entirely by donations. We are dedicated to the never-ending, sometimes overwhelming, task of saving the lives of abused, abandoned, and/or unwanted Miniature Schnauzers who have lost their homes through no fault of their own. We do not operate a shelter. Most of our dogs reside in loving fos
Houston TX 77098
We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and finding permanent loving homes for abandoned, homeless, and stray animals. Most of our pets live in foster homes before they are available for adoption to ensure they are healthy, socialized, and ready to become a part of your family. All of our pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and give
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Pet Rescue Team is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Foster based Rescue Organization that is dedicated in rescuing neglected, abused, abandoned and homeless companion animals. PRT is dedicated to save & rescue unwanted homeless, neglected, abused animals in our community and rehabilitate them to place them in homes. We strive to raise awareness by educating the community and public on the importance of Sp
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Founded in 1996 Pets Are Us Rescue has been saving many of the uncommon animals in the pet trade industry. Many of these animals are misunderstood or have grown bigger than expected (iguanas and snakes). We try to educate as much as possible and we are always available to care for these animals. Over the years there have been many people who love these animals and have applied as volunteers. All o
Houston TX 77070
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and find forever homes for distressed poodles, poodle mixes and “honorary” poodles. We have been in operation since 1999 and have saved thousands of dogs from greater Houston and a five-state region.
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Pup Squad was founded in 2008 by four former volunteers from BARC, the City of Houston Animal Control facility. One of the most distressing things about volunteering at BARC was seeing the plight of the puppies and mother dogs. Boxes of puppies would be brought to the shelter because their owners didn’t have the time or resources to care for them or find them homes. Moms with litters would be pi
Houston TX 77002
REDCOLLAR RESCUE is an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3), non-profit animal welfare organization located in Houston, TX. We are dedicated to rescuing and providing medical care, foster care, training and adoptive placement to animals who have been abandoned to die in high-kill shelters or on the streets. REDCOLLAR RESCUE does not discriminate based upon breed, age or health of the animal. We assume full
Houston TX 77292
Rescue Reinvented is a 501(c)(3), all-volunteer, foster based organization primarily serving the Galveston, Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. Our mission is to rescue and train dogs, primarily German Shepherd Dogs, with the goal of finding them a permanent and loving home. All dogs will receive full veterinary care, including spay/neuter, positive training, and necessary behavior modific
Houston TX 77018
Rescued Pets Movement Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides a second chance for thousands of homeless dogs and cats through rehabilitation and transport to forever homes in communities throughout the United States and Canada that have a demand for adoptable pets. Each year, thousands of adoptable dogs and cats are needlessly euthanized in the Greater Houston area each year simply because
Houston TX 77275
We are a 501(c)(3) dog rescue located in Houston, TX. We specialize in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of mainly bully breeds, but also help other dog friends in need as well.
Houston TX 77098
Save A Purrfect Cat Rescue is 501(c)3 no-kill organization and an adoption network committed to finding permanent homes for cats and kittens. Since we do not have a shelter, we rely on a network of volunteer foster homes to care for the cats until adopted. Our cats include strays and abandoned/abused cats from other shelters that would have otherwise been euthanized. All of our cats are fostered i
Houston TX 77019
Scout's Honor rescues animals from city pounds, including animals from Houston's local animal shelters. Scout's Honor also takes in animals living on the streets. We do not limit our program to healthy animals or particular breeds, and we often save animals from abusive situations. Scout's Honor provides these beautiful creatures with a second chance to be placed in loving, per
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Kathy Wetmore, founder of Shaggy Dog Rescue, is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit animal welfare organization dedicated to providing rescue services, vet care, foster care, and adoptive placement to stray and abandoned shaggy dogs. All of our animals are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, and on heart-worm preventative. All animals in our program are fostered by individuals who keep the dog in th
Houston TX 77353
Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue was founded in 2003, as the 1st reputable rescue organization dedicated to Labrador Retrievers in the Houston area. With a strong backbone of volunteers and foster homes who have worked tirelessly over the last 10+ years, we have rescued hundreds of Labradors that would have otherwise faced euthanasia in a Houston area animal shelter. STLRR Adopts Labrador
Houston TX 77084
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 G
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Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association is a 501(c)3 charity and nonprofit breed assistance, rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and education organization. We provide state and local welfare assistance for Alaskan Malamutes and their owners. TAMR receives no government funding and relies solely on private donations, public support, and our special events proceeds to help rescued Malamutes, compan
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Texas Collie Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, founded in December of 2008. Texas Collie Rescue is made up of individuals that love Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties). We are made up of all volunteers with a mission to help these dogs. Our goal is to place them in the best possible permanent homes. These Collies and Shelties may be found throughout the State of Texas
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WAGS Fund is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. Our group of volunteers and pet advocates works tirelessly to rescue, vet, foster, rehabilitate, and re-home dogs and cats found in the Houston area. We rescue adoptable dogs and cats that are likely to be euthanized in area shelters, raise funds to allow for transitional boarding until fosters are available, fully vet the animals, market th