Houston SPCA

The Houston SPCA, established in 1924, is Houston's first and largest animal protection organization. It is dedicated to promoting commitment to and respect for all animals by freeing them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation.

As a private, non-profit charity, the Houston SPCA relies entirely on donations and receives no funding from the government, United Way, or other animal groups. With your support, they help more than 45,000 animals each year.

Comprehensive Services and Programs

The Houston SPCA offers a wide range of vital services and programs to the community, including:

• Adoptions: Providing a safe haven for animals in need and facilitating adoptions to loving homes.
• 24-Hour Injured Animal Rescue Ambulance: Responding every day to rescue animals from immediate danger and distress.
• Cruelty Investigations: Zero tolerance for animal cruelty in the Houston metro area, rescuing many types of animals from abuse and neglect.
• Found Animals: Assisting in reuniting lost pets with their owners and offering resources for rehoming animals.
• Disaster Relief: Responding to natural and man-made disasters with emergency care and shelter for affected animals.
• Educational Programs and Community Outreach: Offering programs for children, presentations, and outreach to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
• Veterinary Services: Providing affordable preventive care and treating common illnesses such as heartworm disease and respiratory infections.
• Partnerships with Educational Institutions: Collaborating with Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine to educate students on cruelty, neglect, trauma, shelter medicine, and animal welfare.

Wildlife Center of Texas

This center is one of the most comprehensive wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the nation. It serves more than 16,000 native wildlife annually.

They provide emergency lifesaving care to injured, ill, and orphaned native wildlife, aiming to release these patients back to the wild. The center also offers educational programs to promote responsible environmental stewardship.

Getting Involved

The Houston SPCA offers various ways for the community to get involved, such as:

• Volunteering: Opportunities in animal care, community education, and special events.
• Fostering: Providing temporary care with all supplies provided by the Houston SPCA.
• Donations: Financial contributions that support lifesaving programs and services.
• Adoption: Opening hearts and homes to new pets from their available animals.

Location

The Houston SPCA is located in Houston, TX, USA.