We adopted two brother kittens from HPA! in 2018. They were being fostered at the time, and HPA…read morestaff were so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. They also include spay/neuter and their first 8 weeks of shots in the adoption fee, plus our cats were on BOGO special. We donate as much as possible to help other animals but I have only great things to say about HPA. One thing I will say is to make sure you have any and all paperwork you need when you're there in person. They don't really answer the phone or their email, but I have gotten responses on Facebook messenger.

On April 11, I adopted a very sweet brown tabby cat through the organization, PetsAlive. I named…read moremy new cat Theodore and was told that Theo had been found on the streets and had recently had scabies, eye surgery and skin issues - all of which seemed to be healing nicely. I was never told of his extensive dental disease or that he had feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). I noticed that Theo's energy level seemed a little low, but he was eating very well and didn't display any signs of digestive issues. I DID notice that his breath was very smelly, so I took him to my veterinarian. The long story made short is that Theo will have to have several teeth extracted and his length and quality of life could be affected because bloodwork showed that he is positive for FIV. I have requested that PetsAlive take care of the dental issues Theo has since I can't afford thousands of dollars for teeth to be extracted. My concern of permanently returning Theo to PetsAlive is that his cycle of being an unwanted rescue cat will continue. His life could be one of going from adoption site to adoption site and never being adopted because of his bad teeth and FIV diagnosis. Please be aware that, according to my veterinarian, there are several no kill shelters that DON'T test animals for FIV or leukemia. Before you adopt an animal, please ask if the animal has been thoroughly tested for diseases that could affect the animal's health and wellbeing.

Love this place the main woman who works the counter is so nice and helpful…read more They offer a "spend the night" program for the animals to see how they adjust before adoption. I've had my cat for almost a year now about to get him a friend from here!

Penny (aka Trixie) is the second rescue dog we've adopted from SLAS. She was a thin, anxious puppy…read morethat had been abandoned in a shopping center before SLAS officers picked her up. She received so much care and love at this shelter, which made her transition into our home much easier for everyone. She is now a happy and healthy BIG girl! Many thanks to all the wonderful people at SLAS who made Penny's dream of a happy ending become a reality. Wonderful place to find your next fur baby!

I've had nothing but great experiences with Houston SPCA. I stop by fairly often to check out the…read morepets available for adoption, and it's always a positive visit. I actually adopted my husky from this location, and she's been amazing! The staff here are always friendly, helpful, and clearly care about the animals. It's a great place for any type of pet lover because there's truly an animal here for everyone. They regularly have a wide variety of pets available, including both small and large dogs with many different breeds. They also often have adorable kittens available for adoption. Pets here tend to get adopted quickly, so if you have your heart set on a specific dog or cat, it's a good idea to act fast because they don't stay long. Overall, it's a wonderful place to find your next pet and give an animal a great home.

Long overdue review! We adopted a senior kitty here 4 years ago, she had been with them for 3 years…read moreand was known for her sassy look. She was discounted due to her age and her time being there, but she is honestly amazing and took up to being a mom cat to 3 of our kittens that we housed short term. She definitely is still not really a people person but I'm glad to have her, and so happy to support a non-kill shelter that would have her for so long! Formerly known as Crouton, she now lives out her days in SoCal sunbathing by the window!

I took my dog in for the removal of a mass. They did a great job. It's super busy but they try to…read moreaccommodate you. I saw Dr Vaughn and she was really a great vet. My dog is a little difficult because she doesn't like being touched by certain people and becomes defensive. Dr Vaughn with Michael's help were always so patient and I am really grateful they treated Ruby with care. I recommend them, but also be patient. The clinic sees a high volume of animals and it's not just in and out as it would be at your private vet. I absolutely recommend. I also want to give kudos to Dr Malone who did Rubys first surgery, the sutures were impeccably done. I am personally a fan of the humane society vet clinic.

Please please do NOT foster for this organization if you have other foster opportunities. The vet…read moreteam generally speaking refuses to work with you and is on some sort of power trip, clearly not placing the kittens best interest in mind. For example, they routinely refuse to prescribe antibiotics for bloody diarrhea which they clearly stated was within their diarrhea protocol. The shelter vet herself (Renee Poche) is a failed reality TV star from Love is Blind but all her parts got cut, not sure if that led to her being bitter and needing to "be better than others"?? Clearly a very superficial woman that even solicits compliments about her looks from other fosters. When I brought up discrepancies in how the kittens are being managed compared to other organizations I have fostered for and contacted the director of HHS, nothing was done. Then I had kittens that the vet team said perhaps had panleukopenia but when I brought them in for a vet appointment they refused to test for panleuk. This is highly unethical as if it was panleukopenia they it will have exposed my foster space to the virus and everything needs to be tossed. They also asked me to bring the kittens in and did not return them to my care without any specific reason. When I reached out to the directors again with this concern of retaliation, I was then immediately dismissed as a foster. This has never happened in 10 years of fostering for 5 different organizations before. That said, the foster department is wonderful, Bree especially is a kind human beings who really try to help out and clearly loves animals.

This shelter is a joke and they do not care about finding good homes for pets in need. I attended…read morethe 73rd Houston Cat Club Charity Cat Show on 01/11/26 with a family member who was interested in adopting one of the rescue cats that HOPE had onsite at the show. We went to the show specifically so she could adopt a cat. The disrespect I received from HOPE staff was unreal. I have never been insulted or talked down to the way your staff talked to me. We were interested in adopting Maverick. We asked if he was an "Indoor or outdoor cat?" - out of curiosity and learning about him. Because we "dared" asked that, the entire staff immediately decided we wouldn't be able to offer him a good home (for whatever reason). This is even after my family member filled out an application and voiced that it's no worries, she would keep him inside. They talked down to us and were extremely ageist. They said she was too old to adopt on her own and would need a "back up" applicant. I offered to be that for her. I have a house and two cats of my own. I was then questioned about my age and being "too young." Mind you I'm 32 years old. They dodged us multiple times when we attempted to turn in the application and move forward with the adoption process. We probably wasted about 30 minutes just standing around waiting for an answer. Finally they send someone over to tell us that she's not approved to adopt Maverick. There's no way every single adoptee at that show is able to be fully vetted on their intentions with the cats. To be told that we're basically not capable of providing a cat a good home is laughable. Their staff was insufferable and extremely rude. There was no organization or communication. I do not recommend spending your time trying to adopt a pet from them.

HORRIBLE!! You pay a $100 adoption fee which is already high, then the animal is NOT properly…read morevetted. My kitten had multiple worms infested in her not just tape worm, she was infested with fleas, her microchip CAME OUT and she had a bad skin infection, she had an upper respiratory infection AND DAMAGE TO HER NOSE that caused her to bleed out of her nose and not be able to breath!!!! They LIE to you at the adoption all this stuff to vet them was done but they do NOT do the boosters that the cat should get on their vaccines, so you have to redo them all. They do NOT do the rabbies so you have to do it. All they did was give a topical treatment which was NOT even the right dosage for her!! Now thousands of dollars later, she still has to see the vet because they did not properly vet her and the foster that had did not take care of her and had apparently beat her to cause nose damage. She was also 2 lbs UNDER WEIGHT!!! DO NOT ADOPT HERE. Get one off the streets you will be better off.

First time adopting from out of state. Our little princess was dumped in Houston in the corridor of…read morecruelty. We saw her photo and fell in love. Adoption process was straightforward and easy. Communication with staff was great. Kimberly endured my endless questions with kindness. Transport company was also great. Our baby girl arrived yesterday in happy and healthy condition, her attitude was jubilant. We were worried the transport would traumatize her (33 hours in a truck). She is bounding around as we speak, squeaking her new toy, digesting the best treats we could buy and make. Corridor did a great job with Prudence and if you are thinking of adopting from them, do so. They do great work.

Caring committed folks who rescue dogs abandoned in the "Corridor of Cruelty." Support this…read moreexcellent organization! See: http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/15/cnnheroes.hoffman.dog.rescue/index.html

We learned about Special Pals & their great work to place pets in forever homes. We dropped off…read morefood and supplies after our little dog passed. The staff is very friendly and genuinely appreciative our donation and took us on a tour of the facility. When we are ready for our next rescue dog we will go to them. In the meantime we will make monetary donations to help this great group keep going.

NO REPLIES after three weeks and several communications by phone, email and messaging. I've adopted…read moreand transported from this organization and find this unacceptable for customer service. BTW, had previously donated as well as bought from their store - won't do that again. As I have been involved in rescue for more than 10 years, am very disappointed. This is one reason why people dump dogs - it would have been nice to get a reply.

Houston Pets Alive is incredible. We have had our border collie pup for about 4 weeks. He was 8…read moreweeks old when we adopted him. He is happy, healthy, good with all people and dogs. His foster mother Vanessa did a great job with him and she also had his brother so we got to meet him. All medical records were up to date and impeccable really. Our vet was very impressed with his attitude and condition. Thank you for our new family member. He was named Merle, but he has been renamed Beaux. He is a total Beaux! TB

We have a foster puppy, Sammy. They got us in early and out exactly on time. They were prepared for…read moreour pickup. We felt like Sammy was in good hands & he had a super-fast recovery. The team was amazing. Sophie was the best!! She was personable, polite, & professional. After just one meeting she knew us & remembered out foster. I highly recommend them!