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.

I love this rescue! They do amazing work and have an amazing staff! They put on a lot of great…read moreevents and doing their part to help animals. I really appreciate rescues like this that really care! I just recently went to Barktoberfest. I brought my dogs and we dressed up! Was such a fun time! The best event yet! Great vendors and a doggie costume contest. Hope they do this every year. Special thanks to Kathryn Riccio for all her help when we were at the event!

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!

Very clean lobby - professional, friendly staff. They get right down to business, they get you in…read moreand out quickly. We paid $45 per pet on an emergency sick visit plus medications.

Found a baby opossum, kept it warm and fed it, but next day we noticed worms around it's bum, so…read morecalled Houston SPCA, they said to take it in right away or else it might not make it thru the night. Took it to the Houston SPCA wildlife rescue. Staff were friendly and kind enough to let us know the status of the opossum, apparently it had prolapsed anus with maggots :( but they did tell us with meds the prognosis was good! The transition was seamless and all we did was fill out a brief form. We also got to see a cool one eyed owl and a hawk in the window while in the lobby

I come here for the clinic which has recently moved five minutes down the road. Their new space is…read morelovely and spacious. The services here are very low cost and the staff are so kind. My dogs always leave happy and they enjoy seeing the other pets waiting here.

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.

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.

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

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.

Over the years, I have adopted many dogs from Special Pals, usually large older ones. Every one of…read morethem have been great decisions. An Akita, German Shepherd, Mastiff Pit mix, Husky Shepherd mix, Pitbull that was such an ambassador to the breed. I now have a little Staffy pit mix that is sweeter than sugar. I have not had one complaint to share, only praise for their excellent fosters that ready dogs and cats for home life.

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.

HPA! is the best no kill rescue around! All the pets they save are from the euthanasia lists at…read moreBARC and Harris County Animal Shelter. When you adopt or foster from them, you are LITERALLY saving a pet's life! How cool is that?! HPA staff and volunteers are some of the most dedicated and compassionate people you'll find in Houston, always willing to go the extra mile to make a difference. I highly suggest checking out this rescue if you love pets and want to help save their lives!!

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!