I've had nothing but great experiences with Houston SPCA. I stop by fairly often to check out the pets 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. read more

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Found a baby opossum, kept it warm and fed it, but next day we noticed worms around it's bum, so called 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 read more

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Long overdue review! We adopted a senior kitty here 4 years ago, she had been with them for 3 years and 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! read more

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Great place to bring our cats. Prices are reasonable and the service is always amazing. I highly recommend this facility read more

Houston SPCA - Waiting area. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

This review is long overdue. I actually had to adopt my own dog years ago after my ex took him here after being upset I mentioned I didn't like him chewing the furniture. I called the SPCA the next day with his name SIMBA and they said they didn't know if was here since they didn't put dogs' names on cages back then, so would have to come by. I found him after a few minutes and then was put in counseling with their adoption staff for almost 2 hours to explain why I wanted to adopt my dog back. That was when my blue healer lab mix was 1 1/2 and he lived to be 16 years old. This location has certainly changed since then.It is very clean and the staff was extremely happy to help me find a dog .There are very few small dogs and some beautiful larger breeds . It is a little tricky getting here, but once you find this location, there is plenty of parking and even a small wildlife area to see rescued birds. read more

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Hous your daddy? Well I'm the Daddy to a lot of cats, and one was missing, so I ended up coming here to search for her. We had to come here because we were missing our cat because she ran away and disappeared. It took me 7 weeks to find her, thank goodness we did. But not before a very harrowing couple of trips to different cat agencies, and it was absolutely painful and awful. This one was extremely friendly, had much better space for all the cats than the city run one, and we couldn't believe how lovely they were to us. So I highly recommend this place over the one on the Northside for example. read more

Houston SPCA - I made friends with this guy. Coming to these places is too much for me emotionally - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

Over the last few years I have filed a few cruelty reports and the SPCA has been very responsive. Their reporting form has been updated. From what I have seen, their investigators are dedicated professionals who do a great job in difficult situations. I have mostly used the wildlife center to deliver animals that I find in the neighborhood. Their staff is the very best. And, because their work in important to me, I donate every month. read more

Amazing experience with the Houston SPCA pet wellness clinic! My cat was well overdue for his annual vaccinations. HSPCA offers walk in appointments on Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 5:30pm. I opted to go on a Saturday just after they opened and luckily no one was in line. The check in is super quick and easy with an iPad that just asks a couple of basic questions. The waiting area was really spacious, clean, and with separate spaces for dogs and cats. Once you check in they text you a link on your phone which allows you to monitor your position on the wait list, if there is one. About 20 minutes later, the staff brought me to a room where they quickly took my cat to the back room, performed the wellness exam and administered his vaccines. The veterinarian then brought him back to me and gave me an overview of the exam. All of the staff were super friendly and the facility feels top notch. They have a good workflow with the iPads to check you in, enter notes from the visit, and check you out at the end. Right now they are offering free rabies vaccinations for all animals which was a great. Love it! Definitely will be back! Tip: if you enter Houston SPCA into Apple Maps, it will take you to the adoption center. The medical center is in a different building on the corner of the campus (900 Portway Drive). read more

My first experience with the Houston SPCA was positive. I was interested in adopting a huskie or huskie mix, and had Patrick, a 9-month old amputee with 3 legs and a zestful spirit. I was told he was with his previous owner five months. The shelter employee said that owner really tried with Patrick. I was also told he was over kennel cough. This experience was my first time adopting a dog since 1972. It would have been nice if someone would have told me about the animal's PTSD, constand barking, and all the special care he needed. I took Patrick to VCA for shots and meds. He also had hook worm. I had to board Patrick as I was a hybrid worker at the timer. When I went to the office I had to make sure he wasn't freaking out. Consequently, the kennrl cough returned. Eve though I spent $800 at VCA, they couldn't prescribe anything to get rid of it. I watch Patrick cough and cough. When I asked them if they could give him some medical care because I was blowing up all my cash they said sure. They gave me information other than to leave him with them. The intake worker was a nasty women who said, "you won't hear about him again." I have since learned Patrick will probably be euthanized. Gee, what's wrong with some communication like "please know you can leave him but to keep Patrick alive, you might just want to hold on." There is no communication from the paid staff.Why are they so hateful? I did everything I could for Patrick and he looked like a million bucks having been recently groomed. I love him like a brother and miss him everyday.I pray they are not going to euthanize this wonderful 13-month old dog. read more

Houston SPCA - Patrick has a beautiful face withvery expressive big brown eye. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've seen the HSPCA grow over the last decade since I first adopted my cat Shaper in 3/2011. The facility is much nicer, cleaner, and has an even more animal happiness focused environment then when I saw it at 1/3 of it's 2024 size. I visited the Houston Spca again today in 2/18/24 looking to adopt because my cat Shaper has died of old age this week and it left a huge hole in my life. She can never be replaced but having all her old toys around was difficult without seeing her with them. I know my old cat would like me to be happy with some cat buddies and that's why I adopted my first pair of kittens today 2/18/24 and I'm glad I did. They both are in good health and get along great because they are litter mates. They have their own little habits too. Lily helped me find the kittens when I arrived today and when I turned the corner past the first cats and saw one of these kittens I knew I would be adopting today. Lily made sure I was in the right state or mind and would be a good candidate for adopting each cat beforehand and I appreciates her thoroughness. I pray these two live a long life like my past cat and I will ensure it is a happy one. Thanks HSPCA read more

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I called SPCA about an injured cat that came to my porch. I waited 4 hours but no one called back and the cat ended up leaving by the 4th hour. Has anyone had luck with their ambulance service? and if so how long did it take? I can't imagine trying to keep a cat trapped for 4+ hours. If i see him again I'll try and capture him in my garage but I would appreciate better communication from SPCA. I know they rely on volunteers and donations and maybe having someone wait hours is normal but at least some communication would've been nice. I feel terrible for the sick and injured cat on my porch. I hope he survives. read more

HSPCA, you will not remember me, but back in 2011 we adopted 2 tiny kittens, biological brothers Connor and Henry. We had changed their names to Tallahassee and Thor shortly after adoption. I have had them for an amazing 13, almost 14 years. They have been my best friends all this time. They have been there through every high and every low. They watched me grow up, were there for every breakup, every relative passing away, 3 of my graduations, and watching me get engaged to my forever partner. This past Thursday, I had to put my beloved Tallahassee to sleep. I am broken. Truly broken. But I thank God that you guys were there to allow me to find my 2 little soulmates. Thor and I will be okay, but we are getting through this tough time together. It's been a very tough transition, but I can't help but be thankful to you all. To think I would have them both for so long, gives me great joy. To think they would become my best friends, my babies, my bubby boys. Thank you for providing me joy. My heartbreak is worth it, because my boys are worth it. I wish you all the best. I have included a picture of my 2 favorite boys in the entire world. read more

Houston SPCA - Thor (L), Tallahassee (R) - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

I volunteered here for one year and decided to adopt a puppy from the Peabody Room. I fell in love. I've had him over six years now and my love for him has continued to grow. I love him more today than I did the day I adopted him. Will always be grateful to HSPCA for my little fur-baby. Love him very much! read more

Houston SPCA - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

This facility is beautiful! I typically just drop off donations, but today, I toured the building for the first time. The lady at the front greeted me upon entering. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The cat dorms (I hate the word cage) are spacious, quiet and each furry feline has their own toys. The window for viewing are large enough to see the space and they are very clean. In the center of the forms is an internal space for the volunteers to work with the animals. It's a very nice setup. The dog dorms are large with elevated hammocks and toys. It's a peaceful and immaculate environment which helps the animals, I'm sure. None of the residences looked scared or stressed. That was a blessing! My heart aches for these sweet innocent fur babies needing a forever home. They have small animals available for adoption as well. Rabbits, mice, birds, etc. Each species section has small rooms attached to the large dorm area to "get acquainted" with your new friend. There's also a wild bird exhibit with beautiful murals in the area. It's all very well done and impressive! Consider donation and adopting from this location. They do so much for the animals! read more

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Picked out a super cute dog that they said was super chill. Took her home...less than 24hrs we had to take her back. She was lethargic (not chill because of being very ill). PARVO and a respiratory issue. SPCA had to have known she was sick. Blood with discharge from the nose and diarrhea. This dog should NOT have been up for adoption. Beware of adopting from the SPCA! We will not be back nor recommend going there. read more

Had the most upsetting experience with this location today. I brought in a cat that I rescued from the parking lot and they did not even look at her for more than 30 seconds before turning her away. The girl at the front desk opened the carrier about 1 inch and poked a ballpoint pen inside of the carrier and of course the kitten hissed and backed away from the pen so she said that this cat was too aggressive to be taken. The people who are clearly not educated on how to handle a cat. They should have spent more time to let the cat calm down and really done an examination and a proper interview with the animal. Yeah, if I was a freaking cat, I would've hissed at you too for poking a ballpoint pen at me. The so-called professional at the front desk would not even allow me to take out the kitten to show her that she is not aggressive. They have uneducated unhelpful people working in the front desk and it is so ridiculous when you're trying to help a poor animal that you found in a parking lot. read more

This place had lovely dogs. However, the staff was very rude and unwelcoming. Today we were ready to adopt a dog and the workers made the experience horrible and like it was a chore to deal with us. We left without a dog and we are very sad about it. I also believe that just because we are in our 20s, we were judged and weren't taken seriously. When we asked to play with a dog, their response was "are you serious? we are going to close soon". Who talks to customers that way? Arent yall trying to find homes for these animals??? Horrible experience. This has genuinely been the worst customer service I have ever gotten out if any place I've been to. read more

DO NOT SEND FOUND DOGS HERE BEFORE TRYING TO FIND OWNER - our elderly blind poodle accidentally got out & as we were posting flyers for her around the neighborhood someone came up to us informing that she was taken 40 minutes out & brought to this place. at this point it had been 5 days throughout those 5 days we had no leads & obviously weren't aware that the reason we hadn't received any was due to her being dropped off here the same day she went missing & wasn't even actually in our neighborhood anymore. as soon as we found out she was here my mom drove & was so eager to get our baby back.. unfortunately once she got there nobody could tell her anything or where our dog was.. we ended up leaving, but my mom went ahead & asked the woman who had the paper work to prove she was in fact left here to send it to her to show "look, our dog was left here" we continued to call & this kind woman actually started helping us try & locate her.. she got us in touch with one of the nurses who checked her. & we received the most devastating news that they had euthanized our baby at only three days of her being left there. our love for our lexi is deep-- I lost my oldest brother in 18' & that was our dog.. losing her hit just as hard as it did losing him especially like this.. I wasn't able to give her a last meal or be there for her final moments.. nor was I ready to even part with her. after receiving the news we asked to have her body.. didn't care if they hadn't put her through the ashes process because we'd take her to get them-- or if they had her ashes to please return them & they said they'd give us a call back.. it's been going on two weeks & they still haven't told us anything on her body nor have we been able to get her. I've been telling myself I don't need her ashes to feel like I have her or that she's home but I just want to hold her again even if she's in a box-- although at this point it's looking like I'm going to have to deal with the fact I'm not getting her ashes back. *they also say they don't take in strays only injured* but lexi was not injured-- just really old & had blind eyes. if you've found an elderly dog please do not bring it here-- post the pet on your neighborhood app or knock on a couple of doors nearby.. she was right next door when they found her. I wish that lady would've waited. enjoy this pic of my girl in her younger years looking fly back in her day. just don't bring any dogs to this place period. they will euthanize em'. read more

Houston SPCA - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've loved fostering and adopting from the Houston SPCA. They have so many amazing programs and help so many animals each year. read more

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Dog was deathly sick!! Had kennel cough so bad took her to the vet within 24 hours upon getting her. She was on the verge of pneumonia and her throat was so raw and swollen and irritated she couldn't hardly bark. She had worms so bad took!! A nice bill later and strong antibiotics and a few vaccines she's much better! All her paperwork said she was negative for kennel cough and worms!!! Not a clean or safe environment for animals at all!! read more

My husband and I adopted a puppy from SPCA on 10/6 evening and their medical report said our puppy's medical condition is NORMAL. After few days, we found that our puppy had some symptoms and vet diagnosed our puppy with PARVOVIRUS, chronic bronchitis, Inflammation of white blood cells. We still waiting for the distemper test result now! WHY SPCA 's MEDICAL CONDITION record OF MY PUPPY is "Normal"? PARVOVIRUS is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. We called HOUSTON SPCA to reported our adopted puppy diagnosed with PARVOVIRUS and they didn't close the adoption Center. When you don't take the Parvovirus serious, it means SPCA are helping to spread the virus and kill animals INDIRECTLY. I believe that SPCA saved many animals but my experience raised my concerns of your internal medical handling procedures and I don't think they are serious on their animal's medical condition. read more

Houston SPCA - My puppy from SPCA for few days and the vet diagnosed him with PARVOVIRUS, chronic bronchitis and serious Inflammation. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came to this place because I found a baby Blue Jay walking in a parking place with a lot of cars... so, I went there, they checked him and receive him... Everything is amazing and beautiful... and if you think they just receive donations: they are doing a good job there.... Good job guys, keep doing it... read more

Houston SPCA - Bird recovering in that place... - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

I didn't know they had a 24 hour Animal Ambulance. I had a feral cat I had been feeding for months, who was recently attacked. Not only did they come within hours, they came back 3 times in 24 hours to catch this poor cat! The techs that responded were all so nice and saw they truly care about these poor strays. I cant say enough good things about this service! read more

they killed my baby.. read the reviews. There was nothing wrong with her. The SPCA hates pit bulls... I read the reviews they kill pit bulls on purpose. They have me searching for days over a dead dog. They killed my emotional support animal 10 hours after she was picked up. read more

The SPCA is adopted out sick animals. I adopted a kitten on september 3rd and they said "that he had a slight cold". I took my new kitten to his scheduled VCA vet visit where they remarked that "SPCA has a habit of letting adopting out animals that are sick." I had explained that I had 2 older cats at home and they said everything would be fine, Well, it wasn't! A waiting to introduce the kitten because of his "cold" for 2 days. I noticed that my oldest cat had more than just a cold. He had respiratory problems, trouble breathing and wheezing. Needless to say I told him back to out vet and he had lost 3 1/2 pounds over this time period. My vet had to give him 2 separate antibiotic shots along with nutrient supplement and something for the discharge that was coming from his eyes. All of this cost me $187.77. My cat would not have gotten sick if the SPCA would have been concerned enough to say that the kitten wasn't ready to be released due to his "cold" and they should have been concerned that the adoptive kitten was contagious and even dangerous to older cats that don't have the same young immune system. Since I've acquired all of the documentation I have not been able to have Coutney (the adoption director). or April (another one of the managers in charge of adoptions). The VCA Spring Branch Animal Hospital who graciously looks at the animals once they are adopted are fantastic but they did inform me that it was normal for the SPCA to adopt of animals that should actually stay in care longer so as to avoid exactly what happened to me and I'm sure very many other people. September 30th 2023 I took in all of my documents to a man named Michael (SPCA adoption supervisor). He informed that there is probably little to nothing other than I could surrender the kitten. I obviously said "no". This organization is not a good one. ANYONE THAT WANTS TO ADOPT OR DONATE TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT DOES NOT KILL SHOULD GO TO CAMO PET RESCUE. read more

They were very kind and the place was very clean. I felt like the kitten I had rescued would be in good hands.

A month ago my husband & I came in to expand our little family. I came in with a specific thought in mind until Owen (who is now, Ghost) chose us. We immediately fell in love with him & he's literally been by my side since bringing him home. read more

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Alrighty so I had a big ole Black Vulture vibin in my front yard, scaring all the mailmen and delivery drivers. I knew I had to do something. So I called up various places and they led me to here. Yes, I know they give a bad rep but they gotta do what they gotta do. Their driver was awesome and courteous. She went above and beyond in getting the bird. The bird's wings may have been slightly injured but ole buddy was zooming around like a mini T-Rex and it relived me knowing Ronnie (yes, I named the bird Ronnie) would get the help it needs. Thank you Alex and I would highly recommend them for wild anime removal! read more

Houston SPCA - Ronnie going bye bye! Don't worry about the snowman! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

Last Saturday I adopted a dog from the spca and he's everything I wanted and more. The staff was very helpful, facility was clean, and they did all the could for me to make my experience enjoyable. The only downfall I do have is when it comes to their website. They say the information is updated but honestly they have the bare minimum on animals. It would be nice if they could include more pictures, a bio, and possibly a better insight of the animals background. I didn't know any information on my dog until I asked an employee myself. It would be a lot more convenient/informational if that was already on the website for others to know. Overall the experience was great and they do want the best for these animals. read more

Houston SPCA - Oliver - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

I recently adopted Brownie (now Kobe) from HSPCA and it was a great experience. Kobe is a sweet and very energetic little dog and we are on the way to being best friends. Visited the other 2 shelter facilities in Houston and there is no comparisons. SPCA is clean, people are helpful and friendly and the dogs appeared to be happier compared to dogs at the other shelters. The young lady who helped with the adoption was wonderful. read more

I love that they let you play with the animals before you select one for your pet. The facility is clean, staff is help, and the adoption process is quick and easy. read more

Houston SPCA - I found my love bug here and she's perfect. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wish that everyone had the same experience as I have. We had to put our rescue pitbull down 3 years ago. We were absolutely devastated and vowed to never get another dog. For some reason, iI happened onto the Houston SPAC website, one night and the next day, we had Tommy..... now goes by Coal..... he's a very black lab mix. When we were read the time, surgeries and medications that they used to keep him alive when he was brought there, I was astonished. It has only been two weeks and Coal has touched our hearts beyond measure. Thank you Houston SPCA.... From the bottom of our hearts. read more

Houston SPCA - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

Some lady said they killed her pitbull after 10 days. Idk about that but Benji is just a cute as the day he came home read more

Houston SPCA - Benjiman - Animal Shelters Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dropped off a possum and was told that if they couldn't rehabilitate it they would euthanize it. But it's illegal for another person to help heal and release a possum without a piece of paper calling yourself a rehabilitation rescuer. I think I could do a better job. They don't give updates. Sorry people I care about all animals who can't help or protect themselves. They just have a piece of paper to legally euthanize what they see fit to and get away with it. read more

I adopted my black kitty from here May 2019 she was already 2 years old I had just moved into an apartment with my fiancé and we wanted a new pet and we loved that Houston SPCA had the kitty rooms we could go in and play with the kitties . all the rooms were clean and well kept and the cats in the rooms seemed to all get along with each other so they definitely chose good on who to put together and knowing who are friendly and which cats would more prefer to be the only cat ! we fell in love with our Kuro when we met her and started the adoption process which went easy and the lady was very helpful ! we got a small bag of food they were already feeding her and went home ! she is still doing amazing and healthy and would definitely come back again to adopt another kitty in the future with my fi read more

We adopted our baby Milo March of 2021 and the staff was so helpful. They helped my find my little love. Then we adopted our other baby Amy from here, sadly she passed this year but I definitely look forward to adopting another baby from here. read more

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They just took to of my dogs because someone took them from the back of the home and now he don't want to give me my babies back and the investigator is no help because he tell me to meet him then he say no I'm just going to take them because he has received a lot of calls on the dogs but they were just taken read more

We had a traumatic experience related to an animal that was euthanized by SPCA for lack of resources. Even though we offered to pay and cover the costs, and help in any way possible this was not an option. For an institution that fights cruelty this was definitely cruel. The quote from G. Francine describes my opinion perfectly: "We should not judge another person because we can't really see into her or his heart. But we can judge conduct as right or wrong. And when conduct involves imposing suffering and death on others, we not only should judge that conduct, we must judge it. That is what it means to take morality seriously." read more

I made an appointment to turn in some abounded Guinea pigs. Even thou I have a fracture knee, I wanted to find a good home for them. Paying did not bother me. What did bother me was the direction and lack of aid the staff gave me! Staff had me wondering around on crutches in search of the section for turning in animals. Not one employee could help me with the door. In fact the watched me come up to the door and quickly walked away. Watched me walk to the wrong area, to turn around to tell me I needed to go to the other side. The lack of compassion was unbelievable! I was so frustrated and in so much pain. It wasn't worth helping the animals. The operator should provide better direction, train staff in customer service and add a visible sign. It would help! read more

horrible service. after finally getting to visit with the pet. 30 minutes into the pet visit they came and took the pet and then told us they were adopting to another person. The supervisor insisted they had been there before, but the same adoptee was watching us play with him prior to going and taking the paper. The supervisor is who let us see the pet, and we were never told he was being adopted prior. They refused to let me speak to any higher ups or address this issue further. We were unable to get our new fur baby today because of dishonesty and lack of accountability. it's horrible to let someone fall in love with a pet then let someone undermine the system to steal it from you. read more