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Open your home and your heart to an animal who needs extra care. Whether it’s a few days or a few weeks, your support gives them time to rest, recover, and get ready for a loving home.

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Join us in celebrating 100 years of compassion and dedication at the Houston SPCA! In this special video, we look back at a century of life-saving work, highlighting our organization's incredible journey and the impact we've made on animals and our community. From humble beginnings to becoming a pillar of animal welfare, we reflect on the milestones, challenges, and heartwarming stories that define our history. Witness the transformation of countless lives and the unwavering support of our amazing supporters and volunteers. As we celebrate our past, we also look forward to the future with hope and determination. Join us as we continue our mission to protect, rescue, and advocate for animals in need. Thank you for 100 amazing years—here's to many more!

Become A Foster Hero!

Fostering at the Houston SPCA means providing temporary care for animals in need. Plus, we provide all the supplies!

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Becoming a Volunteer at the Houston SPCA means becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to our lifesaving mission! It’s easy–sign up now!

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Your Support Saves Lives

Right now, our ambulance is responding to a call of an injured pet, our investigations team is working hard to rescue an animal from a cruel situation, and our adoption team is helping pets find loving homes. Won’t you join us and save animals in so many ways? Here's how we helped animals in our community in 2025:

More than 62,000

total animals served

Over 7,000

reports of animal cruelty investigated

More than 17,000

wild animals brought in for care

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Vote Houston SPCA for Best Nonprofit!

We are excited to share that voting for Best of the Best is officially open starting today and will run through May 26. Click HERE to vote! ...

We are excited to share that voting for Best of the Best is officially open starting today and will run through May 26. Click HERE to vote! ...

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Join Us For Our Spring Open House!

Join us on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Houston SPCA’s annual Spring Open House, an action-packed day of family-friendly fun wh...

Join us on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Houston SPCA’s annual Spring Open House, an action-packed day of family-friendly fun wh...

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Chained Dogs Saved From Freezing Temperatures

Houston SPCA, working alongside Harris County Constable Precinct 1, rescued three dogs found chained outdoors on a southeast Houston propert...

Houston SPCA, working alongside Harris County Constable Precinct 1, rescued three dogs found chained outdoors on a southeast Houston propert...

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