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Begin Your Adoption
How it Works
Step 1
See Our Available Animals
Take a look at all our available animals. Click on a pet’s picture to see more photos, pet profiles, and videos!
Step 2
Review Our Documents
Step 3
Visit Us!
The Houston SPCA adoption center will be open to the public every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please make sure to visit our website to see all the pets available for adoption before you leave home. No appointment is necessary, and there is no waitlist. We do not hold pets; all adoptions are on a first come basis.
Equine and Farm Animal Adoptions are by application and appointment only. Click here to apply online!
Preparing for Adoption
What to Expect
The Houston SPCA adoption center will be open to the public every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please make sure to visit our website to see all the pets available for adoption before you leave home. No appointment is necessary, and there is no waitlist.
The Dr. Amy Alexander Equine Care Center is open for equine and farm animal adoptions by appointment only. Click here to apply online!
Our Adoption Specialist Are Here to Help
We are all about making lifelong matches between people and pets. Our adoption counselors will listen carefully to your expectations, needs, and lifestyle. This is a lifesaving partnership, and we work in tandem with you and your family to help make the perfect match.
What You’ll Need
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Bring drivers license or government issued I.D
- Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household—we encourage you to bring the entire family!
- Cash, debit, credit, apple pay and google pay are acceptable payment methods.
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees vary according to the animals’ species, size and age.
Felines
- Cats $35
- Kittens $95
- Seniors (6 years and older) $25
Small Pets
- Rabbits $25
- Guinea Pigs $25
- Small Rodents $5
Large Breed Dogs
- Dogs $55
- Puppies $195
- Seniors (6 years and older) $25
Small Breed Dogs
- Dogs $105
- Puppies $195
- Seniors (8 years and older) $55
Horses
Equine adoption fees vary are based on age, overall health, and level of training.
Please fill out an Equine Adoption Application and a member of our Barn Team will contact you!
Farm Animals
Farm animal adoption fees vary by species based on age and overall health.
Please fill out a Farm Animal Adoption Application and a member of our Barn Team will contact you!
What You Get With Your Adoption
Dogs and cats adopted from the Houston SPCA receive an incredible benefits package valued at over $500.
Every Dog and Cat Adoption Includes
- A health evaluation, age-appropriate vaccinations and rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs three months and older
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Deworming
- Heartworm testing for dogs six months of age and older
- Treatment for heartworm positive dogs
- One adoption gift courtesy of Hill’s Science Diet
- A complimentary overall wellness examination from a VCA Animal Hospital
- A HomeAgain microchip with free lifetime registration
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