Every year, the Houston SPCA shelters and cares for hundreds of farm animals, most of which found their way to the organization through our cruelty investigators.

Our first order of business is to get them healthy. This typically includes vaccinations, deworming, treating external parasites, castrations, and trimming hooves and tusks. We also spend as much time as possible getting to learn their personalities and needs. Some are extroverts and would be great in most homes; some are timid and will need an owner who gives them the time they need. Some are unsocial or have special needs and need someone experienced and willing to teach! Our staff focuses on socializing and loving our farm animals.

For every adoption, we require adopters to have a good veterinarian, farrier, and adequately sized place to keep their farm animal. It is best practice to do research and have resources readily available. Farm animals can be wonderful pets and have a lot of love to give. Would you consider giving one a home?