Saving Animals


Cruelty & Rescue Services
Here at Houston SPCA, we have 12 full-time animal cruelty investigators and the area’s only injured animal rescue ambulance. We respond to more than 6,200 cases of abuse and neglect each year, and our ambulance rescues over 5,500 animals from immediate danger and distress annually.

Animal Rescue Ambulance
Every day. We’re the only agency in the Gulf Coast region providing an injured animal rescue ambulance service.

Cruelty Investigations
Our full-time animal cruelty investigation team responds to more calls than any other animal welfare organization in Texas

Wildlife Rescue
Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas cares for more than 12,744 wild animals comprising over 380 species.

Disaster Response
We are the leading nonprofit agency for animal-related disaster rescue, relief, and resources in the region and are called to step in when hurricanes, fires and storms ravage the region.
Report Cruelty
If you believe animal cruelty is taking place in greater Houston area, please complete the Online Animal Cruelty Report or call 713-869-7722. Please do not report cruelty or injured animals by email or on social media.
Rescue Stories

Caught On Video: Dog Struck with Weight and Kicked By Owner
The collaborative efforts of the Houston SPCA, Waller County Sheriff’s Office, and Waller County Animal Control led to the rescue of a...
The collaborative efforts of the Houston SPCA, Waller County Sheriff’s Office, and Waller County Animal Control led to the rescue of a...

44 Dogs Rescued In Weimar, Texas
The Weimar Police Department recently called upon the Houston SPCA to rescue 44 dogs from a property off CR 202 in Weimar, Texas. The rescue...
The Weimar Police Department recently called upon the Houston SPCA to rescue 44 dogs from a property off CR 202 in Weimar, Texas. The rescue...

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Bulldog Kicked, Thrown By His Hind Legs
The Houston SPCA, in collaboration with the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s office, responded to a disturbing report of animal abuse ...
The Houston SPCA, in collaboration with the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s office, responded to a disturbing report of animal abuse ...