Tracks & Tails
Category: Rescue & Cruelty

Rescue & Cruelty
34 Emaciated Farm Animals Rescued in Crosby
[June 27, 2025] In a joint rescue operation late Thursday evening, the Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigations team, alongside Harris Cou...
[June 27, 2025] In a joint rescue operation late Thursday evening, the Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigations team, alongside Harris Cou...

Rescue & Cruelty
Dog Dies from Heat Distress
On May 22nd, a tragic incident occurred at a west Houston apartment complex. A dog that was left alone on a balcony without any shade, food,...
On May 22nd, a tragic incident occurred at a west Houston apartment complex. A dog that was left alone on a balcony without any shade, food,...

Houston SPCA News
A Scene of Horror: Six Dogs Dead, Four More Rescued
(March 25, 2025) The Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 have launched an investigation surrounding an atrocious case of cru...
(March 25, 2025) The Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 have launched an investigation surrounding an atrocious case of cru...

Houston SPCA News
15 Matted Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Case
(March 18, 2025) This afternoon, the Houston SPCA rescued 15 dogs living in heartbreaking conditions located near the 12,000 block of Dairy ...
(March 18, 2025) This afternoon, the Houston SPCA rescued 15 dogs living in heartbreaking conditions located near the 12,000 block of Dairy ...

Houston SPCA News
71 Animals Rescued from School Bus in Galveston
This morning, the Houston SPCA responded to an urgent request from the City of Galveston to assist in the rescue of 71 dogs, cats, and puppi...
This morning, the Houston SPCA responded to an urgent request from the City of Galveston to assist in the rescue of 71 dogs, cats, and puppi...

Rescue & Cruelty
10 Ball Pythons Rescued from Neglect Case
The Houston SPCA’s Animal Cruelty Investigations Team recently responded to a case of neglect involving ten ball pythons.
The Houston SPCA’s Animal Cruelty Investigations Team recently responded to a case of neglect involving ten ball pythons.

Rescue & Cruelty
Nearly 50 Animals Saved from Severe Neglect
Nearly 50 animals living in deplorable conditions were rescued from a north house property at 900 block of Hartwick near Castledale Drive.
Nearly 50 animals living in deplorable conditions were rescued from a north house property at 900 block of Hartwick near Castledale Drive.

Rescue & Cruelty
More Than 900 Animals Rescued From Pet Store
The Houston SPCA partnered with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office to rescue over 900 companion and exotic animals from inhumane condit...
The Houston SPCA partnered with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office to rescue over 900 companion and exotic animals from inhumane condit...

Rescue & Cruelty
Mother Dog and Pup Rescued From Pit
While our Animal Cruelty Investigators focus on animals who have been abused or neglected, our Animal Rescue Ambulance team responds to anim...
While our Animal Cruelty Investigators focus on animals who have been abused or neglected, our Animal Rescue Ambulance team responds to anim...

Rescue & Cruelty
50 Cats Dead in Shocking Animal Hoarding Discovery
The Houston SPCA’s Animal Cruelty Investigators recently uncovered a disturbing hoarder situation in San Leon, where more than 50 animals ...
The Houston SPCA’s Animal Cruelty Investigators recently uncovered a disturbing hoarder situation in San Leon, where more than 50 animals ...