Tracks & Tails
Category: Rescue & Cruelty

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 ...

Rescue & Cruelty
Caught on Camera: Owner Violently Abuses Dog
On August 14, 2024, a Ring camera facing a neighborhood street caught video of 32-year-old Edmond Duriel Hines picking up his young dog befo...
On August 14, 2024, a Ring camera facing a neighborhood street caught video of 32-year-old Edmond Duriel Hines picking up his young dog befo...

Rescue & Cruelty
Emaciated Mother with 4 Puppies Finds Hope and Healing
A severely emaciated dog and her four puppies were rescued from an East Houston property near the 10,000 block of Clear Lake Road in Highlan...
A severely emaciated dog and her four puppies were rescued from an East Houston property near the 10,000 block of Clear Lake Road in Highlan...