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Tracks & Tails

Category: Rescue & Cruelty

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Bulldog Kicked, Thrown by His Hind Legs

(October 9, 2023) The Houston SPCA, in collaboration with the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s office, responded to a disturbing repor...

(October 9, 2023) The Houston SPCA, in collaboration with the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s office, responded to a disturbing repor...

49 Exotic Cats Surrendered at Alvin Property

(September 22, 2023) On Wednesday, 49 exotic cats, including Bengal and Asian Leopard cats, were surrendered to the Houston SPCA. This came ...

(September 22, 2023) On Wednesday, 49 exotic cats, including Bengal and Asian Leopard cats, were surrendered to the Houston SPCA. This came ...

16 Dogs Abandoned in Crockett, Texas

(September 11, 2023) On Sunday and Monday, the Houston SPCA, in collaboration with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, traveled to Cr...

(September 11, 2023) On Sunday and Monday, the Houston SPCA, in collaboration with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, traveled to Cr...

Heat-Distress Dog Saved by Ladder Rescue Off Second Story Balcony

Houston SPCA, Harris County Constable Precinct 1 and the Ponderosa Fire Department responded swiftly to rescue an unresponsive dog on a seco...

Houston SPCA, Harris County Constable Precinct 1 and the Ponderosa Fire Department responded swiftly to rescue an unresponsive dog on a seco...

Animal Ambulance Rescues Three Kittens Trapped in A Car Engine

The Houston SPCA 24-hour animal ambulance responded to a report of three kittens trapped inside a car’s hot engine.

The Houston SPCA 24-hour animal ambulance responded to a report of three kittens trapped inside a car’s hot engine.

9 French Bulldogs Living in Horrific Conditions Rescued

(July 28, 2023) Houston SPCA cruelty investigators and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 headed to Fifth Ward last Friday to rescue 9 Frenc...

(July 28, 2023) Houston SPCA cruelty investigators and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 headed to Fifth Ward last Friday to rescue 9 Frenc...

Deadly Consequences for Some Pets

Two Deceased French Bulldogs and a Third Found on Apartment Complex Balcony with No Water While Another Dog Rescued from Second-Story Balcon...

Two Deceased French Bulldogs and a Third Found on Apartment Complex Balcony with No Water While Another Dog Rescued from Second-Story Balcon...

Rescue & Cruelty
Heat-Distress Calls for Pets Double at Houston SPCA During First June Heatwave

Reports of Vulnerable Pets in Need Are Twice as High Than Last Year as Triple Digits Hit Again This Week

Reports of Vulnerable Pets in Need Are Twice as High Than Last Year as Triple Digits Hit Again This Week

Rescue & Cruelty
Tortoises and Mastiffs Rescued at Hoarder Home in North Harris County

Tortoises and Mastiffs Rescued at Hoarder Home in North Harris County

Tortoises and Mastiffs Rescued at Hoarder Home in North Harris County

Keeping Pets Cool During Historic Excessive Heat Warning

For the first time since 2016, Houston is under an Excessive Heat Warning. Here's how to protect your pet from the sweltering temperatures.

For the first time since 2016, Houston is under an Excessive Heat Warning. Here's how to protect your pet from the sweltering temperatures.