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Category: Rescue & Cruelty

Houston SPCA Rescues 60 Dogs From Brazoria County Living in Feces and Urine

Dozens of wire kennels stacked throughout the home where 60 dogs were being neglected, as well as one dog found deceased.

Dozens of wire kennels stacked throughout the home where 60 dogs were being neglected, as well as one dog found deceased.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Husky Kicked and Punched in Front of Crying Child

Houston SPCA rescued a 2-year-old Siberian husky mix at a north Houston home after the owner was caught on video abusing her dog in front of...

Houston SPCA rescued a 2-year-old Siberian husky mix at a north Houston home after the owner was caught on video abusing her dog in front of...

10 Emaciated Cows, 1 Longhorn Rescued Among Animal Carcasses in Liberty County

The starving animals were left to fend for themselves, living among partially decomposed animal carcasses.

The starving animals were left to fend for themselves, living among partially decomposed animal carcasses.

Puppy Found With Embedded Elastic Knows the Love of A New Family

Sharky, now Creasy, has recovered from the embedded elastic injury to his muzzle and is loving his new life as a beloved pet!

Sharky, now Creasy, has recovered from the embedded elastic injury to his muzzle and is loving his new life as a beloved pet!

Houston SPCA Wins Custody of 26 Emaciated Pets Rescued From Horrific Living Conditions

11 emaciated dogs, seven cats, and eight puppies were found restrained with ropes and chains around the South Houston property and trapped i...

11 emaciated dogs, seven cats, and eight puppies were found restrained with ropes and chains around the South Houston property and trapped i...

Winter Freeze: Lifesaving Tips for Outdoor Animals

Houston SPCA has an urgent message for pet owners to pay special attention to their outdoor pets during the winter freeze expected in the co...

Houston SPCA has an urgent message for pet owners to pay special attention to their outdoor pets during the winter freeze expected in the co...

Emergency Rescue in North Houston: 10 Emaciated Dogs, 9 Puppies, and a Kitten

Houston SPCA rescued several dogs that were tethered by chains in the front yard of the property while the remaining animals were roaming fr...

Houston SPCA rescued several dogs that were tethered by chains in the front yard of the property while the remaining animals were roaming fr...

Houston SPCA Rescues 12 Dogs and Macaw from Deplorable Conditions in Baytown

Houston SPCA and Chambers County Sheriff’s Office rescued 11 dogs, one puppy, an underweight macaw and discovered two deceased puppies at ...

Houston SPCA and Chambers County Sheriff’s Office rescued 11 dogs, one puppy, an underweight macaw and discovered two deceased puppies at ...

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Houston SPCA Rescues Puppy Thrown from Balcony

Houston SPCA rescued a puppy thrown from balcony after she was left to suffer from her injuries.

Houston SPCA rescued a puppy thrown from balcony after she was left to suffer from her injuries.

Houston SPCA Rescues 50 Urine-Soaked, Matted Dogs From Deplorable Conditions

Houston SPCA rescued 50 urine-soaked and heavily matted dogs from deplorable conditions near E. 25th Street and Loop 610.

Houston SPCA rescued 50 urine-soaked and heavily matted dogs from deplorable conditions near E. 25th Street and Loop 610.