Sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation for “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Event October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and as part of this observance, Harris County Pets (HCP) is waiving adoption fees for all dogs and cats from October 1-15 during the national “Empty the Shelters” adoption event hosted by BISSELL Pet Foundation. BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per dog or cat […]
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Rabies is a Fatal but Preventable Disease that Can Spread to Pets and People
Today is World Rabies Day – Make sure your pets are current with their rabies vaccines In observance of World Rabies Day today, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Harris County Pets (HCP) remind pet owners to keep their furry companions up to date with their rabies vaccines and protect them from the virus. Rabies is a deadly but preventable virus that can spread from animals to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Harris County Pets Temporarily Suspends Animal Surrenders Due to Animal Overcrowding
HCPH facilities are over capacity and must take additional safety measures Harris County Pets (HCP) is suspending animal surrender and stray intakes effective July 1, 2023, and will re-evaluate on August 1, 2023, due to the overwhelming amount of animals at its facilities. Animal adoptions, fosters, rescues, and volunteer opportunities will continue under normal operations. Animal control officers will limit animal intake to priority calls such as aggressive, sick, injured, and those involving bites. Temporarily […]
Harris County Pets is significantly over capacity!
Now waiving adoption fees for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies! Spring and summer bring many new things, including litters or unwanted puppies and kittens! Many of them are being brought to Harris County Pets (HCP) – already crowded with homeless dogs and cats, pushing the shelter past its capacity. HCP needs people to adopt or foster and rescue groups to help us in our effort to provide loving homes for adoptable pets. HCP has […]
Harris County Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Division Launches New Public Facing Dashboard Today!
The Dashboard Highlights Key Metrics Related to the Operation of Harris County Pets Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division has launched a new public-facing dashboard to highlight key metrics related to the operation of VPH and Harris County Pets (HCP). The dashboard can be viewed by clicking this link. VPH created this dashboard in the spirit of transparency, communication and data sharing, and aims to provide a comprehensive view of activities and […]
Harris County Pets Offering Pet Licensing Promotions!
Promotions begin today through February 28, 2023 Harris County Pets (HCP) is offering several licensing promotions at a reduced price for pets now through February 28, 2023. This will also be a great opportunity to encourage pet owners in unincorporated Harris County (outside the City of Houston) to get their furry companion spayed/neutered if they have yet to do so. The promotions that HCP is offering are as follows: $30: Includes rabies vaccination/microchip/one-year ALTERED (spayed/neutered) […]
Animal Welfare Organizations Come Together to Provide Services for Pet Owners at Pet Resource Fair
Harris County Public Health and Harris County Precinct 1 Announce Communitywide Collaboration of Local Shelters and Animal Welfare Organizations at James Driver Park! Owned pets residing in the City of Houston and Harris County can benefit from free cat and dog vaccinations, free microchipping, pet food pantry, and more on a first-come-first-served basis at the Pet Resource Fair this Saturday, September 24. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at James Driver Park, located at […]
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Harris County Pets To Improve the Lives of Pets in Unincorporated Harris County
The $95,000 grant will be celebrated at a local Petco on July 28, 2022 Harris County Pets is set to receive a $95,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at the Petco store at 10245 North Freeway, Suite 150, in Houston, Texas on July 28, 2022, at 11 a.m. in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Harris County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets […]
BISSELL Pet Foundation Fights Shelter Overcrowding by Reducing Adoption Fees Across the Country
Houston, TX. July 11, 2022—As our nation’s shelters face unprecedented overcrowding, BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to taking homeless pets from kennels to couches by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less from July 11 – 31. The longest-ever Summer National “Empty the Shelters” event will be hosted in more than 250 shelters in 42 states, including Harris County Pets. Adoption Fees will be waived. Harris County Pets will participate July 11-31, […]
Meet Your New Best Friend At Weekley Park on Sunday!
Harris County Precinct 4 invites the community to come meet the adoptable dogs of Harris County Pets on Sunday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Richard and Meg Weekley Park, 8440 Greenhouse Road in Cypress. Join us for doggie meet-and-greets, fun crafts, temporary tattoos, snacks, and live music. All newly adopted dogs will receive goodie bags with essential items for their new homes. As an open intake facility, Harris County Pets is […]