Pet and Animal Rescues in Texas
These organizations are private, tax exempt organizations. Any adoption fees or donations are tax deductible. If you need to get rid of a pet, do not just let it go. Bring it to a shelter or rescue group and let it find a new family. They are always in need of donations and not only money. Check out the want lists on the sites. Many of them can use old blankets and other items that you might not need and are looking to get rid of. They can get a donation if you donate a used car in their name. They hold bottle drives and make good use of the deposit money they get back. They get paid for used cell phones and used printer cartridges. They get what they need and you get a tax donation. It is a win, win situation.. If you can donate just an hour or two a week, become a volunteer. Many of the groups and shelters have special programs for children to become volunteers. It is a great learning experience. Become a foster family for an animal while they are waiting for a permanent home. Shop in their on line stores. They have very nice gifts for that animal lover in your life. Participate in their fund raisers. Many of the shelters have interesting things going on like , tag sales, raffles etc. Many of them operate thrift shops They are always looking for used clothing and other items that are in good condition to see there. Maybe you are looking for something. Give their thrift shops a try. You never know what you may find. Everything goes to the animals. Maybe you are looking to go out for a dinner. Did you know that many of these organizations have fund-raising dinner and some of them have local restaurants that will donate a portion of a days receipts to a local shelter? So contact your local center and see what special things they have going on
Theses rescue groups arranged by county. If you do not see a shelter or rescue group in your county, call the one nearest you. If they cannot help, they will be glad to refer you to one who can. Be sure to check nearby states. A shelter and or rescue group should be an important part of the community, a place where everyone get involved in o ne way or the other.
Bexar County, Texas Animal Rescue Groups
The Animal Defense League of Texas (cats and dogs)
http://www.animaldefenseleague.org/
They offer dog training and dog and cat boarding. They have many up coming events. Check them out.
Coryell County, Texas Animal Rescue Groups
Forgotten Angels Animal Foundation & Rescue (cats and dogs)
http://forgotten-angels.net/
They have a new web site, and it is not complete yet Keep checking back or e ail them for any information.
Dallas County, Texas Animal Rescue Groups
Animal Adoption Center of Garland ( cats and dogs)
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/8645/
They are in desperate need of help. They cannot take in anymore animals due to lack of funds. Try to help them if you can Maybe you can stop by and get your car washed. Check out the web site for details.
Animal Allies of Texas (cats and dogs)
http://animalalliesoftexas.org/
Dog & Kitty City:(cats and dogs)
http://www.dognkittycity.com/
Hart of Texas ( cats and dogs)
http://www.hartoftexas.org/
Operation Kindness (cats and dogs)
http://www.operationkindness.org/
Check out the events calender for some up coming fun events and for the dates of microchip clinics. Also check them out for low cost spay/neuter programs
Texas Cares (cats only)
http://www.texascares.org/
Denton County, Texas Animal Rescue Groups
Animal Rescue League (cats and dogs)
http://www.arltexas.org/
They have a low cost spay/neuter program.
Galveston County , Texas Animal Rescue Groups
Second Chance Pets (cats and dogs)
http://www.safarivet.com/secondchance/
They do not have a shelter. All the animals are in foster homes.
Whiskervill Animal Shelter (cats and dogs)
http://www.whiskerville.org/
They offer low cost spay./neuter. Vaccinations, testing, fleas tick control and micro chipping.
Guadalupe County, Texas Animal Rescue Groups
ETOSHA (dogs only)
http://www.etosha-rescue.org/
Harris County , Texas Animal Rescue Groups
Adopt A Cat (cats only)
http://www.adoptacattexas.org/cats/
Citizens for Animal Protection (cats, dogs and small animals)
http://www.cap4pets.org/
They have a low cost spay/neuter program
Homeless and Orphaned Pets Endeavor (cats and dogs)
http://www.homelesspets.net/
Homeless Pet Placement League (cats and dogs)
http://www.hppl.org/
They have free and low cost spay/neuter programs.
The Houston Humane Society( cats and dogs)
http://www.houstonhumane.org/
Click on the spay/neuter link to get information on their low cost animal clinics. Check out the events page. Come to as many as you can, have a good time, and help the animals.
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary( cats, dogs and small animals)
http://www.noahs-ark-sanctuary.org/
Check out the events page. They have some great things coming up.
Mr. K’s Animal Shelter (cats and dogs)
http://www.mrkspetshelter.org/
Pals for Pooches ( dogs only)
http://www.palsforpooches.com/
They need items for their thrift shop If you have something you don’t need, contact them before you dispose of it.
South Texas Animal Resource (cats and dogs)
http://www.staarnet.org/
Twyla’s Friends (dogs only)
http://www.twyla.org/
Travis County, Texas Animal Rescue Groups
Austin Pets Alive (cats and dogs)
http://www.geocities.com/~austinpetsaliv/
Lago Vista PAWS ( cats and dogs)
http://www.lvpaws.org/
Check out the events. They are on the front page. Try to attend some and have a good time while helping the animals
