Friends of Countypets

Friends of Countypets

Houston, TX

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Friends of CountyPets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Harris County Pets Resource Center and the surrounding Houston, Texas communities. They fund lifesaving programs and non-mandated initiatives, including a dedicated Volunteer Foster Fund that covers medical and essential care supplies for cats and dogs in foster care. Through community outreach, wellness resources, and volunteer programs, they work to ensure homeless pets find permanent homes.

Areas served Harris County and surrounding communities, Houston, TX

Friends of Countypets serves Harris County and surrounding communities, Houston, TX.

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What support is provided for fostering cats and dogs through Harris County Pets?

The Volunteer Foster Fund helps ensure foster volunteers do not have out-of-pocket expenses while caring for pets from the HCP Resource Center. The funds supplement supplies such as food, litter, feeding bowls, kennel carriers, grooming supplies, treats, and emergency vet visits if the resource center does not have them on hand.

What are the age requirements to volunteer with Friends of CountyPets?

Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age to work without parental supervision. Work performed on-site at the Resource Center requires volunteers to be over the age of 16 and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What is the mission of Friends of CountyPets?

Friends of CountyPets is the appointed 501(c)(3) non-profit partner serving Harris County Pets (operated under HCPH) to support non-mandated programs such as community outreach, education, pet transport, spay/neuter initiatives, and foster care funds.

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