Harris County Pets Start an adoption application

Adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and a one-year pet license.

Hours Mon-Fri 1pm-5:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3:30pm, no appointment needed
Areas served Houston and the surrounding area, Texas
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 281-999-3191 for current adoption fees.

Requirements

Adoption hours: Monday - Friday: 1 pm - 5:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 11 am - 3:30 pm. All adopters must be at least 18 years old and provide a current, valid ID. Adoptions must be done in person. We cannot hold animals via phone or email. Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis. You do not have to live in Harris County to adopt from us. PLEASE BRING A COLLAR AND LEASH OR A PET CARRIER.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Harris County Pets at 281-999-3191 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Harris County at a glance

Population 4,838,303
Housing units 1,917,790
Est. households with a cat 564,050

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday 1pm-5:30pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-3:30pm, no appointment needed.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Harris County Pets at 281-999-3191 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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