Rehome a Pet

Rehoming a Pet

Houston Pets Alive! does not accept pets directly from the public.

We’ve compiled resources to help you responsibly rehome a pet.

What to Know Before Surrendering a Pet

Many shelters—both municipal and private—are currently over capacity. Most require an appointment to surrender a pet, and walk-ins are generally not accepted. Always call ahead to confirm intake availability and requirements.

If you are planning to surrender a pet to a municipal shelter, it is important to confirm which shelter serves your address, as intake is based on jurisdiction.

How to Find Your Animal Control Jurisdiction

To determine what jurisdiction you live in, click here and see the instructions below:

Enter your home address in the top white area in the link above, and press enter
Scroll all the way down to JURIS (on the left)
The city or county to the right of JURIS is the animal control that serves your area. That is the municipal shelter that should intake your found pet.

Intake at Municipal Shelters

BARC – The City of Houston Animal Control
📞 (832) 395-9084
Serves residents within Houston city limits
https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/turning_in_a_pet.html

Harris County Pets – Harris County Animal Control
📞 (281) 999-3191
Serves residents in unincorporated Harris County (outside Houston city limits)
https://www.countypets.com/Pet-Resources/Surrender-an-Animal

Private Shelters

Houston SPCA
📞 (713) 869-7722
https://houstonspca.org/resources-programs/rehoming-center/

Houston Humane Society
📞 (713) 433-6421
Animal Intake | Houston Humane Society | Animal Shelter & Clinic

Citizens For Animal Protection
📞 (281) 497-0591
https://www.cap4pets.org/

Please note: Private shelters may or may not be able to accept a pet. Intake is dependent on available space, medical needs, and behavioral considerations.

Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet

Adopt-A-Pet is a national nonprofit platform that helps pet owners safely rehome their pets by connecting them directly with potential adopters. Through its Rehome program, guardians can create a pet profile, share photos and details about their pet’s personality and needs, and communicate with interested adopters

Create a profile for the pet(s) by using our unique referral URL: https://rehome.adoptapet.com/r/92871
After creating it, the profile will appear on the national Adopt-A-Pet website. Be sure to use this free coupon code to have your listing fee waived: RCXHAQTL2U8AD8Z
Spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, etc.! If you find an adopter for the pet(s) we can assist them by providing supplies like food, kennels, leashes, and collars via our Community Store. Just have them email community@houstonpetsalive.org to get in touch!

Potential adopters interested in your pet(s) will contact you directly. HPA! does not handle the adoption but can assist you if you need help navigating the process. This is a service we offer to increase your pets chances of finding a forever home.