Houston SPCA

The Houston SPCA (Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a private, nonprofit animal rescue and protection organization founded in 1924. It is funded entirely by donations and receives no government, United Way, or other outside funding. The organization helps more than 50,000 animals each year, including dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, small pets, native wildlife, and exotic animals — all cared for on one campus. Services include animal adoption, a 24-hour rescue ambulance, Texas's largest animal cruelty investigations team, veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation through the Wildlife Center of Texas, and community education. It is widely recognized as the leading animal welfare organization in the Gulf Coast region.