In order to prevent the possibility of euthanasia (humane death) of a pet,  Citizens for Animal Protection provides a Weekend Sponsor Program.

This program is designed to allow people to keep a dog or cat in their home,during the week and place it for adoption at CAP on the weekend, a time when the most people come to the shelter to adopt. - - If you live in an apartment, you might consider paying to board the animal until it finds a home. (NOTE: CAP does NOT board animals.)

NOTE: If you have a Purebred animal you may wish to contact a 'Breed Rescue' Group for that breed.  See list at bottom of this page.

NOTE: If the animal you are trying to place is a 'former' CAP animal, make CERTAIN to tell the CAP employee this information. Try to remember the original name and number for the animal and approximate date you originally adopted the animal from CAP.

Animals must be assessed and all paperwork provided to CAP Shelter BEFORE entering the program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSOR HOME -
    1.)  1) Any pet over 4 months of must have a current rabies vaccination. Records from a vet are required, OR the vaccinations (with exception of rabies) can be given by CAP for a minimal fee during the hours of 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.  (NOTE: Call (281)-497-0591 to 'verify' days and hours CAP can do vaccinations.)  Rabies vaccinations must be given by a veterinarian. 

    2.)  Dogs 5 months of age and older must have had a negative heartworm check within the past 30 days. Records from your vet are required, or this may be done by CAP for $10.00 per dog.

    3.)  Dog/cats 4 months and older must be spayed or neutered prior to participation in the Weekend Adoption Program. The sponsor home is fully responsible for this. (For information on 'Low Cost'  Spay and Neuter ... .Click Here.)

    4,)  Cats with certification of Feline Leukemia test and vaccination within 1 year OR negative feline Leukemia test within 30 days are readily adoptable. Kittens must weigh 2 pounds or more.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WEEKEND SPONSOR PROGRAM:
   1.)  CAP will begin taking reservation for cages no sooner than Monday at 11:30 AM for the upcoming weekend.  (Reservation will not be accepted before 11:30 AM.)  Since there is a limited amount of space, foster homes and sponsor homes should call as close to 11:30 AM as possible.  Phone: (281)-497-0591

    2.)  The Weekend Adoption Program lasts from 11:15 AM on Saturday until 5 PM on Sunday.  Pets may NOT arrive before 11:00 AM on Saturday unless otherwise approved by the Shelter Manager.   Sponsor parents should call the shelter by 4 PM Sunday to inquire about the status of their pets  (whether it has been adopted.)   A $10.00 per day boarding fee will be charged for sponsor animals left over the appointed time.  Please do NOT to leave an animal past the appointed time since there are limited cages and another animal might be put to sleep for lack of a cage.

    3.)  The sponsor homes should have all paperwork given to CAP prior to bringing the pet in on Saturday morning.