Adoption charge is $99.00
Senior Animal Adoption Fee - $49.50 (adopt an animal 7 yrs or older)
Senior Citizen Adoption Fee - $74.00
This charge includes:
Spay or Neuter
Vaccinations up to date
Rabies if over 4 months old
Feline Leukemia test for cats
Deworming & Defleaing
Free vet exam
Lifetime registration & ID tag
Portable cat carrier

Adopt TWO Cats* or Kittens
for the price of One !!
*When you Adopt an Adult Cat,  you can Adopt
a Second Cat for ONLY  $6.00 !!
($6.00 is for Rabies shot)

Adopt a Cat and a Dog for  $146.00.

Adoption Procedure for animals at the shelter -
Select an animal who your entire family will welcome as part of the family.
(Remember, that an ADULT in the household is the person ultimately responsible!)
Fill out a CAP Adoption application.
If approved, pay the adoption fee, which is partially tax deductible.
If animal is already spayed or neutered, it can go home right away, otherwise
it will be a day or two before you can take them home. - Ask an employee.

Adoption Procedure for animals with a Foster Parent -
E-Mail the Foster Parent with any questions you have and please
provide them with some information about the type home you will provide
(They Saved the animal's life and they want the animal to go to a caring home.)
If you decide you would like to meet the animal, they can arrange an appointment
for you to meet the animal either at CAP shelter or a CAP PetsMart location..
NOTE: You are Not obligated to adopt the animal  AND
the Foster Parent is Not obligated to adopt the animal to you.
If adoption if agreeable to all, then you will fill out an application,
and if approved, pay the adoption fee, which is partially tax deductible.
Adoption Applications canNOT be approved UNLESS the applicant
has met the animal in person and this does Not guarantee approval.

Long Distance Adopting
If you live more than a two hour drive from Houston,
Adopt an animal from a 'local' shelter.
There are MANY Homeless animals in your town,
so please give one of those animals a loving home!!!!

When you bring your new friend home . . . .

Your cat has been under stress.  He has been in a strange place full of other animals. Now he is in a new home, with a new family and maybe even other pets. While you are ready to make your cat a part of your family, he may need transition time.   He may go under a bed or some other hiding space.  It might be a for a few hours or a couple of days. When he emerges do not make any sudden movements.   Talk softly to him and allow him to sniff you when he is ready.  Place treats nearby to lure him out. When your cat realizes you will not hurt him he will become comfortable and content in your presence.

Use caution when introducing pets to each other.  Some may eventually become friends and others will just co-exist.   To introduce cats,  keep them separated a couple of days,   allowing them to smell each other's bedding.  Then allow them to sniff each other under a door.  The first encounter may be hostile, but allow them to work it out.    Keep a spray bottle with water ready in case a fight should occur. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, wait a few days and try again.

To introduce a dog and cat, exercise the dog with a brisk walk to release energy. Then let the newcomer check out their new home by walking around and smelling scents. When the dog is in a calm state and still on a leash, allow the dog and cat to view each other at a distance. The human should exude calmness but also dominate firmness and not allow the dog to chase the cat or the cat to scratch the dog. It is best if one human holds the dog leash and one human calmly pets the cat, thereby letting the dog know that the cat is part of the family. Most dogs want to please their human. If the dog remains fairly calm, the human eventually allows the dog to get close to the cat, still using a leash.

For a dog their basic instinct is to chase a cat. Whether the dog chases or not, depends on the introduction and on the cat. It helps if the cat is not afraid of dogs and does not run.

They should not be alone together for a few weeks until the human is sure that the dog is calm in the presence of the cat. Eventually for most dogs, a cat looses its interest to them after awhile although most dogs will still chase a cat that is running through the house. Also cats outdoors seem to be fair game to chase and do not seem to be viewed by the dog as family members.

It is IMPORTANT to give equal attention to your original pet.  Do Not ignore him as this may cause resentment of the new pet, and most important is that he too needs to feel loved, even more so because of the new addition to your family.

If you are thinking about 'declawing', read this:

Declawing Cats - Information:
A Veterinarian's View
An Extreme Solution
What You Need To Know
Don't be responsible for pain and suffering!
Instead of declawing, consider soft paws.

Kitten Care INFORMATION

TIPS for CAT OWNERS
NEVER give Asprin to a cat.   It can be deadly.
Remove toxic plants.
Store antifreeze in closed containers out of reach of your pet.
Unplug dangling electrical cords or tack them down.
Keep the dryer door Closed.
Do Not give bones  (fish, chicken, etc.)
Securely store household chemicals. (Place latches on cabinet doors where materials are stored.)  .
Provide a stretch collar with I.D. tag & small bell.
Provide at least one scratching post.

IMPORTANT:   NEVER use 'Clumping' Cat Litter for KITTENS.

Continue to Feed 'KITTEN'  Food to Cats less than 1 year old.
KITTEN Care Information

Keep your cat indoors! Not only will your cat be safer,
but they cannot kill and injure birds and small animals.
Would you think it is alright if a dog in your neighborhood killed
1 or 2 cats every week? If you are like most of us the answer
is absolutely not!  It is also NOT acceptable that your well fed
cat should go out every day and kill birds and other living things!
If you insist  that your cat must be allowed to roam outside,
please have them wear a 'stretch' collar with a small bell.
(For the safety of the cat, the collar should be 'stretch'.)

EMERGENCY/Disaster Tips -  Don't forget the animals!!!
What to do for Animals before and during a DISASTER,  including Hurricanes.
Click Here

Animal CPR

National Animal Poison Control Center
1-888-426-4435
Call 24 hours a day from anywhere in the U.S.
Post this Phone Number on or by your phone
along with your Vet's phone number..

Everyone NEEDS an easy to read Pet First Aid 'book'.
'Easy to read' Pet First Aid emergency book.  Pet FirstAidBook

Pet FirstAidBook

PET FIRST AID: Cats and Dogs;  ISBN: # 157857000X

Pet First Aid Book
and
Another First Aid Book

OTHER Books and Videos. Click

More Pet Tips

Are the vaccinations your pet receives
necessary and safe? .... Read This.

Expecting a Baby? ....
You do NOT have to get rid of your cat!
Information

Microchip Information - Click
If you are adopting a dog or cat from CAP Shelter,
an AVID chip can be inserted for a fee of $15.00. 
It MUST be done at the time of adoption
and the animal MUST be at least 6 months old.



If you have questions about pets call (281)-497-0591
or visit the Adoption Center at  11925 Katy Freeway,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.  Map and Hours

Cat Owners Food for Thought
Would you think it is alright if a dog in your neighborhood
killed 1 or 2 cats every week? 
If you are like most of us the answer is absolutely not! 
It is also NOT acceptable that your well fed cat
should go out every week and kill birds and other wildlife!!!
Keep you cat indoors! Not only will your cat be safer,
but they cannot kill and injure birds and other living things.

If you insist  that your cat must be allowed to roam outside,
please have them wear a 'stretch' collar with a small bell.
(For the safety of the cat, the collar should be 'stretch'.)

MICROCHIP Information
If you are adopting a dog or cat from CAP Shelter,
an AVID chip can be inserted for a fee of $15.00. 
It MUST be done at the time of adoption
and the animal MUST be at least 6 months old.