Welcome to CAP!

Citizens for Animal Protection is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides shelter, adoption, foster care, rescue and other valuable services to animals in need in the Houston area. CAP also provides humane education and community outreach programs to encourage love and respect for all animals. Read more...

Closed: 5/14-5/17

closedCAP will be closed from Monday, May 14th through Thursday, May 17th, reopening Friday, May 18th.  We will only accept adoption returns. If you find a stray during this period, please see our lost/found page.  For owner surrender, please see this list of shelters.

Funny Fur

FunnyFurPartyGet furry at the Funny Fur Grand Opening Party benefitting CAP! On Saturday, 5/19 from 12-4PM, join us for a dog fashion show, contests, raffles, auctions and more at the new Funny Fur store located at 3268 Westheimer.  Help Houston's homeless pets, have a furr-bulous time and pick up some swag for your favorite four-footed friend!

100 Rabbits Saved

rabbit-rescueCAP, Spay Houston and Bunny Buddies have coordinated efforts to save more than a 100 rabbits from a hoarding/breeding environment.  These bunnies, who will reside at CAP until they can find forever homes, will be in need of veterinary services and TLC over the coming weeks.  Please help out our Operation Rabbit Rescue with pet bowls, cage mounted water bottles, and grocery gift cards or volunteer to work with the bunnies so we can find families for these loveable lapines!

Vote for CAP!

Inline image 1Vote for CAP for Best Animal Shelter, Annie Royal as Best Pet Ambassador, and the two CAP events as Best Pet Event in PetTalk Magazine's Henrietta's Reader's Choice Awards!  You can vote every day until May 30th.

Dogs to Adopt

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Cats to Adopt

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Small Animals to Adopt

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