Small Animals Available for Adoption

CAP has many wonderful rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and rats available for adoption. Also, new animals arrive every day at the shelter, so our site features only a small number of our residents. For a real small animal shindig, stop by the shelter, located at 11925 Katy Freeway in Houston, Texas.

Before coming to the shelter, you may want to review our Adoption Information page and print out a copy of our small animal adoption application. There's not a moment to waste - the "Love of Your Life" may be waiting for you!

Susie 5513331

Susie is a young adult female Havana rabbit. She's good with gentle persons 10 and up. Susie is a friendly rabbit that came to CAP because her original owners said they were unable to care for her.

NOTE: The House Rabbit Society recommends Rabbits as pets ONLY for persons at least eight and older. Even then a child should be supervised by an ADULT. The ASPCA states that Rabbits are physically delicate and fragile. They require specialized veterinary care. Rabbit Care and more Rabbit Info .

Lily 5608497

Lily is a 7 month old white & grey female Californian rabbit. She is good with gentle persons 10 and up. Lily came to the shelter because her original owner would not make time for her.

Mellissa 5573038

Mellissa is a white and grey female Californian rabbit. She was found with her friend Tina(Sad to report her friend was adopted without her.). She is good with gentle persons 10 and up. Please consider giving these friends a home together!

Gabby 5605281

Gabby is an 8 month old female brown and white Rex rabbit. She's good with gentle persons 10 and up. She is a friendly rabbit that came to CAP as a stray. Come visit her.

Ray 4644955.

Ray is a 1 1/2 years old bronze and white Rex rabbit. His original owners had a dog that did not like him and scared him badly. He was brought to CAP in the hope of finding a home. Ray is an inside only bunny who is good with gentle persons 10 and up. He had a best 'rabbit friend' named Boris who passed away so he 'might' get on fine with another rabbit.

George 5262546

George is a young adult black Rex rabbit. He is good with kids 10 and up. George got lost and some kind people found him,
cared for him for 3 weeks and then brought him to CAP. Now he needs a new home. Come and visit him.

NOTE: The House Rabbit Society recommends Rabbits as pets ONLY for persons eight and older. Even then a child should be supervised by an ADULT. The ASPCA states that Rabbits are physically delicate and fragile. They require specialized veterinary care. Rabbit Care and more Rabbit Info .

Leah 488918

Leah is a blue and white young adult Dutch rabbit. She was found as a stray and brought to CAP. Leah is good with persons ten and up. She's a friendly rabbit who needs a loving and permanent home. Come by and meet her .

Hamsters

CAP has male hamsters available for adoption, one of which is shown here. They are waiting to be adopted by knowledgeable, caring persons. NOTE: The ASPCA recommends Hamsters as pets ONLY for persons 7 years or OLDER and the child should be supervised by an ADULT.
IMPORTANT: The enclosure should be placed away from direct sunlight and drafts, and lined with an absorbent bedding such as timothy hay, aspen shavings, shredded paper or pelleted bedding. CAUTION: NEVER use cedar OR pine shavings as bedding, as the phenols are very strong and cause serious respiratory, skin, coat and liver problems.

BEFORE you decide to adopt a Hamster, LEARN ABOUT THEM and Be Ready for their arrival at you home. Have the food and the items necessary for their care ready for the hamster when it arrives.
Learn about Hamsters....Hamster Information. AND More info.

Speedy 5311840

Speedy is a young female chinchilla that came to the shelter because of there being too much stress in her original home. Two dogs there were scaring her and this has caused some hair loss. Speedy needs a quiet home with an owner that has plenty of time to devote to her. Chinchilla are only recommended for mature and gentle persons twelve and older.
CAUTION: Chinchillas cannot survive temperatures over 75 degrees or below 50 degrees
NOTE: Chinchillas are VERY fragile. If you drop it once it will probably die. Chinchillas are loud and are nocturnal.
Chinchillas require 'specialized' care. You canNOT train a chinchilla, you may stress them to dangerous levels if you attempt to teach them a trick.
CAUTION: NEVER use cedar OR pine shavings as bedding, as the phenols are very strong and cause serious respiratory, skin, coat and liver problems.
Detailed Chinchilla Care
Chinchilla Care Tips
NOTE: Speedy is NOT up front. You MUST 'ask' to meet him. Ask for MARY HUNT or TOM. (Adults ONLY please.)

Small Pet Care Information

To learn more about caring for SMALL ANIMALS including Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rats, Birds and Fish, visit Small Pet Care Information .