We’re searching for the Houston-area’s best young artists, ages 18 and under to help promote pet adoption!

Create a fantastic, unique design and it could be put on a t-shirt that will help fundraise for the care and medical treatment of the many homeless animals at the CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center.

Contest Design Guidelines

• Artists can use crayons, colored pencils, pens, markers, paint, or create digital artwork on a computer or tablet.
• All submitted artwork MUST be original!
• The design should promote pet adoption and show off your love, appreciation, or sense of humor for your favorite domesticated pet such as a dog, cat, rabbit, or guinea pig.
• Maximum of 2 colors in the design. Black or White are colors too. Keep in mind that the t-shirt the design is printed on will have a color too that could be incorporated into the design. So for instance you might have an animal profile with the color of the t-shirt showing through the eyes.

Top Five

Citizens for Animal Protection will select the top 5 entries. Those entries will be shared on our social media pages, website, and newsletter with voting to be held from May10th - 16th so that everyone in our community can help vote for the winning design.

Update for Top 5 contestants!!  All Top 5 contestants will receive - one week of online art Summer Camp at Art With Albright (www.ARTwithAlbright.com)

Winner

The winning artist’s design will be printed on a T-shirt and be sold as a fundraiser to benefit the animals at the CAP Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center. The winning artist will receive a free T-shirt featuring their design and a $25 Amazon gift card, and a prize basket of animal-themed goodies!

If you have any questions about our contest, you can email Ana at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Submissions will NOT be accepted through email.

Official Rules

• The contest is open to artists 18 years old and younger
• No more than two colors used in the design
• Submissions are due before noon on April 30th.
• File size: Maximum of 5MB
• File types Accepted: .jpg, .png, .pdf

Submit an Entry

About CAP4Kids

Our youth programs were created to cultivate and strengthen education, empathy, compassion, and action in our children by increasing their understanding and respect for companion animals, our environment, and ourselves. We want to empower children by giving them the tools necessary to think critically about the real-world challenges affecting the pets we love and the many people that love our pets.  We offer opportunities for lessons in service, care, and responsibility allowing children to experience empathy, compassion, and build confidence all while having fun.

 ^{What makes our camps special?}

^{At CAP Kids Camps we learn a lot about our furry guests, what they eat, how they live, and the challenges they face.  We discover what makes each animal special and why it matters how we treat them. Kids are empowered to find out how they can help companion pets and wildlife and are encouraged to critically think about their role in caring, protecting, and respecting all creatures, great and small.} 

^{Our camps are solid humane education programs that incorporate science, technology, and art. Games, crafts, and hands-on animal interactions make each day fun and help children to develop a positive and respectful attitude towards all living beings. Camps are kept small so that each child gets quality time with the various animal guests.}  

This is a 9:00 am- 3:00 pm camp and a great option for children yearning to learn about animals and wanting to help our shelter pets.

Questions? Check out our FAQ for answers.  

2024 Registration TBD

Together we can change the world one kid and one pet at a time!

A Tribute to Popo

February 18th marks the 15th anniversary of the day Popo was adopted from CAP.  Sadly, he passed away from cancer back in October and crossed over the rainbow bridge.

Popo was the light of our lives and the center of our world.  With profound sadness, we said goodbye to him in October.  He had graced us with his presence, joy, and love for almost 15 years.  We were the luckiest people in the world to be chosen by him.

 

We adopted Popo from CAP in February 2007.  He had been found as a stray, underweight and worm-infested.  The vet estimated him to be 9-18 months old.  For months, we had been looking for a yellow lab to adopt, but the universe had other plans.  When the kind lady at CAP showed us a small terrier mix, we knew he was “the one”.  We fell in love with Popo at first sight.  He curled up and fell asleep on my feet his first night home.

 

Popo was our first dog, so we had a lot to learn.  CAP had partnered with Rover Oaks to provide basic obedience training, so we signed up for that.  Popo was the superstar of the class!  Soon after, he earned his Canine Good Citizen award and became a certified therapy dog with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.  For several years, he volunteered at the Houston Ronald McDonald House and made many young friends.

Popo was middle-aged when we discovered agility.  “Team Popo” trained at FlashPaws, and went on to earn two Master Agility Champion titles, qualify for the AKC Agility National Championships in 2015 and 2016, and compete at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City.  After his second Master Agility Championship title (MACH2), we occasionally trialed until he was 13.5, placing 4th in his last competition.

MACH2 Popo Yun-Mallan MXG MJC MXP2 MJP5 MJPS CGC TKN   Two-time Master Agility Champion Two-time Qualifier AKC National Agility Championships Certified Therapy Dog Canine Good Citizen

 

 

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Media Contact

Freddy Cruz, Marketing Coordinator - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Recent Press Releases

For images, logos, and any other marketing materials needed, please contact Freddy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

National Adoption Weekend with Best Friends Animal Society and Holiday Open House - Event Date DECEMBER 9 - 11

Clear the Shelters 2022 - Event Date AUGUST 2022, special event August 27

Petco Love Grant 2022 - Presentation JUNE 23rd, 2022

Feral Cat Assistance Program (FCAP) Helps Veterans Housing - Event Date APRIL 22-23; published 4/26/22 

Tour for Life Event Date:  APRIL 4-10, 2022

Clear the Shelters - Event Date - AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 19; published 8/22/21

Global Pet Adoptathon - Event Date - MAY 2021; published 4/29/21

Bissell Empty the Shelters - Event date: MAY 5TH - 9TH, 2021; published 4/22/21

 Tour for Life 2021 - Event date: APRIL 5TH - 11TH, 2021; published 3/23/21 

 Art for Animals T-shirt Design Contest - Event Date: Entries due by April 30th, 2021; published 3/17/21

WHEN TO HELP WILDLIFE

The CAP Animal Shelter is only licensed to care for domesticated companion animals. We are unable to take in injured or displaced wildlife. Yet we totally get that the urge to help an animal, even a wild animal, can be irresistible, especially if that animal is injured, crying, or a seemingly helpless newborn. And while we focus on those animals kept as companions, CAP realizes you may need some direction when faced with a wildlife dilemma. Because no matter how good our intentions, our actions could reduce the animal’s chances of survival, cause extreme stress, and even physically hurt them.  

OBSERVE. Is the animal bleeding, been in a dog or cat’s mouth, or exhibiting an obvious injury? Does the animal appear to be alone, or tame? Is the animal’s fur or feathers full or covered in fly eggs (they look like rice), cold, or wet? Is the animal crying non-stop? Do not try to pet or touch a wild animal. 

LOOK AROUND. Are you and the animal safe?  Is this the animal’s habitat? Is there a nest nearby? Don’t assume a young or injured animal is alone. Parents don’t stay with young babies constantly, but often keep a watchful eye from a distance while foraging for food and avoiding predators. Injured animals may also be targeted by other prey animals wanting an easy meal. Young birds, fully feathered, maybe calling for nearby parents to bring food and your presence might be keeping a young one’s parents away.  

MAKE THE CALL. If you have determined that the animal is genuinely orphaned or clearly sick or injured, call your local permitted wildlife rehabilitator. They can give you specific rescue advice for the species with which you are dealing. NEVER attempt to give food or water to an injured animal. Doing so might complicate the treatment of an injured animal. 

USE CAUTION. Wild animals will attempt to defend themselves. Consider what tools you have available to use like gloves or protective eyewear if you attempt to capture and transport any wildlife. Other helpful items include blankets/towels, nets, or anything else that allows you to assist the animal without risking direct contact. 

TAKE ACTION. You will need to place the animal into a pet carrier or ventilated cardboard box, lined with a towel or newspaper with a minimum of handling. Wearing protective gear, you might scoop up the animal using a stiff board or shovel you push gently under the body. A blanket/ towel or net thrown over the animal can also protect you and the animal you are attempting to help. Secure the box with duct tape so that the animal cannot escape. Keep the animal somewhere warm and quiet and take it to your nearest wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.  

If you find a sick or injured wild animal, please call the following local organizations for advice on the best way to help.  

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition (TWRC)

10801 Hammerly Blvd. #200, Houston, TX 77043

Phone: 713-468-8972 (TWRC)

twrcwildlifecenter.org

Wildlife Center of Texas

7007 Old Katy Rd. Houston, TX 77024

Phone: 713-861-9453 (WILD)

wildlifecenteroftexas.org

WILDLIFE ARE NOT PETS. Do not attempt to keep (or kidnap!) any wildlife for a possible pet. In Texas, as well as in most states, owning wildlife is illegal without special permits. The animal must be turned over to a licensed rehabilitator as soon as possible.

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”     

--Anatole France