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Harris County Pet Resource Center

Animal shelter in Houston, TX

The Veterinary Public Health (VPH) division of Harris County Public Health works in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for residents and animals of unincorporated Harris County. The Harris County Animal Shelter is operated under VPH.

Contact
Email
Address
612 Canino Road
Houston, TX 77076
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Harris County Pet Resource Center

We'll also keep you updated on A615714's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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A615714

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A615713's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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A615713

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A615712's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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A615712

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A615708's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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A615708

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A615705's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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A615705

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A615701's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
No photo available for A615701

A615701

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on DAVID's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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DAVID

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on LADY's adoption status with email updates.
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LADY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Houston, TX

Shelter FAQs

Harris County, Texas

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Visit the shelter 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX 77076 during regular adoption hours and meet with an adoption counselor. No phone holds. All adopters must be 18 years old or above and adoptions must be done in person.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Harris County Pet Resource Center

Houston Chow Chow Connection

448 W 19th St., Box 553,
Houston, TX 77008

Rescue Reinvented

P.O. Box 925762,
Houston, TX 77292

We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Happy's adoption status with email updates.
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Happy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia's adoption status with email updates.
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Magnolia

Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Marigold's adoption status with email updates.
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Marigold

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Flash's adoption status with email updates.
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Flash

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Chihuahua

Male, 9 yrs 10 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Wesley's adoption status with email updates.
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Wesley

Bombay

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos
Houston, TX

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