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Harris County Pets

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.

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Address
612 Canino Road
Houston, TX 77076
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Meet their adoptable pets

612 Canino Road

Houston, TX 77076

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Adoptable pets at Harris County Pets

We'll also keep you updated on A637722's adoption status with email updates.
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A637722

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A637734's adoption status with email updates.
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A637734

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on REBA's adoption status with email updates.
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REBA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A637740's adoption status with email updates.
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A637740

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A637735's adoption status with email updates.
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A637735

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A637736's adoption status with email updates.
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A637736

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on A637738's adoption status with email updates.
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A637738

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on DOLLY's adoption status with email updates.
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DOLLY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
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 Monday - Friday 1 pm - 5:30 pm and
Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 3:30 pm. No phone holds. All adopters must be 18 years old or above and adoptions must be done in person. Every adoption includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and one year pet license.

Adoption application

https://www.countypets.com/Adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Harris County Pets

Twyla's Friends

526 Kingwood Dr. #321,
Kingwood, TX 77339

Rock-a-Bully and Friends Rescue - Bellaire

PO BOX 3341,
Bellaire, TX 77402

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos
San Leon, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Abyssinian's adoption status with email updates.
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Abyssinian

Abyssinian

Male, Kitten
HOUSTON, TX
We'll also keep you updated on JAMES's adoption status with email updates.
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JAMES

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Conroe, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Katy's adoption status with email updates.
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Katy

Boxer/Beagle

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on SHIVANA's adoption status with email updates.
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SHIVANA

Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Houston, TX

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