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Adopt a pet to help save lives

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat in Houston, you’re saving a life.

You’re also freeing up space in a shelter or rescue group for another homeless pet to be rescued. And that’s huge. By adopting, you’re helping to Save Them All.

Best Friends in Houston embraces community-based sheltering — the concept that the entire community needs to be involved in saving animals’ lives, not just the shelters. That means moving as many pets as possible into foster homes while they wait to find families, rather than having them stay in shelters.

Currently, all Best Friends animals in Houston are residing in foster homes. Adoptions take place remotely through an online meet-and-greet request form and video-conference meet-and-greets.

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Adopt a furry friend and make this season unforgettable

Join us in celebrating the 12 Days of Cheer, where you can make a difference in an animal’s life — and your own.
From 12/13 to 12/24 we’re offering $10 adoption fees and a gift bag from Blue Buffalo to help loving pets find their families at all Best Friends Lifesaving Centers.

Start searching for your best friend below!
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Looking to meet fabulous pets in Houston?

There are so many dogs and cats waiting for a best friend like you.

If you’re not sure where to start, we can help! Complete the dog adoption survey or the cat adoption survey, and we’ll guide you toward just the right pet for your home and lifestyle. An adoption specialist will be in touch with you within 48 hours by phone or email to talk about next steps.

Please email houstonadoption@bestfriends.org for questions about adopting a dog or cat from Best Friends in Houston.

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Adoption fees and current specials

Looking to bring home someone special? Now's the perfect time to do it!

Dog Adoption Fees
Adoption fees for puppies (six months old and younger) are $150 and dogs are $100.

Cat Adoption Fees
Adoption fees for kittens (six months old and younger) are $100 and cats are $50.

Adoption fees waived for pets with special needs (FeLV, FIV, blind, deaf).

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Kitten adoption special

Adopt two kittens, and fees are waived on the second.
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Adopt a senior pet

Adoption fees waived for pets seven years old and up.

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