Join Best Friends in Houston and animal shelters in the greater Houston area for holiday adoption events throughout December. 

Thousands of loving pets are in need of an adoptive or temporary foster home this holiday season in the greater Houston area. By adopting, you give one lucky dog or cat a home and create space for another pet to be rescued.

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Adopt a homeless dog or cat at an upcoming Home for the Holidays adoption event this December.

At each of the adoption events you can meet your new best friend, enjoy holiday treats, make adoption paw print cards and ornaments, and visit with Santa. Everyone who adopts a pet from a Home for the Holidays event will receive a special gift bag of items to help their new pet feel at home.

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Adoption gives homeless pets the second chances they deserve.
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By adopting a cat or dog you’ll not only save a life, but you’ll also you gain a friend — a loyal companion who can offer you comfort and love, no matter what uncertainty life holds.

Not ready to adopt?

You can foster a pet to help save lives.

By bringing a pet into your home for a short time, you’re not only helping that animal, you’re helping to make room in shelters for more cats and dogs in need. 

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About Best Friends

Best Friends Animal Society is working to save the lives of cats and dogs all across the country, giving pets second chances and happy homes.

Just a few short years ago, cats and dogs were killed in staggering numbers in this country simply because shelters didn't have the community support or the resources to save their lives. That number is now less than half a million per year, but there’s still work to do to ensure a bright future for every dog and cat in America.

Best Friends operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and is committed to saving the lives of homeless pets by working with shelters and passionate people like you. Together, we will bring the whole country to no-kill in 2025. Together, we will Save Them All.