Found Kittens in Houston

If you find a litter of tiny kittens outdoors, it’s natural to want to scoop them up and try to care for them yourself or take them to a shelter. But both of those options might actually place them in more danger. Young kittens are at high risk of dying or being killed in shelters because they require around-the-clock care. 

Most shelters don’t have the time, space and people power to attend to the critical needs of young kittens. The best thing to do for healthy kittens is to leave them with their mother, who is often nearby planning to return and care for her babies. 

STILL NOT SURE WHAT TO DO?

Download the guide to determine whether a kitten needs your help.

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Found a kitten who is visibly sick or injured? 

Seek veterinary attention immediately from a local veterinarian or the nearest animal shelter. 

Affordable Pet Clinic
3004 Little York Road
Houston, TX 77093
713-692-5100
North Durham Animal Hospital
2018 N. Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77008
713-863-7387
Texas Litter Control
32632 Wright Road
Magnolia, TX 77355
24950 Spring Ridge Drive, Building B
Spring, TX 77386
281-528-1238
PetWorks Express
11326 Westheimer Road, Suite C
Houston, TX 77077
281-870-0570

Caring for kittens 

If you’ve found kittens and are sure the mother isn’t returning, here’s what you’ll need to know about providing lifesaving love and care for them. 

Caring for abandoned kittens »

Determining the age of newborn kittens »

Kitten Lady: Orphan Kittens Guidebook »

Caring for kittens younger than four weeks »

Get help feeding kittens 

Whether it’s your first time fostering or you’re a pro, Best Friends has resources to ensure that your kitten fostering journey goes as smoothly as possible. 

Bottle Baby Quick Guide (0-4 weeks old) »

Making Formula Video (0-4 weeks old) »

Bottle-Feeding Video (0-4 weeks old) »

Weaned Kitten Quick Guide (4-8 weeks old) »

Making Gruel Video (4-8 weeks old) »

Syringe-Feeding Video (4-8 weeks old) »

Houston spay/neuter services 

Spaying and neutering are key in ending the killing of homeless pets in shelters. 

The list below includes a small selection of spay/neuter services offered in Houston. Please note that it is not all-inclusive. Some clinics may also provide vaccines and limited wellness care for veterinary needs beyond sterilization.

Check to make sure the facility is open, to get more information on the services offered, and to schedule an appointment. 

You can also go to a private veterinary clinic or animal hospital for veterinary needs, including spay/neuter services.

BARC City of Houston
3300 Carr St.
Houston, TX 77026
713-837-0311
Citizens for Animal Protection
17555 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094
281-497-0591
Emancipet
910 S. Wayside Drive #100
Houston, TX 77023
713-321-2713
Harris County Pets
612 Canino Road
Houston, TX 77076
281-999-3191
Houston Humane
14700 Almeda Road
Houston, TX 77053
713-433-6421
KAAWS
17259 FM 529
Houston, TX 77095
281-843-5181
North Durham Clinic
2018 N. Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77008
713-863-7387
ReadyPet
4031 South Braeswood
Houston, TX 77025
281-888-4610
SNAP
1801 Durham Drive, Suite 1
Houston, TX 77007
713-862-8001
Special Pals
3830 Greenhouse Road
Houston, TX 77084
281-579-7387
Texas Litter Control
32632 Wright Road
Magnolia, TX 77355
24950 Spring Ridge Drive, Building B
Spring, TX 77386
281-528-1238

Foster kittens to save lives

When you foster kittens, you become part of a lifesaving team working to create a bright future for homeless kittens here in Houston.

You can foster for Best Friends, or you can volunteer with one of our partnering shelters in Houston. Your help is especially important from March through December, when kittens arrive in overwhelming numbers at our nation’s animal shelters.

When you foster with Best Friends, we'll provide the necessary supplies and support to make sure the kittens get the love and care they need. Do you have questions about fostering with Best Friends? Email HoustonFoster@bestfriends.org.

Foster for Best Friends

These shelters in Houston are looking for volunteers like you to foster kittens:

BARC City of Houston »

City of Baytown Animal Services and Adoption Center »

City of Pasadena Animal Shelter and Adoption Center »

City of Pearland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center »

Fort Bend County Animal Services »

Galveston County Animal Services »

Galveston Island Humane Society »

Harris County Pets »

Houston Humane Society »

Rosenberg Animal Control and Shelter »

SPCA of Brazoria County »

Sugar Land Animal Services »

Foster for a Best Friends Network partner near you

Don't live near any of the locations above? The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.

Each and every one of our network partners needs caring people like you to foster kittens to help save the lives of pets where you live.

Find a network partner near you today:

Help kittens find permanent loving homes 

Learn the best ways to get the word out about adoptable kittens. 

These seven tips from a social media pro can help you get maximum visibility for your whiskered wee ones. Plus, reading the guide to helping foster pets find homes can give you even more ideas for getting the word out about the kittens in your care.

Download the guide to get started »

Still need help? 

If you have a question or need some guidance, email HoustonFoster@bestfriends.org. 

Our partners around the country 

Jacksonville Humane Society

Arizona Humane Society

Alley Cat Allies

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