Your contribution, large or small, will allow Citizens for Animal Protection to save helpless animals from needless suffering. We invite you to visit CAPโs shelter and see for yourself how people like you have made a difference for animals. CAP receives no government funding and relies solely on private donations and fundraising efforts.
06/05/2025
All June and July, we're spreading the love with 50% off ALL adoptionsโthanks to the generous support of West Subaru Houston! Whether you're looking for a cuddly kitten, a playful pup, or a fluffy bunny, you are sure to find your new best friend!
06/04/2025
Ahem...Don't forget to put this on your calendar! Its THIS Saturday!
โ๐พ Kick off the summer the right way, which a new best friend! ๐ฑ๐ถ
Join us for the hottest adoption event of the summer and meet adorable cats, dogs, bunnies, and guinea pigs ready to find their forever homes. Thanks to our generous, pet loving friends at West Houston Subaru, all adoption fees on June 7th will be sponsored!
Don't miss out! Your perfect match is waiting! Lets make this summer unforgettable for you and a rescue pet! ๐
06/04/2025
After a long wait, Finn is finally home! ๐ก๐ Finn was one of our longest residents, and he found his very own human to call family yesterday. Watching him head off to his new life was emotional for our team (foster included) who have loved and cared for him every step of the way.
Goodbyes like this are the sweetest kind.
06/03/2025
โ๐พ Kick off the summer the right way, which a new best friend! ๐ฑ๐ถ
Join us for the hottest adoption event of the summer and meet adorable cats, dogs, bunnies, and guinea pigs ready to find their forever homes. Thanks to our generous, pet loving friends at West Houston Subaru, all adoption fees on June 7th will be sponsored!
Don't miss out! Your perfect match is waiting! Lets make this summer unforgettable for you and a rescue pet! ๐
06/03/2025
Double the adoptions, double the joy! ๐พ๐ This weekend, we waved goodbye to two adorable pairs โ a bonded pair of cats and two playful pups from different litters who found their forever home together! ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ถ Wishing these families the very best!
06/01/2025
A huge round of applause for Girl Scout Troop 129046 for their amazing act of kindness! ๐๐ These young changemakers organized a donation drive so generous, it couldnโt even fit in one photo frame!
Not only did they collect supplies for the animals in our care, but they also thoughtfully assembled foster care kits filled with essentials for our foster parents.
After delivering their donations, they spent time reading stories to our animals, offering comfort, compassion, and love. ๐๐
Thank you for being shining examples of compassion in action. Youโve made a real difference! ๐
06/01/2025
We're sad to announce that our June's Cats & Coffee event is canceled ๐ We will be busy getting ready for a super cool event (we will announce soon) and need the space for setup.
Thank you for understanding. Cats & Coffee will be back in July. Stay tuned for our event announcement! ๐
05/31/2025
Foster Friday Spotlight: ๐พJacob๐พ
Meet Jacob, our sweet 5 year old hound/retriever mix, and our longest resident. ๐ This lovable guy has been with us since August 2024, patiently waiting for someone to see just how special he is.
The shelter was a bit too much for this gentle soul, where he can show off his calm, independent side. He has been overlooked for far too long, and we know his perfect family is out there. Could it be you? Or maybe you're the next hero who can foster a dog like Jacob and give them the comfort they need while they wait for their forever family.
Help us write Jacob's happy ending. Please contact us if you would like to meet him. โค
05/30/2025
๐พHappy National Hug Your Cat Day!โค
Our volunteer, Cassandra, is celebrating with extra snuggles, and our cats and kitties are loving it! Don't have a cat to hug today? We can fix that! Stop by and adopt your cuddle buddy today!
05/29/2025
๐ธ Big smiles and even bigger hearts! ๐๐พ We're so grateful to our friends at West Houston Subaru for their incredible support of our mission. Their generous donation is helping give countless animals a second chance at love and a forever home.
Thank you for being true champions of compassion!
One of the coolest parts of our job is giving Citizens for Animal Protection their Share the Love check of $61,763 and our Annual Partnership Check of $25,000.
This money is used by Citizens for Animal Protection to support the adoption of Houston's homeless pets. To date, West Houston Subaru has sponsored 18,257 adoptions and always sponsors 100% of all Special Need animals at CAP every day.
We couldn't do things like this without the continued support of our amazing customers. Thank you for helping us help others!
05/29/2025
Peanut ๐ฅ is a super cute girl, and she is VERY aware of it! ๐ฅฐ
05/28/2025
๐ Meet Rafa, a BEAUTIFUL 2 year old shorthaired male cat that was surrendered 2 months ago because his owner was moving. ๐ Rafa is looking for his perfect forever family. Could it be you?
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In 1972, a group of concerned Houstonians founded Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) a non-profit, 501(c)(3), in response to the pervasive problem of thousands of neglected and abused animals in Harris County. The majority of animal shelters, including the cityโs program, had few standards for animal care or adoption procedures and were in deplorable condition. These selfless volunteers had a vision of a community that cared for and protected homeless, helpless animals. That vision included pioneering programs such as the creation of the first comprehensive pet adoption screening system, pet facilitated therapy for patients at the VA hospital and the elderly in nursing homes and the first feral cat assistance program in the Houston area.
From rescuing animals with their own cars, caring for them in their own homes and using mobile facilities at shopping centers for adoption centers, the founders raised enough to rent a small shelter space on the Katy Freeway in 1981. Since then, CAP has grown to become a major force in animal care and adoption, with humane education to promote responsible pet ownership and to prevent animal cruelty. In the early 90โs, CAP was able to rent a larger facility at the Katy Freeway location and then moved to its permanent home at I-10/Barker-Cypress.
CAP is committed to sheltering, rescuing and placing homeless animals in loving homes. CAP advocates respect and compassion for all animal life - we speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. CAP also provides humane education to prevent animal cruelty and raise awareness in the community of the needs of animals.
To fulfill our mission, CAP has developed and established many successful programs and services to enhance the lives of pets and people in the Greater Houston Area and surrounding counties, including animal shelter & care, adoptions, lost & found pet matching, humane education, childrenโs programs, low-cost wellness & vaccination clinic, low-cost spay/neuter services, Weekend Sponsor Program, Feral Cat Assistance Program (FCAP) and many more.
CAP has received numerous awards for its shelter operations including the National Humane Award of Excellence from PetsMart Charities and the Exceptional Adoption Placement Program Award from the New York ASPCA.
CAP has the distinction of earning a 4-star rating from CharityNavigator. Only 1% of the charities rated nationwide have achieved this exceptional distinction.