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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Bring Happy Home

Find your new best friend today

At Best Friends Animal Society, we believe every dog and cat deserves a loving home — and with your help, we can make the entire country no-kill.

This month, thanks to our amazing partners Blue Buffalo and Walmart, all pet adoption fees are waived! That means it’s the perfect time to find your new best friend and save a life.

Start searching for your best friend below! 

Looking to meet fabulous pets in Houston?

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

View Available Dogs and Cats

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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.