Your contribution, large or small, will allow Citizens for Animal Protection to save helpless animals from needless suffering. We invite you to visit CAP’s 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.
01/27/2025
Congrats to the NCL Star Chapter Seniors, who have done so much for our animals!
“Throughout these six years, these remarkable young women, together with their mothers, have dedicated over 6,640 volunteer hours across more than 25 local charities."
National Charity League, Inc. Star chapter in Katy honored its senior class of 2025 on January 19th during its annual senior recognition event.
01/26/2025
CAP VIP Spot is an 8-month-old Retriever/Australian Shepherd mix who loves to play AND cuddle. Let him swoop you and your fam off your feet 🥰
🤔 Did you know?
CAP VIPs are animals that have been in our care for longer than thirty days and West Houston Subaru sponsors 50% off their adoption fees!
Weekend hours: 11a-5p 🐾
01/24/2025
Facebook Friday with Izzie 🐾
01/24/2025
👀 This is your sign to come by the shelter to adopt a pet for Change a Pet's Life Day!
As you know, our big, beautiful sign was donated by the Schwartz family. It allows us to spotlight partners like West Houston Subaru on days like this, where they're sponsoring 50% of all adoptions 😻
Today (1/24) 'till 5p!
01/24/2025
🐾 50% off your adoptions TOMORROW (1/24)!
It's Change a Pet's Life Day, sponsored by West Houston Subaru 🚗
Happening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
01/23/2025
Sounds like the perfect time for a Happy Beginning 🥰 ⬇️
“Just wanted to send update on Molly(now named Lucy adopted December 2nd 2024) and Karama (now named Bluey adopted October of 2023). They’re so loved and my family and I Thank CAP🩷.”
01/23/2025
🙀 Did somebody say...50% OFF ADOPTIONS?!?
Join us for Change a Pet's Life Day, sponsored by West Houston Subaru 🚗
Happening this Friday (1/24) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m!
01/22/2025
CAP VIP Honey says, "How sweet it is to be open again!"
Looking for a four-legged bestie? C'mon down to the shelter!
01/21/2025
CAP alum Teddy was adopted back in September of last year.
Looks like he’s enjoying some tasty little flurries ❄️ 🥰
01/21/2025
Fester’s mom stopped by the Happy Tails Pet Supply and Gift Shop before the winter storm, and she sent these to us 😻
“He’s prepared for the winter storm thanks to yall 💗”
01/20/2025
Some quick and easy tips for new pet parents.
-Consider dressing pets in a properly fitted sweater or coat for extra warmth.
-Wipe paws, legs, and belly after coming inside to remove ice.
-Move pet beds away from cold windows or doors.
-Limit time outdoors and watch for signs of discomfort.
Stay safe and warm!
01/20/2025
"Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others." - Martin Luther King Jr.
If you have ever:
- Adopted a pet from CAP
- Volunteered at our shelter
- Fostered an animal in need
- Raised funds for our cause
- Donated supplies
- Attended one of our events
- Helped fulfill our mission in any way
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Your kindness not only brings happiness to the animals we serve but also embodies the spirit of Dr. King's words.
01/18/2025
Thanks to The Katy Times, our new CAP sign is still catching eyes 😻
Citizens for Animal Protection has unveiled a striking new sign outside the animal shelter’s location at 17555 Katy Freeway near Barker Cypress in Houston.
01/17/2025
Facebook Friday with Roscoe 🐾
01/17/2025
"The station making dog blankets was a Bat Mitzvah project for Brooke Wolfson, 13. After donating all the materials for the station, Brooke took charge by showing volunteers the ins and outs of making the blankets.
"Enlisting the help of congregants, Brooke was able to donate 25 blankets to CAP."
Thank you, Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism (HCRJ), and thank you, Jewish Herald-Voice!
The Jewish Herald-Voice - Houston's Jewish Newspaper
01/17/2025
🙏 Thank you to Snoop's and Pinky's mom for the 5-star Google review!
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"I adopted my 2 puppies from here, at different points in time. I cannot appreciate enough the people working here, and the volunteers taking care and loving all the pets until they find the forever home. Thank you."
01/17/2025
🐾😸 Happening this month at The CAP Cornelius Clinic:
10% off wellness services for new clients and/or existing clients with new pets!
01/16/2025
🚨 Happy Beginning...incoming! 😻
"I adopted Teddy, now Terra, and Tina, now Clipper, and look how happy and cute the girls look in their new home! they are great."
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Penny, Emerald, Sunshine, and Batman have the walkies 🥰 Stop by CAP and let them rescue you and your family today! Shelter hours: Mon-Tues/1p-5p, Wed-Sun/11a-5p 🐾
Please join us in congratulating CAP VIP Izzie, who rescued a human today 🐾❤️😭
So much fun with students from The HUB Houston ❤️🐾
Hanging with @bunnybuddieshouston ‘till 4p today in the CAP education center 🐰 Join us and learn about all the bunny bun buns!
Low-cost pet wellness services available at The CAP Cornelius Clinic 🐾 Vaccines, nail trims, microchips and more, right behind the shelter!
Facebook Friday with Izzie 🐾
CHANGE A PET’S LIFE DAY 🐾 50% off adoptions 🙀Sponsored by West Houston Subaru 🚗 Today (1/24) only! Shelter hours: 11a-5p 🐶 🐱 🐰
It's our first adoption event of 2025 🚨 Change a Pet's Life Day on Friday (1/24) from 11am to 5pm with 50% off your adoptions 🙀 Sponsored by West Houston Subaru 🚗
CAP VIP BRADY PLAYING KEEP AWAY😹 Weekend hours: 11a-5p 🐾 Let Brady and our adoptable animals rescue your family today!
Facebook Friday with Roscoe 🐾
Stop by the Happy Tails Pet Supply and Gift Shop and pamper your pet 😻 Toys, treats, clothes, beds, and so much more! Buy your new and previously loved goodies at the shelter today 🐾
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 city’s 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 90’s, 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, children’s 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.