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Thursday, March 28, 2019

HHS Takes Custody of Dozens of Dogs

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Ferrets and birds ready for adoption!

The Houston Humane Society is excited to announce that the first batch of animals recently rescued from an apartment in Houston are now available for adoption. If you are interested in adopting, please be sure to read through this information in its entirety.

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

HHS rescues nearly 300 animals from Grimes County property

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

HHS saves 105 animals from filthy apartment

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Custody of Animals Awarded to HHS

The Houston Humane Society was awarded permanent custody today of several animals that have been in their care since law enforcement officers from Harris County Precinct 5 (Pct. 5) executed seizure warrants last week.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

4 Poodle Seizure

On March 20, the Houston Humane Society and Deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 5 seized 4 poodle mixes from a property in the 10000 Block of Radford Lane.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

St. Landry Parish

The Houston Humane Society is assisting St. Landry Parish Animal Control with 50+ small and medium breed dogs recently rescued from an alleged puppy mill situation. The team from HHS is currently en route to the shelter from Louisiana. Many of the dogs are pregnant, suffering from severe periodontal disease, and a variety of other issues.

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Friday, May 12, 2017

Pearl Rescued by HHS Animal Crimes Unit

Pearl might look like any other adorable dog. She's fluffy, cuddly, and surprisingly oh, so sweet. To look at her, you wouldn't know she was abandoned on a balcony by her human. She was left alone for who knows how long before a good samaritan reported the situation to the Houston Humane Society's Animal Crimes Unit.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Ranger Rescued by HHS Animal Crimes Unit

This handsome guy came in through the HHS Animal Crimes Unit, in partnership with Harris County Constables Office Precinct 5 and Harris County Veterinary Public Health. He was found with an embedded collar (photos too graphic to share).

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

Rescued Poodles Now up for Adoption

On January 10, the Houston Humane Society's Animal Cruelty Investigation Team, in partnership with Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 5, seized 10 poodles in horrible shape. The mini poodles were housed in a garage (with no a/c or heat) and living in feces and muck.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

8 horses awarded to HHS by a Judge!

On January 10, 2016, The Houston Humane Society was awarded custody of 8 horses seized from the Acres Homes area on December 28, 2016.

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

8 Horses Seized from Acres Homes Area

Houston, TX: (December 29, 2016) Yesterday, the Houston Humane Society, Houston Police Department (HPD), and Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 5 (Precinct 5) seized and took custody of 8 animals from a property in the 1000 Block of Glen Ave. in the Acres Homes area.

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Animal Cruelty Case - Mack

On December 8, the Houston Humane Society's Animal Cruelty Investigation Team, in partnership with Harris County Constable's Office Precinct 5, seized a small dog that had been severely neglected for quite some time.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Bella Update: Two Charged with Abandonment

On Monday, October 31, The Houston Humane Society, in conjunction with the Harris County District Attorney's Office and Harris County Constables Office Precinct 5, held a joint press conference to announce charges being filed and warrants issued for 2 suspects in connection with Bella's case.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Custody of Bella Awarded to HHS

The Houston Humane Society is happy to report custody of Bella has been awarded to the Houston Humane Society by a Justice of the Peace in civil court today, October 11th.

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Friday, October 7, 2016

Update on Bella – 10/7/2016

Many of you are following Bella's story, and we wanted to give an update on how she is doing. After recent blood work came back, Bella's medications have been increased, and our veterinarian is now listing her prognosis as 'guarded'. That means the next 7-10 days are critical for Bella.

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