BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Harris County pets live release rates 2024 2025
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Live release rate refers to the percentage of animals that are adopted or rescued.
Numerous organizations provide resources to help unhoused pets nd forever homes: Rescued Pets Movement: RPM has been crucial in reducing the number of animals euthanized by transporting homeless animals to areas where there is a demand for adoptable pets. • 2317 W 34th St., Houston • www.rescuedpetsmovement.org Harris County Pets: HCP can focus on speci c ZIP codes in need based on the
Mills said it is imperative to strengthen legisla- tion to help reduce animal homelessness. “I would say the main two things that are going to impact euthanasia in the long run—it’s going to be spaying and neutering at low cost and funding our shelters,” Mills said. Greg Evans, community impact director at the Houston Humane Society, said the nonpro t is dedicated to ending cruelty and the overpopula- tion of animals through its A ordable Care Clinic and various programs o ered. In 2025, Evans said the HHS performed over 8,000 spay and neuter procedures. “We don’t ever euthanize for space, and so there are no time limits for pets within our shelter. And we pride ourselves in having a very high percent- age for live release rates.” Evans said. Evans said the HHS is one of the networks the HCP calls to house and provide veterinary care to animals they don’t have space for.
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number of calls received. • 612 Canino Road, Houston • 281-999-3191
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Houston Pets Alive: Strives to save the lives of at-risk cats and dogs in shelters through adoption services and volunteer opportunities. • 2800 Antoine Drive, Ste. 2854, Houston • www.houstonpetsalive.org
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SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION DATA HUB COMMUNITY IMPACT
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