As of March 26 the shelter is operating by an appointment only system. You must call 281-999-3191 and make an appointment for any shelter service. We will not be accepting walk-ins to the shelter until further notice.
The wellness clinic is also operating by an appointment only system. Please call 832-927-1136 to make a wellness appointment. We will not be accepting walk-ins to the wellness clinic until further notice.
Animal Turn-In & COVID-19
Dear Harris County:
Due to the current spread of the COVID-19 virus, Harris County Animal Shelter (HCAS) is taking the necessary precautions for all employees and public visitors by practicing social distancing within in our facility.
In order to provide the best care for the animals in our shelter and we will be taking active measures to reduce animal intake and focus on the current shelter needs.
Effective immediately, HCAS will only be open for animal intake/ drop off on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday until further notice.
HCAS will not turn away any sick or injured animals. However, we request that non-emergency, owner surrenders postpone turning in their pets until HCAS resumes normal operating intake hours and protocols.
In our endeavor to reduce the spread of COVID-19, HCAS is asking the community to assist by not picking up any stray animals unless you are prepared to care for them at your home.
All other services (adoptions, foster & rescue pickups, wellness, lost pets, and bite case) will maintain regularly scheduled service hours until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and continued support; the situation is fluid and we will continue to make changes according to the needs for the animals in our care and public safety.
RESOURCE LINKS:
Rehome your Pet:https://rehome.adoptapet.com/
Use your social media to rehome your pet. Post on Facebook, Instagram, or Nextdoor.
If you are interested in donating, please visit our amazon donation list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14I5Q47TPD5CE?&sort=default
In an effort to protect our community and our staff, we will be implementing a social distancing policy throughout our shelter and wellness clinic. When you come to the shelter for any reason, please stay in your car. You can “get in line” for any service by signing in via an app called QLess. Download link is https://www.qless.com/L
Search for Harris County Veterinary Public Health and follow the prompts. This will secure your place in line while you wait in your car. You will receive texts from the Qless system so please make sure the volume is up on your phone. Please leave family members at home as we are only allowing one person per pet to reduce crowding.
For our Wellness Clinic, please sign in via the QLess app as well. We are allowing only 2 people in our small wellness lobby at one time. Please sit at opposite ends of the lobby to comply with the required social distancing guidelines. While waiting for your turn, please wait in your car.
Our revised animal intake days are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We will not be accepting animal intake or surrenders on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday.
Please visit www.countypets.com for more information. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep the community and our staff healthy!
To download the QLess app on your smart phone, please visit: https://www.qless.com/L
According to CDC and WHO, there is no current evidence that companion animals including pets can spread COVID-19. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. However, since animals can spread other diseases to people, it’s always a good idea to wash your hands after being around animals.
If you get sick with COVID-19, it is recommended that you limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. If possible, have another member of your household care for your animals. When sick, avoid direct contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food. If you must care for your pet while sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with your animal and wear a face mask.
To prepare, identify another person in your household who is willing and able to care for your pet. Make sure you have an emergency kit for your pet ready-to-go, with at least two weeks’ worth of food, bowls, collars, leashes, bedding, and any needed medications and preventatives.