{"id":24480,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:12","slug":"how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I help animal shelters in Texas?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#How_can_I_help_animal_shelters_in_Texas\" title=\"How can I help animal shelters in Texas?\">How can I help animal shelters in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Is_Houston_SPCA_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Houston SPCA a kill shelter?\">Is Houston SPCA a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Is_BARC_a_no_kill_shelter_Houston\" title=\"Is BARC a no kill shelter Houston?\">Is BARC a no kill shelter Houston?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Does_the_Houston_SPCA_euthanize_animals\" title=\"Does the Houston SPCA euthanize animals?\">Does the Houston SPCA euthanize animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#How_can_we_help_shelter_animals\" title=\"How can we help shelter animals?\">How can we help shelter animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Where_can_I_donate_to_help_Texas_animals\" title=\"Where can I donate to help Texas animals?\">Where can I donate to help Texas animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need most?\">What do animal shelters need most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Who_regulates_animal_shelters_Texas\" title=\"Who regulates animal shelters Texas?\">Who regulates animal shelters Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Does_Houston_Have_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Houston Have kill shelters?\">Does Houston Have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Is_the_Houston_Humane_Society_a_no-kill\" title=\"Is the Houston Humane Society a no-kill?\">Is the Houston Humane Society a no-kill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Does_the_Houston_SPCA_euthanize_pitbulls\" title=\"Does the Houston SPCA euthanize pitbulls?\">Does the Houston SPCA euthanize pitbulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Is_Houston_BARC_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Houston BARC a kill shelter?\">Is Houston BARC a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Does_Texas_have_no_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Texas have no kill shelters?\">Does Texas have no kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Is_Harris_County_Animal_Shelter_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Harris County Animal Shelter a kill shelter?\">Is Harris County Animal Shelter a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Is_Cap_Houston_a_no_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Cap Houston a no kill shelter?\">Is Cap Houston a no kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Does_SPCA_put_animals_down\" title=\"Does SPCA put animals down?\">Does SPCA put animals down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Is_the_Houston_Humane_Society_a_no_kill\" title=\"Is the Houston Humane Society a no kill?\">Is the Houston Humane Society a no kill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Does_Harris_County_pets_euthanize\" title=\"Does Harris County pets euthanize?\">Does Harris County pets euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#What_can_be_done_to_support_animal_shelters\" title=\"What can be done to support animal shelters?\">What can be done to support animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#What_can_we_do_to_help_animals\" title=\"What can we do to help animals?\">What can we do to help animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_the_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need the most?\">What do animal shelters need the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#Why_should_we_help_animal_shelters\" title=\"Why should we help animal shelters?\">Why should we help animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#How_can_I_help_animals_in_Texas_right_now\" title=\"How can I help animals in Texas right now?\">How can I help animals in Texas right now?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#How_can_I_donate_to_animals_in_Texas\" title=\"How can I donate to animals in Texas?\">How can I donate to animals in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-help-animal-shelters-in-texas\/#What_is_the_best_organization_to_help_animals\" title=\"What is the best organization to help animals?\">What is the best organization to help animals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_animal_shelters_in_Texas\"><\/span>How can I help animal shelters in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Help Animals in Texas<\/b><\/p>\n<li>CHOOSE ADOPTION. The shelters in the affected areas are already high volume shelters in need of adoptions to save lives.  <\/li>\n<li>VOLUNTEER. You can volunteer at your local animal shelter and get the word out about animals up for adoption.  <\/li>\n<li>DONATE WISELY.  <\/li>\n<li>OPEN YOUR HOME TO FOSTER.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Houston_SPCA_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Houston SPCA a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is the SPCA of Texas a no kill shelter? The SPCA of Texas <b>is a managed intake shelter. We will never euthanize animals because of time or space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_BARC_a_no_kill_shelter_Houston\"><\/span>Is BARC a no kill shelter Houston?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>BARC is the only city shelter in Houston required by law to accept every animal that comes through our doors regardless of breed, temperament, health conditions, and circumstance (from owner surrender, stray pickup, rescued or confiscated animals).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Houston_SPCA_euthanize_animals\"><\/span>Does the Houston SPCA euthanize animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Please note, <b>we do not humanely euthanize animals for space or at the end of a certain time period. Appointments cannot be made online, so please call (713) 869-7722 between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM for scheduling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_help_shelter_animals\"><\/span>How can we help shelter animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_donate_to_help_Texas_animals\"><\/span>Where can I donate to help Texas animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can also drop your donations at these collection sites:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operation Kindness  3201 Earhart Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006.<\/li>\n<li>Frisco  10601 Ohio Dr, Frisco, TX 75035.<\/li>\n<li>Recycle 2 Support 2417 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068.<\/li>\n<li>Johnny Joe  401 HWY 377 South Argyle, TX 76226.<\/li>\n<li>Thrift Giant  1701 Brinker Road, Denton, TX 76208.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_regulates_animal_shelters_Texas\"><\/span>Who regulates animal shelters Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal Shelter Requirements Meet the minimum standards for housing and sanitation set by <b>the Texas Board of Health in Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 169, Rabies Control and Eradication (Rabies Control Act, Chapter 826).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Houston_Have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Houston Have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are zero no-kill shelters in Houston and the surrounding area. BARC, Harris County Animal Control (HCPHES), Montgomery County Animal Control, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Houston SPCA, the Houston Humane Society, etc. are all shelters that euthanize (kill) large numbers of animals every day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Houston_Humane_Society_a_no-kill\"><\/span>Is the Houston Humane Society a no-kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Houston Humane Society does not euthanize animals for lack of space. Due to limited resources, and to provide the best care for the animals, the Houston Humane Society is not able to take in unlimited animals.  The Houston Humane Society does not take in stray animals for surrender.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Houston_SPCA_euthanize_pitbulls\"><\/span>Does the Houston SPCA euthanize pitbulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>HSPCA kills all Pit Bulls<\/b> According to a KPRC news report, the Houston SPCA says it does not adopt out Pit Bulls. This means that all Pit Bulls entering this shelter are killed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Houston_BARC_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Houston BARC a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BARC achieves a &#8216;<b>no-kill&#8217; label that local animal activists have long sought.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Texas_have_no_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Texas have no kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BARC achieves a &#8216;<b>no-kill&#8217; label that local animal activists have long sought.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Harris_County_Animal_Shelter_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Harris County Animal Shelter a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PAWS Shelter of Central Texas (PAWS) was founded in Kyle, Texas in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing care and love to homeless, abandoned, and abused animals in Central Texas. We are a no-kill shelter that believes in second chances!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cap_Houston_a_no_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Cap Houston a no kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Harris County Animal Shelter has released its live release numbers for 2019, and the results for March were a jaw-dropping 95.7 percent. This technically puts <b>the shelter in a no-kill status, by shelter standards.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_SPCA_put_animals_down\"><\/span>Does SPCA put animals down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is the SPCA of Texas a no kill shelter? The SPCA of Texas <b>is a managed intake shelter. We will never euthanize animals because of time or space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Houston_Humane_Society_a_no_kill\"><\/span>Is the Houston Humane Society a no kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many years, the SPCA has <b>been seen as a dumping ground for unwanted or abandoned animals, taking in animals that other shelters are unable to accommodate.  Nobody at the SPCA wants to see healthy and treatable animals euthanased, and even one animal put down is one animal too many.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Harris_County_pets_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Harris County pets euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Houston Humane Society does not euthanize animals for lack of space. Due to limited resources, and to provide the best care for the animals, the Houston Humane Society is not able to take in unlimited animals.  The Houston Humane Society does not take in stray animals for surrender.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_done_to_support_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What can be done to support animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_do_to_help_animals\"><\/span>What can we do to help animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 ways to help animals every day<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pick up a little litter.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer dog walking (or volunteer anything!)  <\/li>\n<li>Make your pet (or a friend&#8217;s pet) a tasty treat.  <\/li>\n<li>Make your garden wildlife-friendly.  <\/li>\n<li>Adopt a rescue animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Foster an animal in need.  <\/li>\n<li>Give animals a voice and help change laws.  <\/li>\n<li>Wear your love for animals on your sleeve.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_the_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_help_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Why should we help animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adopting from a shelter <b>helps weaken the pet overpopulation cycle. Each year 8 to 12 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are euthanized because there are simply not enough homes for them. 3. You help stop cruelty in mass breeding facilities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_animals_in_Texas_right_now\"><\/span>How can I help animals in Texas right now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Help Animals in Texas<\/b><\/p>\n<li>CHOOSE ADOPTION. The shelters in the affected areas are already high volume shelters in need of adoptions to save lives.  <\/li>\n<li>VOLUNTEER. You can volunteer at your local animal shelter and get the word out about animals up for adoption.  <\/li>\n<li>DONATE WISELY.  <\/li>\n<li>OPEN YOUR HOME TO FOSTER.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_donate_to_animals_in_Texas\"><\/span>How can I donate to animals in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Donate small household items, clothing, shoes, and more to benefit the animals. Schedule a pickup online or call (972) 438-5463. You can also drop your donations at these collection sites: <b>Operation Kindness  3201 Earhart Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_organization_to_help_animals\"><\/span>What is the best organization to help animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Top 15 Best Animal Charities in 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Welfare Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.<\/li>\n<li>International Fund for Animal Welfare.<\/li>\n<li>Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.<\/li>\n<li>Alley Cat Allies.<\/li>\n<li>The Marine Mammal Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I help animal shelters in Texas?Is Houston SPCA a kill shelter?Is BARC a no kill shelter Houston?Does the Houston SPCA euthanize animals?How can we help shelter animals?Where can I donate to help Texas animals?What do animal shelters need most?Who regulates animal shelters Texas?Does Houston Have kill shelters?Is the Houston Humane&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24480"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24480\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}