Reducing Overpopulation: Spay/Neuter Education & Support

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

Today is one of the last opportunities to complete Harris County’s FY2027 Budget Priorities Survey, and this is one of the few direct opportunities residents have to influence how county funding is allocated, including funding for Harris County Pets and animal welfare programs.

Harris County is one of the largest counties in the United States, yet Harris County Pets operates with one of the lowest levels of animal shelter funding (per capita, per square mile served, and per pet intake-- three ways to measure budget to scale) among large municipal shelters in the United States. of any large municipal shelter in the country. That level of funding simply does not match the need. It makes it harder to provide quality care for homeless pets, recruit and support foster families, market animals for adoption, expand lifesaving programs, provide adequate staffing, and improve outcomes for the thousands of animals who enter the shelter each year.

If you have ever:
• fostered a pet
• adopted a rescue pet
• volunteered at the shelter
• rescued a stray
• networked an urgent animal
• reported loose animals, cruelty, or neglect
• worried about pet overpopulation in our community
• cared about the lives of homeless pets in Harris County

…this survey affects YOU.

Harris County leaders need to hear that residents believe animal welfare should be a higher budget priority!

When completing the survey, please consider making increased funding for Animal Services and Harris County Pets your top priority for the FY2027 budget.

A few important notes:
• You must be a Harris County resident to participate.
• The survey closes Friday, but no closing time has been announced, so please complete it as soon as possible.

It only takes a few minutes, but a strong community response can make a real difference when budget priorities are discussed.

The animals don’t get a vote, but we do. ❤️

Survey link: https://riceuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Upfvqnmz8LZfHE?fbclid=IwY2xjawThSH5wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6iXiobcg0fpGoT1ETBqmXEEvMBFb6ainxMh437FDv1mAuhzrGsJ_azNWso8w_aem_JmxVuJnGutOLVrP2NO2cxA

07/23/2026

🐈 Caring for community cats? We’ve got you covered. 💙

Our year-round Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) package is designed for community cats that will be returned to their outdoor home after surgery.

For just $90, your cat receives:
🐾 Spay or neuter surgery
💉 Rabies vaccine
💉 FVRCP vaccine
👂 Ear mite treatment
✂️ Humane ear tip
💙 Pain injection

TNR is one of the most effective and humane ways to reduce community cat overpopulation while improving the health of cats already living in our neighborhoods.

Need a humane trap? Trap rentals are available at all TLC locations. Please call ahead for availability. 📲

Have questions? Send us a message! 💌
For more information or to book, visit TexasLitterControl.org

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07/21/2026

07/16/2026

Applegate is adoptable you can be loved too

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07/06/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from some of our fosters! Remember you can adopt one of these kitties by filling out our adoption form! https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ROSE/Cat