Citizens for Animal Protection

Adoption hours differ from Intake hours, please refer to our website for full hours listing. www.cap4pets.org


In 1972, a group of concerned Houstonians founded Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) a non-profit, 501(c)(3), in response to the pervasive problem of thousands of neglected and abused animals in Harris County. The majority of animal shelters, including the city’s program, had few standards for animal care or adoption procedures and were in deplorable condition. These selfless volunteers had a vision of a community that cared for and protected homeless, helpless animals. That vision included pioneering programs such as the creation of the first comprehensive pet adoption screening system, pet facilitated therapy for patients at the VA hospital and the elderly in nursing homes and the first feral cat assistance program in the Houston area.

From rescuing animals with their own cars, caring for them in their own homes and using mobile facilities at shopping centers for adoption centers, the founders raised enough to rent a small shelter space on the Katy Freeway in 1981. Since then, CAP has grown to become a major force in animal care and adoption, with humane education to promote responsible pet ownership and to prevent animal cruelty. In the early 90’s, CAP was able to rent a larger facility at the Katy Freeway location and then moved to its permanent home at I-10/Barker-Clodine.

One of the most unique characteristics of CAP is its highly active volunteer force. These volunteers work tirelessly to provide support at the shelter and special events, foster care for medically needy animals and financial contributions. Individual donors provide most of CAP’s $2 million annual budget with additional support from foundations and businesses. Our Pet Supply Shop and Thrift Store provide additionally needed funds. No funds are received from United Way or the government.

The CAP Board of Directors recently completed the challenge of building a larger facility and a permanent home for CAP. The $7.5 million dollar Jane Cizik Center includes a 3.5 acre campus and state-of-the-art 21,000 square foot facility designed by nationally known PBK Architects. Private donations and foundation grants have funded the entire project. The Robert and Jane Cizik Foundation have provided the lead financial gift thus the naming of the facility in her honor.

Wags to Wishes ~ Urgent Needs

**Dry Kitten and Puppy Food
**Canned Kitten and Puppy Food (we cannot accept food with a red dye additive)
**Newspaper--folded or completely unfolded and stacked is always needed to line the crates and cages.

How much you can give doesn't matter, it's the fact that you're giving to a good cause.


Every Day Wish List

We are in need the following items:


*Puppy and Kitten Milk Replacer (for our Foster Home babies)
*Paper towels (White--no patterns, please)
*Bathroom Tissue
*Garbage bags (45 gal/heavy duty)
*Ultra Clorox Bleach
*Dish detergent
*Cat Litter (clay, not clumping)
*Copy paper
*Office Supplies
*70% and 91% Rubbing Alcohol
*Cotton Balls
*Bath Towels (new or used)
*Plastic grocery bags (no holes, no receipts)


THANK YOU!

17555 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
United States