🐾 Resources & Support

Welcome to Lifeline of Galveston County's central hub for animal welfare resources. 

🔄 Rehoming or Surrendering a Pet

We are not currently accepting pets from the public.
However, you can explore the following resources:
  • Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet – create a profile and find a new home for your pet
  • Home to Home – rehome your pet directly without them entering a shelter
  • Pet Food or Veterinary Assistance: See “Pet Support” section below
If you were referred by a municipal shelter, email us at [email protected] with details.

👶 Found Neonatal Kittens?

DO NOT rush to remove kittens--they may have a mom nearby.
Use this guide: Help I Found a Baby Kitten 

🐱🐶 Found a Stray?

We are not a municipal shelter and do not currently accept public strays unless referred by a Galveston County municipal shelter.
Please:
  • Visit our Found Resources Page. 
  • Contact your city’s animal control or municipal shelter
  • Check for a microchip at a vet clinic or pet store
  • Post on PawBoost, Nextdoor, and Facebook lost/found groups

Alternatives to Animal Control 

There are not many shelter or rescues that take pets from the public. You can try contacting local rescue groups and posting on groups such as: 

​📍 Local Rehoming & Rescue Networking Groups: These groups allow rehoming posts, rescue networking, and urgent pleas (note each group’s rules before posting):
  1. Rescue/Foster/Network Animals of Houston TX | Facebook
  2. Houston Area Dogs - Foster/Rescue/Community Outreach
  3. Houston Area Cats and Kittens (HACK) 
  4. REHOMING PETS/LOST PETS IN SANTA FE TEXAS/GALVESTON COUNTY
  5. PETS REHOMING OF HARRIS AND GALVESTON COUNTY
  6. galveston county animal rehoming
  7. Galveston County Area Pets – Rehoming and Adoptions
    (If available; some are private or temporary—search by name)

🐕 Lost and Found Pet Groups (also good for strays and reunited pets)
  1. lost and found pets of Seabrook and Kemah Texas
  2. Alvin Manvel Santa Fe Pearland Friendswood Texas Lost & Found
  3. Lost Pet Advocates Of Galveston County
  4. ​Texas – Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets – PawBoost Community
  5. Bayou Animal Services Lost & Found Pets (Dickinson & Surrounding Areas) 
 
👥 Tips for Posting:
  • Always include location, temperament, age, vetting status, and reason for rehoming
  • Add clear photos and mention if you’re looking for rescue help or direct adoption
  • Avoid posting to “free pet” groups unless you're screening homes carefully

​The following brick and mortar facilities sometimes take pets from the public.
​Contact them directly for more information: 
Houston Humane Society- houstonhumane.org
Houston SPCA- houstonspca.org
Citizens for Animal Protection- cap4pets.org
Friends for Life- friends4life.org 

💊 Pet Support (Vet Care, Food, Etc.)

🏥 Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Spay/Neuter Only) 
🏥 Trusted Full-Service Clinics
💸 Apply for Emergency Pet Care Funding
These organizations offer grants or financial aid for vet bills:​
🍽️ Local Shelters with Pet Food Banks
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