For more than 100 years, the Houston SPCA has responded to some memorable animal rescues. Here are a few notable ones by Texas’ largest Animal Cruelty Investigations team.
The rescue and protection organization stepped in to help 68 Bengal and Asian leopard cats, including a litter of four-week-old Bengal kittens, one dog and two domestic cats in Alvin, Texas. The Asian leopard cats were placed in sanctuaries while the Bengals were placed into new homes.
Imagine 191 animals living in deplorable conditions both inside and outside a Montgomery County home! The Houston SPCA rescued scores of dogs, cats, potbellied pigs, parakeets and cockatiels, rabbits, chickens and an iguana. They reunited a microchipped dog with his owner said he gave up the search for his beloved puppy two years prior.
Houston SPCA rescued more than 80 animals from a single property including 10 dogs, three horses, two snakes, one caiman, 52 cats and a calf found living on the second floor of the home. The calf, now affectionately named Atticus, has since found a happy home at Frances Farm where he is thriving.
They have also saved exotics from years of neglect and abuse including 11 bears, four tigers, four lions, two leopards, and a wolf. From dogs and cats, to exotics, wildlife and farm animals, the Houston SPCA’s mission has remained the same for a century: protecting animals in need and seeking justice on their behalf. Report animal cruelty to Houston SPCA at 713.869.SPCA or houstonspca.org
