Citizens for Animal Protection
Houston, Texas, United States
About
Founded in 1972, Citizens for Animal Protection is a charity based in Houston, United States working on animal welfare, education.
Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) is a non-profit animal shelter in the Houston area, Texas, founded in 1972 in response to neglect and abuse of animals in Harris County. CAP shelters, rescues and places homeless animals for adoption with families, and runs spay and neuter services, low-cost wellness care, feral cat assistance, pet therapy for seniors and veterans, and humane education and community outreach to prevent animal cruelty. Its Jane Cizik Center, a 21,000 square foot facility on a 3.5 acre campus, opened in 2011 and was funded through private donations and foundation grants. The organisation relies mainly on individual donors, volunteers and its Pet Supply Shop, and receives no United Way or government funding.
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Shelter & Care
Animal welfare
Sheltering and caring for homeless animals until they are adopted.
Pet Adoption
Animal welfare
Placing shelter animals with adoptive families, including adoption screening and matching.
Spaying & Neutering
Animal welfare
Spay and neuter services for companion animals.
Pet Care Counseling
Animal welfare
Advice and support for pet owners on caring for their animals.
Lost & Found Pets
Animal welfare
Helping reunite lost pets with their owners.
Feral Cat Assistance Program
Animal welfare
Assistance for feral cats, one of the earliest such programmes in Texas.
Pets for Seniors
Elderly care
Pet therapy and companion animal programme for elderly people in nursing homes.
Humane Education
Education
Humane education to promote responsible pet ownership and prevent animal cruelty.
Pet Supply Shop
Animal welfare
Shop whose revenue helps fund the shelter's work.
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National Humane Award of Excellence
Exceptional Adoption Placement Program Award
4-star rating for twelve consecutive years
Partnerships
Robert and Jane Cizik Foundation
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