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HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY

HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY

About

What Is It?

A nonprofit that is “dedicated to, and working towards, ending cruelty, abuse, and the overpopulation of animals while providing the highest quality of life to those in our care.”   Programs include pet adoptions, humane education, cruelty investigations, and a low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinic.

Help Needed:

Collect needed items, such as animal food and treats, grooming items, and cleaning supplies.

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

18, but youth under age 18 are invited to collect and donate needed items.

Time Commitment

N/A

Training Needed

None

Help Needed

The Houston Humane Society’s current wish list is online.  Items that are often needed include:

Puppy Food (dry & canned), Kitten Food (dry & canned), Dog Food (dry & canned), Cat Food (dry & canned), Cat Litter (non-clumping), Feed (horse, pig, poultry, goat), Hay (livestock & Timothy for small mammals), Small Mammal Feed & Bedding, Bird Seed (parrots, parakeets, etc.), Towels (new & used), Hand Sanitizer, Odo Ban, Bleach, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cotton Balls & Q-Tips, Disposable Latex Gloves, First Aid Kits, Tide with Bleach Alternative, Bath Mats, Rugs (small & large), Newspaper, Copy Paper (letter size), Color Copy Paper (pink, blue, yellow, green pastel), AA and AAA Batteries

Additional Animal Needs:

Kong Toys, Dog treats, Cat Treats, Dog Toys (new & used), Cat Toys (new & used), Peanut Butter, Leashes/Collars, Dog & Cat Brushes, Dog & Cat Shampoo, Puppy Pads, Thundershirts, Baby Wipes/Pet Wipes, Clippers & Clipper Blades

Donated items may be dropped off at the shelter 7 days a week during regular business hours.

Contact Details

Contact

Website

http://www.houstonhumane.org/

Location

HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY

14700 Almeda Road
Houston, Texas 77053

Location Details

14700 Almeda Road
Houston, Texas 77053

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Additional Information

Examples of past Scout projects

Eagle: Caleb B. (Troop 46) led a team that build several rolling wooden storage units, and added storage containers and handmade dog and cat toys. (2019)

Girl Scout Troop 111039 conducted a food and supplies drive for the shelter animals. (2019)

Eagle: Bryce C. (Troop 404) built six waste disposal bins and 12 birdhouses, and delivered donations of supplies and pet food. (2015)

Eagle: Josh J. constructed and installed a set of dog agility training equipment. (2013)

Gallery

Wildflowers Girl Scouts (San Jacinto Council) delivered donations, July 2019
Wildflowers Girl Scouts (San Jacinto Council) delivered donations, July 2019
Food Donation from Pedigree
Food Donation from Pedigree
Giving food to needy pet owners, December 2020
Giving food to needy pet owners, December 2020
Meyerland Animal Clinic food drive donations, 2019
Meyerland Animal Clinic food drive donations, 2019
Scout Troops 142011 & 142005 made cat wands, donated cookie money, and wrote personalized adoption cards for individual cats, 2015option cards. May 2015 (1)
Scout Troops 142011 & 142005 made cat wands, donated cookie money, and wrote personalized adoption cards for individual cats, 2015option cards. May 2015 (1)
Food Donation: Hot Shot Delivery, 2013
Food Donation: Hot Shot Delivery, 2013
J. Jameson, Troop 140 Missouri City, built a dog training platform, 2013
J. Jameson, Troop 140 Missouri City, built a dog training platform, 2013
Abigail bought pet food with her allowance, 2015
Abigail bought pet food with her allowance, 2015
Natural Pawz donation, 2013
Natural Pawz donation, 2013
Travis Intermediate, Conroe ISD students & faculty, and Austin Elementary special ed department helped collect pet food, Dec. 2020
Travis Intermediate, Conroe ISD students & faculty, and Austin Elementary special ed department helped collect pet food, Dec. 2020
Caleb created storage carts for his Eagle project, 2019
Caleb created storage carts for his Eagle project, 2019
Bathing
Bathing
hhs-drive-sign1
hhs-drive-sign1
Girl Scouts donated cat supplies, 2015
Girl Scouts donated cat supplies, 2015
Christmas 2020 donations included gifts from Girl Scouts and families
Christmas 2020 donations included gifts from Girl Scouts and families
Donation from Hollywood Feed in Sugar Land, January 2021
Donation from Hollywood Feed in Sugar Land, January 2021
Natural Pawz donation, 2015
Natural Pawz donation, 2015
PetSuites Missouri City donations, Jan. 2021
PetSuites Missouri City donations, Jan. 2021
HHS 8th grader Christian organized food drive, january 2021 (1)
HHS 8th grader Christian organized food drive, january 2021 (1)
Wildflowers Girl Scouts (San Jacinto Council) delivered donations, July 2019
Food Donation from Pedigree
Giving food to needy pet owners, December 2020
Meyerland Animal Clinic food drive donations, 2019
Scout Troops 142011 & 142005 made cat wands, donated cookie money, and wrote personalized adoption cards for individual cats, 2015option cards. May 2015 (1)
Food Donation: Hot Shot Delivery, 2013
J. Jameson, Troop 140 Missouri City, built a dog training platform, 2013
Abigail bought pet food with her allowance, 2015
Natural Pawz donation, 2013
Travis Intermediate, Conroe ISD students & faculty, and Austin Elementary special ed department helped collect pet food, Dec. 2020
Caleb created storage carts for his Eagle project, 2019
Bathing
hhs-drive-sign1
Girl Scouts donated cat supplies, 2015
Christmas 2020 donations included gifts from Girl Scouts and families
Donation from Hollywood Feed in Sugar Land, January 2021
Natural Pawz donation, 2015
PetSuites Missouri City donations, Jan. 2021
HHS 8th grader Christian organized food drive, january 2021 (1)

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