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Texas animal shelters

There are 2,568 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Texas. Combined, these Texan animal shelters employ 5,413 people, earn more than $504 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $764 million.
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Animal shelters by major Texas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Dallas
 
648
 
$128,124,669
Houston
 
536
 
$111,827,541
Austin
 
256
 
$52,137,692
San Antonio
 
234
 
$75,986,002
Corpus Christi
 
49
 
$20,451,521
Longview, TX
 
47
 
$1,210,314
Killeen
 
43
 
$1,279,149
El Paso
 
41
 
$4,069,776
Beaumont
 
39
 
$1,321,304
College Station
 
33
 
$5,383,227
Showing 10 of 25 metros

Job trends for Texas animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
291
1-10
 
77
11-25
 
65
26-100
 
40
101 to 1,000
 
12
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Texas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
596
$250k to $1M
 
176
$1M to $5M
 
63
$5M to $25M
 
18
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Texas

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1-20 of 2,568

Houston Humane Society

Houston Humane Society prevents cruelty through rescues, investigations, veterinary care, pet adoption, wildlife rehabilitation, and public education to improve animal welfare.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
156
EIN
74-1340341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of North Texas

Humane Society of North Texas enhances lives through pet rescue, adoptions, low-cost veterinary care, cruelty investigations, and community education.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
154
EIN
75-1245911
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Austin and Travis County

The Humane Society of Austin and Travis County saves over 11,000 animals yearly, offering vital services like adoption, spay/neuter programs, and community education.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
64
EIN
74-6013665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP)

The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection is a recognized nonprofit, 501c3 organization that provides compassionate solutions to pet overpopulation and community animal welfare.
Revenue
$20.5m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
122
EIN
75-2915935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Operation Kindness

Operation Kindness provides lifesaving shelter care, pet adoptions, medical and neonatal support, foster programs, affordable veterinary services, and community resources for pets and families.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
188
EIN
75-1553350
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Pets Alive (APA)

The success of Austin Pets Alive's programs and the excellent work of other local animal welfare organizations has led Austin to save more than 90% of animals since 2011.
Revenue
$21.7m
Assets
$27.1m
Employees
430
EIN
74-2893360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SPCA Of Texas

SPCA Of Texas ensures exceptional care and loving homes for animals, rescuing, rehabilitating, and promoting responsible pet ownership in North Texas.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$43.8m
Employees
240
EIN
75-1216660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston SPCA

For nearly 100 years the Houston SPCA has been Houston's first and largest animal protection agency in the Gulf Coast region, providing more than a dozen vital services and programs for our community.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$78.1m
Employees
231
EIN
74-1287171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Antonio Humane Society

San Antonio Humane Society protects and improves the lives of pets through adoption, spay/neuter services, and community education, striving to end pet overpopulation.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
119
EIN
74-6024105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spay Neuter Network

Spay Neuter Network offers affordable spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and preventive care while empowering communities to responsibly care for pets in Texas.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
0
EIN
20-0276988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saving Hope Animal Rescue Fund

The Saving Hope Animal Rescue Fund rescues and provides necessary veterinary care to abused, neglected, or abandoned animals. Their mission also involves finding these animals adoptive homes.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
0
EIN
82-5013333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Heroes

Texas Humane Heroes saves adoptable dogs and cats from Texan shelters, offers low-cost veterinary services and pet education.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
82
EIN
74-2069592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ranch Hands Rescue

Ranch Hand Rescue rescues and provides sanctuary for animals that support our Equine/Animal Assisted Counseling Program, treating patients with lengthy treatment.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
40
EIN
26-4610450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hopkins County Animal Protection League

To improve the health and well being of the area citizens while enhancing the quality of life of its animals. To serve the region with pride by supporting low cost sterilization procedures by quality veterinarian services.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$793.4k
Employees
0
EIN
75-2054374
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Litter Control (TLC)

To eliminate the suffering of companion pets by preventing unwanted litters of animals entering into shelters in Harris, Montgomery and surrounding counties in Texas.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$964.7k
Employees
88
EIN
46-0920592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paws - Gulf Coast Humane Society

Paws - Gulf Coast Humane Society cares for 3,000 animals yearly, promoting adoptions, education, and responsible pet ownership while providing shelter and veterinary services.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$12.1m
Employees
70
EIN
74-1266245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pets Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic (PETS)

P.E.T.S. is committed to Preventing Euthanasia Through Sterilization by educating the public and providing low-cost spays, neuters, and preventative pet care.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
143
EIN
68-0648159
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (PVDR)

Peaceful Valley's Mission is to provide a safe and loving environment to all donkeys that have been abused, neglected or are under threat of destruction.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
76
EIN
77-0562800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

All Kind Animal Initiative

All Kind Animal Initiative improves animal welfare in Abilene by building a new shelter, providing foster/adoption programs, and offering free vaccine clinics.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
51
EIN
86-3226661
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Defense League of Texas

Animal Defense League of Texas shelters, cares for, and adopts rescued cats and dogs through medical treatment, nutrition, compassion, and community education.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
135
EIN
74-6002033
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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