Texas Humane Heroes

Texas Humane Heroes is a No Kill, private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with dog and cat adoption centers in Leander (Greater Austin Metropolitan area) and Killeen, Texas. Established in 1979, Texas Humane Heroes enhances the lives of pets and people through adoption, availability of our low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics as well as family-friendly community events.

Our mission is to eliminate pet homelessness.

We are 100% funded by donations, grants and modest fees for services. Texas Humane Heroes does not receive any local, state, or federal government funding.

We take pets from a 5% chance at life to a 100% chance at a loving home. We rescue pets from municipal shelters, some with save rates as low as 5%, and provide them the opportunity to give and receive love. We are partnered with over 70 municipal shelters in over 30 counties in Texas.

The problem of overcrowded municipal shelters and pets being put to sleep is a state-wide issue and requires a big vision.

Our vision is to build a system to find a loving home for every Texas pet in need.

Adoptions, Spay/Neuter Services, Medical Care

Cats (under 7 months): $75
Cats (over 7 months): $50
Dogs (under 7 months): $175
Dogs (over 7 months): $120

Adopters must be 18+

Adoption contract asks for:
Adopters basic information (name, contact, address)
Reasons for adopting
If they own other pets
If they have children
What kind of living situation pet will be in

Adoption Contract includes:
The adopter acknowledges the adoption fee is non-refundable
The adopter are taking on the responsibility of any future medical care for the pet
The adopter will provide all proper care and treatment for the pet
If the adoption does not work out they have 60 days to return it to the Texas Humane Heroes at no cost to them but after 60 days there is a $95 owner surrender fee
The adopter are taking on the full legal responsibility of the pet

If the adopter has another dog, we highly recommend (and usually require) a meet-and-greet be done at our facility under the observation of an adoption counselor.