GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA - HOUSTON, INC.

P.O. Box 741176

Houston, Texas 77274

Located in Harris County

(713) 667-3804

Dogs

Help Save Pets

Adoption Process

Applicants pay a $25 non-refundable application fee and submit an adoption application, then undergo a phone review, reference checks (personal, vet, landlord), and a home visit with all household members and pets present; once approved and matched with a dog, a $725 adoption fee is due.

Service Areas

Houston and surrounding areas

Greyhound Pets of America - Houston, Inc. in Houston, TX

Greyhound Pets of America - Houston, Inc. is an animal shelter located in Houston, Texas, in Harris County, about 6 miles southeast of the city, alongside 28 other animal shelters and rescues in the county. The organization is dedicated to finding forever homes for retired racing greyhounds, whom it describes as friendly, gentle, and affectionate dogs that thrive on human companionship and quickly adapt to indoor family life. It supports adopters with resources on greyhound care, safety, and behavior, noting that the breed is quiet, clean, good-natured with children and other pets, and typically lives 12 years or more. Beyond adoptions, the group relies on fostering, volunteering, and donations to support hounds in its care, including those still recovering before becoming available.