Houston Humane Society Opens First Standalone Vet Clinic in Harris County

At 3100 West Fuqua Street, the Houston Humane Society has opened the first standalone veterinary clinic in its history, offering vaccinations, spay-neuter procedures, dental care, ultrasounds, laser therapy, microchipping, and surgical services at prices intended to undercut what Harris County families typically spend at private practices.

The 10,000-square-foot facility, which includes five exam rooms, a dedicated surgery and dental suite, and a post-surgical recovery room, is the organization's largest clinical footprint. HHS says it will expand access to high-quality, affordable veterinary care to 30 percent more animals across Greater Houston, though the organization has not published the methodology behind that figure.

"Pets are such an important part of a family, and this clinic allows us to provide faster, more precise care and give caregivers the best solutions to keep their four-legged companions happy and thriving," said Chief Clinic Veterinarian Dr. Tony Malone. "We're excited to finally open our doors to the public and continue doing what we love most, caring for animals."

For pet owners watching household budgets, the savings are real. A routine annual veterinary visit covering an exam, core vaccines, and heartworm testing at a private practice typically runs $200 to $400 nationally. Low-cost humane society clinics price spay and neuter procedures between $50 and $150 and subsidize vaccines, a combination that can deliver $300 to $500 in annual savings per household. The West Fuqua clinic is open to any member of the public, with no published eligibility requirement. It operates Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; appointments can be scheduled by calling or texting 713-433-6421.

A ribbon cutting ceremony at the new clinic included a proclamation designating March 24, 2026 as Houston Humane Society Day. Commissioner Rodney Ellis' office joined the celebration, citing the dual goals of expanding access and reducing shelter strain across Harris County.

That strain is quantifiable. Harris County Pets, the county's municipal animal shelter, took in more than 8,000 animals in a recent period, averaging 20 to 60 intakes per day. Inaccessible spay-neuter services are among the primary drivers of shelter overpopulation, and affordable surgical access at West Fuqua is positioned to interrupt that cycle before animals enter the shelter system. Shelter animals at HHS will continue receiving care at the organization's main campus veterinary facility on Almeda Road; the new clinic is dedicated exclusively to public pets.

Alongside the clinic's launch, HHS unveiled a new brand identity. The organization's broader network across Greater Houston includes pet adoption, a weekly pet pantry food distribution, behavior rehabilitation, wildlife and exotic animal care, seasonal educational camps for children, and community outreach through the Southeast Texas LINK Coalition.