Small Animals Available for Adoption
CAP has many wonderful rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and rats available for adoption. Also, new animals arrive every day at the shelter, so our site features only a small number of our residents. For a real small animal shindig, stop by the shelter, located at 11925 Katy Freeway in Houston, Texas.
Before coming to the shelter, you may want to review our Adoption Information page and print out a copy of our small animal adoption application. There's not a moment to waste - the "Love of Your Life" may be waiting for you!
Theo Zapa 5971016
I'm an altered male New Zealand rabbit. I'm one year old with a beautiful white coat. I can be trained and enjoy persons10 and up. Right now, I haven't decided how I am with other animals. Come see me, we bunnies can be the best pets!
Noel 5765958
I'm a beautiful female Rex rabbit. I can be trained to do all kinds of things, including using a litter box! I'm good with gentle persons 9 and up. I'm active during the day and ended up at CAP because I was lost and alone. I've already been altered. Please come see me.
NOTE: The House Rabbit Society recommends Rabbits as pets ONLY for persons at least eight and older. Even then a child should be supervised by an ADULT. The ASPCA states that Rabbits are physically delicate and fragile. They require specialized veterinary care. Rabbit Care and more Rabbit Info .
Molly aka Blotch 6204971
Molly (also know as Blotch) is a three year old female English Spot Rabbit. She's white with black splotches. Molly is good with kids nine and up. She seems like a quiet and friendly rabbit. Spot came to the shelter with her friend Spot because her original owners no longer wanted them.
NOTE: The House Rabbit Society recommends Rabbits as pets ONLY for persons at least eight and older. Even then a child should be supervised by an ADULT. The ASPCA states that Rabbits are physically delicate and fragile. They require specialized veterinary care. Rabbit Care and more Rabbit Info .
Mellissa 5573038
Mellissa is a white and grey female Californian rabbit. She was found with her friend Tina(Sad to report her friend was adopted without her.). She is good with gentle persons 10 and up. Please consider giving these friends a home together!
NOTE: The House Rabbit Society recommends Rabbits as pets ONLY for persons at least eight and older. Even then a child should be supervised by an ADULT. The ASPCA states that Rabbits are physically delicate and fragile. They require specialized veterinary care. Rabbit Care and more Rabbit Info .
Hamsters
CAP has male hamsters available for adoption, one of which is shown here. They are waiting to be adopted by knowledgeable, caring persons. NOTE: The ASPCA recommends Hamsters as pets ONLY for persons 7 years or OLDER and the child should be supervised by an ADULT.
IMPORTANT: The enclosure should be placed away from direct sunlight and drafts, and lined with an absorbent bedding such as timothy hay, aspen shavings, shredded paper or pelleted bedding. CAUTION: NEVER use cedar OR pine shavings as bedding, as the phenols are very strong and cause serious respiratory, skin, coat and liver problems.
BEFORE you decide to adopt a Hamster, LEARN ABOUT THEM and Be Ready for their arrival at you home. Have the food and the items necessary for their care ready for the hamster when it arrives.
Learn about Hamsters....Hamster Information. AND More info.
Speedy 5311840
Speedy is a young female chinchilla that came to the shelter because of there being too much stress in her original home. Two dogs there were scaring her and this has caused some hair loss. Speedy needs a quiet home with an owner that has plenty of time to devote to her. Chinchilla are only recommended for mature and gentle persons twelve and older.
CAUTION: Chinchillas cannot survive temperatures over 75 degrees or below 50 degrees
NOTE: Chinchillas are VERY fragile. If you drop it once it will probably die. Chinchillas are loud and are nocturnal.
Chinchillas require 'specialized' care. You canNOT train a chinchilla, you may stress them to dangerous levels if you attempt to teach them a trick.
CAUTION: NEVER use cedar OR pine shavings as bedding, as the phenols are very strong and cause serious respiratory, skin, coat and liver problems.
Detailed Chinchilla Care
Chinchilla Care Tips
NOTE: Speedy is NOT up front. You MUST 'ask' to meet him. Ask for MARY HUNT or TOM. (Adults ONLY please.)
Hendrix 6230625 - I'm adopted.
ADOPTED.
Hendrix is a 10 month old male brown and white Abyssinian
Guinea Pig. Hendrix came into the shelter with his friend
Marley 6230639 because their original owners cat did not like
them. Both are good with 'gentle'older kids and adults. They will
make fine family pets.
NOTE: HSUS states than an ADULT should be the primary
caretaker and that children should always be supervised.
Guinea Pig IFORMATION AND HSUS Information
AND Printable Fact Sheet.
Do NOT keep Guinea Pigs outside. Guinea pigs can have heatstroke
at 85°F and also canNOT tolerate cold.