Thanks to the generosity of donors and partners, Houston PetSet set up a Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fund to offer assistance to registered 501c3 animal welfare-related organizations serving animals and their owners affected by this terrible tragedy. As of December 1, 2017, more than $250,000 has been gifted to organizations with more requests anticipated through 2018.

To make the process as simple as possible, Houston PetSet set up an online portal within 36 hours of the storm’s impact. Members of the Board of Directors and staff personally called every organization supported in 2016 to check in on them and inquire if they needed help. Funds were provided in support of the following initiatives:

• TRANSFER / TRANSPORT – For those organizations working to help facilitate transport or transfer of animals currently in danger, these requests received first priority.
• BASIC NEEDS – Houston PetSet not only provided funds for basic needs but friends in the community also collected pet food, travel crates, potty pads, etc. for animals currently in the care of our network of partners.
• MEDICAL / VETERINARY – These requests included costs for basic wellness, preventative medications, health certificates for transport, emergency aid or injury treatment and/or spay & neuter surgeries for animals rescued in the storm.
• REBUILDING – For those with physical facilities, we know the rebuilding efforts will last long past these immediate concerns. Houston PetSet has set aside funds specifically for ongoing needs lasting through the end of 2017 and potentially beyond.

Houston PetSet gives, connects, and advocates for lasting solutions in Houston to alleviate suffering and end homelessness... For The Animals!

We do this by supporting organizations that have demonstrated accountability and are making an impact “in the trenches” in our community. Thank you for supporting this ambitious mission.

Find out more by visiting our website here.