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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, TX (Greater Austin Metropolitan area). 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. We are one of only a few organizations in Texas that offers low-cost vaccines and spay/neuter. Families come from over 100 miles away to get care for their pets. 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. 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.