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Help us help more homeless animals by making a grant recommendation from your donor-advised fund (DAF). Every grant recommended through your DAF allows us to continue to give deserving animals them a second (or third) chance at happiness in a loving home. If you have a DAF, this is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support Citizens for Animal Protection!
Let’s show what’s possible when we give together.
CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION INC
Our tax identification number is: 23-7296260
Our mailing address is: Citizens for Animal Protection, 17555 Katy Freeway, Houston TX 77094
A donor-advised fund (DAF) offers a flexible and tax-efficient way to manage your charitable giving both now and in the future.
By creating and contributing to a donor advised fund, you can take an immediate tax deduction while retaining the ability to make grants to CAP over time, as well as designate the entirety or a portion of the fund to be distributed to CAP upon your passing.
This allows you to support our ability to care for the animals that count on us during your lifetime while also creating a lasting charitable legacy.
Did you know?
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) accept a wide variety of assets beyond just cash contributions, including:
QUICK LINKS TO DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Great Houston Communities Foundation


GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 3, 2024
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) and the vital work we do for the animals in our care. Your generosity can have a profound impact, especially with our current matching donation challenge of $150,000. Every dollar you contribute will be matched, doubling your impact and allowing us to provide essential resources, medical care, and loving homes for countless animals in need. Please give generously, and help us help more animals and the people who love them.
(Letting you in on a little secret: as long as you use this page to make the donation, it will be matched before and after December 3rd! Our anonymous benefactor really wants to match your donation!)

1.) Login to your account.
2.) In the promotion in your Feed, you will be asked to either:
Select one of the nonprofits we’ve suggested OR Type into the search bar to find a nonprofit.
3.) Select Citizens for Animal Protection.
4.) Under “Let’s start with the basics,” enter:
Either Citizens for Animal Protection, or the amount of money you'd like to raise.
5.) Select the currency you want to donations to be in and the date you want the fundraiser to end.
6.) Click Next.
7.) Under “Tell your story,” enter a title for your fundraiser and a brief explanation for why you wanted to create this fundraiser.
8.) Click Next.
9.) Under “Pick a cover photo,” choose one of the suggested photos.
10.) Click Create.
1.) On Instagram, open the post with the fundraiser you want to donate to.
2.) In the banner on the right, tap next.
3.) Once in the fundraiser details page, tap Donate.
4.) Enter the amount you want to donate, then tap Continue.
5.) Tap Donation visibility and choose:
6.) Tap Continue.
7.) Enter your payment details.
8.) Tap Donate now.
Ready to make a difference?
Thank you for sharing a passion for our mission!

Get ready to start summer with wagging tails and happy beginnings at CAP’s Kick-off to Summer Adoption Event on Saturday, June 6 from 11 am to 5 pm! Thanks to the generous support of West Houston Subaru, all adoption fees will be sponsored 100%, making it the perfect time to meet your new best friend.
Spend the day enjoying music, games, snacks, and local vendors while visiting our adorable adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and more. Whether you are looking to adopt or simply join in the fun, there is something for everyone at this exciting summer celebration.
Come make memories, meet amazing animals, and help pets find loving homes this summer!
Find your zen surrounded by adorable kittens at CAP's Kitty Yoga! This fun and relaxing one-hour yoga session is perfect for animal lovers of all experience levels. Enjoy gentle stretches, plenty of kitten cuddles, and the chance to meet some of our adoptable feline friends.
Registration is $10 per person and opens on Wednesday, June 10 at 10 am. Space is limited to 30 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot early.
All proceeds benefit the animals at CAP. We look forward to seeing you on the mat for this purr-fectly relaxing morning!
Registration link will be posted here, Facebook,and Instagram.


Love is in the air at Citizens for Animal Protection all summer long! Join us during June and July for our Summer Lovin’ Mega Adoption Event, where finding your new best friend is even sweeter.
Thanks to the generous support of West Houston Subaru, all adoption fees are 50% off throughout the entire event. From playful puppies and cuddly kittens to loving adult pets waiting for a second chance, there are so many amazing animals ready to meet their future families.
Whether you are looking for an adventure buddy or a couch companion, now is the perfect time to adopt and save a life.
Visit us this summer and fall in love at CAP!

Get ready for a summer full of animals, learning, and hands-on fun! Citizens for Animal Protection offers engaging summer camps designed for kids and teens who love animals and want to learn more about how to care for them.
Our 2026 Summer Camp season runs from May 28 through August 7 and features a variety of themed camps tailored to specific age groups. Campers will enjoy interactive activities, meet shelter animals, learn about responsible pet care, and discover how they can make a difference in the lives of animals.
Register HERE!
Save the Date: The Ruby Gala – Our 40th Gala Celebration
Join us for a truly special evening as we celebrate our 40th Gala, The Ruby Gala, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Post Oak Hotel.
This milestone event marks 40 incredible galas supporting the lifesaving work of our organization and the compassionate community behind it all. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night featuring dinner, drinks, inspiring stories, and meaningful ways to make an impact for the animals in our care.
We are proud to have Danielle and Derek Gillespie serving as this year’s Gala Chairs, with Iraida Brown as our Honorary Chair. The evening will be emceed by Andy Cerota, bringing energy and heart to this memorable celebration.
Be part of the excitement by exploring ways to get involved. Links to purchase individual tickets or tables, enter our raffle for a chance to win a 2026 Subaru Hybrid Forester in Crimson Red generously donated by West Houston Subaru, make a gala donation, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities and table benefits are linked below.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to celebrate this ruby milestone with you!
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Celebrate your birthday by supporting homeless pets! Encourage friends and family to donate in lieu of gifts.

Spread the word about pet adoption with CAP merchandise. Proceeds benefit homeless pets at the shelter.