Adoption Saves Lives

Choosing adoption means pets get a second chance! Browse our adoptable pets today!

Want to help pets in need?

Adopt, Foster, Donate

Be a part of the solution and help save animal lives with us.

Join us in our mission to help homeless pets. There are endless ways for you to give back. Find the one that’s right for you and get started today!

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Adopting a pet is infinitely rewarding! View available pets online and learn more about adoptions today.

There are many ways to donate, from general fund gifts to estate planning and wills. Find out how far your donation goes at GIHS and take the first steps to give to animals in need.

The time that volunteers dedicate to GIHS enables us to continue to save lives and expand services. There are so many ways to volunteer. Join us!

Become a GIHS Supporter

Your support means more than you know. Every donation helps provide compassionate care for the thousands of animals who come through our doors each year, giving them the second chances they deserve.

Contributions directly fund daily necessities such as food, shelter, vaccinations, and medical treatment, ensuring that every pet receives the care and attention needed while they wait for a loving home.

Your generosity also extends beyond our shelter walls. Donations help support vital community programs that keep pets safe, healthy, and with the families who love them, including spay/neuter assistance, low-cost microchipping, pet retention resources, and other services that strengthen animal welfare throughout Galveston Island.

By supporting Galveston Island Humane Society, you become part of a community dedicated to improving the lives of animals every day. As a supporter, you’ll also stay connected with shelter news, success stories, upcoming events, and opportunities to make an even greater impact for pets in need.

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Join the Team

We are always accepting applications.

View the open job descriptions and apply online today!

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Community Cats

GIHS is Successfully Lowering Intake with the Trap, Neuter, Release Program

In Spring 2015, Galveston’s City Council passed a feral cat ordinance, allowing the Galveston Island Humane Society to develop and implement a Trap-Neuter-Release, or TNR program, called Galveston Island Community Cats (GICC). Read about the success of our Community Cats Program.

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Explore our community resources

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Disaster Preparedness

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