These beautiful animals in Texas urgently need and deserve a loving home. Can you help? 

What Is The "Urgent List"?

Every week in Texas, dogs and cats are added to the heartbreaking "Urgent List," a last chance for animals facing adoption deadlines. These pets deserve a second chance at happiness, and now more than ever, the community’s support is vital in helping them find loving homes.

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Here's How You Can Help

Each week we highlight several animals that are on the "Urgent List" at All Kind Animal Initiative. Whether you are looking to add one of these furry friends to your family, or just foster one as they wait for their new forever home, you're help is greatly appreciated.

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Please take a look at our latest gallery of pets that urgently need help at All Kind Animal Initiative.

Adopt One Of These Urgent Pets In Texas

Gallery Credit: Chaz

Benefits of Adopting A Pet In Texas

  • Second Chance - Texas shelters, including All Kind Animal Initiative, are overcrowded. By adopting, you are not only giving a pet a loving new home but also freeing up space at the shelter.
  • More Affordable Than Buying - adoption fees are usually much lower.
  • Variety of Pets - You will find just about every type of breed, size, and personality.
  • Reduces Overpopulation - Texas has a very high stray population and adopting helps control that as well as supporting responsible pet ownership.

If you or someone you know is looking for a lovable companion, be sure to stop by All Kind Animal Initiative at 610 South 11th Street in Abilene, or get updates on pet adoption on their Facebook page.

LOOK: Here are the pets banned in each state

Because the regulation of exotic animals is left to states, some organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, advocate for federal, standardized legislation that would ban owning large cats, bears, primates, and large poisonous snakes as pets.

Read on to see which pets are banned in your home state, as well as across the nation.

Gallery Credit: Elena Kadvany

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