Help HSNT Save Animals From Cruelty & Neglect

The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) has worked with cruelty and neglect cases since the organization was founded in 1905. Although we are not a law enforcement agency, HSNT’s Cruelty Investigators are on standby to assist authorities with investigating and documenting reports of animal cruelty and neglect throughout North Texas and surrounding areas. In the past few years, we have focused our efforts to make a larger impact with more lives saved like the 36 Chihuahuas rescued from horrendous conditions this past April. They all received the love and care they needed to find amazing new homes.

At the heart of our work with cruelty investigations is caring for the animals themselves once they are rescued. Our objectives include, first and foremost, relieving the suffering of pets that come into our care. That is partly done by the rescue itself, but ultimately, with the medical treatment and staff care we provide. This is one of our greatest joys, but also our greatest expenses.

In cruelty and neglect cases, care for the animal typically includes longer, more complex, and more costly treatment protocols than our average pet intake. Abused or neglected pets are often underweight or emaciated and frequently suffer from parasites, skin disease, broken limbs, or paralysis. Many pets have severe behavioral issues that might prevent adoption, which we also work to address with a separate team of specialists.

On average, HSNT’s cost of care for a dog or cat is $500, and it is $1,000 to care for an equine rescued from cruelty or neglect. This cost includes critical medical treatment, vaccines, heartworm treatment, spay/neuter surgery, dewormer, microchipping, enrichment, and food as we prepare them for adoption. 

Please join me in making an impact on vulnerable pets by contributing a one-time or recurring gift to HSNT on Thursday, September 18, 2025. You can support HSNT's NTX Giving Day campaign as early as Thursday, August 28, 2025, through midnight on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Every donation, no matter the amount, will help HSNT provide care and resources to pets across North Texas. Thank you for being the hero each pet needs and deserves!