Pearland, TX

Cat-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Pearland, TX: 11 Dogs Good with Cats

Cat-Friendly Dogs up for adoption near Pearland, TX

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Pearland have 11 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are all 11, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with cats, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.

1. Papito

Adult (3 years 1 month) · Male · Jack Russell Terrier / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Pearland

DOB 10/1623, weight 16 #

Hey there, everyone! I’m Papito, a black and tan Jackshund (Jack Russell/ Dachshund mix) fella. I was happily situated in my adoptive home until my owners encountered financial difficulties. Unfortunately they had to downsize to a smaller home and couldn’t take me with them. Thank heavens my new foster mom welcomed me with open arms until I can find a new home. I get along great with the visiting grandkids, other small dogs, and even the cats in my foster home, although I’m nervous around large dogs whom I meet on walks.

Read more about Papito

Because my previous household was quiet, when I first arrived in my foster home, I was very fearful and shy because of the robust dog and cat activity. Fortunately, Foster Mom knew that it would take time and patience for me to adjust into my new “digs,” and with her gentle voice and affectionate touch, she has been showing me that I am securely loved, and --voilà! – watching me blossom has been something truly special for her. My prior owners had not trained me well, but Foster Mom is helping me work on my housetraining and crate-training – let’s just say that I’m a work-in-progress.

Now I’m looking for the family who will welcome me into my forever household. If you have a quiet home and a little patience, I think we might be exactly who each of us has been waiting for. Arrange to meet me today! My heart has so much love to give – all I need is YOU!

HOPE ID D26-1016-0055

Papito’s $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.

To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php

If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Papito will be this weekend, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com, and a volunteer will get back to you.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats

2. Boy

Young (2 years) · Male · Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier / Cairn Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · 20 mi from Pearland

DOB 10/16/24, weight 22 pounds

Hey there, everyone! I’m Boy, a happy, friendly, and calm grey-cream Wheaton/ Cairn Terrier mix fella who weighs exactly in the middle of these two breeds! What a perfect size I am to be devoted to all ages of hoomans in my foster home – adults and grandkids. Plus I get along great with the cats and other small dogs! I’m already crate- and house-trained, which is another bonus.

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I was happily situated in my adoptive home, along with my little buddy King, until my hooman mom was hospitalized and my elderly hooman dad could not care for the two of us. Thank heavens my new foster mom opened her arms and home to both of us until we can find a new home. If you’re looking for a sweet scruffy terrier who’s just the right size – not to small and not too large – I’m the loving boy made to order for you. Arrange to meet me today, and see if I don’t cause love and laughter to echo throughout your house among you and your kids.

HOPE ID D26-1016-0051

Boy’s $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.

To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php

If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Boy will be this weekend, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com, and a volunteer will get back to you.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

3. Valentino

Adult (8 years 1 month) · Male · Australian Shepherd / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · 11 mi from Pearland

Meet Valentino, a gentle sweetheart with a calm spirit. He loves nothing more than greeting his people with a friendly tail wag, heading out for a walk, and then settling in for a quiet rest by your side. Valentino is the perfect mix of playful and peaceful — active enough to join you on outdoor adventures, yet mellow enough to be your everyday companion. If you’re looking for a loyal friend who brings warmth, balance, and a little happiness to your life, Valentino is ready to meet you.Vally is welcoming toward new people and comfortable around children of all ages. He is easygoing with other dogs and cats, which makes him a great fit for almost any household. He is a much-loved member of our family, and we want to find people who will give him affection, companionship, and a comfortable, loving home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Valentino fromPaws Animal Rescue, Inc.Alvin, TX · listed Oct 13

4. Hazel

Senior (14 years 4 months) · Female · Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Mixed (medium coat) · 13 mi from Pearland

Est. DOB 4/26/12, weight 9 lbs
Meet Hazel!
Hazel is a sweet, spunky little girl with just the right mix of independence and affection. She has a personality all her own, but once she decides it’s time for some love, she wants to be right next to her person—or better yet, held like the baby she believes she is!
Hazel is a pretty mellow girl who enjoys the quiet life. Give her a soft bed, a cozy blanket to burrow under, and a person willing to cuddle, and she’s a happy pup. She’s great with people, dogs, and cats, and she’s not much of a barker, making her an easygoing companion.
She’s also a low-maintenance girl when it comes to day-to-day life.

Read more about Hazel

Hazel is house trained, does well in her crate, and is happy to settle in and relax. She is hard of hearing and mostly blind (but it doesn’t slow her down at all!) and requires daily OTC eye drops for her "dry eye," but these are an easy part of her routine.
Hazel was found roaming in the middle of a street, and we’re so glad she’s now safe and getting the chance to show everyone what a wonderful companion she can be. She would love a calm home where she can enjoy the simple things in life: a cozy spot, some cuddles, and a person to call her own.
If you’re looking for a sweet, quiet, easygoing companion who can be independent one minute and a total cuddle bug the next, Hazel may be your girl!
HOPE ID 26-0801-0034
Hazel’s $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.
To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php
If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Hazel will be this weekend, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com, and a volunteer will get back to you.

  • No young kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Special needs

5. Spring

Young (1 year) · Female · Carolina Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Pearland

DOB 9/1/25, weight 31 lb.
Hey there, everyone! I’m Spring, a very sweet, calm, and very friendly Carolina Dog with four white paws and vest. Although a DNA test would reveal my heritage, I look like the ancient breed of Carolina Dog because of my large, upright ears, “fishhook” tail, and foxy-looking snout. Do you think I look like an Australian dingo?
A Good Samaritan saw me and my buddy Briar wandering for days in Spring Branch. That's why she named me Spring! She finally started feeding me until she could rescue and deliver me to my wonderful Foster Mom. I was so relieved to be in a safe haven because the hardscrabble life is no place for me.

Read more about Spring

Foster Mom assumes that I was someone’s lost or abandoned pet because I’m great with kids as well as the resident cats and I’m already housetrained. With my engaging disposition, it's no surprise that I’m ecstatic when I see her!
Now I’m ready to bring my winsome personality and relaxed tranquility to bless my forever family. Could that be you? Arrange to meet me today! I promise that we’ll fall head over paws in love with each other the instant that we meet!
HOPE ID D26-0909-0048
Spring’s $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.
To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php
If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Spring will be this weekend, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com, and a volunteer will get back to you.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Spring fromHOMELESS & ORPHANED PETS ENDEAVORHouston, TX · listed Sep 22

6. Kathy

Adult (3 years) · Female · Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Pearland

DOB 7/1/23, weight 11 lb.

Read more about Kathy

Hey there, everyone! I’m Kathy, a sweet, friendly, and affectionate fawn and white Chihuahua mix gal who absolutely loves when Foster Mom pets me. It’s understandable that I need all the reassurance of love that she gives me because my former owners abandoned me and my friend Kate in the backyard when they moved out. Once I arrived at my foster home, it didn’t take long for my heart to heal, and now I’m all wiggles and wags. Sometimes I can be a bit jealous of other dogs, but generally I get along well with the small dogs in my foster home, and I hit it off great with the resident cats and well as the grandkids when they come to visit.

I do best with lots of close family contact. Wouldn’t you know that cuddling in Foster Mom’s lap is my favorite spot and where I require plenty of quality time? My size makes me an ideal apartment dog, but I relish my daily exercise. Nothing makes me happier than for Foster Mom to invest her time and energy into treating me like a big dog. I make it easy for her because I already walk well on a leash. Plus I’m kennel-trained.

Unfortunately, one of the consequences of having irresponsible owners the first time around is that I tested a light positive for heartworms. I’m currently undergoing the Moxi-Doxy treatment protocol, which HOPE will pay for until it is completed. Given my young age and good general health, I’m expected to make a complete recovery.

Now I’m ready to bring my happy and adoring self to bless my new forever family. Could that be with you? Then arrange to meet me today! My heart has so much love to give – all I need is YOU! Although we’re available separately, Kate and I think it would be the cat’s meow if you were looking for a matched pair of fawn and white Chihuahuas and adopted both of us!

HOPE ID D26-0706-0031

Kathy’s $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.

To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php

If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Kathy will be this weekend, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com, and a volunteer will get back to you.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Special needs

7. Kate

Adult (5 years) · Female · Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Pearland

DOB 7/1/21, weight 10 lb.

Hey there, everyone! I’m Kate, a sweet, friendly, and affectionate fawn and white Chihuahua mix gal who absolutely loves when Foster Mom pets me. It’s understandable that I need all the reassurance of love that she gives me because my former owners abandoned me and my friend Kathy in the backyard when they moved out. Once I arrived at my foster home, it didn’t take long for my heart to heal, and now I’m all wiggles and wags. I adore playing with the small dogs in my foster home, and I get along great with the resident cats and well as the grandkids when they come to visit.

Read more about Kate

I do best with lots of close family contact. Wouldn’t you know that cuddling in Foster Mom’s lap is my favorite spot and where I require plenty of quality time? My size makes me an ideal apartment dog, but I relish my daily exercise. Nothing makes me happier than for Foster Mom to invest her time and energy into treating me like a big dog. I make it easy for her because I already walk well on a leash. Plus I’m kennel-trained.

Now I’m ready to bring my happy and adoring self to bless my new forever family. Could that be with you? Then arrange to meet me today! I promise to leave itsy-bitsy paw prints all over your heart. Although we’re available separately, Kathy and I think it would be the cat’s meow if you were looking for a matched pair of fawn and white Chihuahuas and adopted both of us!

HOPE ID D26-0706-0030

Kate’s $200 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for heartworms, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment for heartworms and fleas.

To apply online:http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php

If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Kate will be this weekend, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com, and a volunteer will get back to you.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

8. Thelma

Young · Female · Unknown breed (short coat) · 13 mi from Pearland

MEET "THELMA" OKLAHOMA, MCALLESTER; ADOPT OR FOSTER TO ADOPT

DOB: 6/1/2025

BREED: CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD

NOTES : ABOUT THELMA

Thelma is currently around 125 pounds and may mature somewhere around 140 pounds. Despite her impressive size and presence, she is an incredibly loving, gentle girl who enjoys being with her people.

In her foster home, she has experienced life around poultry, waterfowl, goats, sheep and pigs from the other side of a fence.

Thelma loves having room, being outside, checking out what's happening around the property and then coming inside to enjoy the comforts of home.

Read more about Thelma

She is good with other dogs and would love a home where she can bond with her people, have a job of her own choosing, even if that job is simply keeping tabs on her property.

As with any dog, introductions to animals, routines and the property need to happen slowly and intentionally. New home. New animals. New relationships.

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Ground transport assistance may be available within 1K miles depending on where you live and the availability of volunteer drivers along the route.

Veterinary reference is required on all adoptions.

NO APARTMENT HOMES

NO LIVESTOCK

MUST HAVE SECURE FENCING

  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Thelma fromBig Paws K9 Foster HouseAlvin, TX · listed Jun 21

9. Gypsy

Puppy (6 months) · Female · Catahoula Leopard Dog / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Pearland

Gypsy and her sister Stormi were dumped in a hay field with their mom and had no food, water or shelter. We estimate her birth date to be early April 2026 and think she is a mix of Shepherd, lab, boxer and maybe Catahoula Leopard Dog with an estimated adult weight of 45 to 47 lbs. She is mostly house trained and uses a doggy door when she needs to go potty. She has a sweet/silly personality, loves and is kissy on people, cats, and other dogs. When not playing, her calm side comes alive. She likes to watch TV or lay upside down on the couch nearby when you on a computer or reading or with her dog friends and cats. She especially likes to watch you cook (she is very food oriented). She is attentive to her family, bonds easily and is making great progress on her leash and obedience training learning all the commands a puppy needs to know. She does great in a car but has gotten car sick on rare occasions. She loves to play with toys, collect them in her bed and chew on chewies (lots of them). She especially likes her squeaky toys, sucks on her favorite, will carry them around gently and then decide it's time to shred them so you will need to keep few spares available for a while. Gypsy will need an active family and/or doggy playmate. She's also looking for a loving home with a yard big enough that she can run and play and that is secured with a 6ft wooden fence which is not near a busy street. The good news is that with the right training and LOTS of love, she will be the best addition to your family ever and your best bud, ready to go when you are.

Read more about Gypsy

If you are interested in her, please send an email with a completed application to SCP. Applications can be found on our website at secondchancepets.org under the "Forms" tab. Please complete and return to us for review and to set up a meet and greet!

Adopter for this dog must reside in the immediate Houston/Galveston area and be at least 25 years old. A home visit may be required prior to this dog going to any home. The adoption fee for a dog is $210 (or $270 for puppies). All dogs are microchipped, on heartworm protection, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed and treated for fleas.

Adoptions are held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clear Lake Petco, 2410 Bay Area Boulevard. Since all our dogs are in foster homes, an individual dog may not be at our weekly Adoption Event due to conflict with a foster's schedule. If you are interested in meeting a particular dog prior to filling out an application, please send an email to scpdogworld@gmail.com so that the Dog Coordinator can let you know if the dog will be at the Saturday Adoption Event at Petco. If you just want to meet some other great dogs looking for their forever home, please come visit with us on Saturday!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Gypsy fromSecond Chance PetsLeague City, TX · listed Jun 6

10. Stormi

Puppy (6 months) · Female · Catahoula Leopard Dog / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Pearland

Stormi and her sister Gypsy were dumped with their mom in a hay field with no food, water or shelter. We estimate gypsy's birth date to be April 2026 and think she is a mix of Catahoula, Shepherd, boxer, cattle dog maybe. Estimated adult weight is 52 lb. She is mostly house trained and uses a doggy door when she needs to go potty. She has a sweet/silly personality, loves and is kissy on people, cats, and other dogs. When not playing, her calm side comes alive. She likes to watch TV or lay upside down on the couch nearby when you on a computer or reading or with her dog friends and cats. She especially likes to watch you cook (she is very food oriented). She is attentive to her family, bonds easily and is making great progress on her leash and obedience training learning all the commands a puppy needs to know. She does great in a car but has gotten car sick on rare occasions. She loves to play with toys, collect them in her bed and chew on chewies (lots of them). She especially likes her squeaky toys, sucks on her favorite, will carry them around gently and then decide it's time to shred them so you will need to keep a few spares available for a while.

Read more about Stormi

Stormi will need an active family and/or doggy playmate. She's also looking for a loving home with a yard big enough that she can run and play and that is secured with a 6ft wooden fence and is not near a busy street. The good news is that with the right training and LOTS of love, she will be the best addition to your family ever and your best bud, ready to go when you are.

If you are interested in her, please send an email with a completed application to SCP. Applications can be found on our website at secondchancepets.org under the "Forms" tab. Please complete and return to us for review and to set up a meet and greet!

Adopter for this dog must reside in the immediate Houston/Galveston area and be at least 25 years old. A home visit may be required prior to this dog going to any home. The adoption fee for a dog is $210 (or $270 for puppies) which includes State of Texas sales tax. All dogs are microchipped, on heartworm protection, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed and treated for fleas.

Since all of our dogs are in foster homes, an individual dog may not be at our weekly Adoption Event due to conflict with a foster's schedule. If you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please send an email to scpdogworld@gmail.com so that the Dog Coordinator can let you know if the dog will be at the Saturday Adoption Event at Petco. If you just want to meet some great dogs looking for their forever home, please come visit with us on Saturday!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Stormi fromSecond Chance PetsLeague City, TX · listed Jun 6

11. Banu

Young · Female · Anatolian Shepherd (short coat) · 13 mi from Pearland

MEET "BANU" TEXAS, HOUSTON

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS

EMAIL: BigPawsK9FosterHouse@gmail.com

AVAILABLE FOR: FOSTER TO ADOPT/ADOPTION

NAME: "BANU"

DOB: 6/17/2025

BREED: CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD will have DNA results soon

GENDER: FEMALE

SIZE: XX LARGE

HEALTH: GOOD

Read more about Banu

NOTES: Banu is a gentle giant, super playful, gets along with all other dogs in a mutual space. Will do best with an XX large male. She loves her people, A/C and soft bed just as much as she loves being outside. She is great with respectful children of all ages. Banu is leash trained, and does well in public. She is vaccinated, spayed, up to date on monthly flea/tick prevention and is on Proheart12 and is heartworm NEGATIVE.

Banu is going to require an experienced handler!

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Ground transport assistance may be available within 1K miles depending on where you live and the availability of volunteer drivers along the route.

Veterinary reference is required on all adoptions.

NO APARTMENT HOMES

NO LIVESTOCK

MUST HAVE SECURE FENCING

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL US AT BigPawsK9FosterHouse@gmail.com

FOR INFO ON FOSTERING AND FOSTER TO ADOPT

FOR INFO ON ADOPTION

TO FILL OUT OUR ONLINE APPLICATION

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Banu fromBig Paws K9 Foster HouseAlvin, TX · listed May 6

Bringing a dog home to your cat

Tell the rescue about your cat: their age and how they react to dogs. A dog who has lived calmly with one cat may still want to chase a cat that runs.

Introduce them slowly. Keep them apart for the first few days and swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior.

Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, like a high shelf or a room behind a baby gate, and keep the litter box and cat food out of the dog's way.

Rescues with cat-friendly dogs near Pearland

Questions about adopting cat-friendly dogs in Pearland

How many cat-friendly dogs are up for adoption in Pearland?

As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Pearland, Texas, have 11 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat-friendly dog in Pearland?

The rescues with the most cat-friendly dogs near Pearland right now are HOMELESS & ORPHANED PETS ENDEAVOR (Houston, TX), Big Paws K9 Foster House (Alvin, TX) and Second Chance Pets (League City, TX). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

How do I introduce a dog to my cat?

Slowly. Keep them apart for a few days so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route the dog can't follow.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.