We are a nonprofit offering foster care, fresh starts, and forever families to Houston Area dogs.

Here are 3 ways you can help us save dogs now:

adopt

Meet your next best friend and give a dog (or puppy!) the forever home they deserve. View our adoptable dogs in the Houston area and learn how adoption works.

View Available Dogs

foster

Open your home for 2+ weeks and you will change a dog’s life forever. Our foster program provides vaccinations, meds, and personalized support every step of the way.

Become a Foster

donate

Your generosity helps us rescue, vet, and care for dogs in need. Make a donation to support Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue’s lifesaving work in the Houston community.

Support Our Cause

Our Mission

Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue is a Houston area 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned puppies and dogs from high-kill shelters and owners who can no longer care for them.

By working with committed volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, trainers, and boarding facilities, we are able to rescue countless animals every year, provide them with loving foster care, and ultimately find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes.

The “Why”

Houston, TX is facing a serious homeless pet crisis that many in our community don’t realize is happening right now.

Tens of thousands of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens enter local shelters every year, and city facilities (like BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions) take in more than 15,000 animals annually, with many more brought in as strays or owner surrenders than there are homes available for them.

At times, shelters in Houston and Harris County operate well above capacity—with hundreds of animals crowded in spaces designed for far fewer, prompting pauses on public intakes and emergency measures to prevent euthanasia.

This challenge is driven by a combination of factors: Houston’s warm climate supports year-round breeding, there are minimal spay/neuter laws, and low-cost reproductive services are harder to access than needed—leading to more puppies and kittens being born into a community that simply doesn’t have the homes for them. That means not only do shelters stay overcrowded, but many healthy animals end up on euthanasia lists simply because there aren’t enough adopters, fosters, or volunteers to give them safe, loving homes. Increasing awareness about responsible pet ownership—especially spaying and neutering, choosing adoption over purchasing from breeders, and supporting local rescues—can directly reduce animal suffering and save countless lives in Greater Houston.

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What makes Cypress lucky Mutt unique?

We are a foster-based rescue.

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We don’t operate a shelter. Our dogs live in volunteer foster homes, allowing us to provide individualized care and real-life socialization.

We were established in 2013.

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We’ve been rescuing dogs for over a decade. Our experience means informed decisions, trusted processes, and dogs placed thoughtfully (not rushed).

We are 100% volunteer-run.

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Every role is filled by dedicated volunteers. That means no paid staff, no hidden agendas…just people who put dogs and adopters first.

We are a Texas rescue with N/E reach.

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We rescue dogs in Houston and place them in homes locally and in the Northeast. Registered in New York, we safely transport dogs to vetted adopters, expanding our reach and allowing us to save even more lives.

  • "Our family wouldn’t be complete without our rescues from Cypress Lucky Mutt. Everyone is so helpful and kind. I can’t thank them enough for what they do to get these animals into safe and loving homes."

    BEKAH H.

  • ​"1000% would recommend Cypress Lucky Mutt to anyone looking to rescue a pup! From the very beginning, Crystal was super thorough and communicative and answered any questions I had right away! I was also impressed with the process​...​s​o grateful for this team​!​"

    JENNA B.

  • "I came across this page and IDK how it happened but it led us to our Willie! I applied for Willie on a whim and they transported him here safe and sound. I was in contact with his amazing foster mom, Shanna, for WEEKS! She was wonderful. Thank you to Hailey who was an angel to deal with. We are SO lucky and thankful!!"

    RAFFAELLA C.

  • "Every step of the [adoption] process was very professional and easy. ​T​wo wonderful ladies transported her from H​ouston to West Seneca for us​.​..The amazing family that foster​ed her was readily available to answer questions​.​..and even keeps in regular contact with us.​ Our family would not ​b​e complete without the wonderful people at Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue!"

    JOSH B.

  • "I can’t say enough about this organization, from the start to the finish they were absolutely phenomenal. Our dog, and all the other dogs transported looked to be in great shape when they arrived, you could tell the fosters truly cared for them by their posts, information provided was accurate, and true, and the administrative side of things did not leave us guessing about anything. Truly truly a fabulous experience."

    GERAL S.

Meet Our Team

Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers who care deeply about dogs and the families who love them. Our Houston-area team brings experience, patience, and a hands-on approach to every rescue and placement.

The rescue is now led by Crystal, a longtime volunteer who knows this work inside and out. Along with a small but dedicated team, her leadership honors the rescue’s roots while guiding it forward with care and purpose.

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High-Five Our Newest Alumni

  • A large sleeping bulldog lying on a bed with gray and beige sheets.

    Diesel

  • Black puppy with white markings, playing outside on grass with a stick, licking its nose, wearing a pink collar.

    Winnie

  • A small, light-colored dog with floppy ears sitting on a cozy blanket. In front of the dog is a decorated birthday cake with the words "Happy Birthday" written on it, colorful candles, and decorations.

    Ryder

  • A happy dog wearing a red scarf sitting in front of a Christmas fireplace with stockings, garlands, and wrapped gifts.

    Bella Roo

  • A black puppy lying on its back with its head and front paws on the floor, partially on a cushioned pet bed, in a room with light-colored flooring and a plain wall.

    Moose

  • A cute puppy with striking blue eyes and black, gray, and white fur sitting outdoors on grass, with trees and a house in the background.

    Ash

  • A tan dog with a white chest lying on carpeted stairs, looking at the camera.

    Georgie

  • A small, fluffy white dog with curly fur sitting on a bed, looking at the camera.

    Soca

  • Two dogs, one tan and one black, wearing Christmas garlands with red and green pom-poms, sitting in the snow with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

    Henry

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