Inside Emancipet

Emancipet strives to provide every pet family with access to high quality veterinary care they can afford. Pet families like Jennifer with her pup, Bingo. “Emancipet did a great job walking us through the treatment process and reassuring our anxieties about heartworm treatment,” said Jennifer.

More than 730,000 pets in Houston need affordable care. Learn how Emancipet and partners are expanding access, growing community impact, and preparing to make history together in 2026 with a large-scale event offering free pet care to Houston pet families, while attempting to break a Guinness World Record at the same time!

This year at Emancipet has been extraordinary. In my first year as CEO, I’ve seen firsthand how expanding our core services, creating ease for clients to access services at our clinics, and providing life-changing care for pets is only possible because of our incredible community.

Fluffy recently received care at Emancipet’s Austin Dental and Surgical Center for the removal of a tumor. “I can’t thank you enough — from the bottom of my heart — for saving Fluffy. You gave our family hope in a moment when I felt lost, and I will be forever grateful,” said Ruta.

For many veterinarians, finding balance between purpose, growth, and personal well-being can feel out of reach. At Emancipet, our staff don’t have to choose, they can have all three. Dr. Samantha Cook, Lead Veterinarian at our Houston Monroe Plaza clinic, knows this firsthand.

When Paula adopted her kitten, Sully, in 2020, finding affordable veterinary care during the pandemic wasn’t easy. When Paula found Emancipet, the team was able to ease her nerves around Sully’s surgery.

This holiday season, give gifts that spread joy and support pets in need! Emancipet’s Holiday Gift Guide is full of meaningful presents for your friends, family, and pets —all while helping us provide affordable veterinary care.

Pet families from across the US shared their favorite snapshots of their pets for Emancipet’s Tails of Summer Photo Contest—and wow, did our community deliver! From silly grins to heart-melting poses, every entry reminded us why pets make life brighter.

The Grey Muzzle Organization has awarded a grant to Emancipet ensuring more older dogs in our community receive the love, comfort, and medical care they need in their golden years.

At Emancipet, we believe that no one should ever have to choose between taking care of their pet and paying their bills. That’s why we’ve built our entire nonprofit model around making high-quality veterinary care accessible and affordable for everyone—regardless of their financial situation.

At Emancipet, we have a clear goal: to make vet care affordable and easy to get for everyone. But we don’t stop there. We work hard to make sure the care we give is the best it can be. Our Chief Medical Team follows six important rules to help us do this – what we call the “Six Domains of Quality Care.” These principles guide our teams and help us care for hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats each year.

April marks the incredible one-year anniversary of the opening of Emancipet’s Austin Dental and Surgical Center! Meet Rocko, whose life has been touched by the compassionate care at the Austin Dental and Surgical Center.