Harris County Pets on Wheels Rolls Into Matzke Park Near Cypress with Low-Cost Vet Care for Dogs This April
Calling all Cypress and northwest Houston dog owners: Saturday, April 19 is your chance to take care of your pup’s most important health needs—all in one stop. The Harris County Pets on Wheels mobile clinic, operated by Harris County Pets, is rolling into Matzke Park at 13110 Jones Rd., Houston, TX 77070 to offer low-cost spay and neuter services, core vaccinations, and microchipping. It’s a convenient, affordable way to give your dog the care they need while supporting responsible pet ownership in the community.
This mobile vet clinic is part of Harris County Pets (HCP), the municipal shelter serving the county’s unincorporated areas. After a successful launch in Crosby last summer, the County Pets on Wheels program has been rolling through neighborhoods to meet pet owners where they are. The goal? To help more residents access basic veterinary services without the hassle or high costs that often come with traditional vet visits.
Appointments for the Matzke Park stop are limited, and they tend to go fast. So if your dog qualifies—healthy, under 50 pounds, at least 3 months old and 4 lbs, and not pregnant, lactating, or in heat—you’ll want to call 281-999-3191 soon to grab a spot.
Why These Services Matter—for You and the Community
For pet owners, it’s not just about convenience. It’s about doing what’s best for your dog and the community. Spaying or neutering your dog can prevent health issues, like certain cancers, and cut down on behavioral problems. But it also helps tackle one of the biggest challenges in animal welfare: overpopulation.
According to the ASPCA, about 6.3 million pets enter shelters across the U.S. each year. Roughly 1.5 million of those are euthanized because there just aren’t enough homes to go around. In Harris County alone, HCP takes in more than 16,000 animals every year, with daily intake numbers ranging from 20 to 60 dogs and cats.
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What Is Microchipping, and Why Should You Care?
While collars and ID tags are a good start, they can fall off, get lost, or become unreadable. Microchipping is a more reliable, permanent way to help lost pets find their way home.
A microchip is a tiny electronic chip—about the size of a grain of rice—that gets inserted just under your pet’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. It’s quick and relatively painless, much like a routine vaccination.
Once implanted, each microchip carries a unique identification number. If a lost dog is picked up and scanned at a vet clinic or shelter, that number links to the owner's contact information in a secure database. The process does not use GPS and doesn’t track your pet's location—it’s simply a digital form of ID.
Here’s what makes microchipping especially effective:
- According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 52% of microchipped dogs are reunited with their owners, compared to only 21.9% of unchipped dogs.
- It lasts your pet’s entire lifetime—no need for replacements or maintenance.
- You can update your contact info online anytime, making it easy to keep records current even if you move or change phone numbers.
At past events like HCP’s Pet Resource Fair, hundreds of pets have received free microchips and rabies vaccines, giving peace of mind to families and helping reduce stray populations across the county.
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Breaking Barriers with Mobile Clinics
“We knew there was a need,” said Corey Steele, Veterinary Public Health Director for Harris County Public Health, after the program’s debut in 2024. “People want to do the right thing for their pets—but sometimes cost, transportation, or time get in the way.”
That’s where County Pets on Wheels comes in. By rotating through different parks and neighborhoods across unincorporated Harris County—like Riley Chambers Park in Crosby, where the pilot event saw 20 dogs treated for just $25—the program gives more pet owners a chance to access affordable services. And it supports the county’s larger push for responsible pet ownership and fewer animals in shelters.
Whether you're looking to get your pup microchipped, up to date on shots, or finally fixed, this event offers a one-stop solution that’s budget-friendly and community-driven.
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This April, take a small step with a big impact—protect your dog, support your community, and avoid future heartache or shelter trips. Thanks to County Pets on Wheels, affordable dog care is coming to your neighborhood.
Don’t wait—call 281-999-3191 to book your spot today.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
