A woman holds a cat in her arms at the Mega Adoption event in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 10, 2019. The Mega Adoption event kicked off in Houston over the weekend. At least 10 shelters in the greater Houston area brought more than 1,000 dogs and cats to the event to find forever homes for them. (Photos: Xinhua)

A two-month old kitty is about to be adopted at the Mega Adoption event in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 10, 2019. The Mega Adoption event kicked off in Houston over the weekend. At least 10 shelters in the greater Houston area brought more than 1,000 dogs and cats to the event to find forever homes for them.

A girl hugs her new dog while her family is filing for adoption at the Mega Adoption event in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 10, 2019. The Mega Adoption event kicked off in Houston over the weekend. At least 10 shelters in the greater Houston area brought more than 1,000 dogs and cats to the event to find forever homes for them.

A cat enjoys chin rubs at the Mega Adoption event in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 10, 2019. The Mega Adoption event kicked off in Houston over the weekend. At least 10 shelters in the greater Houston area brought more than 1,000 dogs and cats to the event to find forever homes for them.

A family play with a cat at the Mega Adoption event in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 10, 2019. The Mega Adoption event kicked off in Houston over the weekend. At least 10 shelters in the greater Houston area brought more than 1,000 dogs and cats to the event to find forever homes for them.

A puppy falls asleep on his little new owner''s shoulder at the Mega Adoption event in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 10, 2019. The Mega Adoption event kicked off in Houston over the weekend. At least 10 shelters in the greater Houston area brought more than 1,000 dogs and cats to the event to find forever homes for them.