Due to an emergency situation caused by a city sewer line near Best Friends in Houston (901 Pinemont Drive), the animal welfare organization is looking for temporary foster homes. Currently, four homes are needed for six kittens from now until Monday, December 11. I’ve included brief details and photos of each below. Photos are also attached. Fostering is an essential part of the lifesaving process that allows animals to thrive outside of a shelter environment. It gives animals […]
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Merry, Bright, and Safe
Best Friends Animal Society Shares Tips for Pets to Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season Assets: PHOTOS / B-ROLL From lighting the menorah to waiting for Santa Paws, it’s important to keep pets safe and out of harm’s way this holiday season. Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, encourages pet owners to take necessary precautions in their […]
Snow, Ice, And Freezing Temps, Oh My!
Best Friends Animal Society Offers Top 10 Safety Tips to Follow During the Cold Front PHOTOS / BROLL A cold weather warning has been issued that will likely affect 14 million people across the country this week. Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, wants pet owners to be prepared as the cold front moves in. Best Friends […]
Enjoy the Outdoors with your Furry Friends Safely!
Remember Harris County’s Leash Laws and Dog Bite Prevention Tips HOUSTON – As community members and pet owners around Harris County enjoy the fall weather and time outdoors this holiday season, Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Veterinary Public Health Division (VPH) reminds residents of important bite prevention methods and local leash laws in Harris County. The American Veterinary Association estimates that each year nearly 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, and more than 800,000 require […]
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month Dogs and Cats “of a certain age” deserve loving homes, too
(Courtesy of Best Friends Animal Society) ASSETS: BROLL / PHOTOS November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which is a month devoted to shining a spotlight on the amazing dogs and cats “of a certain age” available at shelters and rescue groups across the country. Sadly, senior pets tend to be one of the most at-risk populations in the shelter system. In honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, Best Friends Animal Society—a […]
1,500+ Pets Adoptable for $35 Each at Mega Adoption Event in Houston
National non-profit Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers™ team up with Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) and Houston Animal Welfare Organizations for Mega Adoption Event on October 21st and 22nd at George R. Brown Convention Center. WHO Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers™ will be hosting a Mega Adoption Event. Participating shelters will bring more than 1,500 puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats to the event to find homes. Participating shelters include: Montgomery County Animal Services […]
1,500+ Pets Adoptable for $35 Each at Mega Adoption Event in Houston
National non-profit Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers™ team up with Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) and Houston Animal Welfare Organizations for Mega Adoption Event on October 21st and 22nd at George R. Brown Convention Center. Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers™ will be hosting a Mega Adoption Event. Participating shelters will bring more than 1,500 puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats to the event to find homes. Participating shelters include: Montgomery County Animal Services (hosting organization) Fort […]
Best Friends Animal Society Offers Tips to Read Dog and Cat Body Language
How to Better Understand Your Newly Adopted Pets ASSETS: B-ROLL / PHOTOS National Body Language Day (October 6) was created to raise awareness about the power of body language as an important method of communication. Since pets cannot speak, their main mode of communication with us is through body language cues. This is especially important for shelter pets as they get acclimated to their new surroundings, whether in a shelter, foster home, or a loving home of their […]
Special Pals Needs Your Help!
Special Pals, the oldest no-kill shelter in Houston needs your help. They need a generator. Their power has gone out a couple of times and when it does the hundreds of animals have no AC (or heat in the cold moments). When the power is out, they have no water because they run on a well so if there is no power it does not work to pump the water. When the power goes out, they […]
June is National Pet Preparedness Month
If You Are a Pet Owner, Make Sure to Include Your Furry Friend in Your Emergency Plans HOUSTON – June is National Pet Preparedness Month and a great time to make sure you and your pets are ready for emergencies. Harris County Pets (HCP), resourced by Harris County Public Health (HCPH), reminds everyone that it is crucial to include pets in their disaster plans. Disasters and other unexpected emergencies require readiness for every member of the […]