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Lifelong Safety For Your Dog: Registering And Maintaining Your Pet’s Microchip

Ensuring the lifelong safety of your dog involves more than just daily care and training—it extends into thoughtful measures like proper identification and consistent monitoring. One of the most effective ways to secure your pet’s safety is through registering and maintaining their microchip, a process that can be supported by modern technology like a gps collar for dogs. Proper registration of your dog’s microchip and understanding its benefits will give you peace of mind and […]

The Best Dog Bed with Removable Washable Cover: Comfort and Convenience for Your Loved Pet

In this article, we will share with you some of the best materials that can provide comfort to your pet and keep the dog’s bed hygienically clean. A good dog bed which is comfortable for the dog to lay on is not only comfortable but also healthy for the dog in that it relieves pressure off its joints and muscles. Even when selecting the dog beds, one of the most valuable features is the washable […]

1,000+ Dogs, Cats, Puppies, and Kittens Adoptable for $35 Each at Petco Love Mega Adoption Event in Downtown Houston

National non-profit Petco Love teams up with Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Houston Animal Welfare Organizations, and BOBS® from Skechers® for Mega Adoption Event on August 17th and 18th at George R. Brown Convention Center HOUSTON, TX (August 25, 2024) – Petco Love is hosting a Mega Adoption Event® in Houston, in partnership with Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Montgomery County Animal Shelter, and sponsors BOBS® from Skechers® and Best Friends Animal Society. More than 20 participating […]

Harris County Pets Successfully Completes Inaugural County Pets on Wheels Event

Future events, which will provide low-cost neutering/spaying services, microchipping, and vaccinations, will be held monthly at various locations in Harris County. HOUSTON – Harris County Pets (HCP) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its inaugural County Pets on Wheels event on Saturday, June 22, at Riley Chambers Park in Crosby, Texas. The event, designed to provide affordable pet care to residents in need, saw a total of 20 dogs spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated – […]

Name Your Adoption Fee! 

Harris County Pets is Overcapacity!  Adopt, don’t shop!   HOUSTON – Summer has arrived, bringing a surplus of unhoused puppies and kittens. Many of these animals are being brought to Harris County Pets (HCP), which is already overcrowded with homeless dogs and cats, surpassing its capacity. To encourage community members to adopt, HCP has initiated a promotion called “Name Your Adoption Fee!” until the end of June 2024. This allows adopters to choose their price when adopting […]

Spring Kitten Season is Here 

Found Kittens? Here’s How to Help. Assets: Photos / B-Roll Warmer weather is upon us, and shelters and rescue groups are already seeing an influx of kittens in their facilities. Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters in 2025, encourages people to educate themselves about what to do if they find kittens, and how to help their local animal shelters.   […]

National Dog Bite Prevention Week Advocates for Responsible Pet Ownership

Remember Harris County’s Leash Laws and Dog Bite Prevention Tips HOUSTON – As we kick off National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 9 – 15), 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 medical treatment for a dog bite incident. […]

Tips to Protect Pets During Heartworm Awareness Month This April 

Photos / B-Roll April brings more daylight, rising temperatures, and people and pets spending more time outdoors. With more time outdoors comes an increased health risk to pets’ health, making it an ideal time to proactively check-in on a pet’s heartworm status and preventatives. Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters in 2025, encourages pet owners and prospective adopters to […]

Kitten Palooza March 9 and 10

This weekend (March 9 and 10), Best Friends in Houston is hosting their fan-favorite “Kittenpalooza”event. Houstonians are encouraged to come meet adoption ready kittens and cats of all personalities looking for their loving families at this family friendly and free CAT centric event. Kittens and cats are the most at-risk populations in shelters. According to recent data from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and […]