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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 […]

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month 

Litter-Robot Sponsoring Cat Adoptions at Best Friends Animal Society in Houston With June being Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025, is offering free cat adoptions thanks to Whisker, the maker of Litter-Robot®. Cats and kittens are the most at-risk populations in a shelter. That’s why for the whole month, cats and kittens adopted at Best […]

Pets Aren’t Only Cute, They Are Good for You, Too! 

Mental Health Awareness Month is a Great Time to Talk About How Pets Can Help Your Mental Wellbeing With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025, is sharing some of the many mental health benefits of adopting or fostering a dog or cat. Dogs and Cats Aren’t Only Cute…They Help Our Moods: Pet parents […]

Best Friends Animal Society Offers Seven Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Pet  

Whether coupled up or flying solo, this year there’s one furry Valentine sure not to break your heart – your pet! Show love to them by spending some extra quality time together this holiday with seven ways to celebrate from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025: Baking treats:One for you and one for me! Sweet treats aren’t just […]