Pets (dogs

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 – […]

At Katy’s The Dog Stop, Your Dogs Are Our Clients; You Are Our Customers

From the moment that his new owners took him home from the rescue kennel over six years ago, Mickey has lived a life full of love. He’s a genuine sweetheart with children, a warm and friendly greeter to the service folks who visit, and a “rock-star” at Katy’s The Dog Stop where he is everyone’s friend. Mickey is called “the greatest love-dog we’ve had in 46 years” by his owners. When it comes to watching […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ready For a New Puppy? 

This National Puppy Day, Choose the Adoption Option to Help Find Loving Homes for Homeless Puppies Across the Country    Assets: Photos / B-roll They’re fun, they’re fluffy, and even their breath is adorable. Puppies are hard to resist! With National Puppy Day coming up on March 23, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of shelter pets in 2025, is encouraging those who want to add […]

How to Give CBD Oil to Dogs?

Learn safe and effective methods to give your dog CBD oil for optimal health and wellness in our comprehensive guide. How to Give CBD Oil to Dogs? The administration of CBD oil to dogs can be one of the most excellent additions to the course of wellness, wherever it relieves some conditions, including anxiety, infliction, and inflammation. CBD oil should be introduced in small doses, and their response should be monitored to determine the specific […]

Amazing Best Friends are Waiting for their Loving Homes Nationwide 

Best Friends Animal Society and ARTHUR THE KING Team Up to Save Them All in National PSA Assets: Video / Print   Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, and Lionsgate just released a new public service announcement (PSA) entitled “Best Friends Animal Society X “Arthur the King’s” Ukai & Mark Wahlberg.” Sharing the message ahead of Arthur […]