Your pets are a very important part of your family, which is why it’s so important to make sure you can take care of them if they get hurt. No matter how well you take care of your pet, accidents […]
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Harris County Pets Hosts Adoption Special of $10 for Dogs 40 pounds and Over
During a time of the year when many shelters typically experience an uptick in the number of animals entering the shelter, Harris County Pets (HCP) is responding with a special offer for potential pet adopters. All dogs 40 pounds and […]
Pet Cloning: Everything You Should Know About
If you thought NASA taking monkeys to space was crazy, here’s even more crazy news. Cloning pets is officially a thing! Yes. As of 2021, the cloning of pets marks 17 years since the first pet – a cat named […]
Big Dogs, Big Hearts: Harris County Pets to Host Valentine’s Day Adoption Special Feb. 11-14
Love is in the air for our larger-than-life friends at Harris County Pets (HCP) this Valentine’s Day. From Feb. 11-14, we are offering $14 adoption fees for all dogs over 40 pounds. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, annual pet license and […]
Love Is In the Air at Citizens for Animal Protection
CAP is celebrating love throughout February by encouraging you to fall in love at one of our adoption events, by making sure your most loved pets are happy, healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations, and by spring cleaning to help […]
Harris County Pets Achieves an Unprecedented 98.8% Live Release Rate in 2020 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harris County Pets (HCP), in tandem with the tremendous support from residents throughout the community, completed another successful year in saving the lives of thousands of pets. The municipal open intake facility achieved an […]
Effective Tips To Remember When Your Small Dog Suddenly Feels Ill
Having a dog is like having a member of your family. Dogs are popularly known as ‘man’s best friend’ for a very good reason. They keep you company when you are lonely, they comfort you when you are sad and […]
Should You Give Your Pet Cannabidiol?
Written by: Keith J. Myers – the Founder & Editor in Chief of Health Canal Most vets recommend that you don’t give your dog an intoxicating THC amount. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, while CBD is non-psychoactive therefore […]
How to Properly Raise Your Lizard Pet
Pets are certainly great companions and wonderfully smart creatures that you can bond with on a whole new level. There’s no doubt that owning a pet requires a lot of work, but some animals are easier animals to handle than […]


