Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, and more than 680 shelter and rescue group partners have joined together for the sixth National Adoption Weekend happening […]
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September is National Disaster Preparedness Month
Best Friends Animal Society Shares Tools and Tips to Keep Pets Safe September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. Keep pets safe when disaster strikes with tips from Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the […]
Best Friends Animal Society Kicks Off Adopt Local Initiative in Houston
The Campaign Will Inspire Community Members to Adopt Local from Nearby Shelters in Need The Greater Houston area continues to see a record number of homeless dogs and cats. Right now on Petfinder, there are currently more than 7,800 pets […]
This Hurricane Season, Best Friends Animal Society Shares Tips to Keep Pets with their Families During Weather-Related Emergencies
Hurricane season is here and Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in shelters by 2025, encourages people to have an emergency plan for their pets. Whether preparing your […]
Harris County Pets Temporarily Suspends Animal Surrenders Due to Animal Overcrowding
HCPH facilities are over capacity and must take additional safety measures Harris County Pets (HCP) is suspending animal surrender and stray intakes effective July 1, 2023, and will re-evaluate on August 1, 2023, due to the overwhelming amount of animals […]
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). […]
Harris County Pets is significantly over capacity!
Now waiving adoption fees for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies! Spring and summer bring many new things, including litters or unwanted puppies and kittens! Many of them are being brought to Harris County Pets (HCP) – already crowded with […]
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 […]
Keeping Your Canine Companion Healthy with Good Veterinary Medication
As pet owners, we want to ensure that our furry friends live happy, healthy lives. However, just like humans, dogs can get sick too, and it’s important to have access to good veterinary medication to keep them healthy. PetsWorld’s […]
Memorial Day Weekend is the Start of Summer
Here are Best Friends Animal Society’s Top Safety and Travel Tips for Pets All Season Long ASSETS: B-ROLL / PHOTO Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, which means more time spent outdoors and on weekend getaways. Millions […]
