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 […]
Pets, cats, dogs
Harris County Pets Waiving Adoption Fees for All Pets from October 1 to 15
Sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation for “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Event October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and as part of this observance, Harris County Pets (HCP) is waiving adoption fees for all dogs and cats from October 1-15 during the […]
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Fall in Love with a Rescue Dog this Season
Assets: BROLL/PHOTOS October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month making it a great time to fall in love with a shelter dog. According to data from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing […]
Rabies is a Fatal but Preventable Disease that Can Spread to Pets and People
Today is World Rabies Day – Make sure your pets are current with their rabies vaccines In observance of World Rabies Day today, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Harris County Pets (HCP) remind pet owners to keep their furry […]
Make-A-Wish and Citizens for Animal Protection Grant Katy 4-Year-Old’s Wish to be a Veterinarian for a Day
Wish Kid Phoenix to Assist CAP Doctor at Cornelius Clinic Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana and Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) are partnering to grant the wish of a local 4-year-old girl to become a veterinarian for a day. While […]
More Than 680 Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups Across the Country Team Up to Help Pets During Best Friends Animal Society’s Sixth National Adoption Weekend September 15-17
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 […]
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 […]
