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Houston’s stray crisis: How spay/neuter can make a difference
Read full article: Houston’s stray crisis: How spay/neuter can make a differenceHouston faces a stray animal crisis, and Spay/Neuter Awareness Month highlights the importance of spaying and neutering pets to control the population and offer health benefits like reducing the risk of certain cancers.
Free pet crates offered by Houston Humane Society to help pets during freezing temps
Read full article: Free pet crates offered by Houston Humane Society to help pets during freezing tempsThe Houston Humane Society is distributing free pet crates to aid pet owners in keeping their animals safe during freezing temperatures.
BARC, Houston PetSet team up to help keep pets warm during cold snap🐾
Read full article: BARC, Houston PetSet team up to help keep pets warm during cold snap🐾BARC Animal Shelter, in partnership with Houston PetSet, is hosting a one-day event today, Jan. 5, offering free dog houses and straw to Houston residents at the BARC Wellness Center to help protect pets from cold weather.
New push to ban commercially bred puppies, kittens in Texas pet stores
Read full article: New push to ban commercially bred puppies, kittens in Texas pet storesAnimal advocates in Texas are pushing for a ban on the sale of commercially bred puppies and kittens in pet stores, citing unethical practices and animal welfare concerns.
KPRC 2 Pet Project: Meet Princess Peach, a cuddly pup ready to bring holiday cheer to a loving family
Read full article: KPRC 2 Pet Project: Meet Princess Peach, a cuddly pup ready to bring holiday cheer to a loving familyThis week’s adoptable dog for KPRC 2′s Pet Project is Princess Peach, a one-year-old pup who is hoping to find a forever home this holiday season.
Waiting Under the Willow Foundation gets help from Compucycle to save homeless pets in Houston
Read full article: Waiting Under the Willow Foundation gets help from Compucycle to save homeless pets in HoustonWaiting Under the Willow discusses their expansion and introduces us to Sia, a sweet senior dog in need of a loving home
Adopt Oreo! Friends of Missouri City Animal Shelter feature puppy looking for his forever home.
Read full article: Adopt Oreo! Friends of Missouri City Animal Shelter feature puppy looking for his forever home.Friends of Missouri City Animal Shelter stopped by the KPRC 2 studios to introduce 4-month-old puppy, Oreo! Oreo is one of many animals available for adoption at the Missouri City Animal Shelter.
How Harris County Youth Village is connecting children and animals, providing second chances
Read full article: How Harris County Youth Village is connecting children and animals, providing second chancesA program in Harris County is working to heal the emotional wounds of children and teens in their care. Their juvenile probation department's campus in Seabrook has partnered with the Houston Humane Society, airing animals in need, with young people also yearning for acceptance, connection, and healing from past traumas.
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Wellness discounts for pet owners, low-cost spay and neuter, adoption incentives aim to ease shelter overcrowding
Read full article: Wellness discounts for pet owners, low-cost spay and neuter, adoption incentives aim to ease shelter overcrowdingStray pets and overcrowded shelters are a persistent concern around Houston. Organizations are teaming up to provide solutions to help alleviate the problem.
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Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with the 10th annual nationwide pet adoption drive
Read full article: Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with the 10th annual nationwide pet adoption driveKPRC 2 is proud to once again join NBC and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters initiative and team up with Telemundo Houston and animal shelters in the Houston area to host the tenth annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive through September 10
PHOTOS: Hurricane Beryl left devastating impact on southeast Texas and the Greater Houston area
Read full article: PHOTOS: Hurricane Beryl left devastating impact on southeast Texas and the Greater Houston areaHurricane Beryl's devastation in southeast Texas and Greater Houston has left communities in shock. The impact is severe, with widespread damage. Stay informed and support relief efforts. #HurricaneBeryl #HoustonStrong #TexasRecovery
Houston nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society aims to make Texas a no-kill state by 2025
Read full article: Houston nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society aims to make Texas a no-kill state by 2025Best Friends Animal Society aims to make Texas a no-kill state by 2025, working with local shelters and communities to save pets.
Illegal sale of Spider Monkey on Craigslist leads to prison sentence for Houston woman
Read full article: Illegal sale of Spider Monkey on Craigslist leads to prison sentence for Houston womanA Houston woman has been sentenced to prison for illegally selling endangered animals, including a spider monkey and some toucans.
Texas woman gets prison sentence for selling Spider Monkey and other exotic animals on Craigslist
Read full article: Texas woman gets prison sentence for selling Spider Monkey and other exotic animals on CraigslistA Houston woman has been sentenced to prison for illegally selling endangered animals, including a spider monkey and some toucans.
Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with our annual pet adoption drive!
Read full article: Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with our annual pet adoption drive!KPRC 2 is proud to once again join NBC and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters initiative and team up with Telemundo Houston and animal shelters in the Houston area to host the ninth annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive during the month of August
Adopt a cat from Maui: Cat café sends urgent plea for fosters, adopters amid wildfires
Read full article: Adopt a cat from Maui: Cat café sends urgent plea for fosters, adopters amid wildfiresAs deadly wildfires ravage the island of Maui, one cat cafe is staying open to rescue as many four-legged friends as possible.
PHOTOS: 60 dogs rescued from filthy kennels filled with feces, urine at ‘deplorable’ Brazoria County home
Read full article: PHOTOS: 60 dogs rescued from filthy kennels filled with feces, urine at ‘deplorable’ Brazoria County homeA team of Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty investigators rescued 60 dogs living in filthy conditions at a home in Brazoria County Thursday, according to a news release.
Sugar Land animal shelter facing possible closure due to overcrowding: Here’s how you can help
Read full article: Sugar Land animal shelter facing possible closure due to overcrowding: Here’s how you can helpLooking to offer up your home to a furry friend? The city of Sugar Land’s animal shelter may be able to help!
Man talks importance of microchipping pets after losing dog during car wreck
Read full article: Man talks importance of microchipping pets after losing dog during car wreckIt is Houston law to get your pet microchipped, but for different reasons, not all pets are microchipped. One Houston man said not getting his dog microchipped is his biggest regret.
In your cat mom or dad era? Houston Humane Society offering $13 pet adoption special in honor of Taylor Swift’s concerts
Read full article: In your cat mom or dad era? Houston Humane Society offering $13 pet adoption special in honor of Taylor Swift’s concertsThe Houston Humane Society is offering a $13 cat adoption special in honor of Taylor Swift’s concerts this weekend in the city.