Dogs took over Galveston’s 27th Street Beach for the 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition, drawing a record crowd and raising crucial funds for the Galveston Island Humane Society. From seasoned surfers to first-timers, these dogs made waves while supporting pet adoption, medical care, and spay/neuter programs.

Surf’s up and tails are wagging! The 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition returns to Galveston’s 27th Street Beach on Saturday, July 19, bringing four-legged surfers, beach fun, and community support for the Galveston Island Humane Society’s animal care programs.

Conroe firefighters successfully rescued a dog stranded on the rocks near Lake Conroe Dam with the aid of the San Jacinto River Authority.

A dog with a plastic jug stuck on its head was rescued in south Houston and is now under the care of the Houston SPCA.

Nicole Latour has received several calls from people claiming to have her dog, but they refuse to FaceTime her or meet in person, while demanding money.

The Houston Humane Society hosted its largest fundraiser of the year on Saturday

From dumpster to dream home! 🐶 Oscar, once abandoned in Houston, is off to his forever family in Washington.

If your dog bites someone in Texas, consider the "one-bite rule," where you are generally not held liable for a first bite unless the dog has shown prior aggression or you failed to control it.

Residents of Houston's Fourth Ward stumbled upon a heartbreaking sight—a young Rottweiler abandoned in a dumpster.

An investigation is underway after a dog was shot to death by an off-duty deputy in Klein on Tuesday. The dog’s owner, Mason Monaghan, believes his beloved dog was killed by a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office who just so happens to be his neighbor.

On Monday, 71 dogs, cats and puppies were rescued after being found in deplorable conditions on a school bus in Galveston Island State Park. On Tuesday, the Galveston Island Humane Society said they found three of the dogs had microchips and one dog had a rabies tag. They were able to identify all four dogs, A’rhx, Bentley, Pyros and Cheyenne.

A Houston family is urgently searching for their stolen dog, BB, a six-year-old tan poodle, taken on New Year’s Eve near Parker Elementary School

The Houston Police Department honors K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born hero whose four years of faithful service and courage left an indelible mark on the department that will never be forgotten.

This 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.

A heartwarming and bittersweet reunion unfolded when Julie Ann was finally reunited with her beloved dog, Penny. Though the family who had adopted Penny is left without a dog, a GoFundMe campaign has been started to help them find a new pet for their child. This story stands as a touching reminder of kindness

Meet Rocky, a three-year-old German Shepherd mix who is ready for his forever home.

Meet Blizzard, a happy and healthy pup ready to play with a new family.

Julie Ann's search for her beloved Yorkie-Maltese mix, Penny, took an unexpected turn when she found her missing pet listed on a local shelter's social media—but was too late to reclaim her. Despite heartfelt pleas and proof of ownership, the SPCA of Brazoria County cited legal policies that left Penny's fate in the hands of new adopters. Julie Ann, devastated by the response, has vowed not to give up on reuniting with her dog.

Meet Charlie, a two-year-old German Shepherd, featured on this week's KPRC 2 Pet Project.

October is adopt-a-dog month and a local 11-year-old Yuvi Agrawal is doing what he can to help. He created "Wild Tunes by Yuvi", a program that uses music to help shelter dogs get adopted. We met with Yuvi and his mom Priyanka to learn more about why he turned to this unique way of helping shelter dogs across the city.

Meet Scout, the two-year-old American Staffordshire terrier mix who loves to play.

Houston Humane Society introduces us to another pup looking for their forever home. This week's pup is Jerry, a blue heeler mix.

If you love dogs, dolphins or feel-good stories, we have just the thing for you!

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a deputy constable shot an aggressive dog that was chasing after people in a subdivision in the Spring area Saturday.

Joshua Yuen, 24, has been charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly killing one Chihuahua and severely injuring another on August 3, 2024.

In a heartwarming display of heroism, firefighters from the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department rescued a distressed dog from a scorching hot car.

After last week's storm, the two organizations are coming together to provide immediate care, and help facilitate adoptions to find as many safe, fur-ever homes as possible.

Sunnyside resident Quan Boyd lost her son to gun violence in 2022. Less than two years later, she is hoping she hasn’t lost another loved one.

Saturday morning, emergency services in Pasadena responded to a call regarding a dog attack on an infant.

Check out Koda the Fluff, the therapy dog turned viral sensation! 🐕🌟 Bringing smiles to faces all around the world through heartwarming videos and personal visits. For more on Koda and more videos, visit Click2Houston.com. #TherapyDog #KodaTheFluff #SpreadJoy

March 23 is National Puppy Day and we would love to see your pup!

Help support Best Friends Animal Society in Houston as they are offering fee-waived adoptions on dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from February 7th-14th. This is all due to a huge fundraising push by Puppy Bowl XX. Find your forever teammate at Best Friends Animal Society Houston. We want to thankSophia Proler, Director of BFAS South Central region for stopping by with Kashew and Kenzie!

Dog rescued after more than a week trapped inside shipping container in Houston-area port

A southeast Houston man is pleading for the return of his dog, which was seen on video being taken by someone in a truck after he got out of his house.

If you got a new dog over the holidays, now is the time to start creating good habits and new year's resolutions with your pup.

Help save a life with four levels of volunteer opportunities

A stray dog in need of help after getting his head stuck in a jug was saved thanks to the efforts of a woman in Montgomery County.

The Houston Police Department said they said goodbye to a beloved retired K9 officer Thursday.

One of my greatest fears as a pet owner came true the other day...my dog has fleas.

Police are searching for information that could help them track down the person responsible for burning and beating a dog in northeast Houston.

Gunner is up for adoption.

According to the department, they received notice of a structure fire at the Pinewood Place mobile home park at approximately 12:22 p.m. Saturday.

League City Animal Care is currently overcapacity and in need of some help.

My favorite sporting event of the year, the Westminster Kennel Dog Show, is currently going on in New York, which means it’s time to look at all the adorable dogs.

A Conroe family’s dog was rushed to the vet and nearly died while in the care of Dogtopia The Woodlands West.

Harris County Public Health - Veterinary Public Health is searching for the owner of a lost service dog.

Dogs are just the best.

Is your fur animal ready to be king or queen of the toys?

As you’re reviewing your list of New Year’s resolutions, you realize there’s one thing that still needs to make the cut, that being “walk the dog more.” This, you recognize, will kill two birds with one stone—burn off that pent-up energy your dog always seems to have, while allowing you to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors.

The Houston Life team is taking to social media to help reunite an injured dog with its owner.

The Houston SPCA said it rescued a puppy Tuesday afternoon in east Houston after a man threw it from a second-story balcony.

A dog is fighting for his life at an emergency pet hospital in Spring after a gruesome attack over the weekend.

Finding the perfect pooch is more than fur deep. It is important to do your research and find a furever friend who is a good match for your family. At the Houston World Series of Dog Shows Houston Life Reporter, Melanie Camp met just a few different breeds and learned how one dog is really not like the other.

The family said they went on a week-long vacation and left their puppy at the pet grooming facility, but when they returned, the facility said the dog was gone.

Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, appeared on KPRC 2+ to share her recommendations for taking dogs swimming.

Taking TikTok by storm is a dog named Ava and an emu named Blue. The two live on a farm in Rosenberg. Their unlikely friendship will make you smile.

Authorities said they found the boy walking on the train tracks with the dog right by his side.

Tom Holland might be without his Spider-Man suit in “Uncharted,” but his latest action-adventure is still doing good business at the North American box office.

Not since 2017’s “Logan Lucky” has Channing Tatum been the lead in a film.

Heath Everett said his 8-month-old exotic bully named Donut was taken at gunpoint from a car wash where he works in north Harris County on Saturday afternoon.

Get 20% off this automatic interactive dog ball that will keep your dog entertained while you work.

Get to the bottom of your dog's allergies with this dog DNA and allergy test kit bundle.

All year long but especially during the holidays, many pet parents find themselves struggling with pooches grabbing unattended food off the counter.

This year the event will feature 205 breeds and varieties, as over 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs compete from across the country.

Meet KPRC 2 Pet Project pup Luca!

They always say “adopt, don’t shop,” and that couldn’t be more true during this Clear the Shelters event.

Volunteer firefighters from the Mont Belvieu Fire Department are now hailed heroes after rescuing a puppy who was having a “ruff” day.

A family in Katy is devastated and hoping for changes after their dog died in the care of supposed experts.

Houston SPCA is investigating an animal cruelty case after a dog was found with an embedded restrain around his neck.

How a young girl's love for her puppy makes the dog grow to be enormous!

A family is devastated after their 7-year-old dog was shot and killed.

A woman is in critical condition after being bitten by a dog in her backyard in Katy Monday afternoon.

The Magnolia Police Department is investigating after a dog was found with an arrow protruding through its abdomen.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Cowboy, an adorable German Shepard looking for his forever home. You can adopt Cowboy from the Houston Humane Society now.

If you have ever been told your pet resembles you, while you might not have taken it as a compliment at the time, you can now use that to your advantage.

HOUSTON – A family is hoping police and a reward will help return one of their dogs that was stolen from their yard in broad daylight. Little Girl is an 8 months old American Bully and weighs about 60 pounds. AdOn Saturday, just before noon, Little Girl was stolen. Alma says she and her daughter left 10 minutes before Little Girl was taken to get a collar. The family is offering a large reward for any information on where Little Girl may be.

A simple cheek swab will give you a full report of your dog's health.

HOUSTON – National Puppy Day is a paw-some way for all dog parents to celebrate the unconditional love that puppies bring into this world. It’s also a day that helps to promote puppy adoptions. In honor of the holiday, we asked our friends at Believe in DOG Training in The Heights for some fun ideas on how to get involved with our pups for the special day. Watch as Lauren Kelly and ‘BID’ owner Stephanie Bennett have an Easter Egg Hunt with a few furry friends, that also helps with enrichment and nose work activity.

NEW CANEY – A family in New Caney is whole again after losing their dog days before Hurricane Harvey slammed into Houston. The family in New Caney almost gave up until a rescue group found her in Sugar land. A volunteer from another organization named, ‘Lost Dogs of Texas’ stepped in and used a special database to find Maddie’s owner. AdThe volunteer from Lost Dogs of Texas was able to contact Rachel’s mother and Maddie was finally reunited with her family. Lost dogs of Texas said thousands of dogs are lost every year.

On this week’s Channel 2 Pet Project, meet Dougie. He’s an adorable Plott Hound mix who’s looking for a new home. You can adopt Dougie from the Houston Humane Society now.

HOUSTON – Over the last few months, our fur babies have been spoiled with their owners more than ever because of the pandemic. With everyone working from home, our dogs have gotten used to their parents being there with them 24/7. Stephanie Bennett, owner of Believe In Dog Training, is sharing her tips on why it’s so important for puppies to learn to be alone and settle in their crate. If puppies don’t learn and practice this skill, many of them develop separation anxiety which could lead to bigger issues down the road. Check out what Stephanie had to say about easing some of the common crate-training issues.

While working over the Missippi River, a bridge inspector for the bridge-design company Stantec noticed a dog stranded beneath the deck, 120 feet above the river. According to Fox 10, Ryan Natalu, the lead climber and rescue technician at the scene quickly called the police for assistance and climbed down to save the dog. Natalu assessed the dog for injuries before assembling a makeshift harness out of rope and lifted the dog to safety. It is unknown how the dog ended up on the bridge deck. APT reported the dog was taken into care by local police.

In this photo provided by the Burke County Rescue Squad, a member of the Burke County Rescue Squad rescues a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Pisgah National Forest in Morganton, N.C. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers. (Burke County Rescue Squad via AP)MORGANTON, N.C. – A group of mountain bikers on a North Carolina trail spotted a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole — and it took a salty snack and some straps to lift him to safety. The bikers called for help and led rescuers more than a mile to the stranded animal, where they rappelled into the sinkhole, enticed the starving dog with some beef jerky and raised him to safety using a harness, the rescue squad said. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers.

Since Tex is one of the smartest dogs we know, we wanted to test his knowledge by trying to teach him two new tricks. Stephanie Bennett, owner of Believe in Dog Training, (and Texs favorite person btw!) Another suggestion: break down trick training exercises into small steps. Dogs learn more quickly and with less confusion when exercises are broken down into small steps. Always end the training session with success and while your dog still wants more, and practice, repetition, and patience are key.

HOUSTON – With more business opening across Texas, a major concern for dog parents is heading back to work and leaving their pups home alone again. “It’s really important to start leaving for small increments of time, even if it’s just for 15 minutes. “Don’t let your dog be velcro dog, meaning following you every single place that you go, whether it means, I’m going to go check the mail. But you do need to seek help from professionals to help you and to help your dog. If your looking for help to train your dog, Believe in Dog Training has a canine training and enrichment center in the Heights.

Looking to add another adorable addition to your home? Check out Sunny! Hes at the Houston Humane Society now and is looking for her forever family.

For people in parts of the country that are hit by hurricanes, you probably already know to have an emergency kit ready for a moment’s notice, but do you have everything prepared for your four-legged friend?

Meet Bruno, a Shepard mix looking for a new home. If youd like to add Bruno to your family, you can find him at the Houston Humane Society.

The Houston Humane Society is looking to find a forever home for Jethro, this adorable German Shepard mix with lots of energy! Jethro is available now for adoption.

HOUSTON – A man stabbed a homeowner’s dog during an attempted burglary in Fort Bend County, authorities say. The incident happened on June 23 at 9:43 a.m. in the 500 block of San Carlos in the Rosenberg area. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies say when they arrived at the scene, they’d found that Julian Olvera, 21, had stabbed the dog. Olvera, of Rosenberg, was booked into the Fort Bend County Jail. He is charged with burglary of habitation, a first-degree felony with a $20,000 bond.

QUINLAN, Texas – Authorities say a toddler was killed when attacked by a dog in North Texas. The 23-month-old child left an enclosed yard on Monday unnoticed by family members and walked a short distance along a gravel road before being attacked by the dog, or a pit bull or pit bull mix, said Hunt County Sheriff’s Sgt. The child died at a hospital after being found in the road by deputies responding to reports of a dog attack near Quinlan, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Dallas, Haines said. The dog is being held at an animal control shelter. No arrests have been made or charges filed pending completion of an investigation.

Meet Leo, a feisty feline looking for a new home. Leos been at the Houston Humane Society since February, when he was rescued from a home in Katy. Go make Leo part of your forever family.

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If you’re looking to adopt a dog soon, check out Tori at the Houston Humane Society. You can take her home today!

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It’s pretty well known by now that with more people working from home, they are having to juggle work and being around kids.

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