PETS

A dog turned out to be another dog’s best friend in what was a courageous rescue.

Houston's Puppy Expert shares the secrets to a well-behaved puppy

Dogs are just the best.

2-year-old Dreyfus is ready to jump his way to your heart!

The full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Meet this week’s #PetProject Pup Midnight!

Meet this week’s #PetProjectPup, Ivan!

The Houston Humane Society has taken in 27 Chihuahuas whose owner surrendered them in El Campo, Texas, after authorities discovered the animals were living outdoors in less-than-ideal conditions.

Meet 1-year-old Nylah, the American Pit-Bull mix whose face may remind you of a certain 90′s classic movie.

The link between domestic violence and hurting animals has long been established, yet services to help survivors escape an abuser with their pets, are limited.

Meet this week’s #PetProject pup, Degrassi!

Don’t forget, pet owners! Those who own cats and dogs are now required by city ordinance to microchip their pets.

Meet this week’s #PetProject Pup Lavender!

Animal observing at a zoo or aquarium are popular activities for many, but some have decided to take it to a new level.

Dental disease affects nearly 80 percent of adult dogs and 96 percent of senior dogs. February is pet dental health month; it is the perfect opportunity to talk about dental hygiene for our furry friends.

The yearlong grace period for enforcing the city’s ordinance to microchip pets will end. To help pet owners with this new requirement - BARC - the city’s animal shelter and adoption center - is offering free microchips.

A small dog with such big innocent eyes has been through a lot in the short amount of time in his dogs year.

Meet this week’s #PetProject Pup, Dorothy!

1 1/2 year old Stella loves the cold weather, but her heart is warm enough to warm yours.

Houston Humane Society will offer free cat neutering on February 15.

Nine-year-old Ruth is perfection wrapped up in a bow.

5-month-old Little Boy is ready to start 2023 with a new family!

Citing a database of over a million pet parents, Rover came up with a list of the top dog and cat names of 2022.

Looking for a holiday BFFFL (Best friend forever for life)? Meet 10-month-old Marvin.

As Christmas quickly approaches, the gifts will be flowing and so will the food.

Volunteers say Quincy was dumped at the employee parking lot at the shelter in October. But thankfully, he didn’t have to be without shelter for long.

Whether you’re thinking of surprising your kids with a pet this holiday or you’re using the break to adjust to life with a new cat or dog -- adoption is a great way to find your next pet.

When you get a new puppy, there’s a few things you should keep in mind. Stephanie Bennett and her pooch Cash, from ‘Believe in Dog Training’ stopped by to get you ready to care for your new furry friend.

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

5-year-old Waya may look like a tough pup, but once you warm up to him, he is the biggest cuddle bug you’ll ever meet.

National non-profit America’s VetDogs is looking for puppy raisers to help raise service dogs that will enhance the lives of veterans, active-duty service members and first responders with disabilities.

Do you want to give someone the ultimate gift for Christmas? How about a new pet?

Giving up on the last relationship still intact and the only relationship that never gives up on you is a hard “no” for people in recovery.

Texas leads the nation in animal shelter deaths, according to the Best Friends Animal Society. The organization says for every 10 dogs that enter an animal shelter here, only four are adopted.

2-year-old Coco is as sweet as a cup of hot cocoa on Christmas Eve!

We have the author of PAMPERED PETS ON BUDGET available to share some great gift ideas for pets. Kristen Levine will also share some timely suggestions for gifts that will help people and their pets improve their relationship.

Tis the season for giving, and it’s also a great time for giving a pet a new forever home.

Meet Sam, and he’s a special KPRC 2 Pet Project pet -- a guinea pig!

We all know how much our furry friends love to ask for food with their eyes wide, tails wiggling and tounges sticking out during our holiday feasts. But, if you or your loved ones plan on sneaking those babies’ food under the table this year, make sure you know what’s safe for them to consume and what’s not.

Meet Pico, a chill, yet loveable pup who loves a great book.

Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2, catch the National Dog Show presented by Purina. Houston Life is celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends and family. Instead, KPRC 2 is proud to broadcast, the National Dog show!

Shelter life for dogs at the Houston Humane Society can be difficult for them -- but not anymore!

Looking for a mini-panther to add to your family? Look no further than Binx!

At Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, the facility dogs, Dexter and Pilot, showed off their Astros’ spirit, repping the team for the World Series. Here are a couple of photos that just might brighten your day.

The hottest gifts for your four-legged family members this holiday season

7-year-old Mara is your typical Rottie, calm and confident.

Splashway Water Park & Campground is a fun place to take the kids for a daytrip or weekend away. Houston Life's Melanie Camp spent the day checking out all the fun things to do. Splashway has exclusive deals for Houston Life viewers. Head to splashway.com/houstonlife.

Meet Kiri, a soft little bunny ready to hop into your heart.

From the trendiest costumes to safety tips about treats, we're talking how to enjoy Halloween with your four-legged family members

The retailer says it had a "record Christmas" which saw it groom 5,500 dogs on Christmas Eve alone.

Both pets are available for adoption at the San Marcos Regional Shelter. To meet both pets, please visit the shelter in person, which is open from noon – 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from noon – 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. Or visit SMRAS online at https:// bit.ly/2Je9BzL to choose a pet, fill out an online adoption application, and then give the

As people begin to return to the office, it may be a difficult transition for pets and their owners. NPR's Rachel Martin got some tips from veterinarian Douglas Kratt.

Houston nonprofit PetSet has launched Pet Protect, a free pet boarding initiative for survivors of domestic violence. The initiative aims to create an opportunity for individuals to flee dangerous environments safely without having to leave behind their pets. Since the stay-home, work-safe order was enacted, weve seen an increase in reports of domestic violence, Co-President of Houston PetSet Tama Lundquist said. Unfortunately, we know that oftentimes an abuser will use a pet as leverage to keep their victim in the home. Too often it is not just innocent people that are subjected to violence but their pets endure abuse as well, Houston Dog Ranch owner Matt Bryant said.

EMBED >More News Videos Thieves in Houston get off with $44K in puppies from Pets 'R Us. PARKER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Police arrested an Amazon delivery driver after she allegedly stole a dog from a home and tried to sell it on Craigslist for $100.Police say 22-year-old Mycah Keyona Wade was making deliveries as a contract driver for Amazon when she spotted the dog, a 2-year-old Dachshund named R.J.Reports say the dog darted out of his home in Parker County, just west of Dallas, when his owners headed out to the grocery store, and Wade snatched him.A landscaper who recognized her along with some private security video helped police track down Wade.Wade eventually turned herself in and returned the dog to his owners.She was released from jail and is now being charged with theft. She has since been fired from Amazon.

Can your pets be art? A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions. Anna Werner reports.