ANIMALS

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!

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

Attention all families and dog owners, this one’s for you! Levy Park is hosting their 5th annual ‘Howl-o-ween’ Dog Parade and Costume Contest presented by H-E-B this Sunday! A few furry friends stopped by our studio today to show off their PAWsome costumes and get you ready for what’s in-store.

The city of Sugar Land’s animal shelter was already overcrowded and dealing with staffing shortages due to half its workers being fired for unauthorized euthanizations. Now, an influx of 138 cats removed from a hoarding house has added another layer of complication.

Removing micro-plastic and saving sea turtle eggs

Looking for a cat who’s a cuddler to the CORE? Meet Freddy, your new best friend.

7-month-old Milo is a young, happy puppy with an energetic attitude – a vibrant personality that goes perfectly with his speckled coat!

6-year-old Lolita knows the best dance moves, and she can teach you, too!

Even our pets can use a blessing and several churches across the Rio Grande Valley will hold Blessing of the Pets or Blessing of the Animals events beginning Saturday. The Blessing of the Animals came about from St. Francis of Assisi who is the patron saint of animals. He is known for his love for animals and nature. The feast of St. Francis is celebrated on Oct. 4, and this is when churches tend to hold the pet blessings. At a blessing of the pets’ event held last October at St. Episcopal Day School in Brownsville, Rev.

Sunken Gardens, a botanical garden located in St. Petersburg, tweeted out a photo of a group of flamingos hanging out in a bathroom while riding out Hurricane Ian.

BARC, Houston’s city animal shelter, saw a significant uptick in the number of animals euthanized from April to June of this year, over last year.

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.

A huge 10.7-foot male alligator was spotted just leisurely strolling along a residential fence in the Cinco Ranch area Monday morning.

He's a finalist in People Magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest

Investigators with the Houston SPCA Animal Cruelty unit rescued more than 70 animals found severely neglected at a Liberty County property this week.

A bald eagle apparently decided to “give his wings a break and fly commercial” this weekend with its handler from North Carolina.

They really mean it when they say dogs are our best friends.

All this week we are celebrating Tex. It’s his last week on Houston Life before he retires. Tex is moving to Indiana with his family. We’ve always claimed him as our own, but his off-screen home is with KPRC 2′s General Manager Jerry Martin, who is retiring.

An 8-month-old Great Pyrenees pup was rescued from a sinkhole Tuesday afternoon after he was trapped in thick mud at Sims Bayou, the Houston SPCA said.

It was quite a discovery in tropical waters to bring in a Greenland shark, which can live for more than 500 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Ever wondered what happens to your puppy or kitten when they go through growth stages?

5-year-old Tessa is seeking someone who’s willing to pet her all day, every day.

ABNC is one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States, and home to over 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

Fifteen dogs were rescued from separate animal cruelty cases late last week in San Jacinto County, according to the Houston Humane Society.

Over 20 baby egrets and blue herons were released back into the wild after an investigation was launched where dozens of birds were found injured or dead at a northwest Harris County subdivision.

A 6,000-square foot nightclub called Babylon is opening in Midtown Friday and promising an attraction of “exotic animals in cages,” according to a news release from nightlife group Jet Hospitality that says it’s opening the club.

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st, but we’re already feeling the extreme heat! If you have pets, it’s important to make sure they get what they need to survive the hot weather.

An increase in stray dogs and cats being brought to area animal shelters and rescue groups has led to overpopulation and concern there isn’t enough space to house a growing problem.

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.

A 5-month-old wallaby joey went missing from its enclosure at a Michigan zoo on Sunday, WDIV reported.

A southwest Houston neighborhood says someone keeps dropping off decapitated animals at an intersection, and they want the strange discoveries to stop.

Sarah Herbek says Elsa’s retirement plan will consist of sleeping in, spending time on the couch eating lots of treats (NO MORE DIET FOOD!!), and lots of time outside.

It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”

This is what you need to know about baby animals if you find them alone, according to Texas experts.

For those looking for activities to keep the kids entertained this Spring Break, the Houston Zoo has fun for the entire family!

The Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge says some of the animals hadn't left their owner's side.

From the right chew treats to how often should you brush your pup’s teeth.

A Fort Bend County man is having to pay several thousand dollars to repair his SUV after a group of animals was caught on camera ripping it apart.

It turns out there are multiple factors that have made tossing stuffed animals onto the ice a tradition.

Do we have a new celebrity psychic on our hands? The only way we’ll know is after Sunday night.

As Houstonians get ready for Super Bowl LVI, the Puppy Bowl is also underway with four pups representing Houston!

Organised criminals are illegally burying thousands of tonnes of waste across Scotland, a BBC investigation finds.

Monkeys were on the loose Friday night in rural Pennsylvania after they escaped after a crash involving the vehicle carrying the primates, authorities said.

Here is a Texas-sized problem that’s only getting bigger as we enter the new year. Big dogs are left to languish in animal shelters across the state, explained Kerry McKeel with Best Friends Animal Society.

This week’s KPRC Pet Project pup is Serena. Serena has had a rough start in 2021 after being dumped in our parking lot. She has lived with the Houston Humane Society for 243 days now and cannot wait for a loving family to choose her.

Inflation may be hitting home for the holidays, but pet owners aren’t letting that stop them from spoiling their furry friends.

Did you know that Texas is ranked #2 in the country of healthy cats that are killed in animal shelters?

More than a million bricks create an animal paradise in Houston.

World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Antarctic Survey hope half a million people globally can help sift through thousands of images.

St. Episcopal Day School in Brownsville had its annual Blessing of the Animals event Wednesday morning at the school’s campus and every animal from dogs, cats, iguanas and turtles were present to get their blessing.

The Houston SPCA said the cats and kittens were living in a home filled with debris, feces and urine.

Around 150 animals were evacuated to the UK, along with Paul "Pen" Farthing and animal shelter staff.

Two sheep escaped their enclosure Sunday and led officers on a highway-adjacent chase in San Antonio.

The Texas Horned Lizard, one of the Lone Star State’s threatened species, made its viral internet debut Thursday when the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department released a video showing hundreds of captive-bred hatchlings scuttling out into the wild.

Experts say vaccinating animals helps prevent COVID from spreading to humans.

More than 100 cats and six dogs were seized from a home in northwest Houston on Wednesday, according to the Houston Humane Society.

Because Animals believes the $90 billion pet food industry will embrace "clean meat," made from cultured cells in a lab not from livestock.

An international group of scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.

Truth and reconciliation is painful. But to those who reject the idea of engaging across differences, I earnestly ask, what’s your endgame?

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GALVESTON, Texas Moody Gardens says attractions will open Saturday, May 23, for Memorial Day weekend. The Moody Gardens Hotel opens Friday, May 22, and the golf course will also be available for visitors. Hamachek said Moody Gardens has developed something called the pyramid promise.What that is, is that were offering an experience that will be clean, safe, and fun. Were going to have some floor graphics to kind of help guide with that and also when people are in line. We do feel like people are getting used to this at this point, Hamachek said.

Some grocery stores are limiting meat purchases yet pig farmers around the country are having to make the unthinkable decision of having to euthanize their livestock. The National Pork Producers Association estimates up to 10 million hogs could be euthanized between April and September. Pork production down 40%The NPPC, which represents 42 affiliated state associations, says it is seeking federal government assistance to help the nation's roughly 60,000 pork producers through this difficult time. The Minnesota association is working to connect farmers with resources for depopulation and disposal, financial resources, and mental health resources. Minnesota hog farmers are working with veterinarians and following guidance from the American Association of Swine Veterinarians for humane euthanasia.