PETS

Sequoia is not your ordinary pup. She’s a delightful mix of sweetness and loyalty, wrapped up in a furry bundle of joy.

Goodnight told KPRC 2 she’d like to use her newfound popularity to stress the importance of spaying and neutering pets to reduce the widespread epidemic of animal overpopulation.

Andor is hoping to be home with you for the holidays.

The PugHearts Houston rescue desperately seeking people who are willing to foster Pugs.

A Houston-area animal shelter has one thing to be thankful for this year: EMPTY. KENNELS.

Just want a snuggle? Here's how to borrow a furry friend for the holidays that you can return afterward

Blaze would love to keep you company.

Barrio Dogs, founded nearly 14 years ago in Houston’s East End, relies on education to break the cycle of animal mistreatment.

Blaze would love to keep you company.

We want to hear what your favorite pet names are! Provide us any names and pictures of your favorite pet.

Everybody deserves to be surrounded by family around the holidays.

Casper would be the best companion for Halloween. Stop by and adopt him at the Houston Humane Society.

Sweet pup Timothee is hoping to be adopted soon.

Head to the Houston Humane Society and adopt Eliza.

With the Astros heading into Game 4 of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins, KPRC 2 wants to see your pets supporting their favorite team!

To sign up, visit houstonpetset.org

The Houston SPCA and the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office rescued a bulldog from an apartment complex on Houston’s south side Monday after the dog’s owner was caught on camera abusing the pet.

Head on over to the Houston Humane Society to meet Anderson.

If you’re hoping to adopt a new pet, you don’t have to look any longer.

Instead of a dog, the man tried to bring in an alligator that he said has been his emotional support animal.

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

Houston PetSet is holding a forum on Monday with some of the mayoral candidates to discuss the welfare of animals in the city.

Lady is ready to find a new family.

A unique rattlesnake was seen slithering in Texas Hill Country recently.

Dr. Aziza Glass joins KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to help pet owners get an emergency prepared kit ready for their pets.

A small pig was recently adopted in Ohio after she fell off a transport truck and was rescued by a local trooper.

Dusk is looking to be your new best friend.

A pup named Storm snuck into a Metallica concert in California Thursday.

Tally the turtle arrived in Houston,Texas, and officials determined on Thursday that she is healthy after she travelled more than 4,000 miles from the United Kingdom to make it back home, according to the Houston Zoo.

This week KPRC 2 Pet Project is highlighting Cornelia to help her find a family.

August is National Dog Month

Meet Charlotte, she may not be a spider, but she’s finding her family to call home with.

What are your favorite dog breeds?

Houston Pets Alive!: “The most severe case of malnutrition/starvation ever witnessed at our facility.”

Logan loves taking naps and he could be your new best friend.

Gunner is up for adoption.

As deadly wildfires ravage the island of Maui, one cat cafe is staying open to rescue as many four-legged friends as possible.

It’s International Cat Day y’all!

Chance, the dog is looking for a loving home to help him heal.

Horse, the puppy, is looking for a new place to call her home.

The Burbank California Police Department responded to a house after a bear was spotted relaxing in a family’s jacuzzi.

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

“This is my family. I don’t have brothers and sisters. I don’t have my parents anymore. Lola and Joseph are my family. They are my kids,” Carlo Powe said.

Joseph Pais is the owner of UpFront Home Services. He shares expert tips for keeping your tiles and carpets looking like new for longer.

Howard is ready to get adopted and binge watch TV shows with his new family.

The finalists for the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards are out!

A Dickinson woman said she is haunted by images of her Yorkshire Terrier being ripped apart by two pit bulls right in front of her.

Pets -- often, they're our best friends. But it's an imperfect world, and situations can be less than ideal for our furry ones.

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

Meet Claudia, this week's KPRC 2 Pet Project!

Several Houston-area animal shelters are participating in this year’s ‘Empty the Shelters’ event where more than 335 shelters nationwide have committed to fight overcrowding.

While the Fourth of July is a time of celebration for many, it can also be a stressful day for pets.

Maleficent was the KPRC 2 Pet Project pup this week.

Six cats were rescued from an abandoned apartment with no air conditioning where more than a dozen other animals were found dead, according to the Houston Humane Society.

Robert is hoping to find an owner who will love him forever.

How feasible is it to include a beloved pet or pets in a wedding? What are concerns that need to be addressed? An expert weighs in with tips.

The Woodlands Fire Department rescued a small dog on Monday after he got stuck behind a toilet.

This pup, Chase looks like the Paw Patrol character and will protect you from any danger.

16 pet organizations are coming together to create the Gulf Coast Animal Welfare Alliance.

This week Elise stopped by KPRC 2.

Harris County Pets says its shelter is “significantly” over capacity, therefore all adoption fees for cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies are being waived for the time being.

This happened in 2020 and is part of a series and is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Cranberry is a Labrador mix and has a lot of energy.

A 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.

Animal shelters throughout the country are overpopulated. Many have closed or modified intake. Houston is not immune.

Learn the mission behind this mobile vet clinic.

KPRC 2 spoke to Timothy Deramus on Tuesday about how he caught Gary, the alligator, in Sugar Land this past weekend.

Looking to offer up your home to a furry friend? The city of Sugar Land’s animal shelter may be able to help!

Do you have a pet that was rescued from a bad situation, and now has the life it deserves thanks to your love, sacrifice and devotion?

A woman in Fort Worth had a frightening and expensive experience when her dog consumed marijuana during an evening walk. Candace Sweat reports for KXAS.

As pet owners, the thought of losing a furry friend is heart-wrenching. But what if technology could help locate lost pets faster than ever before?

It 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.

Pet owners face a potentially big problem as the veterinary field deals with a growing shortage of veterinarians.

Peaches is a sweet girl that is hoping to get adopted.

In honor of Wednesday being National Kids and Pets Day, here are five things to know before deciding on whether to get your kid a pet.

Pedro Pascal is a handsome dog.

Many people have heard of cats getting trapped in cars.

A couple of goats are going to be hired to help clear the overgrown grass at the Houston Arboretum.

The Houston Humane Society is offering a $13 cat adoption special in honor of Taylor Swift’s concerts this weekend in the city.

In the movie Ratatouille, Remy dreams about becoming a chef.

The video had more than 1.3 million views at the time this story was published.

Looking for a great work-from-home co-worker? Petunia might be your number one candidate!

During the month of April, the Houston Humane Society is offering $23 adoptions for pets that have been at the shelter for more than three months.

Looking for a great work-from-home co-worker? Petunia might be your number one candidate!

We were live for the Astros home opener. See the full show here.

A mama bear was trying to get four cubs across a two-lane road in Connecticut, and what transpired will give you all the feels.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

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!