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The Houston Humane Society has shared several tips on how to keep pets and strays safe during extreme heat during the Texas summer.

Several Houston-area shelters are operating at critical capacities and are in urgent needs of homes for their furry charges.

Saturday is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day and we want to see some sweet snaps of the four-legged family members you rescued.

A 21-year-old chihuahua in Florida has made some history, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Dr. Aziza Glass shares expert tips to help keep your furry friend’s heart healthy

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

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?”

There are now plenty of airports that are pet-friendly, but taking your favorite furry pal along on a trip can still be stressful.

Houston’s top five most popular dog breeds remain unchanged, American Kennel Club’s reported.

In Jacinto City, there isn’t an animal shelter. Just an open-air holding facility with five city-owned kennels.

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

BARC is encouraging people to have a plan for their pets during the winter storm this week.

Brooklyn hopes his next chapter in his young life is full of love and companionship at his future home.

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

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.

Four Houston rescue dogs are heading to the Puppy Bowl.

Starting Tuesday, “outside dogs” in Houston will hopefully be a little healthier and happier, thanks to a new law that will protect them.

On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans are poised to donate to animal welfare charities and shelters as part of the now-dubbed #BettyWhiteChallenge.

If you're looking to adopt a pet, there's a new pup available named Betty White at the Houston Humane Society.

A dog who went viral in 2019 with a tail on his forehead has landed the cover boy role for the WeRateDogs 2022 dog calendar.

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.

With New Year’s Eve coming up, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. And while it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

An 8-year-old Chihuahua mix named Gracie is stealing hearts, more than 4.7 million to be exact, on TikTok.

Dogs can make you healthier, happier, and even keep you safe. Two out of every three American homes have a pet. That number significantly increased during the pandemic. And now that Christmas is around the corner, there may be another rush to add a fluffy or fido to the family. But there are a few things you should think about before gifting a pet this season.

It is hard not to smile while watching a kitten frolic among the wrapping and bows, or feel filled with comfort and contentment as a dog snuggles up to you on the couch and rests their soft head on your lap while you watch your favorite holiday movie.

Which pet names were the most popular or trended the highest in 2021?

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

We all love spoiling our pets, and amid the spoiling we do to ourselves on Thanksgiving with all the delicious food, some of us consider doing the same for our pets.

Meet KPRC 2 Pet Project pup Luca!

Safety Tips for pet owners this Halloween

There are so many dogs that need homes, but there is a certain group that is often overlooked when it comes to adoption, and that’s dogs that are bigger than 40 pounds.

If you want to dress up your pet for Halloween but you’re still looking for costume ideas, you’re in luck!

The Houston SPCA is hosting a free veterinary pet vaccine clinic pop-up event in Acres Homes in November.

Dog lovers and Houston Astros lovers don’t have to be mutually exclusive - the two can come together quite PAWS-itively well!!

This family-friendly outdoor experience is perfect for the whole family.

For every 10 bigger dogs that enter a Texas animal shelter, fewer than four are ever adopted.

Are you a dog lover who has struggled to return to the office, now that you’ve spent the past year or so around the house more often for your furry friend?

The results are in from the national Clear the Shelters campaign and 2021 marked an increase from 2020 for pets finding loving, fur-ever homes and owners.

Animal shelters across Houston are facing challenges with declining adoptions and increasing animal intake, which is leading to overcrowding.

In honor of “Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week” we’re shining a spotlight on a local teen who’s spreading awareness for heartworm-positive dogs. While volunteering with the Houston Humane Society Riley Burwell noticed some pups were often getting passed over due to their condition. Through some creative fundraising, Burwell found a way to help sponsor their treatment and find them forever homes.

One Houston area businessman is teaming up with an organization to help kick off donations and adoptions in the Houston area.

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

Check out these photos of pets that are up for adoption at the Houston Humane Society.

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

A puppy is safe after authorities said it was found alone inside a vehicle that had been involved in a crash.

A KPRC 2 viewer located in Cat Spring, Texas, is sharing the most adorable video of their cow.

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 seventh annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive from now until September 19.

A Harris County constable deputy reunited a lost dog with its owner Saturday.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Gardenia. You can adopt Gardenia from the Houston Humane Society now.

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.