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11-year-old Houstonian uses music therapy to help shelter dogs become more suitable for adoption
Read full article: 11-year-old Houstonian uses music therapy to help shelter dogs become more suitable for adoptionOctober 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.
How Harris County Youth Village is connecting children and animals, providing second chances
Read full article: How Harris County Youth Village is connecting children and animals, providing second chancesA program in Harris County is working to heal the emotional wounds of children and teens in their care. Their juvenile probation department's campus in Seabrook has partnered with the Houston Humane Society, airing animals in need, with young people also yearning for acceptance, connection, and healing from past traumas.
‘It feels boiling’: Houston Humane Society struggling with broken air conditioners
Read full article: ‘It feels boiling’: Houston Humane Society struggling with broken air conditionersSupport staff at Houston Humane Society are in desperate need of a new air conditioner to continue serving the community.
PHOTOS: Houston Humane Society suffers damage to facilities from Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: PHOTOS: Houston Humane Society suffers damage to facilities from Hurricane BerylThe Houston Humane Society has begun recovery efforts after suffering extensive damage to its facility during Hurricane Beryl.
A PURR-FECT MATCH: Houston Humane Society welcomes 20 cats from Qatar!
Read full article: A PURR-FECT MATCH: Houston Humane Society welcomes 20 cats from Qatar!Houston Humane Society welcomed 20 rescued cats to its facility, and their journey to H-Town started on the other side of the globe. A woman who runs a cat rescue in Qatar personally chose HHS as the perfect place to send the cats.
Local doctor asking for community's help to find forever homes for stray puppies
Read full article: Local doctor asking for community's help to find forever homes for stray puppiesRecently, on his way home from work, he found two stray dogs and brought them home. Turns out, both strays were pregnant and now he's got 13 puppies - for a grand total of 15 dogs.
Houston Humane Society to hold drive-thru distribution event in Cleveland Tuesday
Read full article: Houston Humane Society to hold drive-thru distribution event in Cleveland TuesdayThe Houston Humane Society will be holding a drive-thru disaster relief distribution event to support pet owners affected by recent flooding and severe weather.
Small but mighty dog stars in children’s book to help fight heartworm disease
Read full article: Small but mighty dog stars in children’s book to help fight heartworm diseaseApril is National Heartworm Awareness Month. The Londons are a local couple behind the children's book "Lucky the Poochipug." It's a true story about grieving, illness, and healing after the tragic loss of their dog Aggie. Their new journey led them to adopt Lucky, a heartworm-positive pup from the Houston Humane Society. With their help and determination, Lucky made a full recovery.
Houston Humane Society caring for 35 dogs rescued in hoarding incident
Read full article: Houston Humane Society caring for 35 dogs rescued in hoarding incidentThe Houston Humane society is currently aiding in the recovery of 35 dogs that were rescued in a case of animal hoarding in northwest Harris County.
‘All in pretty bad shape:’ 26 cats resuced from NW Harris County hoarding household
Read full article: ‘All in pretty bad shape:’ 26 cats resuced from NW Harris County hoarding householdA total of 26 cats were rescued from a hoarding situation after they were found living in a one-bedroom apartment in Harris County.
More than 20 cats living in ‘unsafe conditions’ rescued from one-bedroom apartment in Harris County
Read full article: More than 20 cats living in ‘unsafe conditions’ rescued from one-bedroom apartment in Harris CountyMore than 20 cats were rescued from a one-bedroom apartment in Harris County on Friday, Jan. 26, according to the Houston Humane Society.
More than 200 cold-stunned bats released back to their colony under Houston’s Waugh Bridge
Read full article: More than 200 cold-stunned bats released back to their colony under Houston’s Waugh BridgeMore than 200 bats which were rescued from frigid conditions under a Houston bridge were set to be released back to their colony Sunday.
‘Urgent need’: Houston Humane Society seeking fosters by end of Saturday to care for 33 puppies, 4 nursing mother dogs
Read full article: ‘Urgent need’: Houston Humane Society seeking fosters by end of Saturday to care for 33 puppies, 4 nursing mother dogsThe Houston Humane Society says they are in urgent need of fosters to care for four nursing mother dogs and 33 puppies that they have taken in.
Expert shares tips to protect against aggressive dogs after 4 attacks in Greater Houston area in past month
Read full article: Expert shares tips to protect against aggressive dogs after 4 attacks in Greater Houston area in past monthKPRC 2 stopped by the Houston Humane Society to find out what someone should do if they see an aggressive dog coming their way. We spoke with Behavior Enrichment Manager Kymee Bair.
Rescue asks for community’s help after 47 dogs abandoned at San Jacinto County RV home surrounded by garbage
Read full article: Rescue asks for community’s help after 47 dogs abandoned at San Jacinto County RV home surrounded by garbageThe shelter is asking for the community’s help fostering the animals.
Adoption fees waived for all ‘THIQUE’ dogs at Houston Humane Society ahead of Beyoncé's visit to Houston
Read full article: Adoption fees waived for all ‘THIQUE’ dogs at Houston Humane Society ahead of Beyoncé's visit to HoustonAhead of Beyoncé bringing her Renaissance Tour to Houston this weekend, the Houston Humane Society has a sweet deal that won’t “Break Your Soul.”
‘It’s just sad’: Dozen dogs, puppies rescued from property in San Jacinto County
Read full article: ‘It’s just sad’: Dozen dogs, puppies rescued from property in San Jacinto CountyA dozen dogs, including puppies are now safe and being prepped for adoption after being rescued from a property in San Jacinto County.
Houston Humane Society’s forensic veterinarian helping law enforcement solve cruelty cases across area
Read full article: Houston Humane Society’s forensic veterinarian helping law enforcement solve cruelty cases across areaThe Houston Humane Society is known for rescuing and rehabilitating animals all across Harris County. The shelter is making a big investment in the form of a forensic veterinarian.
12 cats, 1 dog found dead inside abandoned Houston-area apartment with no air conditioning; 6 animals rescued
Read full article: 12 cats, 1 dog found dead inside abandoned Houston-area apartment with no air conditioning; 6 animals rescuedSix 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.
In your cat mom or dad era? Houston Humane Society offering $13 pet adoption special in honor of Taylor Swift’s concerts
Read full article: In your cat mom or dad era? Houston Humane Society offering $13 pet adoption special in honor of Taylor Swift’s concertsThe Houston Humane Society is offering a $13 cat adoption special in honor of Taylor Swift’s concerts this weekend in the city.
Houston Humane Society offering $23 adoptions of long stay pets through April
Read full article: Houston Humane Society offering $23 adoptions of long stay pets through AprilDuring 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.
Photos released of 27 Chihuahuas rescued in El Campo from owners who dodged animal cruelty charges with pup surrender, authorities say
Read full article: Photos released of 27 Chihuahuas rescued in El Campo from owners who dodged animal cruelty charges with pup surrender, authorities sayThe 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.
More than 30 livestock living in water, soil contaminated with E. coli rescued in Fort Bend County
Read full article: More than 30 livestock living in water, soil contaminated with E. coli rescued in Fort Bend CountyMore than 30 livestock animals, including goats and cattle, were seized by rescuers from the Houston Humane Society at a Fort Bend County packing plant this week.
Houston Humane Society to distribute food, supplies and dog crates Monday in Pasadena
Read full article: Houston Humane Society to distribute food, supplies and dog crates Monday in PasadenaThe Houston Humane Society announced that they are continuing their disaster relief efforts to aid the Pasadena community by distributing dog crates, pet food and supplies to 100 pet owners in need.
28 dogs rescued in Pasadena in need of home after non-profit shelter reaches max capacity, HHS says
Read full article: 28 dogs rescued in Pasadena in need of home after non-profit shelter reaches max capacity, HHS saysThe Houston Humane Society needs the community help in finding temporary and permanent homes for dozens of dogs left stranded after a Pasadena animal shelter was destroyed in a tornado on Tuesday.
13 dogs rescued from harsh conditions in San Jacinto Co. by Houston Humane Society
Read full article: 13 dogs rescued from harsh conditions in San Jacinto Co. by Houston Humane SocietyOfficials from the Houston Humane Society say they have rescued 13 dogs from deplorable conditions in San Jacinto County.
WATCH: Bats that plunged to pavement in Houston freeze to be released back to their colony
Read full article: WATCH: Bats that plunged to pavement in Houston freeze to be released back to their colonyTexas wildlife officials say hundreds of bats lost their grip and plunged to the pavement underneath a bridge in Houston after going into hypothermic shock during the state's recent cold snap.
10 abandoned horses rescued from neglect in Fort Bend County; Deputies searching for owner, HHS says
Read full article: 10 abandoned horses rescued from neglect in Fort Bend County; Deputies searching for owner, HHS saysDeputies are looking for the owner of 10 abandoned horses found on a property in Fort Bend County, according to the Houston Humane Society.
KPRC 2 Pet Project: Meet Waya, the well-mannered Pitbull mix who’s a giant cuddle bug
Read full article: KPRC 2 Pet Project: Meet Waya, the well-mannered Pitbull mix who’s a giant cuddle bug5-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.
Give a shelter dog the best day ever by participating at Houston Humane Society’s ‘Doggy Day Out’
Read full article: Give a shelter dog the best day ever by participating at Houston Humane Society’s ‘Doggy Day Out’Shelter life for dogs at the Houston Humane Society can be difficult for them -- but not anymore!