Getting a cat from the El Gato Coffeehouse in the Heights isn‘t as easy as just paying the adoption fee; it’s a whole process. And if you already knew that, awesome. But if you didn't but are curious, check out the journey.

Getting a cat from the El Gato Coffeehouse in the Heights isn‘t as easy as just paying the adoption fee; it’s a whole process. And if you already knew that, awesome. But if you didn't but are curious, check out the journey.

Getting a cat from the El Gato Coffeehouse in the Heights isn‘t as easy as just paying the adoption fee; it’s a whole process. And if you already knew that, awesome. But if you didn't but are curious, check out the journey.

Have you ever heard of an ocelot? Much like their size, their remaining population is small. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera chatted with Peter Gros, wildlife expert and co-host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild about the efforts to save their habitat and how the Houston Zoo is playing a critical role.

Concerned residents in Conroe are expected to speak at City Hall this afternoon to ask the city to move forward with a bid from animal welfare nonprofit, Texas Litter Control.

It’s the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year, featuring plenty of fun activities for all ages.

It's that time of year again! The Houston Zoo's beloved Zoo Boo is back, with new, slightly spooky attractions and fun for the whole family.

In collaboration with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, Houston SPCA investigators served an animal seizure warrant that resulted in more than 800 animals being rescued and relocated.

The 75th annual Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo is on now! Running eight days from Friday, September 20th, through Saturday, September 28th, the event brings eight days of FFA animals, ProRodeo action, and live entertainment to the Pasadena Rodeo grounds. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp checked out the fun of day one and got a sneak peek at an extraordinary act from rodeo legend John Payne, known as The One Arm Bandit from Shidler, Oklahoma. Payne’s performance has won the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PCRA) Rodeo Act of the Year 15 times!

A 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.

Several cats have been found dead, cut in half, in Houston’s East End neighborhood.

IF you’ve lived in Houston or Southeast Texas for any period of time, chances are you have probably noticed the small green lizards known as the Green Anole.

While most people living in the cities expect to be encountering other vehicles on the road, sometimes you may be encountering people on a living vehicle, horses.

Bryan Fire Department crews stepped in with lifesaving measures for a dog they first thought was dead, after an apartment fire.

The Houston Zoo is for the birds! Flock with us as we check out the Zoo's newest exhibit "Birds of the World"

We hit our hottest day of the year at 102 degrees on Tuesday

Support staff at Houston Humane Society are in desperate need of a new air conditioner to continue serving the community.

After an animal shelter in the Heights suffered damage during Hurricane Beryl, a Good Samaritan decided to help out in a huge way

Hurricane Beryl’s path through Houston was devastating for many, leaving a mess of debris and destruction the city won’t soon forget. But humans aren’t the only ones impacted by the recent extreme weather trends. Since Beryl swept through the city, Houston’s chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has been working around the clock to protect creatures both large and small.

Ever wonder how keepers down at the Houston Zoo keep animals safe during major weather events? #HoustonZoo #HurricaneBeryl

Inside the Friends for Life Animal shelter, staff is cleaning up after water spilled into the building during Beryl.

The Houston Humane Society has begun recovery efforts after suffering extensive damage to its facility during Hurricane Beryl.

The Lufkin Police Department shared photos taken by one of their officers of a group of pigeons taking cover near a store.

A dog who was rescued after being found inside a shipping container at the Port of Houston earlier this year has died from a rare infection.

Houston police say no charges have been filed, as of this writing, but Rover confirmed the sitter has been removed from the platform and is cooperating with the investigation.

The Roman Forest Police Department said it happened Saturday night when two officers were flagged down by a resident saying the alligator had walked across the bridge and was in a flower bed.

The summer months are in full swing, and Houstonians everywhere are dealing with the intense triple-digit temperatures that southeast Texas has become notorious for.

The goats are back in action, munching away to help keep our trails and habitats healthy.

Nine dogs were rescued from horrific conditions at a Houston home after officials were alerted to a kitten being set on fire last night.

This is part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

After last week's storm, the two organizations are coming together to provide immediate care, and help facilitate adoptions to find as many safe, fur-ever homes as possible.

Seemingly in no time, a bird had built a nest right on top of the panel of the garage door opener.

KPRC 2 Photojournalist Patrick Hardesty and Reporter Corley Peel were driving down Cullen Blvd. on their way to their assignment when they spotted a dead horse.

The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, will be a historical and rare event. Humans are generally excited to see this natural phenomenon, but it’s also important to consider how animals will be impacted by the unprecedented event. That’s what the Houston Zoo is hoping to do.

"They are going to be spoiled rotten"

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

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

Hazel and Louise are officially adopted

Skunk spray unfortunately can be a common price of dog ownership.

As shelters across Houston deal with higher intakes and lower adoption rates, a common denominator among pet owners is emerging

The 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.

The Houston Zoo's Veterinary Team invites Houston Life behind the scenes to observe while a sedated Monocled Cobra receives an exam. We also learn how the Houston Zoo's efforts impact wildlife around the globe.

"I heard them barking and crying"

Here is a breakdown of what breeds are most vulnerable and what prevention steps to take.

This week, Houston Mayor John Whitmire delivered his first ever “State of Animal Welfare” address and introduced a new initiative aimed at reducing the stray pet population and improving the health and safety of residents.

On Tuesday, Pasadena City Officials, volunteers, and various organizations will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the animal shelter.

Twin activists and philanthropists Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist take matters in their own hands to save animal from the streets of Houston. The growing stray problem poses both a public safety risk and a health crisis. The sisters give viewers the real, and raw footage as they hit the streets to save the animals they love.

How to keep your pets safe during a winter freeze.

Police in Sugar Land are asking for the community’s help after a woman allegedly stole a cat from an adoption center at a Petco late last month.

from TXU Energy's Zoo Lights to gifts painted by sea lions -- get in the holiday spirit at the Houston Zoo

Help save a life with four levels of volunteer opportunities

BARC Houston pushing for short-term animal fostering amid shelter overcrowding.

The City of Houston BARC animal shelter is in urgent need of fosters this holiday season after they say their shelter is at capacity.

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

Now through Jan. 7th, guests will take in the sights and sounds of the season as they stroll through the transformed winter wonderland at the Houston Zoo.

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

The Waller County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who shot a horse in the head and dumped the animal on the side of the road.

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

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

Authorities are investigating after an innocent cat was found shot in the face with a bow and arrow at a Brazoria County apartment complex.

Law enforcement believes the owner may have been deceased for two weeks due to the smell of decay described as “unbearable.”

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

Since March, nearly 70 exotic cats have been rescued from the home.

A cat sanctuary in Hawaii is struggling to care for its hundreds of animals after the wildfires in Maui last month caused tourist travel to the islands to plummet.

The Houston SPCA and Houston County Sheriff’s Office rescued 16 dogs who were found starving at a Houston County home.

The pandas are currently in Washington, D.C. because of a loan agreement established between the Zoo and the Chinese government. But that arrangement is about to end.

A manatee who died in a Florida aquarium earlier this year suffered fatal injuries caused by sex with the aquatic mammal’s brother, officials said.

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

Neighbors in the Parkview South Neighborhood tell KPRC 2 that the rats inside Vichien Kittiwanich’s home have been an issue for years. Dozens of rats were captured on video, climbing on a fence and trees and even in a neighbor’s tree.

The Houston SPCA Wildlife Center of Texas said it’s treating more emaciated wild animals for dehydration in Texas’ scorching temperatures.

Thousands of dead fish are washing ashore at Bryan Beach in Freeport, Texas.

Staffers with Houston PetSet would like to remind pet owners how important it is to spay and neuter their pets.

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.

Fun for Porter meant finding a way to raise money for local animal rescues. Her inspiration was Jenni’s Rescue Ranch, a charitable organization based in Alvin. The nonprofit is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding forever homes for the many animals left on the streets, often times in horrible condition.

There’s no better way to celebrate National Rescue Dog Day!

Yikes!

Can you make use of baby doll parts, a crab trap, a boat, or even a sea turtle skull? If so, you’ll want to attend the annual Tony’s Trash to Treasure auction at Roberts Point Park in Port Aransas this Saturday.

As animal advocates are thinking of creative ways to save lives, a national nonprofit looks to pilots to help transport animals to a better life.

Learn the mission behind this mobile vet clinic.

The Houston Zoo is kicking off Mother’s Day weekend with some new, adorable faces!

This Nature Fest is an amazing outing for kids to get outside, and learn all about wildlife!

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.

The homeowner said he has bite marks all over his body and is unsure if he’ll be able to use one of his arms again because of the damage caused by the dogs.

A Harris County Pct. 4 Constable K9 named “Mattress Mack” is hailed a hero after apprehending an armed suspect at a north Harris County neighborhood on Tuesday.

Of course wild baby animals are cuties, but it's best to call the pros to help nurture and release them back into the wild.

Watch the pet preview on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m.

The Sugar Land Animal Shelter partially reopened this week after taking in a dog who tested positive for distemper.

Many people have heard of cats getting trapped in cars.

Given its jumping ability, you would think the deer would make one awesome outside hitter!

A Webster police officer saved a mother duck and her ducklings as they crossed a roadway to dramatic cute effect.

This took place earlier this year and is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Nearly 18,000 cattle were killed in a barn explosion at the South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas near Lubbock Monday, KFDA-TV reported.

Lilies are poisonous to both dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA. However, the effects are severe for cats.

Featuring California sea lions, Galápagos giant tortoises, Humboldt penguins, black-tip reef sharks, and more!

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.

Officials with Texas A&M Galveston released five sea turtles into the water after a lengthy recovery from a cold winter up north on Thursday.

Time for a shell-ebration! One of the oldest animals at the Houston Zoo is now a dad!