The Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) is expanding its services and shelter capacity to meet the rising demand for domestic violence support, as highlighted during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Loki, a tiger that was found in an abandoned Houston home five years ago, celebrated his seventh birthday earlier this month, on June 6.

It’s a sign as old as canine and feline – flyers of missing pets posted around town. But is there a more effective way of getting your pet home sooner and safely?

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.

With a growing number of people and pets seeking refuge, the organization has opened multiple shelters across Harris, Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties.

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