A heartwarming and bittersweet reunion unfolded when Julie Ann was finally reunited with her beloved dog, Penny. Though the family who had adopted Penny is left without a dog, a GoFundMe campaign has been started to help them find a new pet for their child. This story stands as a touching reminder of kindness

Julie Ann's search for her beloved Yorkie-Maltese mix, Penny, took an unexpected turn when she found her missing pet listed on a local shelter's social media—but was too late to reclaim her. Despite heartfelt pleas and proof of ownership, the SPCA of Brazoria County cited legal policies that left Penny's fate in the hands of new adopters. Julie Ann, devastated by the response, has vowed not to give up on reuniting with her dog.

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.

As Tropical Storm Beryl nears, the Houston SPCA has relocated 18 rescued horses to their Equine Rehabilitation Center for safety. Currently caring for 24 horses, three pigs, 12 chickens, and a peacock, the team is prepared with boats on standby for high-water rescues. "Horses and animals like that really pick up on the weather before it happens," says Equine Manager Linnea Wood. Stay safe and prepare your pets for the storm. 🐴🌧️

The associate pastor of Life Vine Church in Livingston gives KPRC 2′s Reporter Rilwan Balogun and Photojournalist Wlad Moquete a tour of the church’s fellowship hall.

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

There's been an influx of these cute little critters coming in, and they require round-the-clock care. Derrick and Tessa get a lesson in feeding baby squirrels.

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

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

The Houston SPCA received more than 20 cats from the Pasadena Animal Shelter after Tuesday’s severe weather event.

Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 rescued 20 animals from a property located in north Houston on Monday.

Officials with the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals say two dead animals were found, and 13 others were rescued in Chambers County.

The Houston SPCA rescued 26 animals from a property in Washington County on Wednesday, according to officials.

Over 20 baby egrets and blue herons were released back into the wild after an investigation was launched where dozens of birds were found injured or dead at a northwest Harris County subdivision.

Two dogs were found dead outside in separate areas of Houston after authorities say they appeared to have suffered from heat distress.

An investigation has been launched after dozens of migratory birds were discovered injured or dead in an area being used as a breeding ground by the protected species. According to a news release, Texas Parks and Wildlife and The Wildlife Center of Texas rescuers found “scores of injured and/or orphaned juvenile great blue herons and great egrets.” Injuries included broken wings, mangled legs, and internal injuries suffered after their nesting area had been disrupted.

A Bellaire neighborhood is searching for answers after they found five dead or dying cats in the past two weeks -- four this week alone.

A dog trapped for five days deep inside a narrow, rocky crevice at a state park north of New York City was rescued unharmed.

The Houston SPCA has teamed up with local enforcement to investigate five different cases of animal abuse that were caught on camera over the past two months.

KATY, Texas – The Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 are investigating a violent attack on a dog by his owner after it was all caught on video. VIDEO WARNING: The following video contains materials that may be harmful or traumatizing to some audiences. The video, which was released Monday morning, shows the owner repeatedly striking the dog more than 20 times. “The owner of this dog should be aware that people are watching, and [that he] better [not] treat his animal like that again. AdThe dog has been seized from the home and is now being evaluated by a veterinarian.

The best buddies from Louisiana were seperated when they were rescued after Hurricane Laura. Now, they’re finally back together. Whisper, a hearing-impaired Shepard mix, was one of several dogs and cats brought to the Houston SPCA after Laura. When a team from the SPCA looked at the pooch’s paperwork, they saw she was already bonded to another dog named Sassy. Unfortunately, Sassy had been taken to a rescue in Fort Worth, so the Houston SPCA got to work to reunite the pair.