Whether you’re thinking about adopting or have newly adopted, there are many factors to take into consideration to make the experience as joyful and easy as possible. To help, we have put together some basic tips thanks to 1-800-PetMeds to get you and your new fur baby through the journey with ease. BEFORE Getting […]
Did you know that many cities do not have the overabundance of homeless pets that we see here in Houston? Sometimes, pets have a better opportunity to be adopted out-of-state, and HPA! often transports dogs to give them a better chance at finding a forever home through one of our partner organizations up north. After […]
Because of the overabundance of available pets in our dear city of Houston, sometimes loving pups can get stuck waiting long periods of time for their forever families. In other cities, there is a dearth of pets, and potential owners are just waiting and waiting to adopt! To find some of our pups homes […]
Moncler was surrendered to BARC because his owner “didn’t have time for him anymore.” Three days ago HPA! had ONE HOUR to save his life from euthanasia. Three days ago an amazing HPA! foster stepped up and saved his life. His previous owner spoke very highly of him: Moncler is a happy dog and the […]
Have you ever experienced pain while eating? Hopefully not. But imagine having to feel any level of discomfort in an act so vital to live, an act done multiple times a day. Barbie has feline stomatitis, which is severe, painful inflammation of a cat’s mouth and gums. Dental disease, certain viruses, and some other inflammatory conditions […]
Suzanne Martin of Houston, TX started volunteering with HPA! in April 2014, way back in our organization’s infancy! From the start, Suzanne has spearheaded cat care at our pet store partners, where she contributes so much more than just cat care! How did you originally hear about HPA!? My friend, Lin Phillips, started the Dunvale […]
Dobby is a 1-year old lab mix and incredibly loyal. Just like his house elf namesake, he’s right by your side in times of need. He’s very playful and energetic and can get very excited! In fact, he likes cats a little too much, so a catless household would suit him best. Kids and other […]
Janice is a 7 year-old American bulldog mix, but a total puppy at heart! She LOVES to fetch, so much so that once she’s got the ball she’ll want to keep it forever… or at least until you throw another one! In fact, she loves to play ball so much, her signature look is a […]
Emily Clark of Houston, TX (Montrose) started volunteering with HPA! at the cat facility just days after Hurricane Harvey hit. Now, she’s transitioned from the cat facility to multiple volunteer areas, including fostering kittens, transporting cats and dogs, and store supervising as well as managing social media for HPA! Thrift. How did you originally hear […]
Lynn Pauwels of Houston, TX has been volunteering and fostering with HPA! since September 2017. Starting out with dog care, Lynn is now a foster, volunteers at events and HPA! Thrift, assists behind the scenes answering emails and applications, and manages private HPA! Facebook groups. How did you originally hear about HPA!? Hurricane Harvey news. Why did […]
