Seamus’ previous owners had kept him outside, never provided any veterinary care, and waited until Seamus could no longer even stand before finally surrendering him to BARC. Seamus ended up on the euthanasia list, and we pulled him right off it to save his life. His life, however, was–and is–still in jeopardy. Seamus is sick […]
Can you imagine losing your eyesight?! Binky, HPA!’s dear chihuahua mix, has cherry eye, bilateral corneal ulcers, decreased tear production, and probable infections. Our on-staff veterinarian has treated Binky as much as she can thus far, with surgery being the likely next step. However, before HPA! treats Binky with surgery, we need an ophthalmologist to […]
Rue, our longest stay resident adoption center pup, was adopted by a wonderful family. We were SO excited that we literally did a happy dance! Rue is very special to HPA! She has been with us for a year and was waiting for a special family who understands all of her needs. With time and […]
by Jason W., adopter “Arnie has come from living on the streets to a house full of toys, blankets, and treats! Prior to arriving at the municipal shelter, he was hit by a car and suffered a fractured pelvis. The accident left him incontinent and with a bit of a limp in his hind leg, […]
It is with a heavy heart and tear-filled eyes that HPA! shares that our dearest Dolly transitioned over the rainbow. Her biopsy revealed a large cancerous nasal tumor, and it was disheartening to see her rapid decline over just a few days. In her final hours she was surrounded by love with her foster family […]
When people think about adopting a pet, usually a cute, big-eyed puppy or kitten comes to mind–but what about the older dogs and cats who also need loving homes? This November, for National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, Houston Pets Alive! urges you to remember the seniors! Why adopt a senior pet? Senior pets have […]
Thanks to your generous donations, a CT scan was recently performed on Dolly to help determine the cause of her constant nose bleeding and various other symptoms. While her nose bleeding seems to have somewhat subsided, the CT scan identified a large mass in her sinus. A great sample was biopsied and sent to the […]
HPA! has a HUGE group of long-stay dogs ready to find their furever homes, and they need YOUR help to get there! HPA! fan favorites like Roxy, Too Loop, Wilson, Springer, Maureen, and Inspector Gadget, have been accepted to NOAH in Washington and Jack, Rose, Flash, Sugar Baby, and Shyla to Furry Friends in Iowa. Our […]
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Dolly continues to have a constant nose bleed, the official cause of which is still unconfirmed. Her pathology came back inconclusive, so a CT Scan this week or next will be the determining factor in figuring out if she has a cancerous tumor. While she is under, a deeper sample may be obtained for another […]
