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 […]
Now through November 2nd, AmazonSmile will donate 5% (10 times the regular donation rate!) of the purchase price of all eligible AmazonSmile products. Make sure Houston Pets Alive! is selected as your charity of choice and that you are shopping on smile.amazon.com. Get a head start on your holiday shopping today and support HPA! at […]
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 […]
Dolly was saved from euthanasia and placed in a wonderful foster home only to be brought to HPA! for open-mouthed breathing and bleeding from her left nostril. Her nose was swabbed to to test for a fungal infection, and histamines, bacteria, and possible round cells were identified. The sample was sent to the lab for […]
We don’t have to tell you that adding a cat to your family is an incredibly rewarding experience, but have you ever though about doubling the fun? Two kitties are better than one and we have 10 reasons why: 10. Cats help lower risk of severe health problems. 9. One cat can become lonely and […]
America’s favorite and loudest holiday is right around the corner. You’ve bought the fireworks, food, and patriotic outfits, but you’re not done with your holiday prep. Fireworks may be awe-inspiring to you, but frightening to your pet, so be sure to take these extra precautions. More pets run away from home during this holiday than any […]
We are excited to announce that we now have a full time veterinarian in the shelter. Meet Dr. Hanna! Dr. Hanna has previously worked in both shelters and private practice and says she’s excited to be at HPA, “because of the great work this organization does for both animals and the community at large. It’s a great […]
