Rescue Resource

Technology makes animal rescues easier: An app to help you save the doggie day

By Teresa Gubbins

04.03.13 | 9:48 am

It could be a dog trotting along a highway, a squirrel stuck in your chimney, or a raccoon that got its head trapped in a tin can. You want to help but don't know what to do. App to the rescue? ...

Friends of BARC's "Sixth Annual Mutts, Meows & Margaritas"

04.20.13

This sixth annual gala raises funds to support animals at BARC, the City of Houston animal shelter. Each year, more and more supporters join the party for great company, food, auction surprises and

"Cleo's Birthday Fiesta" benefiting SMART Rescue

Bocados

04.06.13

Cleo the Cat is having another birthday fundraiser to help the animals of the No Kill animal rescue group SMART Rescue. Guests will enjoy a silent auction with items includes hot air balloon rides,

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What women really want: Amazingly cute sea lions steal Valentine's hearts at Houston Zoo

By Whitney Radley

02.14.13 | 3:23 pm

Valentine's Day got a bit fishy at the Houston Zoo when keepers presented Cali and Kamia, two female California sea lions, with special heart- and flower-shaped holiday treats.  At lea ...

The humane way

Breeders' efforts to knock down new Texas puppy mill law rejected by federal court

By Teresa Gubbins

02.02.13 | 8:39 am

Dog breeders lost a round on Thursday when a federal court in Austin rejected their efforts to block Texas' new "puppy mill law" from going into effect. The Licensed Breeders Act ...

Pix of the day

Cheetahs take over Sam Houston race track: Big cats speed 65 MPH around horse ground

By Tyler Rudick

12.18.12 | 5:31 pm

Sam Houston Race Park traded out the ponies for a pair of cheetahs last week as part of a new health initiative sponsored by the Houston Zoo. While the big cats surely would' ...

Fourth Annual Christmas Tail Gingerbread Doghouse Contest & Auction

12.04.12

It's that time of year again when every dog has its day and some of the city's talented chefs support an evening of culinary, canine fun. One-of-a-kind gingerbread/edible doghouses will be

Friends For Life's "A Home for the Holidays Shopping Event"

12.13.12

Deck the Halls and your closet all while helping animals find forever homes. Langford Market Heights, a one-of-a-kind shopping boutique offering carefully chosen, classically feminine clothing, acc

Bayou City Outdoors Fourth Annual "Picassos By Paws"

10.28.12

Bring your four-leggers, bring the two-leggers and definitely bring the cameras because you are going to want to capture this for posterity. Join Bayou City Outdoors for "Picassos by Paws,&quo

"Cleo's Trio: Music, Art & Dance" benefiting Friends for Life

09.20.12

Cleo is no ordinary kitty. Since being rescued eight years ago from Harris County Animal Control, Cleo has made it her mission to increase awareness about no kill rescue alternatives and to raise f