Houston's elite architects, designers, builders and artists have been busy creating dog houses to be auctioned off to benefit Pup Squad, an animal rescue group whose goal is to rescue orphaned puppies and kittens and match them with adoptive homes.

Join Houston Pavilions and Pup Squad for Barkitecture Houston 2011 and enjoy a weekend of dog-day good times with a Yappy Hour (Oct. 14 from 5 - 9 p.m.) and a silent auction of designer dog houses and shopping (Oct. 15 from noon - 6 p.m.). Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash at all times.