Across Houston, coverage here takes in pet adoptions, veterinary care, shelter operations and the everyday relationship between people and their animals. This page reports on companion animals at the city level.
A two-day adoption event at Reliant Arena in Houston found new homes for hundreds of shelter dogs and cats, with fees waived on Sunday.
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Would you consider adopting a pet from a shelter rather than buying one?
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Do you feel that modern digital habits have made meaningful face-to-face social connections more difficult?
The Houston theater company kicks off its latest season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play at the MATCH.
New study tracks retinal maturation and neuronal growth in the axolotl after hatching.
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Do you support the continued relocation of elephants to manage their genetic diversity in zoos?
Shanti, Joy, and Kirby are moving to another facility under the Species Survival Plan.
The national adoption weekend at Reliant Arena will feature thousands of animals looking for forever homes.
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Do you support the expansion of large event facilities in your community?
The $300 million facility will support livestock events and educational programs when it opens in 2029.
This section follows pet food and product recalls, new veterinary treatments, shelter intake and adoption trends, and research on pets and human wellbeing. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a pet story crosses the line. Hot weather and flooding bring their own pressures for pet owners, so seasonal stories form a steady thread. Rising veterinary costs and shelter capacity are the two constraints that shape most local pet coverage.
