FURRY FRIENDLY

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Houston to Check Out

Grab a beer with your dog at Platypus Brewing or, head to a play date at Barkley’s.

04/11/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Hit The Road

These Are the Best Drive-Thru Safaris in Texas

They're cooler than the zoo, and cheaper than a trip to Africa

03/21/2022 By Catherine Wendlandt and Geneva Diaz

Wildife

Texas Ranked No. 1 in the US for Fatal Animal Attacks

At the top of the list, a new report shows Texas is the state with the most deaths caused by animals.

11/02/2021 By Geneva Diaz Edited by Shelby Stewart

Our favorite furry friends

4 Ways to Volunteer with Shelter Animals in Houston

Even if you can't adopt a pet right now, there are plenty of ways to help.

04/30/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Very Houston News

Guy Fieri Came Back to H-Town This Week

In our first installment of Very Houston News, the celebrity chef shows up. So does a cow.

04/30/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Walk on the Wild Side

Take a Trip to the South American Pantanal, No Passport Needed

The Houston Zoo’s newest exhibit is officially open and waiting to whisk you away on a brand-new adventure.

10/13/2020 By Raven Wuebker

Critters in Need

How to Help Injured and Abandoned Wildlife During Hurricane Season

Should you touch that baby bird or bunny?

06/05/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

All the Floof

Ditch that Melancollie Feeling with These H-Town Dogs

An extra bit of pawsitivity in honor of National Puppy Day.

03/23/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Critter Cam

Tune into the Houston Zoo for a Virtual Field Trip

The animals are welcoming visitors through Facebook Live.

03/19/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Perfect Party

March's Perfect Party: The Rah-Rah-Dash Edition

This month we're inviting a Houston Dash player, a super smart septuagenarian, and a bloodthirsty squirrel.

03/02/2020 By Catherine Matusow

And We're Back

The To-Doux List: Feb 7-9

This weekend includes a bunch of dogs, a bunch of queens, and a big fake wedding.

02/06/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Shake Your Tail Feathers

Saving the Whooping Crane from Extinction, One Dance at a Time

One man, one very picky whooping crane named Tex, and their dance to save her species

01/30/2020 By Dianna Wray

Bling Bling

A Fine Jewelry Trunk Show Doubles as a Birthday Party and Fundraiser for Animal Rescue

I W Marks brought customer-favorite Kimberly McDonald and her elegant designs to the family-owned store this month.

12/31/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Running Notes

A Close Encounter With Coyotes in Memorial Park

A quiet night on the Seymour Lieberman Trail with three unexpected guests.

12/02/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Puppy Love

Animal Advocates Party for a Cause at PetSet's 15th Annual Bash

The "Fierce and Fabulous Soiree" honored Kara and Lance McCullers this year and raised more than $440,000 for animal welfare efforts around the city.

09/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Museum News

HMNS: You Owe Your Life to Sea Slugs

...as well as plenty of other organisms on display at the museum's newly renovated George W. Strake Hall of Malacology.

08/13/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Say You'll Be There

The To-Doux List: May 31-June 2

This weekend brings more markets, upcycled clothes, and the best senior prom you'll ever attend.

05/30/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Party Animals

The Houston SPCA Makes History at Its Annual Gala

The animal welfare org became the first of its kind in the country to receive Purple Heart honors for its work with veterans.

05/24/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Gulf Coast Vacations

Kids, Parents and Animals Bond on the Alabama Coast

Exploring the beautiful beach and "The Little Zoo That Could."

04/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Paws up

Should You Be Allowed to Own a Tiger? This 11-Year-Old is Telling Her Representatives 'No'

The Missouri City resident testified in Austin this week in favor of a bill prohibiting ownership of wild animals.

04/05/2019 By Morgan Kinney