H-Town Diary

How My Dog Helped Me Make Friends in Houston

Getting a golden retriever made moving to the Bayou City a little easier.

12/04/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Who's a Good Boy?

6 Tips for Safer Pet Sitting

Or, how not to let your in-laws' 107-pound yellow Lab get so overheated you have to make a trip to the vet.

08/10/2017 By Jason Bargas

Get Your Goat

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, July 21-23

Dog shows, bridal shows and...goat yoga?

07/20/2017 By Julia Gsell, Bianca Rodriguez, Hannah Lauritzen, and Cara Maines

Ice House

Dog Shows Offer a Chance to Rescue Pure-Bred Pups, Not Just Admire Them

The 40th annual Houston World Series of Dog Shows allows potential pup owners to get to know the breeds before adopting.

06/22/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Ice House

At Rummy's Beach Club, the Swimming Pool Has Gone to the Dogs

At the private, one-acre dog park in Spring, water is for loving, not loathing.

04/17/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

All the cuteness

Houston Hosts a Puppy Bowl of Its Very Own

Just what your Friday needs: pictures of puppies chasing a football.

02/03/2017 By Amber Tong

Happy Hour Guide

5 Dog-Friendly Drinkeries For You and Your Pup

Your furry family members are welcome at these Paws on Patio-approved spots.

12/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Gift Guide

6 Perfect Pet Gifts for Your Furry Best Friends

What kind of person doesn't include gifts for their cat or dog under the tree?

12/14/2016 By Beth Levine

Dog-Friendly Dining

10 Pup-Friendly Patios to Visit Right Now

There's no need to leave your dogs at home with these pet-friendly restaurants.

07/18/2016 By Jenna K. White

Editor’s Note

One Cool Trick for Your Dog—and You

And all it takes is a tiny green backpack.

06/20/2016 By Catherine Matusow

It's a Pawty

Eat & Drink For a Cause: Paws & Prosecco

The Dogwood hosts animal rescue fundraiser November 8, and humans are welcome.

10/19/2015 By Megha Tejpal

In and Out

The Opening & Closing of the Week: Sept. 5-11

Changes abound in East Downtown—especially for those with furry friends.

09/11/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Shopping

The Cutest Shop Dogs of Houston

These guys have employee of the month all wrapped up.

08/28/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Cool

Magpies & Peacocks Turns Trash into Charitable, Fashionable Treasure

The Houston non-profit transforms donated objects into handbags, dog leashes, accessories and more.

06/05/2015 By Brittanie Shey

Bayougraphy

The Canine in the Rye: The Story of One Very Lost Dog

One dog’s incredible journey, in her own words (and a few of ours).

05/03/2015 By Amy the Dog, as told to Jeff Balke and Scott Vogel

In and Out

The Boneyard Drinkery Is Closing Its Doggie Doors

Citing rising rental costs, the popular bar-slash-dog park is closing for good.

11/12/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Coffee Break

Keeping Calm and Caffeinated at Boulevard Coffee

The coffee shop that replaced Waldo's offers a dog-friendly patio and chill vibe along with your cup of joe.

08/05/2014 By Natalie Reina

Pet Sitting

How Man's Best Friend Unwinds While You're Away

You think you're the only one who needs to relax this summer?

08/04/2014 By Mariah Giblin

Four-Legged Friends

How Do You Feed a Million Stray Dogs?

According to the ladies of Forgotten Dogs of the Fifth Ward, one at a time.

04/30/2014 By Kerry H.

Woof!

Store Opening: Organic Goes to the Dogs

An all natural pet care brand opens its first Houston-area boutique.

02/07/2014 By Sarah Gabbart