A Rant

7 Totally Reasonable Wishes to Make Houston Even Better

We’re H-Town’s biggest champions, but here are some ways we’d love to see the city get its act together.

04/11/2025 By Emma Balter

In the Wild

The Houston Area Keeps These Exotic Animal Rescues Busy

From lizards to bears, hundreds of exotic pets are taken in by these nonprofits every year.

03/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Furever Homes

To Save Lives, This Houston Rescue Ships Stray Animals to Other States

Rescued Pets Movement has saved more than 81,000 local dogs and cats from euthanasia since 2013.

06/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Purrr-fect Gifts For the Pet Parent

Don't forget about your furry companions this holiday; we've got you covered.

12/03/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Furry Friday

Houstonia’s Pet of the Week: Henson the Playful Pup

We're thankful for Henson this year.

11/04/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Furry Friday

Houstonia’s Pet of the Week: Hazel the German Shepherd Mix

Help BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions find Hazel the German Shepherd Mix a forever home.

10/28/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Furry Friday

Houstonia’s Pet of the Week: Freida the Friendly Feline

"Stupid kittens," thought Freida.

10/21/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Furry Friday

Houstonia's Pet of the Week: Kali the Cuddly Shepherd

Learn more about Houstonia's Pet of the Week from BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions.

10/14/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Furry Friday

Houstonia’s Pet of the Week: Zoe the Snuggly Staffy-Pit Mix

Learn more about Houstonia's Pet of the Week from BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions.

10/07/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Furry Friday

Houstonia’s Pet of the Week: Tony the Well-Mannered Staffordshire

Learn more about Houstonia's very first Pet of the Week from BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions.

09/30/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Pampered Pooches

Houston Will Soon Be Home to European-Inspired Pet Cafe and Boutique

The luxurious cafe makes its debut this fall.

09/30/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Very Houston News

Questionable Ranking Lists, Houston's Most Eligible Dog, and Spaceships

It's been a doozy of a week.

07/23/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Fur-real

Rescued Pets Movement Partners with Too Faced Cosmetics to Help Animals in Need

The new initiative allows customers to have an optional in-cart donation to help raise critical funds.

07/22/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Woof

What’s the Most Spoiled Dog Breed in Houston?

We’ve got the most important news you’ll read all week.

07/06/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Dog Days of Summer

Our Favorite Pet-Friendly Getaways

Four great Texas retreats for you and doggo.

05/24/2021 By Raven Wuebker

All of the cuddles

How Our Pets Saved Us during the Pandemic

The Houstonia staff reflects on how our furry (and feathered) friends helped us through working from home.

05/20/2021 By Houstonia Staff

Hot Dog!

Our Favorite Products to Pamper Your Pets in Houston

You aren’t the only one who may be overdue for a digs upgrade, post-2020. These stylish additions will keep everyone in the family happy at home.

05/19/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Your work collie-eagues

Work-From-Home Tips for When Your Doggos Are Just Too Distracting

For some, WFH is here to stay, so we talked to an expert dog trainer about what to do when your pup has the Zoom zoomies.

05/18/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Is my pet okay!?

Q&A: How to Prepare Your Pet When You Head Back to Work

We talked to local pet behaviorist Dr. Lore Haug about what to do.

05/17/2021 By Kaitlyn Miller

pooch perfect

18 Houston Pet Services and Activities That Are Squad Goals

Pet shops, parks, hotels, groomers, and other hot spots that are simply the best for treating your pet—and yourself—right.

05/14/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp, Laura Furr Mericas, and Kaitlyn Miller