Give a Dog a Bone

9 Animal Shelters and Charities You Can Support in Houston

Help out dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, mini pigs, and more.

05/13/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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

Pawsitive news

The Possible Puppy Family Reunion You Need to See

Are these dogs from the same litter? It seems likely after they reconnect at Hermann Park.

03/01/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Old dog (or cat), new tricks

How to Protect Your Pets from a Hard Freeze

We’re all trying to stay warm right now—make sure your furry friends are too.

02/18/2021 By Raven Wuebker

Houston Animal Shelter Is Taking Awkward to New Levels

Friends For Life is getting #Unsheltered in awkward (and amazing) ways.

11/11/2020

In the eye of the furr-icane

Get Your Furry Friends Ready for the Hurricane with These Tips

It's not just us humans who need to be prepped for inclement weather.

08/26/2020 By Emma Schkloven

The furriest coworker

Your Dog Will Miss You When You Go Back to Work

We talked to local dog behavior specialists about how to identify, prevent, and treat your pet’s separation-related distress.

06/04/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

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

Fix Houston

8 Experts Weigh in on How to Fix Houston

From crime reduction to preserving Houston's past, these locals have the answers.

01/30/2020

New Decade, Who Dis?

The To-Doux List: Jan. 3-5

This weekend brings a bunch of markets, free yoga, and Gatsby-themed pet photography.

01/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Happy in Houston

The Pursuit of Happiness: 60 Ways to Have Your Best Year Ever

New decade, new you.

12/27/2019 Edited by Dianna Wray

Woof

These Were the Most Popular Pet Names in Houston For 2019

People actually named their dogs Lizzo and Brisket.

12/24/2019 By Josh Davis

The Calm Before Black Friday

The To-Doux List: Nov. 22-24

This weekend brings country clubs, pet portraits, and boss babes.

11/21/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Very Merry

The To-Doux List: Nov. 14-17

This weekend brings four-legged fashion, Beyoncé dance class, and—brace yourselves—the return of the Nutcracker Market.

11/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

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

Barc Barc

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb. 22–24

Prepare for the Academy Awards—or don't. We give you options.

02/21/2019 By Morgan Kinney

show stopper

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Jan. 11–13

Reunions, rainbows, and rescheduled events await.

01/10/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Kids Health Annual

Three Myths About Kids and Pet Allergies, Explained

Bark, meow, achoo!

08/03/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Man's Best Friend

An Ode to Natural Pawz in Honor of Its 13th Anniversary

A favorite local pet shop enters its feisty teen years this month. That means deals and steals for you and Fido.

07/23/2018 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Helping Houston

The 12 Commandments of Virtuous Houstonians

It’s the little things that add up to a better city.

07/20/2018 By Morgan Kinney