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January 29, 2020

Recommended Veterinarians

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reggie

November 19, 2019

Canine Enrichment

What is Enrichment, and why is it important? Behavioral Enrichment includes any additions to an animal’s environment with which the animal

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george

September 18, 2018

Houston Apartments Without Breed Restrictions

Moving with a bully breed can be hard. We’ve collected this map and list of apartments in the Greater Houston area that have been* verified to have

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tiger lily

September 11, 2018

Houston Boarding and Pet Sitting

We’ve collected a list of the boarding facilities and pet sitters we recommend in the Houston area. Click here to download the full list.

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September 5, 2018

Houston Grooming Facilities

We’ve collected a list of the grooming facilities we recommend in the Houston area. Click here to download the full list.

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August 29, 2018

Tips for the First 30 Days of Cat Adoption

‘Be prepared’ should be your mantra when bringing a new pet into your home. Cats are particularly sensitive to new surroundings and some may hide

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior,  cat,  kitten,  pet ownership

dog adoption

August 21, 2018

The First Two Weeks with Your Dog

We’ve found that many people can avoid some of the unwanted behaviors we mind in so many of our rescued animals by following some simple settling in

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August 14, 2018

Introducing Your New Cat to Family Dogs

You have decided to add a cat to your family and want to know how to introduce your dog to your new cat. Prior to adopting a new cat, you should

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior,  cat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy,  socialization

cashmere

August 8, 2018

Cats and Babies

Some parents-to-be can experience an initial feeling of panic, prompting some to get rid of their family cat. Cats and babies, however, are able to

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Don Sanders Adoption Center
107 E 22nd Street
Houston, TX 77008

713-863-9835

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Petsmart Cattery

2902 S. Shepherd
Houston, TX 77098

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Saturdays, 12-5PM

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