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Pet Ownership

April 1, 2022

Crate Training Your Cat

Initial Crate Training Sessions STEP 1 Prepare the crate: Line the crate with soft bedding.Cover it with a blanket for maximum privacy.Spray

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March 11, 2022

Pet Food Bank × Mini Clinic Requests

To read more about Friends For Life's Pet Food Bank and Mini Clinic programs, visit the Pet Food Bank × Mini Clinic page.

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March 4, 2021

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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January 29, 2020

Recommended Veterinarians

Category iconPet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconpet ownership,  wellness

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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October 23, 2018

Why Cats Need Claws

Claws are involved in almost everything a cat does during her waking hours. In the morning, she digs her claws into her scratching post and pulls

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconcat,  kitten,  wellness

October 10, 2018

Declawing: What You Need to Know

What does it mean when a cat is declawed? How is it done?  The cat's claw is not a toenail at the end of the toe as in other animals. It is

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconcat,  kitten,  wellness

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

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