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June 29, 2025

Dear Human: A Letter From Dreamer

The dog was well groomed, and well fed. With him was a note and $60. “I know it’s not much,” the note read. “But it’ll help a bit.” His name was

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October 14, 2024

“Shelter hippo Appa saved my life”

Syaz was overwhelmed with emotion when she took to Reddit last week. She titled her post "Shelter hippo Appa saved my life yesterday" and typed

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September 25, 2024

Ellie

Ellie lost her beloved human after they shared nine years together.As if that wasn't hard enough, with her owner's passing, Ellie suddenly had no

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August 21, 2023

Houston Area Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics

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October 1, 2022

Houston Boarding and Pet Sitting

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April 12, 2022

Loose Leash Walking

When a dog pulls on the leash during a walk and gets to keep walking, they’re being rewarded for pulling on the leash. To teach them to walk with you

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April 12, 2022

Healthy Pet Nutrition

There are so many options out there for pet food it can be overwhelming! Here are some brief guidelines to ensure your pet gets the nutrition they

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February 28, 2022

Peggy’s TPLO Surgeries

Where Peggy came from Our sweet girl Peggy came to us after being left in an ant pile. She had been abandoned by someone in one of our shelter

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dog training

May 18, 2021

Houston Recommended Trainers

However, it can be hard to choose an excellent trainer. The industry is largely unregulated with no minimum requirements or third-party oversight.

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