An orange tabby cat awaits adoption at the Palo Alto animal shelter on Aug. 7, 2023. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Familial bonds aren’t limited to the human species—furry animal companions count too.

If you’re in Houston and thinking of getting a dog or cat — like everyone else — visit one of Houston’s animal shelters. For some, finding the perfect purebred puppy is the goal, but if the idea that ...

AREA AND WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP. SOME ANIMAL SHELTERS HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN PEOPLE SURRENDERING THEIR PETS. IF YOU’RE SUDDENLY NOT ABLE TO FEED OR CARE FOR YOUR PETS, THERE ARE LOCAL GROUPS THAT ...

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