Overcrowded animal shelters seeing surge in pets from struggling families
The number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Adoptions haven’t kept pace with the influx of pets.
Houston's BARC animal shelter over capacity
Houston's BARC animal shelter is at capacity and in desperate need of help. The shelter euthanized 2,600 animals between January and October this year which is up 300 from last year. As we head into the holidays, BARC says now is a great time to help animals find a forever home.
Rescued Pets Movement in Houston needs dog, cat fosters for Christmas holiday
Rescued Pets Movement is looking for volunteers to foster dogs and cats this Saturday until next Tuesday.
Rescued Pets Movement needs fosters
You can give a pet a home for the holidays. Rescued Pets Movement is looking for volunteers to foster pets this Saturday through Tuesday.
Baytown family finds beloved dog dead in their home after neighbor's dog comes in through doggie door
A Baytown family is mourning the loss of their beloved family dog. But it's what happened that's surprising.
Houston BARC shelter at full capacity, seeking public's help for adoptions, fostering
The City of Houston Animal Shelter needs your help as the shelter is now at full capacity.
Dog's owners say pet suffered serious dental trauma during stay at doggie hotel, repairs cost $4K
During a stay at a doggie hotel a couple says their dog suffered serious dental trauma, which included him loosing teeth, that will cost them $4,000 to repair.
Pet retailer Chewy to offer veterinary services
Services will include routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.
These are the top 10 toxins for your pets, according to experts
'Tis the season for friends, food and more chances for your pets to ingest something harmful.
Houston animal shelter BARC has new director, first time in 10 years
The City of Houston's animal shelter BARC, has a new director after a decade and he wanted us to see firsthand what an average day of stray intake looks like.
Watch: Abandoned puppies get holiday-themed names
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
Animal shelter seeks adoption for brave dog kicked by horse
An Ohio animal shelter is seeking a loving home for Zoey, a resilient 6-week-old Toy Fox Terrier/Jack Russell mix, who suffered two broken front legs after being kicked by a horse.
Tears flow as North Carolina therapy dog celebrates end of cancer treatment by ringing bell
The faithful dog's significant contribution to the lives of those around him did not need an extravagant cape or a large gathering of friends to be recognized.
South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent
Spike, an otherwise happy hound from South Carolina, found himself in a tight spot after the dog became stuck in his owner's dryer vent.
Dogs, cats rescued from 'despicable living conditions' in Houston
Officials at the scene said the animals were living inside a home that was packed with debris and filled with urine and feces throughout all the rooms. Some of the dogs were kept inside filthy wire kennels with little or no food and water.
Watch: 6 African painted dog pups born at Oklahoma City Zoo
The African painted dog is an endangered species and the OKC Zoo has been caring for the species since 1972.
Tiger 'India' seen wandering in Houston in 2021 has died, Black Beauty Ranch says
India, the tiger who was once spotted roaming a Houston neighborhood, has died, according to Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch.
Video: Sneezes from Christmas tree lead woman to hidden possum
A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.
Mysterious respiratory illness in dogs being reported in at least 14 states
The number of dogs catching a mysterious respiratory illness continues to climb and now, more states are reporting the potentially deadly illness.
Mysterious illness infecting more dogs
The number of dogs catching a mysterious respiratory illness continues to climb. The number of states reporting the potentially deadly illness is also going up. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke to a vet to find out what you should do to protect your dogs.