The pet-friendly Houston Pavilions will host a temporary “Home for the Holidays” animal adoption center each weekend during the holiday shopping season, Nov. 29 – Dec. 28. Organized by Friends of BARC, a non-profit corporation that supports the humane care and treatment of the animals in the City of Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC), the center will have kittens, puppies, cats and dogs for adoption. All proceeds will benefit Friends of BARC as well as local-area non-profits Pup Squad Animal Rescue and Red Collar Rescue.
Home for the …

By Mariah Justus, 10th Grade
(In Photo: Tucker Justus age 4, adopted from Town Lake Animal Center in Austin Texas in 2004)
How can one family live with two dogs, six cats, and a fish? It’s not easy and it can be a lot of work, but apparently it’s possible. Ever since I can remember, we’ve had more than one animal in our household because my family (which consists of my mom and dad, my little brother and myself) believes animals help us be better people.
Before I was born in 1993 in …

 
Melna Knox and Bailey
Known to be one of the best galas in town, Citizens For Animal Protection’s “Celebrity Paws Gala” didn’t fail it’s reputation Saturday night, Nov. 22. Guests, bejeweled and bedazzled, filled the Hilton Americas Ballroom for a celebration of CAP’s accomplishments and to raise money for the many homeless animals that pass through their shelter each year.
Over 500 guests bid on silent auction ‘goodies’, big board items and live auction items including trips to Colorado and Mexico, Vanessa Riley Couture, Valobra jewels and much more. In addition to the …

The clicker is widely regarded as the greatest breakthrough in modern animal training. Clicker training evolved from the training of marine animals. Since marine animals are usually at a distance (and in the water!), trainers found it difficult to instantly reward them for correct responses. While Marine animal trainers usually use a whistle to mark the behaviors (the sound travels better underwater), we use a simple piece of metal and plastic which clarifies (in the dog’s mind), what is expected of him at an exact point in time without …

im Tweedy, (Henrietta’s “Maker”) has outdone himself with his latest gift to a rescue group, Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue.

 
The Burke's, Rhonda Farr, Shelby Kibodeux, Laura Heffron, Hershey's "Man" John, Frank DiMario
 
Having fun with friends, enjoying good food & beverage and buying art….what a great way to help animals in need. Once again, Citizens For Animal Protection (CAP) hosted a well-planned event in a private West U home for guests to peruse and buy art with all proceeds going to CAP’s shelter at 11925 Katy Frwy.
Hershey Grace, Events Director for CAP, always puts on a great, organized event that gets the party going and money (and wine!) flowing to …

Henrietta’s Deepest Thoughts
I’m not one to brag, boast or blow my own horn (but I have occasionally been known to understate my dress size, wine consumption and negative feelings for Hollywood hypocrites) but I must tell you that my fan mail bag is bursting at the seams. Well…perhaps not bursting but there are definitely Henrietta-istas in our midst!
Most folks want to know more about moi. I have apparently raised the curiosities of many and not wanting these lovers of all things dog to revel in uncertainty, I have opted to …

Will you be traveling with your pet this year?

According to a survey of pet owners by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), more than 53% of dogs and cats will travel with their owners this holiday season.

Did you know that of the 4 major travel choices that Americans have, pets are not allowed to travel on half of them. It turns out that pets are prohibited from traveling by bus or train in most states.

Actually….I prohibit myself from traveling by bus or train in most states.

Anyway….it looks like …

The Woodlands Dog Park Club’s 2nd Annual Festival of Trees & ‘Treesure’ Hunt
Benefiting Homeless Animals
Beginning November 19th and running through December 13th, TWDPC wants folks to keep an eye out for several beautifully decorated trees, on display at nine area businesses. The trees have been lovingly and creatively decorated by various individuals and local businesses and are on display with Silent Auction bid sheets, as well as information about each tree’s designers and sponsors.
Final bidding for the trees will be held at the Woodlands Oriental Rug Gallery on December 13th …

Dress your canine in style this Holiday season or surprise your favorite furry family member with a Fido Fashion’s Collar in their stocking.
These classic, high-quality collars are available in a variety of collars and are the design of Texan artist, Kevin Heady. Each beautiful leather collar is adorned with a sterling silver charm or sterling “bone” nametags engraved per request.
Visit www.fidosfashions.com to view Kevin’s creations.