Hotel Derek is kicking off its Derek Dog Day Out—a social networking mixer for professionals and their four-legged family members. 
The first Derek Dog Day Out takes place July 30 from 6 – 9 p.m. and funds raised will benefit Citizens for Animal Protection.  Guests can mix and mingle, get massages for themselves and their pets while expanding their professional network. 
Derek Dog Day Out is an extension of Project Derek Dog, an annual event held at Hotel Derek each spring. 
The 2009 Project Derek Dog winner, Madison, will host events throughout the …

Hotel ZaZa and Houston PetTalk Magazine threw a pet soiree poolside at the swanky Museum District Hotel that was not only great fun, but raised money for the Houston SPCA.
The first ever Battle of the Pet Boutiques brought out the creative minds of the most fashionable, chic boutiques in Houston including Sasha’s Suds N Duds, A Tail and 4 Legs, A Dog’s Life Pet Salon, Gone to the Dogs and the Cat too, Pawty Palace, Fondren Five Star Kennels and A Dog’s Life Luxury Dog Boutique.
Battling it out in two …

Visit Macy’s at Deerbrook Mall in Humble on Aug. 1 to help raise money for some needy dogs.

Houston PetTalk Magazine is launching our fist Coupon Book that is full of valuable discounts on the best services and products Houston has to offer!
This coupon book will debut at the Reliant Dog Show, July 18 & 19 so be sure to stop by our booth and grab one while they last. The coupons will also be distributed at other major pet events throughout the fall as supplies last. These special offers and discounts will allow you to try some new products or services and introduce you to additional pet …

The Museum District hotel and PetTalk threw a poolside pet soiree at that was not only fun, but raised money for the Houston SPCA.

The dogs compete to retrieve toys thrown in the water by trainers. It starts on Friday, June 26 at Discovery Green and it’s a blast!

Come to Molly’s Mutt House Sunday, June 28 to learn more about reiki, a Japanese technique to promote physical, mental and spiritual health.

Ed Gonzalez won the special election to fill the Houston City Council District H seat. Noah’s Ark PAC endorsed Gonzalez early on in the race because he is committed to addressing the issues facing District H, the “Corridor of Cruelty” and BARC. Gonzalez reached out to animal welfare advocates and they responded with votes.
In a run-off that turned out more voters than the initial nine candidate election last month, Gonzalez earned 61 percent of the vote, soundly defeating his opponent whose campaign had ignored BARC and who had failed to …

Patients at the Children’s Cancer Hospital at M. D. Anderson got a surprise on June 10 when two special canine guests paid a visit to the young patients on the ninth floor. Westminster Dog Show winners, Stump and J.R., strutted into the PediDome recreation room and were immediately covered with pats and kisses from their youngest fans.
The two dog celebrities were there to give patients a distraction from their treatment, while also endorsing a new line of pet products from the Children’s Art Project. CAP unveiled the “Flag” pet bandana that features the …

Slip on your flip-flops and join us for a margarita and tasty treats to toast Gold Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue Saturday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  at Hollywood Frame Gallery at 2427 Bissonnet.
 
Our Jimmy Buffet-themeed benefit fundraiser celebrates the 10th anniversary of Gold Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue. The highlight of the evening will be a silent auction of Jim Tweedy’s original acrylic painting “Golden Retrieverville,” and Jim Tweedy will be on hand to sign prints.
Prize drawing items include a flat-screened TV, a fishing trip, and a custom-framed …