Merlin pulled a trick from his hat…he took top honors of Best In Show at the Heart of Ohio Ferret Association (HOFA) Ferret Buckeye Bash Ferret Show.  It is the largest Ferret show in the US. 
Never been to a ferret show? Neither have I but I bet it’s a blast!! Merlin and his other Houston compadres (Sophie and Darth) competed in categories such as the Color Class where Darth took 4th place in Black Sable, Passport Required (the ferret must have some foreign blood in them) where Sophie took 4th place, Late Alter …

Rosie has been adopted! I could not be more thrilled to pass on the news that Rosie has a new daddy and a beautiful new name (Cleopatra or Cleo). Thank you so much to everyone who passed around the blog helping in the search for Cleo’s forever home. Her new home is perfect for her. Chuck, her new daddy, is active and committed. He absolutely understands the huge responsibility it is to own a dog (especially a pit bull rescue), and he plans on running with her and …

Don Puryear and Laura Carlock
The First Annual Movie Night & Silent Auction for Scout’s Honor Rescue on November 6th was a success, raising over $50,000.  The event was held at the River Oaks Theater, featuring a private screening of “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”.

Epicure Cafe provided not only the perfect venue for the silent auction, but also a live band and an incredible array of hors d’oeuvres, petit-fours and cookies, and a wide selection of fine wines.  California Pizza Kitchen donated 20% of the receipts from any of the guests’ …

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 …

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.

Many of you may remember Mollie, the Houston PetTalk 3-legged cover girl for the February 2007 issue who was in need of a good home. Our feature in that issue focused on breed rescue and the many dogs in various breed rescue groups awaiting adoption. As luck would have, Mollie was spotted by someone that fell in love with her photo and went on a mission to adopt her.
That “someone” was Phyl and Doug Bower of Florida. Phyl and Doug were visiting Houston and saw Mollie on the cover of …

Sasha’s Suds N Duds, one of the cutest self-dog wash and boutiques you’ll ever see, has move from their West U location to new “digs” at 802 W. Gray in the River Oaks area. Yes, the Black Awning and white signature gate are still part of the “look” and proprietress Jan Bulawa has made the space cozy, adorable and fun…Pink galore!
The new location also has a small backyard for dogs to have some playtime. The walls and armoires and bakery are filled with great goodies for your pet or as …

 
 Houston pets can now breathe easier! It took two years and more than $7,000, but all of Houston’s fire stations are finally equipped with pet oxygen masks, thanks to the generosity of Houston pet lovers and Best Friends Cause for Paws Pet Oxygen Masks campaign. In total, more than 130 sets of the life saving masks have been donated to the Houston Fire Department, making it possible to outfit every station and to have some extras available for replacement.
Houston is just the latest city to benefit from the Cause for …

Take a vacation with your pet at Abundance Retreat in Wimberly, Texas…the Hill Country!