Houston Stories

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Looking back at Hurricane Harvey and looking forward in Houston

Review of Best Friends Animal Society's involvement in rescue efforts after H...
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Dog saved from homelessness and heartworm disease

Dog with heartworm surrendered to a Houston animal shelter is transported to Best ...
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How a blind, deaf cat found happiness after Hurricane Harvey

Displaced by Hurricane Harvey, blind, deaf cat, with a neurological condition (cer...
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Hurricane Harvey animal rescue — one year later

Nearly 3,000 Hurricane Harvey pets were rescued by Best Friends and our partners w...
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Mama dog saved her puppies after Hurricane Harvey

A mama dog and her puppies are saved from the rising Hurricane Harvey floodwaters....
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How a dog went from Hurricane Harvey to life in a five-star hotel

Dog who survived Hurricane Harvey now living high life with his adoptive family at...
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Utah or bust: How a dog found happiness in Salt Lake City after Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey rescue story about a dog saved after the storm and adopted by a p...
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Dogs rescued after Hurricane Harvey living the high life in New York

Hurricane Harvey dogs rescued in the aftermath of the natural disaster come to Bes...
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Hurricane Harvey survivor cat

Hurricane Harvey survivor cat recovers from a terrible head wound and badly infect...
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Holiday cheer from pets who survived Hurricane Harvey

Holiday photos of Hurricane Harvey animals from Texas who have been adopted into l...
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Hurricane Harvey rescued puppies triumph over tragedy

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, pregnant dog is rescued from a flooded area. She ...
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Fostering a pet after Hurricane Harvey

People have stepped up to foster pets - dogs and cats - affected by Hurricane Harv...
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A young boy gets his birthday wish to help pets after Hurricane Harvey

Kids gather food, toys and other supplies to donate to pets affected by Hurricane ...
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Working toward pet reunions in Houston

Best Friends is working to reunite lost hurricane pets with families via a lost-an...
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Dog from Texas puts the storms behind him

Dog survivor of Hurricane Harvey in Texas comes to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary f...
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