In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, there were many posts about pets gone missing or strays wandering into yards. Not all were of the four-legged variety. Laura Brown Anderson’s 1-year-old parrot, Clark, went on an hours-long...
“I had my heart set on a Basset Hound. But then we looked at this breed of dog I had never heard of, called a Rat Terrier. In that moment, I knew I was not going...
This story contains excerpts from “So I Won’t Forget,” by Cindy Lipps, D.V.M. She began her veterinary practice at Archer Road Animal Hospital in Baytown in 1984. “My youngest daughter married in October 2016. In 2017,...
“I’m Mexican American. My parents are from Mexico, and I was the first one born here. I’ve always been working to help out the family. It’s mostly been in sales. But in my last position, I...
“Is she looking at me? Yes! Yes! I love the dog park. I can run, get muddy, fall in love. Is she still there? And the water has an interesting, complex flavor although I usually prefer a...
“When my humans watch TV, I pull this plushie in front of the screen and start humping it. They used to cheer me on: ‘Stop that! Freddie! Stop that!’ Now they mostly ignore me, but it...
“My human is a big Boston Red Sox fan, so he named me Fenway. But my friends call me The Green Monster.”— Fenway This 125-pound Great Dane loves to eat, at the tune of 60 pounds...
“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.”Do you always speak so lyrically?“Express yourself, and let me be me.”— Berny This Dalmatian was a 4-week-old puppy with a bad...
“When I grow up, I’m going to be a neurosurgeon.”— Tara This Miniature Schnauzer and certified therapy dog has logged countless visits to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and libraries as a volunteer with Faithful Paws.
“Sometimes in life you get blindsided. But if you keep looking forward with your good eye, you may find your best friend.”— Hershey This chocolate Lab was dumped in the Cove area, before finding its forever...
