Urban Paws Magazine

Issue 11: Volume 8

PHOTO BY PAW PRINTS PET PHOTOGRAPHY

contents

EVENT CALENDAR 6December 2014

THE SCOOP 7Canine News and Happenings

BODY & SOUL 12How to Select a Professional Pet Sitter

HEALTH & WELLNESS 16Pet Rescue Rx - A Pets Before Profit Pharmacy

FEATURE 18Holiday Gift Guide 2014

TRAINING & BEHAVIOR 20Tips on Introducing a New Dog to Your Canine Pack

ADOPTION 24Houston Sheltie Sanctuary

PublisherJennifer Kitchens-Street

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Advertising(281) 384.5431

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Contributing WritersPaul Mann

Bob Williams

Staff PhotographerJamie Fincher

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decemberCANINE CALENDAR

DECEMBER 6

Adoption Event with Adore Houston at

Doggy in Wonderland, 100 Houston St. in

Tomball. 11:00 AM.

DECEMBER 6

Fido’s Family Fotos hosted by Greyt Kids

youth volunteers for Greyhound Pets of

America Houston. 5250 Gulfton St., Suite 1F.

Professional photographer, Lizz Hinch is

donating her time to help raise funds for the

hounds and give your family a memory for

years to come. Cost is $25 per session. Pizza,

drinks and snacks will be provided. To sched-

ule a session, email [email protected].

DECEMBER 12-14

Tomball German Christmas Market Join

DREAM Dachshund Rescue for a 3-day,

weekend long, festival full of family fun!

Meet many of the adoptable Dachshunds

along with our fantastic F.A.V.S. (Fosters,

Adopters, Volunteers & Supporters) The

event features 175 Vendors, 5 Musical

Stages, Street Performers, Petting Zoo,

Festival Food, Arts & Crafts and so much

more! For more information, please visit the

event site at: http://www.tomballgerman-

fest.org/christmas-market.

DECEMBER 14

Barrio Dogs’ Holiday Celebration and pre-

mier of “A Tail of Two Cities”, a film by lo

Communications. 14 Pews, 800 Aurora. 3:00

- 6:00 PM. For more information, visit

www.barriodogs.org.

DECEMBER 20-21

3rd Annual Bake & Craft Sale benefiting

MCASociety and shelter animals. 10:00 AM -

4:00 PM. The sale will feature an array of

Holiday themed cookies and other baked

goods and handmade blankets, scarfs, can-

dles, jewelry and more – just in time for

Christmas gift giving. For more information,

visit www.mcasociety.org.

SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 17, 2015

Johnny Steele Dog Park Opening

Celebration at 2929 Allen Parkway.

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Buffalo Bayou Partnership CelebratesOpening of the Johnny Steele Dog Park

Every dog has its day and that day is coming in

January 2015! The “official” dog park in Buffalo

Bayou Park, located at 2929 Allen Parkway

(Montrose Boulevard/Studemont), will open to

the public on January 17, 2015. Owners and

their four-legged friends will enjoy new features

including large and small dog ponds, dog wash-

ing areas and shade structures. For the public

celebration, there will be an array of family-

friendly and animal-friendly activities such as a

dog “kissing booth,” dog food samples, doggie

lounge area, on-site pet adoptions, giveaways

and more!

A group of thoughtful and caring donors

joined together to name the dog park in honor

of their good friend Johnny Steele, whose name

is synonymous with elegance and beauty as wit-

nessed by the civic spaces and private gardens

he has designed throughout the city and state.

Johnny has been a talented and enthusiastic vol-

unteer for Buffalo Bayou Partnership for many

years.

The Johnny Steele Dog Park is part of the $58

million Buffalo Bayou Park – Shepherd to

Sabine project underway under the leadership

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of Buffalo Bayou Partnership. The project

includes park improvements including the addi-

tion of trails, enhancements at Eleanor Tinsley

Park, destinations like The Water Works and

Lost Lake, nature play area, lighting, and ameni-

ties such as kayak and bike rentals and overall

improvements to the park’s landscape. Some

elements of the park improvements have been

completed including pedestrian bridges at

Jackson Hill and the Police Memorial, some

asphalt trails on the north and south sides of the

bayou, lawns at Eleanor Tinsley Park and some

trail lighting. The entire project is to be com-

plete in mid-2015.

Kingwood Town Center Park Goes to theDogs Once AgainThe 7th Annual Kingwood Barkfest was recent-

ly held on November 22 at Kingwood’s Town

Center Park.

Hosted by Urban Paws Magazine and

Pampered Paws Boutique, the annual event is

aimed at raising funds and awareness for

Houston’s homeless pets.

Activities included live music, food, vendor

booths, raffles and adoptable dogs and cats

from local rescue organizations.

This year, Kingwood Barkfest was able to raise

$8,000 in both premium pet food and monetary

donations that were donated to the winners of

the rescue raffle. The winners included:

Houston Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Boston Terrier

Rescue of Greater Houston, Volunteers for

Animal Protection, Lone Star Animal Welfare

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League and Best Friends Furever.

For information on next year’s event, visit

www.kingwoodbarkfest.yolasite.com.

Thanksgiving Goes to the Dogs Thanksto Rover Oaks Pet Resort

The shelter animals at Citizens for Animal pro-

tection got to enjoy a special Thanksgiving treat

yesterday from their friends over at Rover Oaks

Pet Resort! The animal-loving staff at Rover

Oaks spent the week roasting turkeys at their

Houston and Katy resorts and, to help celebrate

Turkey Day, they hand-delivered the tasty treat

to the animals who are spending the holiday in

the shelter, awaiting their forever homes. The

adoptable animals enjoyed their meal and are

ready for you to come and meet them and their

furry friends, all of whom would be most thank-

ful for a happy, safe and loving home for the

holidays!

In 2007, Rover Oaks began serving home-

made Thanksgiving turkey to the dogs and cats

staying at their pet resorts, and five years ago co-

owners Joy Lee and Steve Smith decided to

expand the service to include pets at the shelter.

Lee, a long-time volunteer for CAP, says,

“When you see the loving care that our clients

give their pet companions each day, it breaks

your heart to know that thousands of wonder-

ful shelter pets won’t enjoy that same happiness

this Thanksgiving. We wanted to do something

special for the pets at CAP and give them a hol-

iday treat too.”

The staff at Rover Oaks put a lot of effort and

love into this annual project. “It is so rewarding

to be able to brighten the holidays for these lov-

ing animals,” said Steve Smith, co-owner of

Rover Oaks Pet Resort. “We strongly encourage

everyone to visit the animals at CAP and con-

sider adopting, volunteering or donating to this

great organization.”

National Mutt Day Aims to Save 10,000Mutts Across AmericaNational Mutt Day was created in 2005 by

Celebrity Pet Expert and Animal Welfare

Advocate, Colleen Paige, and is celebrated on

both July 31st and December 2nd. National

Mutt Day is about embracing, saving and cele-

brating mixed breed dogs. The biggest percent-

age of dogs euthanized is due to constant over-

breeding and public desire for designer dogs and

pure bred puppies that are sold to pet stores

supplied by puppy mills that often produce ill

and horribly neglected animals.

National Mutt Day was created to be celebrat-

ed on two dates per year to raise awareness of

the plight of mixed breed dogs in shelters

around the nation and to educate the public

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about the many mixed breed dogs that desper-

ately await new homes. Mixed breed dogs tend

to be healthier, better behaved, they live longer

and are just as able to perform the duties of

pure bred dogs - such as bomb and drug sniff-

ing, search and rescue and guiding the blind.

There are millions of loving and healthy mixed

breed dogs sitting in shelters, who are desper-

ately searching for a new home. One of the

county's most famous movie dogs is Benji, is a

mixed breed Terrier.

You are encouraged to visit your local shelter

and find a new friend. If you can't adopt a

mixed breed friend on December 2nd, please

donate at least $5 to your local animal shelter, as

they all need financial assistance and every dol-

lar counts.

You can also volunteer to walk a dog, donate

food and other supplies needed to your local

animal shelter or make a donation in the memo-

ry of a loved dog who has crossed the Rainbow

Bridge.

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The Houston SPCA and Neiman Marcus

Galleria celebrate 26 years of saving lives.

Adorable cats, kittens, puppies and small dogs

will dazzle and delight crowds of holiday shop-

pers as they frolic in this year’s festive holiday

windows designed by Kim Hartz Photography.

This year’s pet display was unveiled on Friday,

November 28 on the first floor of Neiman

Marcus. Members of the public will be able to

adopt animals on site and take them home the

same day.

Adoption fees range from $65 to $195

depending on the type and age of the pet. The

Windows of Life will run through December

21. For more information, visit www.hspca.org.

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ith holiday travel season upon us and

with spring break travel season on its

heels, throngs of vacation-bound pet

owners will opt for a professional pet sitter or

dog walker and not a kennel, boarding or day-

care facility when making plans for their four-

legged family members. This to enjoy the many

benefits of at-home pet care and avoid serious

psychological and physical health concerns asso-

ciated with kenneling and boarding, including

emotional distress, kennel cough, Parvo disease

and the potentially deadly canine influenza virus.

“Out of concern for their pet's health, happi-

ness, well-being and safety, many opt for profes-

sional home-based pet care in lieu of kennel,

boarding and daycare facilities, and even family

members or the neighbor's kids. But, buyer

beware, as “all pet sitters are not created equal,”

cautions Paul Mann, founder and CEO of

FETCH! Pet Care—the nation’s largest fran-

chise provider of professional daily dog walk-

ing/fitness and other pet sitting services.

For those who want to hire an at-home, “almost

overnight” pet sitter so their animals can keep

up normal activities, be nurtured in familiar sur-

roundings, maintain a daily physical fitness rou-

tine, and avoid both physical and emotional ail-

ments, Fetch! Pet Care offers this Top 10 “must

haves” checklist for selecting a professional pet

sitting service:

1. Locate a pet sitter in your area using a rep-

utable source.

2. Diligently check all the pet sitter’s references–

at least three should be voluntarily provided—

and ensure you can find positive online reviews.

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How to Select a Professional

Pet Sitter

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3. Confirm that your sitter has undergone a

criminal background check and has received

proper training.

4. Ensure the sitter offers a free in-home con-

sultation and pre-interview the sitter with your

pet(s) present to see interactions and establish a

“comfort level” between you, the sitter and your

pet(s).

5. Clearly state how you would like the sitter to

use his/her visit time in terms of walking, play-

ing, exercising, feeding, cleaning, etc.


“Selecting just theright sitter to care of

both a pet and ahome is not a decision

to be taken lightly.”

PAUL MANN, FETCH! PET CARE

Mann continues, “Selecting just the right sitter

to care of both a pet and a home is not a deci-

sion to be taken lightly. And, with the availabili-

ty of professional caretakers, pet owners no

longer need to burden or impose on family

members or friends, or worry that their beloved

pet will be relegated to kennel boarding. There

are many highly trained, reliable and well-

screened sitters ensuring pets receive the love,

attention and skilled treatment expected of a

field professional, and that a client’s home

remains safe and secure while they are away.

That kind of peace of mind is priceless.”

Paul Mann is the Founder the CEO of Fetch! Pet Care—thenation’s largest and most trusted franchiser for professionalpet sitting, dog walking, and pet fitness/exercise services—serving thousands of pets and pet parents throughout theUnited States from coast to coast. He may be reached onlineat: www.FetchPetCare.com.


6. Verify that the sitter can accommodate your

pet’s daily feeding, walking and exercise sched-

ule, as well as your desired vacation schedule,

even during the busiest holidays.

7. Ensure the company offers 7-day-per-week

telephone and email availability.

8. Provide medical and behavioral history about

your pet(s) as well as veterinary and other emer-

gency contact information, and gather all neces-

sary supplies, including food, vitamins, and

treats in one central location.

9. Ensure the company has “backup” measures

in place should your primary pet sitter have an

emergency that prevents them from performing

your assignment.

10. Ensure the pet sitter is fully bonded and

insured and offers a satisfaction guarantee.

“The importance of finding reliable, at-home

service providers has spawned the need for firm

guidelines on selecting the right professional,”

Mann notes. “If a pet owner takes just a few rel-

atively simple criteria into account before

entrusting Fido or Felix to another, they can

enjoy peace of mind that their pet—and their

home—will be well cared for. Indeed, a touch

of due diligence is key to make sure owners find

a highly trained, reliable and well-screened ani-

mal caretaker to best meet each pets’ unique

needs, and the owners’ expectations.”

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s a veterinarian, Glenn Buckley was able

to help one pet at a time. Through Pet

Rescue Rx he can help so many more. Dr.

Buckley has seen first hand the need of animal

shelters, both large and small, to continue the

amazing job they do.

A Dr. Buckley’s love for animals started at a young

age, growing up in Akron, NY where the phar-

macy is located. He was fortunate to be given

the opportunity to attend Louisiana State

University School of Veterinary Medicine to ful-

fill his dream. His career of practicing veterinary


Pet Rescue Rx:

A Pets Before Profits Pharmacy

Glenn Buckley, DVM, and his brother Scott Buckley, with Glenn's dogs.

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emergency medicine has been very rewarding

but he felt that he could do more. His thoughts

kept returning to the shelters where he volun-

teered as time allowed and the recurring need

for more funding was always there. The shelter

staff and volunteers work so very hard to pro-

vide the care and love the animals need but they

also have to spend time raising funds through

donations, auctions, dog washes, bake sales etc.

Dr. Buckley thought, “there has to be a better

way.”

Pet Rescue Rx, the new, online pharmacy for pet

medications and supplies, donates 100% of

their after tax profit to animal shelters and res-

cue organizations that are selected by their cus-

tomers.

By purchasing pet medications through them,

you are directly funding animal shelters and res-

cue groups in your area. The best part is that

you get to choose the group to support with

every purchase.

People have options today on where they buy

their pets medications. Many large retailers are

now making huge profits from these products.

Pet Rescue Rx believes these profits should be

going to the shelters and rescues which REAL-

LY need the money.

Dr. Buckley knows that there is a passion for

helping pets find homes and gain fulfillment in

being a part of something great. Just think

about the shelters in your area that have strug-

gled with funding and donation decreases.

Think about all those faces that need our sup-

port and help. These faces still need food, and

the comforts of air conditioning on a hot sum-

mer day, heat in the winter and a dry place to

sleep. They need medical care and everything

else that money can buy. Dr. Buckley takes no

compensation from Pet Rescue Rx. This is his

way of giving back to the pets which have

brought so much happiness to his life. He

believes that this is what they deserve.

Each time a customer makes a purchase, they

can select an Animal Shelter or Rescue to sup-

port. Pet Rescue Rx was modeled after actor

Paul Newman’s own brand, Newman’s Own,

that donates all profits to charity. Pet Rescue Rx

supports the thousands of shelters and rescues

which rely on donations to continue the great

work they do.

Pet Rescue Rx is now licensed in 30 states and

growing. There are over 400 animal shelters and

rescue organizations registered to receive sup-

port.

If you would like to learn more about Pet

Rescue Rx or register to become a participating

animal shelter or rescue organization, visit

www.petrescuerx.com.


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ringing a new dog into the family is an

exciting time for the human “pack”

members, but can create stress for your

current canine. Understanding how to manage

dog introductions can help ensure a lifetime of

harmony for everyone.

General Tips for Canine Introductions

• Set reasonable goals. Knowing each dog’s

background about how well they were social-

ized will help you manage what might happen.

Remember and respect that your resident dog

may perceive the new dog to be encroaching

on his established territory, which can be very

stressful.

• Proceed slowly and calmly. Slow-paced intro-

ductions may help prevent any fear-based or

aggressive reaction from developing. Bad

behaviors not reined in from the start can

become habit and be very hard to change.

• Be sure all dogs are current on their vaccina-

tions to avoid any risk of infection.

• If you have more than one resident dog, intro-

duce each one to the new dog individually to

prevent the group from overwhelming the

newcomer.

• Stay in control of the introduction. If you are

not sure how your pet will react, take the nec-

essary precautions to keep him (and you) safe.

• Never leave new dogs unattended. When dogs

are getting acquainted, the situation can change

suddenly.

Going Nose to Nose

• Introduce the dogs in a neutral site that is

unfamiliar to both dogs.

• Have each dog handled by a different person

on a loosely held, six-foot leash. Stay relaxed

and calm.

• Don’t force an interaction between the dogs.

Just walk them near one another for a few min-

utes. It’s fine if the dogs ignore each other. Stay

upbeat, and give them time to get comfortable

with the situation.

• Next, allow the dogs to sniff each other

briefly. If they show positive signs, praise them

in a high-pitched, happy voice. Then lead the

dogs away from each other.

• Do several sets of brief introductions. As you

walk away from the other dog, refocus each

dog’s attention with obedience commands or

Introducing a New Dog to Your Canine Pack

B

TRAINING


By: Bob Williams, Bark Busters Home Dog Training

short walks. This allows the dogs to meet and

tolerate each other without exhibiting any bad

behavior and keeps the meetings fairly friend

ly, so the dogs learn to associate good, relaxed

things with being together.

• Watch the dogs’ body language. Things are

going well and you can go ahead to the next

step if you see:

• Loose body movements and muscles

• Relaxed open mouths

• Play bows or other playful posturing

• If you see unfriendly reactions, quickly lead

the dogs away from each other and get them to

refocus on their handler. Then try a brief intro-

duction again, but at a further distance.

Take Caution if you see:• Stiff, slow body movements

• Hair standing up on the back

• Tensed mouth or teeth baring

• Growls

• Prolonged staring

Only try the next step when you see the dogs are

tolerating each other. Be patient and adaptable.

Managing the New Dog in Your Home

• Pick up pet toys, food, bowls, beds, etc.

before you bring the new dog into the house.

This prevents any riffs over prized posses-

sions. You can return the resident dog’s toys

to him in a few weeks, and give the new dog

some toys of his own.

• Put your current dog in a separate are of your

home, and then walk the new dog on a leash

throughout your home to show him where he

will sleep and eat, where the other pets sleep

and eat, etc.

• Establish boundaries. Use baby gates and close

off rooms and areas while all the pets acclimate

to the new situation. This way, they can see and

get used to one another. Allow the resident dog

to roam the house while confining the new dog

behind a barrier at first.

• Create separate areas for each dog’s

eating/sleeping activities. This helps keep the

resident dog from feeling that his territory is

being threatened. Pick up food bowls after

feeding time, and keep the dogs confined in

separate areas of your home any time that you

are away or can’t watch them.

Remember to devote plenty of time to each dog

individually for both training and play. If one

BOB WILLIAMS, BARK BUSTERS

dog is much older or less energetic than the

other, be sure you give him time and space to

himself so that he can rest and feel secure.

Introducing a Puppy to an Adult Dog

Not all resident dogs will welcome a new puppy

into the home. Puppies are notorious for seek-

ing attention from adult dogs (and everyone

else) and must be supervised when they are with

other animals.

Very young pups may pick up on an adult dog’s

body language that says he’s had enough

playing. A well-socialized adult dog may

growl to tell the pup to back off, which is

proper behavior that helps the puppy

learn boundaries. An adult dog with poor

social skills, however, may present a danger

to the puppy, as he may only know to bite and

not growl. Thus, do not leave the dog and

puppy alone together. Respect the adult dog’s

need for puppy-free quiet time, and be sure to

spend one-on-one time with him as well.

Hand the puppy to dog introduction as you

would between adult dogs. Keep both animals

leashed, carefully watch their body language,

allow brief sniffs, and offer praise when they

behave well.

Bob Williams is a Master Dog Trainer and Behavioral Therapist forBark Busters Home Dog Training. To schedule an appointment, call713.771.2275.


“In a perfect worldevery dog

would have a home andevery homewould havea dog.”

- unknown


MUTT MUGS

Houston Sheltie Sanctuarywww.houstonsheltiesanctuary.com

Houston Sheltie Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, serving the GreaterHouston and Southeast Texas areas. Now in their fifteenth year, HSS is the oldest Sheltie rescue pro-gram in Houston, the second oldest in the state after Dallas/Fort Worth, and one of the largest andmost successful breed rescue programs in the nation.

They do not have a shelter location but are a rescue network of over fifty Sheltie lovers and volunteerswho have pooled their resources, energies, time, and homes to rescue Shelties. HSS offers a safety netto Shelties who need their services, including providing rescue to Shelties in shelters, assistance tofinders of lost dogs, and support to owners who find they can no longer keep their dogs. They pro-vide the dogs in their program with appropriate veterinary care and behavioral rehabilitation beforeeventually rehoming them into loving forever homes, or, for those too old or too ill to be rehomed,caring for them in foster homes for the remainder of their lifetimes.


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Meet Wink! Although she may not be

100% Sheltie, she is 100% adorable!

Wink is from a local shelter. She is

approximately eight months old and

weighs 12 pounds. Unfortunately, we

do not know the past history of her

life and how or why she lost her left

eye. We do know that she is a very

playful and loving pup. She does great

with other dogs, but has not been

introduced to cats. Wink is catching

on fast with crate and house training.

If you're looking for a loving lap

dog...look no more!

ADOPTION

Join us in helping our four-legged friends

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Long John was relinquished to HSS by his for-mer family for personal reasons. He is nine yearsold (DOB 8/6/05) 15 inches, 25 pounds, andneutered. His only ongoing health issue is one offood allergies which requires a monthly bath andeating a hypoallergenic food. His foster momsays that Long John takes a little time to warm upto his surroundings & humans. While in thehouse he prefers to be with his human. He inter-acts and plays with the resident Shelties when he’sin the yard with them. He enjoys car rides, goingfor walks, and walks well on a leash. He is houseand crate trained. Long John really wants toplease his human. He is loyal, loving, and a greatcompanion.

Emma is from a local shelter. She is three yearsold, 16 inches, 32 pounds, and spayed. She hadbeen shaved when she came into the programbut her coat should be glorious in a few months.Emma has a bit of an alpha attitude and candominate more submissive personalities, butdoes well when "put in her place" by a more con-fident dog. She is house and crate trained. She’svery affectionate to her foster family and is seek-ing her forever family.

Bailey was relinquished to HSS by his formerfamily for personal reasons. He is four years old(DOB 11/22/10), 16-17 inches, 44 pounds(needs to lose a few), and neutered. His fostermom says that Bailey is a big, gentle boy with lov-ing eyes. He mostly loves playing with the soccerball. He gets along well with the resident Sheltiesand the cat. Bailey is a little timid when meetingnew people but warms up quickly. He is houseand crate trained. Bailey would love to come playsoccer with your family!


Long John

Emma

Bailey

Veterinarians

Clara Scott, DVMMy Family Vet20120 Kuykendahl RoadSpring, Texas 77379(p): 281.288.0500(w): www.myfamilyvet.com

Sunset Blvd Animal Clinic 2525 Sunset Blvd.Houston, Texas 77005(p): 713.526.5881(w): www.sunsetblvdanimalclinic.com

Veterinary Specialists

Laurie Noaker, DVM, DACVIMVERGI8921 Katy FreewayHouston, Texas 77024(p): 713.932.9589(w): www.vergi247.com

Nicholas J. Millichamp, BVetMed, PhD,DVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVSEye Care for Animals17395 Tomball Parkway #3-HHouston, Texas 77064(p): 281.890.3937(w): www.eyecareforanimals.com

Christie Cornelius, DVMLast Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia1302 Waugh Drive, Suite 968Houston, Texas 77019(p:) 713.452.0474(w): www.petslastwishes.com

North Houston Vet Specialists 1646 Spring Cypress Road #100Spring, Texas 77388(p): 832.616.5000(w): www.nhvetspecialists.com

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