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Fate of More Than 1,000 Abused Animals Seized In Northwest Houston Will Be Decided Today

The fate of the animals in one of the largest animal cruelty seizures in the United States will be decided Wednesday... [...more]

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Kingwood Barktoberfest Rescheduled for November 7th

The Third Annual Kingwood Barktoberfest has been rescheduled for November 7th... [...more]

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Calling All Dog Owners: Best Blurb Books Contest

Do you have a passion for photographing Fluffy? Blurb is hosting its first annual Best Blurb Books Contest, and there’s a category for people who are passionate about photographing their pets. The grand prize for the pets category is $3,000, and the runner-up will receive $1,000. Anyone can enter a pet-themed photo book, but entries [...] [...more]

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Tax Break for Pet Owners

U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter has introduced the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act, legislation to allow individuals to claim tax deductions for qualified pet care expenses. The bill would allow any taxpayer who legally owns one or more domesticated animals to take an annual income tax deduction of up to $3,500 for [...] [...more]