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2021

Winter storm Uri recovery pet food distribution event on Monday

Many Houstonians are still trying to recover from winter storm Uri that reeked havoc in the area, many without water and power for days.
Here are the top 12 things to do in Houston this weekend

Bring your pup to celebrate National Pet Day at Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co., which will be referring to itself at "RuffBrew" this weekend.
Ready, PetSet, Go: Texas, Minnesota animal shelters partner to rescue distressed pets

Homeless dogs and cats in Houston are making their way to Pequot Lakes
Donation Saves More Than 80 Homeless Animals

Kao Brothers Donate $3,000 to Support Lance McCullers & Houston PetSet's Efforts to Save Homeless Animals
Animal shelters celebrate adoption milestones, records during pandemic

The Babinski Foundation in Pequot Lakes had a record adoption year in 2020, while Paws and Claws in Hackensack celebrated its 1,000th adoption in early 2021.
Houston PetSet Helping Homeless Animals

Transport sends more than 100 animals to adopters in the Midwest
Houston experts share best ways to protect your home, car, pets, and plants from the upcoming freeze

As local temperatures plummet to lows not seen in decades, Houstonians are scrambling to prepare for a potential snow, ice, and a serious freeze.
Lance McCullers Jr. and His Wife Kara, Other Astros Stars Jump In To Help Hurting Houstonians

While the Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation is typically focused on the well-being of four-legged friends, with the fallout from winter storms Uri and Viola, the Houston Astros pitcher is stepping up to the plate to help Houstonians in need.
Astros players band together to aid Houston

The Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation will partner with several other local organizations that need help during this crisis, including but not limited to getting fresh water, food and veterinary needs to animals in need through Rollin’ Vets, Rescued Pets Movement, Houston PetSet, PetCo Foundation and others.
Astros Foundation, Astros players, Crane Worldwide support Houston in winter storm recovery

With the Houston-area in need following the aftermath of the winter storm this past week, the Astros Foundation, Astros players, and Crane Worldwide quickly mobilized to help aid the people of Houston.
Astros Foundation, players support Houston in winter storm recovery

With the Houston-area in need following the aftermath of the winter storm this past week, the Astros Foundation, Astros players, and owner Jim Crane quickly mobilized to help aid the people of Houston.
Game Changer Wants to End Pet Homelessness and Suffering

Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist are co-presidents of Houston PetSet, which is working to end homelessness and suffering of companion animals in Houston, Texas
Siemens Energy Donates $250k Through Positive Energy Campaign

Siemens Energy employees nominated local charitable organizations to have the opportunity to receive donations of up to $10k each
Proposed law aimed at bad pet owners who keep dogs inhumanely chained

Proposed law to ensure pets are kept safe when outdoors. FOX 26 reporter Randy Wallace has more on the proposed law aimed at ensuring pets are kept safe while outdoors.

2020

Here are the top 6 things to do in Houston this weekend

Locals can also look for a fierce and fabulous party for our furry friends, plus a local rap legend takes the mic on Thursday night.
Peeking Into the Homes of Houston’s Biggest Animal Lovers

PetSet's Virtual Gala Brings Plenty of Real Fun
Two “Barks Up” Four Houston PetSet’s Virtual “Fierce & Fabulous Soiree”

The upstairs patio at The Annie Café & Bar was “Fierce & Fabulous” this past Friday, as Houston PetSet founders Tena Lundquist Faust and twin sister Tama Lundquist hosted a small invitation-only “watch party” on the patio of one of Houston’s most celebrated restaurants.
Houston PetSet’s 2020 Fierce & Fabulous Soiree

Friday, September 11 at 7:30PM
Chic and stylish Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree

Stylish and animal-loving Houstonians recently gathered on The Annie Café & Bar’s patio for Houston PetSet’s Fierce & Fabulous Soiree’s watch party.
Ruff times in Texas: Pequot shelter takes in strays from flooded Houston

A busload of homeless dogs from Houston PetSet in Texas drove up to Babinski Foundation in hopes of giving the pups a better shot at a forever home.
Animals Bound for New Homes

Houston PetSet Helping Transport Tomorrow
Shelter Pets Find Forever Home

Houston PetSet Transports Animals from Harris County Pets and Montgomery County Animal Shelter
The Practicalities of Partnerships for Social Change

Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve learned bout strategic partnership so you can create great collaborations of your own
200 Houston-area homeless furry friends fly to safety as Hurricane Laura advances

Some Houston-area furry friends threatened by Hurricane Laura have a new lease on life, thanks to a local nonprofit.
‘No one can go it alone’ | Lucky Dog rescues 20 pets from Houston ahead of Hurricane Laura

DMV-based rescue organization Lucky Dog has been involved in animal emergency rescues since 2017.
Homeless Animals in Texas Shelters Fly to Richmond Ahead of Hurricane Laura

Around 130 dogs and cats are being relocated from flood-prone areas of Texas to six Virginia shelters and rescues.
Hundreds of dogs, cats need fostering as Hurricane Laura approaches

Hurricane Laura is expected to displace hundreds of animals across Houston and Galveston over the next couple of days.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Houston News

The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Pets escape Hurricane Laura to be adopted in Virginia

More than 130 dogs and cats evacuated from the path of Hurricane Laura arrived in Central Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.
Hundreds of Local Shelter Animals Being Evacuated to East Coast

Houston PetSet & Petco Foundation have partnered to save lives as storm quickly approaches
Local Nonprofit Teams Up with National Foundation to Help Homeless Animals Fly to Safety in Advance of Hurricane Laura

As Hurricane Laura draws closer to the Gulf Coast and the Greater Houston area, Houston PetSet, a local 501c3, has partnered with Petco Foundation to coordinate an airplane transport
Most of Port Arthur Has Evacuated

Houston PetSet has partnered with Austin Pets Alive and the Corinne T. Smith Animal Center (Brownwood, TX) to evacuate animals from Port Arthur Animal Control.
200 Homeless Animals Flown to Virginia Ahead of Laura

Through this collaborative transport, Houston PetSet and the Petco Foundation have guaranteed that these animals’ lives will be saved
Houston PetSet + Petco Foundation’s Hurricane Laura Emergency Airplane Transport

200 cats and dogs to fly to receiving groups on the east coast
Around H-Town: Houston PetSet

KRBE's Freddy Cruz sits down with Houston PetSet Co-Presidents Tena and Tama to discuss the organization's mission
Great Day Great Deeds: Houston PetSet

Jill Archibald with Houston PetSet is committed to finding solutions to end Houston's homelessness and suffering of companion animals.
Houston PetSet, BMW of West Houston collecting pet food for owners in need due to COVID-19

“Houston PetSet has always focused on keeping people with their pets,” Tama Lundquist, Co-President of Houston PetSet said in a news release. “Hosting this event with BMW of West Houston allows us to collect valuable pet food donations, which we can then distribute to the owners and pets in need.”
Houston PetSet Hosts Pet Food Donation Drive with BMW of West Houston

Canned food, unopened dry food and cat litter needed for pet owners facing difficult times
Many in Houston Needing Pet Food

In a recent survey more than half of Houston-area pet owners say they need animal welfare services and pet food.
Houston PetSet Hosts Animal Food Drive

BMW of West Houston, Houston PetSet Collect More Than 400 lb. of Pet Food at Donation Drive
Pet Food Donation Drive Held for Families in Need of Supplies

The dealership & nonprofit organization will provide support to hundreds of pets in need
Pet Food Donation Drive

BMW of West Houston teamed up with Houston PetSet to host a pet food drive
Houston leads nation in dog attacks on postal carriers

FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace speaks with area experts who say they city's stray problem might be to blame.
Harris County Animal Cruelty Task Force credits spike in cases to pandemic, domestic abuse

Domestic abuse victims are at higher risk during quarantine, and some experts worry that the pets they stay behind with to protect may also be at increased risk.
Pets face increased danger of abuse

Domestic abuse victims are at higher risk during quarantine, and some experts worry that the pets they stay behind with to protect may also be at increased risk.
Help for domestic abuse victims who won’t leave out of fear for their pets

There's no doubt COVID-19 is causing more domestic violence than ever before.
Non-profit helpings pets from abusive homes

Houston PetSet Launches Pet Protect Program
Constable, Crime Stoppers discuss Houston-area animal abuse

People abuse animals and Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, animal cruelty has not taken a break.
Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist of Houston PetSet

Learning More About Houston PetSet's Efforts During COVID-19
New service protects Houston pets suffering from domestic violence

Reports across the country reflect an increase in domestic violence, which experts blame on isolation, stress, and anxiety.
Nonprofit Houston PetSet brings boarding initiative to Westbury Animal Hospital

Houston PetSet, a Houston-area nonprofit, has launched a pet boarding initiative for survivors of domestic violence at Westbury Animal Hospital, at 4917 S. Willow Drive, Houston, the nonprofit announced May 20.
Houston nonprofit launches free pet boarding program to aid survivors of domestic violence

Houston nonprofit PetSet has launched Pet Protect, a free pet boarding initiative for survivors of domestic violence. The initiative aims to create an opportunity for individuals to flee dangerous environments safely without having to leave behind their pets.
Houston PetSet program offers free animal boarding for victims of domestic violence

Reports of domestic violence and animal cruelty increased during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
Houston PetSet program offers free animal boarding for victims of domestic violence

Matt Bryant, owner of Houston Dog Ranch, noticed that a troubling dynamic was developing in the early days of COVID-19’s countywide stay-home order: Reports of domestic violence and animal cruelty had gone through the roof.
Restaurants, non-profit pair up to help homeless pets with Takeout & Take Me Home program

People suffering in this pandemic can speak up and get help, but unfortunately, that's not so for the four-legged voiceless.
Non-Profit Helps Restaurants and Animals

Houston PetSet Launches Takeout & Take Me Home Campaign
Sick or injured pet? Free mobile veterinary clinic treating Houston pets in need of urgent care

Houston PetSet and Laurel's House mobile unit treating pets with minor and major ailments as well as performing urgent surgeries.
Non-profits offer free mobile veterinary services to those in need

Two non-profits offer free mobile veterinary care for residents financially struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonprofits Providing Relief for Struggling Pet Owners

Houston PetSet Funds Emergency Veterinary Services
227 Animals seized from Katy area home in Fort Bend County

In a joint effort led by the Fort Bend County Constables Office for Precinct 3’s animal cruelty investigator, 227 animals were seized from a home in the 2000 block of Saddlehorn Trail in Katy, just south of Katy Mills, Fort Bend officials said.
U.S. Animal Shelters Struggle During COVID-19 Crisis

Newsmax Interviews Tena Lundquist Faust
It Takes a Village

Echo Lane Animal Clinic has been working closely with the Pasadena Animal Shelter and Houston PetSet
Animal cruelty cases on the rise, but so are charges against abusers

In 2019, the task force says it investigated 4,315 animal cruelty cases involving 10,649 animals. 174 criminal charges were filed.
The Ten Most Wanted Harris County Animal Cruelty Suspects

Call 713-222-TIPS if you have information about any of these wanted individuals.
More Than 90 Animals to Be Transported Today

McCullers Helps Dogs and Cats
Houston animal charities offer free pet treatment for locals in need

With the pressure of bills and the looming holiday season, some Houstonians are forced to make hard decisions regarding their pets. For many, that means not vaccinating, spaying or neutering, or chipping their animals, which can be a costly affair for those on a tight budget.
BARC Animal Shelter hosting two major events to provide pandemic relief for pet owners

BARC Animal Shelter is hosting several upcoming events to help provide pandemic relief for Houston-area pet owners.
Free Spay/Neuters for COVID Relief

Houston PetSet and BARC team up to provide services for pets
Here’s how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season

Thus far, 2020 has been a pretty ugly affair for nearly everyone. Shuttered businesses. Lost jobs. The solitude of working from home.
PetSet Celebrates With Virtual Gala Watch Party

Even a global pandemic could not stop animal lovers’ kindness, as they rallied around a hybrid format of fundraising.
Gala Virtual de Houston PetSet

Los amantes de los animales de Houston y de todo el país se conectaron a la primera Soiree Virtual Fierce & Fabulous, organizada por Deborah Duncan y Johnny Bravo Holloway de Great Day Houston.
State commission deciding if breeder licensing program should stay or go

FOX 26's Randy Wallace has more on a state commission who is deciding if breeder licensing program should remain or not.
Houston PetSet: saving animals during the pandemic

Becky Best is the community relations and grant manager for Houston PetSet, an organization that advocates for the safety of animals.
Police investigating viral video of Houston woman kicking, beating whimpering dog

Several people can be heard laughing while a Houston woman kicks a cowering dog. You can also hear the dog whimper and cry while she beats it.
Lance McCullers, Jr. Grants Pet Rescue a $40K Donation

Houston PetSet Transports Animals to Safety with Foundation's Help
Lance McCullers Foundation Grants $40K to Help Save Homeless Animals

Partnership with Houston PetSet Continues in 2020

2019

Houston PetSet: For the Animals

Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist are co-presidents of Houston PetSet.
Houston’s Don’t-Miss Fall Parties — 13 Events That Everyone Will be Talking About

From Sports Celeb Bashes to Beyond Glamorous Nights
Kara & Lance McCullers to be Honored at Houston PetSet Soiree

Astros Pitcher to be Honored for Animal Welfare Contributions
Lance & Kara McCullers Honored for Their Work With Houston PetSet

Astro Gives His Time to a Good Cause
Lance McCullers Jr. and His Wife Fight for Animals, Push to Make Houston a No-Kill City

A Different Playing Field With Life and Death Stakes
Animal Advocates Party for a Cause at PetSet’s 15th Annual Bash

The “Fierce and Fabulous Soiree” honored Kara and Lance McCullers this year and raised more than $440,000 for animal welfare efforts around the city.
Heartfelt Help for the Helpless

Houston PetSet’s 15th Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soirée attracts many of the city’s animal lovers
Pups and pints mix at these Houston-area pet-friendly bars

All proceeds from this adorable event will benefit Houston PetSet, and who knows? You might leave with a full heart in addition to a full belly.
Houston PetSet holds candidate forum

The evening featured candidates for Houston Mayor, and Council Member candidates for Districts D and H
Local group trying to solve homeless pet problem

Animal shelters across our area are experiencing overcrowding and, on Friday, they'll likely get more animals.
Houston PetSet Trying to Get to Core of Homeless Pet Problem

Local Animal Shelters Overcrowded with Surrendered Cats and Dogs
New $9.95 Million River Oaks Mansion Opens its Doors for Homeless Animals

Inside The Bellemore's Stunning Luxury Wonderland
Sonny the rescue dog helps juveniles mend emotional wounds

In this week's HTownTails, we're talking about second chances.
Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend

Fierce & Fabulous at The Bellemore
New Texas House Bill Aims To Help Protect Dogs

A bill moving through the house could save the lives of dogs
Texas lawmakers to vote on bill that provides chained dogs ‘adequate shelter’ during extreme heat, cold

The new bill defines what "adequate shelter" is and requires tethered dogs have access to clean water and food.
86th Texas Legislature – Senate Bill 295 and House Bill 940

Bill Would Regulate Dog Tethers in Texas
Houston’s Hottest Young Professionals Step in to Save Adorable Puppies

Hurting Dogs Find Their Forever Home
Here are the top 11 things to do in Houston this weekend

Enjoy a stylish evening for the animals with Houston PetSet.
House Resolution 1284

Recognizing the work of Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Lundquist and Houston PetSet
Finding True Love Can Be Ruff, But This Startup Could Have Your Match

Too many people treat pet adoption like a one-night stand.
Houston Petset: protecting pets and helping strays live off our streets

For the second survey in a row, the UTHealth School of Public Health's "Health of Houston Survey" reported that stray animals were the top concern of respondents, outranking crime among other issues.
Houston’s stray overpopulation problem becomes issue in mayoral race for the first time

Stray animals outranked crime, drinking water, and dumping waste as far as importance to Houstonians.
Stray Animal Crisis

2018 UT Health of Houston Survey Finds Stray Animals Top Concern Among Respondents
Houston Astros fan favorite pitches in to help needy locals for Thanksgiving

Hoping to give back ahead of Thanksgiving, McCullers approached Big Brothers Big Sisters about lining up families who otherwise might not afford the single biggest expense on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner table: the turkey.
Chic Houston ladies step up for local animals at stylish soiree

"Lunch with Lela" Benefiting Houston PetSet
Columbia County boy continues dog rescue efforts with Texas transports

Roman McConn wanted to partner with Houston PetSet, an animal advocacy group, after seeing a viral video of a dog owner dragging his pets into the Harris County shelter.
Frontline Animal Nonprofits Benefit From Houston PetSet

Animal nonprofits in Houston work daily rescuing, fostering, spaying, neutering, and adopting tens of thousands of the city’s animals to prevent them from being euthanized.
Houston Modern Luxury Community Spotlight

The 15th Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soiree
Must Love Dogs

Neighbors who foster pups

2018

Preventing Animal Cruelty with Newly Launched Taskforce

Tama Lundquist and Sergeant Charles Jantzen speak about how to report abuse
Animal Cruelty Taskforce credited with saving hundreds of animals

Since its start 7 months ago, 2,757 cases of animal abuse or neglect have been reported
Animal abuse crackdown saves lives

Since Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce's start 7 months ago 2,757 cases of animal abuse or neglect have been reported
Animal Cruelty Taskforce to announce number of cases solved in Houston area

The Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce members announced the number of animal cruelty-related reports and investigations
Fierce and fab Houstonians party like animals for four-legged friends

Partygoers packed the Post Oak Hotel's glowing ballroom as they enjoyed dinner and an exciting auction
Soirees and ball gowns; see photos of the dazzling start to Houston society season

The weather is starting to cooperate and it's not horrifically hot outside, which can only mean one thing, Houston society season is back in action.
Party animals raise record $500,000 at the Post Oak for Houston PetSet’s Fierce & Fabulous Soiree

Princess Tatiana Galitzine Sierra, Sue and Lester Smith and more fete animal rescue organization's annual fundraiser Uptown
Rescue Pets Outshine a Glamorous Crowd at Houston’s Hottest New Hotel

A Princess and The Twins Step Up for Pups
Here are the top 11 things to do in Houston this weekend

Party fur a good cause at Houston PetSet's Fierce & Fabulous Soiree
70 Animals from Harris County Shelter Headed to Shelter in Tulsa

Animals will be transported to other rescue partners across the country from there
Program aims to alleviate overcrowding at Houston animal shelters

A new program driven by a partnership is hoping to find forever homes for animals in Houston and Harris County shelters that are overcrowded.
Harris County Animal Shelter gets helping hand from groups in Tulsa

Some local pets in an overcrowded animal shelter are getting a new home until they can be adopted.
Harris County shelter animals headed to Oklahoma for adoption

More than 60 dogs and cats were transported from Harris County to Tulsa, Oklahoma
Get Set to PetSet

Animal lovers join Houston PetSet at annual Soiree
Houston Chronicle

Stray dogs and cats Public Enemy No. 1 across Houston [Editorial]
KHOU

A bittersweet sendoff: Rescue groups send 90 animals to new homes
CultureMap

18 Houston charities making a difference for local animals in need
Houston Chronicle

Frances Moody's favorite things in Galveston and beyond
Houston Chronicle

Builder-designer show house raises money for Houston PetSet
CultureMap

Houston's most eligible singles meet and mingle at adorable pup-up shop
Pets Moving to Minneapolis Shelter

90 cats and dogs arrive in Minneapolis to find forever homems
KHOU

Helping local strays find hope for a family
Houston Chronicle

Overloaded animal shelter ships 88 Harvey-rescued pets out of state
The Montgomery County Courier

Overloaded animal shelter ships 88 Harvey-rescued pets out of state
Houston Chronicle

55 dogs from overcrowded Montgomery County shelter transferred to Michigan
Click2Houston

50 dogs removed from overcrowded Montgomery County animal shelter
CW 39

Montgomery County Animal Shelter sends dogs to Michigan for adoption
Montgomery County Police Reporter

50 dogs leave Montgomery County for Snow Country
Houstonia

Pet Fashion Show Raises More Than $100,000 for Animals in Need
KHOU 2

Animal abuse task force, hotline, website launched in Harris County
The Houston Chronicle

Welfare groups help shelter animals during cold winter
River Oaks Living

PetSet Gifting: Houston PetSet celebrates a record year of giving to local non profits
PetSet Soiree Raises $500,000

The evening honored Susan and Dan Boggio
Shelter Pet Transport

Houston PetSet and the Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation Send Animals to Homes in Minnesota
Houston PetSet supports animal welfare nonprofits through grants

According to a Rice Kinder Houston Area survey in 2018, more than one in four Houston residents said that stray animals in their neighborhood were a very serious problem.
Pet Rescue Organizations Come Together To Save 90 Lives

It’s amazing what can be done when people work together
“How I Met My Dog”

Service Matches Dogs with Owners Based on Personality
Dog Days

Houston PetSet supporters showed up for the organization's 14th annual Fierce & Fabulous Soiree
Animal Instincts

Annual Fierce & Fabulous PetSet Gala Sets Records
Animals Looking for Homes

Flying to East Coast from Harris County Shelter
Dog killed after shot in neck by arrow

The public is being asked to help identify a suspect
Fourteenth Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soiree

Over 400 guests attended the 14th annual Fierce & Fabulous Houston Soiree
A Life to Live

Cats ride Rescue Express to better future
The Houston Chronicle

Local advocates, lawmakers to be honored for strengthening animal cruelty laws
Culture Map

Houstonians build and distribute free freeze shelters for at-risk pets
KHOU 11

Houston Huts 4 Mutts aims to build dog homes for low-income pet-owners
CW39

Local animal rescue groups build 120 dog house to keep pets, strays warm during winter

2017

Houston Chronicle

NRG pet pavilion hopes to reunite owners, animals
ABC 13 Eyewitness News

Pets Sent to West Coast After Overcrowding from Harvey
Houston Chronicle

NRG is Sheltering Pets that were Displaced in Harvey's Wake
Chron.com

Meet the 2017 Class of Houston "It" Girls
Paper City Magazine

Young Professionals Party to Help Homeless Animals
Houston Public Media

Harris County Animal Shelter Expands Clinic Services
Houston Chronicle

Harris County ramping up animal welfare initiatives
Press Release

Rice University, Houston PetSet Partner on Animal Welfare Study
River Oaks Living

PetSet Hugs & Kisses Party
Paper City Magazine

Houston Young Professionals Get Sky High for Pooches
KARE – NBC

Rescued pets arrive in Minnesota from Houston
KSTP – ABC5

Rescued After Harvey, Homeless Animals Make Way to Minnesota for Adoption
PaperCity Magazine

Plight of Homeless Animals in Houston Addressed by Some of the City’s Biggest Stars
Cat Nips

What If It Were My Family?
The Houston Chronicle

Rhonda Barron Animal advocate works with foster care programs to ensure that dogs get the care they need to thrive in new homes
The Houston Chronicle

Last of Hurricane Harvey pets headed to East Coast
ABC 13

Astros pitcher's foundation helping send homeless pets to new homes in CA

2016

Paper City

A Reality TV Star, a Celebrity Dog and a Local TV Host Join Forces in Houston to Help Animals in Need
Houston Culture Map

Ladies swoon, greenbacks flow as Prince Lorenzo Borghese leads PetSet to gala windfall