July 25, 2025

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Houston Humane Society Seeks Volunteers After Flood Pet Rescues

Houston (TX) — In the wake of severe Texas Hill Country floods, the Houston Humane Society has taken in 43 flood-displaced dogs, pushing its kennels to capacity. Staff and a small core of volunteers are scrambling to keep pace with feeding, cleaning, and socialization needs.

Key volunteer opportunities include:

Walking Club (meets every second Tuesday; goal to grow from 4 to 8 volunteers)

Cat Cuddler, Match Maker, Clinic Assistant, Pets for Life deliveries, and Pet Pantry Distribution

No prior experience is required—volunteers of all backgrounds are encouraged to sign up to support displaced dogs, cats, and small animals. For more information, visit houstonhumane.org or call (713) 869-7722.

Halifax Humane and Petco Love Launch AI Program to Reunite Lost Pets

DAYTONA BEACH, FL — Halifax Humane Society has partnered with Petco Love to integrate Love Lost, an AI-powered photo-matching database, into its daily operations to speed up reunions between lost pets and their owners. With hurricane season looming, CEO Sean Hawkins notes that 62 percent of the 5,000 animals admitted last year arrived as strays, highlighting the urgent need for better tools.

Key facts:

300,000+ pets already registered nationwide, leading to 100,000+ reunions

Free, online at lovelost.org via smartphone or desktop

Features embedded mapping, advanced filters and field-use apps

Halifax Humane is calling on pet owners, private veterinarians and animal control agencies to register pets, upload clear photos and keep contact details updated to ensure every furry family member can find their way home.

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Mini Goldendoodle Brings Comfort to Child Victims

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Sunny, a mini goldendoodle with a unique temperament, has joined Jo Ann’s Place Southmountain Children’s Advocacy Center to comfort child victims of abuse and trauma. Since early 2024, her calm presence has helped reluctant youngsters enter forensic interview rooms and alleviated stress for interviewing detectives.

Key points:

Sunny completed therapy dog training and earned her Canine Good Citizen certification.

She now accompanies children into courtrooms and hospitals.

Her interventions are part of Jo Ann’s Place’s broader child-centered support network.

American Expats Scolded in Barcelona for Not Washing Dog’s Pee

An American–Icelandic couple living in Barcelona say they’ve been publicly chastised by locals for neglecting an unwritten dog-walking rule: rinsing urine from the pavement. Despite following leash and waste-pickup laws, they estimate five on-the-spot scoldings over four years when they forgot to carry a water bottle.

Key points:

Spanish pet etiquette calls for diluting dog pee with water for hygiene and odor control.

Expats were surprised, having never encountered the custom in the U.S.

Online reactions praised the practice but criticized the locals’ abrasive enforcement.

Energetic Airedale-Lab Mix ‘Mikey’ Seeks Forever Home

Beaver County Humane Society’s Pet of the Week is Mikey, a spirited 1-year-3-month-old, 62-lb Airedale Terrier–Labrador Retriever mix brimming with energy and affection. Currently in foster care in Center Township, Mikey is crate-trained, housebroken and loves both zoomies and couch snuggles—though he prefers to be the only pet in his new home.

If you can provide a patient family with older kids or teens, Mikey promises loyalty, laughter and lifelong companionship. Schedule a meet-and-greet by visiting 3394 Brodhead Road or calling 724-775-5801.

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