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Puppy vs. Toddler: Who Needs More Naps? blog article main image showing a toddler and a puppy sleeping on the couch together.

By: The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog

If you’ve ever found yourself whispering, “Please just sleep,” to a tiny human and a wiggly ball of fur in the same afternoon…congratulations. You’re living the double-nap life.

Texas Snakes: Keeping You And Your Family Safe blog article image; wildlife rescue and safety - pet care.

By: The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog

In Texas, you will find a rich diversity of snake species, numbering over 100. Among these, the most prominent include the iconic rattlesnakes, copperheads, and the aquatic cottonmouths. Texas snakes occupy various habitats, from arid deserts to lush…

Image for Looking to adopt this summer? Here are some tips! article. Image of dog and cat with text saying adopt me.

By: Kaitlin Silva
The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog

With puppy and kitten season in full swing, now is a great time to get into a shelter and give an abandoned animal a forever home. But onboarding a new pet (especially an unfamiliar shelter pet)…

Rescued dolphin be rehabilitated at the Texas Marine Mammal Stranded Network

By: Kaitlin Silva
The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog

The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN) was established in 1980 for the systematic collection of dolphin and whale stranding data along the Texas coast (Tarpley, 1987)…

Intro image to Interview: Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center TWRC blog article with small opossum in the hands of someone.

By: Kaitlin Silva
The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide–Houston–The Blog

The Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center is an integral organization to the preservation of Texas’ many diverse wildlife populations. Employees and volunteers alike dedicate an…

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