Super Bowl Sunday in Houston!

Are You Ready For Some Football?

That's right Super Bowl XLIV is just around the corner!  And we have a "bowl" full of raving fans with us, unfortunately some family's like Jack and Penny are not seeing eye to eye on who the real champ is out of this years big game.  Who will it be Jacks New Orleans Super Saints or Penny's Indianapolis Crazy Colts?  I guess they'll have to see if they can get the game on in their Vacation Villa.  Fortunately other guests are just as crazy about the commercials and the half time show like Hershey, Ollie and Mulligan! 

Then again, what's more fun than sitting around, a bowl full of "pup"corn with a bunch of your favorite friends!  Jessie and Maggie were all about snuggling up and relaxing for a bit,  having been out in this great weather we had this weekend a nice nap might just do the trick.....but hurry up the game's almost on!!

Employee of the Week!

Hi, My name is Diana.  Im this week's highlighted employee!

I'm proud to say I have 3 sons and now a total of 3 granddaughters!  I have been with the company all together for about 10 years.  I can do almost anything here, I started off as a playtimer but now I guess my official title is Customer Service Representative.  All my life I have loved animals, when I was growing up I had 3 Chows, 12 cats, 2 ducks, 2 parakeets, 2 rabbits and a goat!  Just something about those babies I love, maybe it's the kisses!  Every time I come in I look forward seeing these special babies.

This is Tiffany; she is a red Shiba Inu. Like me, Tiffany has been coming here for years, she is 15 years young!  Like most old ladies she is very sweet and loving, but when she has had enough she will let you know!  She has been my sweetheart for 10 years now, and it's always so special when she comes in to visit me.  Her parents are also very sweet and are very welcoming, they make you feel like you are a part of their family.  And in a way Tiffany is apart of ours here at Best Friends.

Stop by and say hello, and we'll talk about your sweetheart sometime!

Celebrations at Best Friends Houston

It's Friday and that means its time to celebrate!

We see a lot of pet guest who come because they are going on vacation, business trips, or visiting relatives.  But some times a family comes in because of some thing special has happened.  Take Casey the yellow lab for instance.  She is boarding this weekend because her mommy is having a baby today!! Congrats to Casey's family, we can't wait to meet the new member of the White Family.

Then sometime's we get to share a moment with a pet guest who could not be with their family. Like Oboe, she is a black Pekinese and one of our favorites guest's here.  We have the special opportunity to spend time with Oboe and help her celebrate her 8th Birthday over the weekend!  We are thrilled to be apart of these two family's special moments.  If you have a pet's birthday coming up please remember us!  Best Friends Houston offers spacious private indoor play area that we are able to host parties as well as having access to a very large yard.  The yards include a pool, sand box and toys and shade of human guest's.  If you have a theme or decor we would be happy to help accommodate your every need, so that you and your pet can enjoy that special day with friends stress free!

Employee Of The Week!

Hey, my name is Miguel but my friends call me Mike and I'm the Employee of the Week! 



I have been with Best Friends for almost a year now; my job title is the Play Timer.  I'm also a certified Doggie Day Camp Counselor.  Some say I'm the guest's favorite person because it's my job to play, cuddle and entertain them!  Giving them delicious suite treats, ice cream breaks and other goodies are also hand made by me!  I have an associate's degree in liberal arts, criminal justice, and political science.  I'm working on obtaining my bachelor's degree in law, criminal justice, and entering the police academy.  I have many accomplishments and skills that I have acquired.  I'm an Eagle Scout with gold, silver and bronze meddles.  I have also traveled the world with the Boy Scouts.  As well as being a Free Mason and belong to Temple Lodge #4 AF+AM.  I can play many instruments and love to work on cars. 

My favorite buddy at Best Friends has to be Mocha.  She is the sweetest Chocolate Lab in the world.  She is super energetic and love's to be pet and hugged, and plenty of belly rubs.  I love how Mocha is very calm and sweet in her Vacation Villa, but when she gets out side she becomes the fun, energetic, and hilarious lab that she is.  She loves to play with me and when its time to go in she looks up at me with those sweet eyes begging to stay out and play for just a little longer.  It's hard to resist the "Big Ole Chocolate Lady"!!

I would love to meet you, so come and see me any time here at Best Friends Houston!!

Best Friends Pet Personals

My name is Joey; I currently live at Best Friends Pet Care with the Greyhound Pets of America rescue group.  They call my coloring Black and White ticked, and I'm what some may call big boned for my breed I'm long and big.  But don't let my size fool you I just want to be cuddled and loved on.  I'm looking for a family that is big on renting movies, channel surfing and hanging out.  I excel in two different sportting events, long distance lounging and sleeping.  Don't let my laid back attitude fool you I'm still fun loving and outgoing.  I can sprint for a short amount of time but because of my size I'm not very fast.  Let's see, my favorite song would have to be "Lean on You (me)" by Bill Withers.  That song say's lot about me, I think.  Another one of my favorite things to do is savor the goodness of life!-and by life I'm mean food!  There's nothing like a big bowl full of kibble.  Yum, Yum however please if you would like to try some of my food you better get your own bowl because I'm not good at sharing.  To learn more about me and my friends check us out at Greyhound Pets of America or call Best Friends Pet Care for more information.  I look forward meeting you and your family.

3 Dogs Taken Into Custody For Impersonating Best Friends Employees..

After an anonymous tip came in from a concerned guest (probably a cat) about 3 dogs posing as employees, local authorities decided to look into it. When approached for questioning, a high speed chase ensued through the halls and yards of Best Friends Pet Care. The chase ended peacefully when the 3 perpetrators ran out of gas and took a nap. For the past 2 weeks, Mocha, Bailey, and Juno have been donning Best Friends uniforms and "pawing" out free suite treats, ice cream breaks, cuddletimes, and bed time stories. They have each been sentenced to 1 hour of community service (a.k.a. Poop Scooping) and promised not to do it again. This has been the biggest crime spree to hit Best Friends since the 2 day standoff and arrest of the "Cat Burglar" of '09 in Kitty City.   The mug shots are included below..

Employee of the Week!

Hello, my name is Tiffany and I'm this week's employee of the week! Here's little bit about me and my best friend.

 I'm in collage for business administrations; I also plan on backpacking around Europe for 6 to9 months.  After college I plan on opening a coffee shop.  I consider myself to be a very busy person with many responsibilities.  I take care of an elderly couple during the weekend, make mobiles for extra money, and I also (with the help of my room mates)  rehabilitate stray cats that may have been put down other wise.  I am pround to say that we have a 100% success rate.  When I'm not doing my side jobs I spend time with my Goddaughter, Luna.  At Best Friends I feed, monitor, and clean up after the pet guests.  I feel that when a pet seems distress or lonely, I try to provide company and comfort to them.  Also to amke sure they have the best time at Best Friends Pet Care, beacuse it's best to stay with friends!

I have a funny story about one guest that comes here and is special to me.  His name is Guinness, he is an 11 year old fawn colored Greyhound.  He is an old timer around these parts; he was actually adopted from Greyhound Pets of America out of this very building.  Ther first time I saw Guinness I had only been here for about two weeks and I only got a small peak at him and I thought he was a deer!  I thought to myself Best Friends boards deer's?!  It clearly was a mistake of false identity, but now whenever he comes to visit I have to spend a little time with him because it reminds me of the wonderment I felt the first week I thought Guinness was a deer.

Stop By and meet us, we love to show you around!

Best Friends Houston Pizza Party Delivery!

Did someone order a pizza?  That's right, we did for some of our special friends at Neartown Animal Clinic,Southside Place Animal Hospital, and Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital!! 

We wanted to do a special treat for the vet hospitals who helped out many wayward travelers during the Holiday season!  Because of their help, we were able to meet new friends over the winter break!  We always love meeting new pet guests, the more the merrier!  Learn more about how to prepair for holiday boarding here and other great information about what we do at Best Friends Pet Care. Thanks for everything that you do Vet Staff!!

Friends at NearTown Animal Clinic                                                                                

Friends at Southside Place Aniaml Hospital

Our Friends at Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital

Best Friends Houston's Employee of the week

Hi!  My name is Sandy, heres and little information about me and my best friend!

I have cats myself so I leave extra room in my heart for more kitties.  I'm an animal care technician and my job is to feed and care for the pets.  I'm also currently attending school, earning my bachelor's degree in Psychology.  I love caring for the animals at Best Friends Pet Care.

So many Kitties, so little time!  But if I had to pick one, I would go with Ginger Snap.  Once you earn his love, you have it forever!  How do you earn Ginger Snap's love?  With a belly rub, of course!  He's a charming, funny, loveble cat. 
He breaks hearts wherever he goes!

Stop by and meet me some time, I would love to show you around!