Blog

  • Consider the Turkey

    The Time Is Now: Adopt a Turkey! 46 million turkeys are killed for Thanksgiving. It doesn’t have to be this way. Sponsor a rescued bird & help us fight for others. Read more

  • National Adopt a Dog Month

    October is National Adopt a Dog Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the joy and importance of dog adoption. Each year, millions of dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities end up in… Read more

  • Thanks Living Plant-Based Potluck

    Saturday November 23rd at 6:30 pm Celebrate community, compassion, and delicious food at our Thanks Living Plant-Based Potluck! Bring your favorite plant-based dish to share and enjoy an evening filled with good company and tasty… Read more

  • A successful afternoon of volunteering at the Houston Humane Society

    We had an incredible group of volunteers join us at the Houston Humane Society for a day of meaningful service! From doing inventory to stuffing Kongs with treats for the dogs, everyone jumped in with… Read more

  • Getting Political for Animals

    Nov 10, 2024 03:00 PM by Zoom Protests, boycotts and petition drives all have their place in advancing animal welfare, but rarely do these actions alone result in changes in the law that make animal… Read more

  • Save the Date:Celebration & Blessing of the Animals

    Sunday October 13 at 3pm CT Join the UU Animal Ministry for this annual gathering online where we celebrate the blessing of animals. This year’s featured speaker will be announced VERY soon. Register to ensure you don’t accidentally… Read more

  • Meet the UU Authors of the New York Times reviewed 2024 book:Our Kindred Creatures!

    Sunday, September 15 3pm ET on Zoom This 2024 book by Bill Wasik, the editorial director of The New York Times Magazine, and Monica Murphy, a veterinarian and writer, examines how the fight for humane treatment… Read more

  • Fall Event: Volunteer at the Shelter

    Our fall volunteer event will be taking place on Saturday, September 14th from 11am to 1pm at the Houston Humane Society. This 2 hour multigenerational event will allow us to help with the shelter’s needs… Read more

  • Interview with Barrio Dogs Cofounder Gloria Zenteno

    Check out this interview of Gloria Zenteno on the podcast: “Spotlight Conversations”. Gloria will be our special guest speaker at the Thanks-living potluck on November 23rd. Read more

  • Fall Volunteer Event at the Houston Humane Society

    Our fall volunteer event will be taking place on Saturday, September 14th at the Houston Humane Society. This 2 hour multigenerational event will allow us to help with the shelter’s needs of the day. These… Read more

Welcome to the UU Animal Ministry of Houston blog!

I’m Megan, an animal welfare activist who has dedicated her life helping animals. Through this blog, I aim to share news, events and thoughts that relate to animal welfare.

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