I went for my daily run into downtown Houston this morning, and I was on the lookout for dogs. I'd read this article in the Houston Chronicle that many of our hotels were relaxing their rules on pet guests, and that dogs were padding around.

What a crazy sight. I felt like I was in New York for a dog show. There were dogs and their owners all over downtown, walking around outside the hotels. I stopped outside the Hilton Americas to talk with one gentleman, who told me he was from Metarie, Louisiana. He was walking his Silky Terrier, named Pocket. I shared my condolences and best wishes, and asked if he was being taken care of. He said everyone was extremely helpful. Pocket, of course, didn't look like he had a care in the world.

In any case, among the many things I'm grateful for as Houston reaches out to help storm victims, I'm pleased many of our local hotels recognize the importance of keeping the "family" together, and that having our pets nearby can be a calming presence in a time of uncertainty.

1 Comments

Kathy Thomas said:

Dear Lisa, I own a pet shop in Dickinson(Oasis Pet Stop)and I would like to extend a challenge to all of the pet shops in the Houston, Galveston and surrounding areas to donate monies to the local shelters that are housing our furry friends that have also been displaced in this tragedy.
The agencies that are in ruins are going to need help also in getting back on their feet. This battle is not over with yet. (P.S.) I have not forgottn our two legged friends either. Kathy

August 30, 2005 11:55 PM

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