There is a severe stray problem in the Houston area, but there also are amazing people that dedicate their time and lives to help solve it, no matter the effort. In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Forma and Tom Heller, founding board members of ThisIsHouston. A 501c(3) rescue focused on the dogs others would rather euthanize; whether they’re severely sick or injured. They talk about the start of their rescue, the reality of animal welfare in Texas, living with 11 dogs, posting updates, and the experiences that have shaped them along the way. Topics include - The beginnings of the rescue - The stray problem in Houston - Fosters and donations. Pandemic vs. actuality - The problem with free adoptions - Being a rescue couple - Bear’s story and hospice dogs - Street feeders - The importance of posting updates - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3fjOxMq Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – [email protected] Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com