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April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. The Londons are a local couple behind the children's book "Lucky the Poochipug." It's a true story about grieving, illness, and healing after the tragic loss of their dog Aggie. Their new journey led them to adopt Lucky, a heartworm-positive pup from the Houston Humane Society. With their help and determination, Lucky made a full recovery.

The animal shelter is still at critical capacity, and a shelter worker says older pets are perfect for the holidays.

Houston area animal organizations partnered with each other to protect pets during the freeze.