It is the law for all cats and dogs over three months of age and living in unincorporated Harris County to wear a Harris County license tag and to have a current rabies vaccination. You can find more information on Harris County Pet Laws here

The Woodlands Farmer’s Market Location: 7 Switchbud Pl, The Woodlands, TX 77380 The Market has many agricultural and artisan vendors who grow or produce the goods they sell. They enjoy seeing their dog customers and their humans each week. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at Grogan’s Mill Center. The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Riva Row Boat House Location: 2101 Riva Row The Woodlands, TX 77380 Riva Row Boat House is a beautiful amenity in The Woodlands that’s perfect for many occasions, including a family outing, a date or group games. Within walking distance from Market Street and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, it’s a great way to see The Woodlands Waterway from a kayak point of view.

Robard’s Location: 2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Friday’s are the paw-fect day to bring your fur baby to Robard’s! Yappy Hour 4 pm- 8 pm with specialty cocktails and the tastiest treats possible for both you and your pup! Crust Pizza Co. Location: 26400 Kuykendahl, Suite A120 The Woodlands, TX 77389 Enjoy a slice with your furry pal on the patio here. Fielding’s Local Kitchen + Bar Location: 26400 Kuykendahl Rd, Tomball, TX 77375 At Fielding’s local kitchen + bar, fresh is everything. They source their products from 44 Farms, Houston Dairymaids, Mill King Family Creamery, small wineries, and craft brewers everywhere. They hand-cut their steaks, dry-age their beef, make their fresh pasta, and bake all their bread and pastries daily. Craft Grill Location: 25219 Kuykendahl Rd #G110, Tomball, TX 77375 Plenty of room to spread out on their expanded size outdoor patio with umbrella tables. Featuring free wi-fi, big screen tv’s, and for your canine companion; their own bowl of clean, fresh cool water and a complimentary dogbone-shaped puppy biscuit made in-house!

Candlewood Suites Houston (The Woodlands) Location: 17525 St. Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384 Pets are allowed with one time non-refundable fee of 75 dollars for 1 to 6 nights and 150 dollars for 7 or more nights. Maximum of 2 pets per room. Each pet must weigh less than 80 pounds. Record of complete vaccinations required. Hyatt Place Houston / The Woodlands Location: 1909 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee.

Creekside Animal Hospital Location: 26219 Kuykendahl Rd Tomball, TX 77375 Creekside Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.

Bear Branch Park Location: 5200 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381 Cattail Park Location: 9323 Cochrans Crossing Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381 Dog Park will be closed each Wednesday from 8 to 11 a.m. for maintenance. Harper’s Landing Park Location: 2 N. Blair Bridge Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77385 Rob Fleming Park Location: 6055 Creekside Forest Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77389 Tamarac Park Location: 1300 N. Millbend Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380 Terramont Park Location: 8500 Terramont Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77382

Montgomery Animal Control Location: 8535 Hwy 242 Conroe, Texas 77385 Montgomery County Animal Control Authority is responsible for enforcement of the Montgomery County Rabies Control and Animal Restraint Ordinance as well as the Montgomery County Wild and Dangerous Animal Ordinance.

The Woodlands is a community west of Interstate Highway 45 and eleven miles south of Conroe in southern Montgomery County. In 1972 the Mitchell Energy and Development Corporation, as a response to the growth of nearby Houston, began to build, on 23,000 acres, a planned community called The Woodlands. The first homes were ready for purchase in 1974, and by 1980 the community had a population of 11,197, six schools, six parks, five churches, and a public library. About 160 companies had opened offices there by 1981. In 1990 The Woodlands numbered 29,205 inhabitants. The population reached 55,649 in 2000. You can read more here

The original settlers to the area now called Tomball began arriving from Europe in the mid-1800s filled with dreams, hope for a better life, and a desire for true freedom in a new home. These pioneers were pleased to find the thick, lush forests around Spring Creek to be much like the Black Forest of Germany and prime property for a soon-to-come lumber industry. They also found the rich soil throughout the area to be perfect for farming and livestock. Just after the turn of the 20th Century this simple railroad stop and surrounding community were named Peck, but soon that all would change. In ceremonies held on December 2, 1907, at the now historic downtown depot, Peck was renamed Tomball in honor of the man responsible for routing the railroad and its operations through the small town…his name was Thomas Ball. You can read more here