On Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., philanthropic animal lovers will don their best Western wear and kick up their boots at Hotel ZaZa, Museum District for the 12th Annual Wags and Whiskers Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IM) Animeals program, which provides pet food, toys and preventative vet care supplies to over 1,300 pets of homebound seniors in IM’s Meals on Wheels program.

The “Lassos and Leashes” themed event that will feature a celebrity pet fashion show produced by Todd Ramos, a silent auction, delicious lunch, and more and will be hosted by Brunch Co-Chairs Kristin Guthrie and Roberta Konicki along with Honorary Chair Ernie Manouse of Houston Public Media.

Guests and four-legged furry cowpokes are invited to enjoy the rodeo chic event and inspiring program emceed by Casey Curry honoring long-time animal lover, media personality and book author Frank Billingsley, who recently joined Houston Public Media as Executive Producer and Co-Host of Hello Houston.