Our Story...
“Every idea and dream has a source of inspiration; Kathy Andrews is the heart and soul of The KAAWS Clinic. I first met Ms. Andrews as a client with Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital in South Houston in 2000. Since 1993 she and her family were devoted to the rescue of many animals, including dogs, cats, cockatiels, and guinea pigs. She would care for each one as if they were her own and find homes for them with diligence and dedication. Ms. Andrews was a firm believer in the kindness of a humane end to prevent intolerable suffering, but she especially cherished the “old” and “ugly” throwaways that no one else wanted. She upheld the idea that every animal deserved an equal chance of life and spent her life ensuring that they were given that chance.
Ms. Andrews introduced me to the nonprofit side of veterinary medicine and opened my eyes to the possibilities of veterinary care for all people and their pets. I was fortunate to have worked with her briefly in 2007. In August of 2007 she was diagnosed with stage four metastasized lung cancer and died peacefully with her family around her on January 12, 2008. Her daughter, Amy Jones, found homes for all of her dogs and still receives updates from some of the new families. Her legacy lives on in her daughter who continues to work with nonprofit organizations and the rescue of animals.” --Dr. Renee Bazan, Founder of The KAAWS Clinic
Upon the success of KAAWS, we are happy to announce the opening of our second location. This location is dear to our hearts as it was formally our sister clinic, Aldine Westfield Animal Hospital. Aldine Westfield Animal Hospital was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey and suffered numerous damages. But every cloud has a silver lining. This story is no exception, as it opened the opportunity for us to salvage what was left and create a brand new clinic, The KAAWS Clinic at Aldine Westfield.
