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March 2008
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I am remiss in forgetting to blog about something I've done just about every year since I've been here: The Houston SPCA's annual telethon. I was there for two hours, showing off some lovely dogs and cats with special guest host Frank of TLC's Trading Spaces - who, himself, owns cats, dogs, and sugargliders. I know there has been some discord in the animal community about the SPCA changing its intake policies, transferring much of the intake of stray animals to the City of Houston's Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC), and focusing on its original mission of caring for owner turn-ins and cruelty cases. I won't get into that discussion here, but the SPCA is the go-to location in times of natural disasters, and Hurricane Katrina fits the bill. After the telethon closes tonight, the SPCA will remain open late to take in up to 300 shelter animals that have been transferred from Louisiana. They're expected to arrive around 11PM. Some will stay here for adoption; others that are strays will be returned to Louisiana as per the rules of Louisiana's stray animal community policies. The HSPCA is already jam packed. It's low on food and now it is taking on the additional burden of hundreds of other animals that need care. If you would like to donate something - be it food or money - the HSPCA would love to hear from you. Head to their website or give them a call at 713-869-7722. 3 CommentsLeave a comment |
Thank you so much Lisa for taking time out to come down to the shelter on Saturday and help out! I enjoyed meeting you while you visited the cattery and chatting with you about the blog and your own animals. I must say you did an excellent job in showcasing the animals!!!! For all of you who wonder, yes, Lisa is just as nice and friendly in person as she seems on TV. :)
Saturday was very successful with close to $300,000 raised! It couldn't have come at a better time either with all the New Orleans animals that arrived yesterday morning! The shelter is bursting at the seams with animals now - and we were full before! As space is made ready, kennels line the hallways and extra rooms, and the staff and the volunteers are working extra hard to accommodate the overflow. We appreciate the outflow of support from everyone in the community who has offered their support!
Thank you again Lisa for participating in the telethon!!!!!!
Thanks, Carrie. I had a great time, and I'm glad we were all able to pitch in to do some good. It was nice to meet someone "behind the computer" and put a face with a name!
I have updated my blog with the latest info from the SPCA's rescue intake from Katrina!
God bless the people and corporations who have donated time and money to the SPCA of Houston. When I saw the headlines on CNN about Houston taking animals from New Orleans I burst out crying. I'm donating to your HSPCA - because I'm blown away by the job you're doing.