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April 2006 Archives These puppies were crammed into a carrier "We're findi... ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (AP) -- Authorities were scouring a military base outside Washington, D.C., on Thursday, following reports that a wildcat was on the loose. Two residents on the base reported seeing the animal in the morning, said Capt. Herb McConnell, a spokesman for Andrews Air Force Base. One resident described seeing a brown, spotted animal while another person said the cat was black, McConnell said. It was not clear if they saw the same animal. The wildcat was seen roaming around a commissary and housing area on the base, officials said. Local police and animal control offic... Editor's note: This concerns me, since my brand new Golden is a stealthy counter (surfer...) WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) -- A fire that damaged a house this week is being blamed on the family dog. Investigators determined that the fire started in the kitchen near the stove. The dog "appears to have jumped up on or against the stove, where there were remnants of a lunch the family had made and did what dogs do," Deputy Chief Tom Zottie said. The stove was somehow turned on, Zottie said. It was an older model gas stove, so the knob would only have to be turned to ignite. No one was home when... FERNAN LAKE, Idaho (AP) -- A northern Idaho man diagnosed with terminal cancer says a usually cantankerous goose that befriended him on his walks has helped him live past doctors' predictions. "I'm 73", Bill Lytle, a two-time state legislator, told the Coeur d'Alene Press. "And I'm not ready to die." After retiring as project manager for the Bunker Hill Mining company, Lytle and his wife of 52 years, Myrna, moved to Coeur d'Alene, where Bill became one of the founding members of a walking club called the Lake City Striders. Then last fall his skin turned yellow overnight, and doctors diagnos... SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- A 14 1/2-foot crocodile mauled a chainsaw a worker was using Friday to clear up debris left by a tropical storm that lashed northern Australia. While the croc and worker were both uninjured, the saw's woodcutting days are over. Freddy Buckland was cutting up a tree that fell against a crocodile enclosure at the Corroboree Park Tavern, 50 miles east of the northern port city of Darwin when the crocodile, called Brutus, apparently took exception to the chainsaw's noise and attacked. "As he was trimming up the tree on the outside the croc jumped out of the water and sped along... From Janice Blue with In Solidarity with Animals: Please sign the Mercy petition here. Over 1350 names were on the petition by noon today. I was signature #1275:
The Fairy penguins - the smallest of the penguin family, and only found in the Southern hemisphere - suffered a variety of injuries, from broken feathers to cuts and puncture wounds. After recovering at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, they were brought to Curl Curl Beach, north of the city, and released by zoo... A viewer emailed KHOU with this plea: I am writing because I have exhausted all other possible means. My situation is that I have a kitten in a tree that has been there for 7 days without food or water. This was left in the comments section of the blog post of the man arrested for torturing a puppy up in North Texas... I wanted to bring it to the forefront to see if anyone can help.. Right now, I am concerned with an abandoned pit bull puppy. Residents from Louisiana moved in next door about a month ago.They left out of town about two weeks ago leaving the puupy outside without food and water. We have been providing some water and puppy food, filed a complaint with SPCA on Monday, still no r...
A man was arrested early Thursday in connection with the torture of a puppy who was found severely burned on Good Friday. The dog, named Mercy by the vets and caregivers who tried to save her, later died. Dall... Our webmistress sent me this video: it's a funny clip from Animal Planet in which a cat does its darndest to adopt a couple of dogs... ...
Houston Police say a Shetland Pony attacked by two pit bulls had to be put down today. Animal control officers took custody of the two pit bulls. Police said the dogs had escaped from a neighbor's yard and went straight for the pony's throat. Houston police were called to the 9000 b...
Best Friends Pet Care is donating specialized pet oxygen masks for the HFD Thursday. HFD will get about 25 sets to go on fire apparatus, but eventually all Houston fire stations will have them. If you would like to donate and help get more masks, call (713) 664-6... By Leslie Contreras - Galveston County Daily News She began taking in stray cats while working at Amoco, at one point housing up to 50 cats in an outside enclosure at her home. "They had everything they could possibly need," Dixon said. She said the city appreciated what she did. City officials rezoned her property. Dixon is one of many people in the county who have taken on saving animals as a private mission, and who seek alternatives for unwanted or stray animals from t... CHICAGO (AP) -- The goose liver delicacy foie gras was banned from restaurants Wednesday in a measure approved by the Chicago City Council after members decided it was inhumane to force-feed the birds. "Our city is better for taking a stance against the cruelty of foie gras," said Alderman Joe Moore, who sponsored the ordinance. Mayor Richard Daley opposed the measure. "We have children getting killed by gang leaders and dope dealers. We have real issues here in this city," said Daley, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site. "Let's get some priorities." Rich an...
Police in Sierra Leone are searching for 20 chimpanzees that attacked several people, including a Texan. It's not clear what prompted the chimps to attack. It happened during a visit to the Tacungama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in the West African rain forest Sunday. Officials say Gary Brown, taxi driver Me...
Check out the video here DALLAS -- "Miss Kitty" is free at last after spending who-knows-how-long trapped inside the wall of a new house. Mike Brown's family had lost track of their beloved ten-year-old, longhaired cat. They say more than two weeks passed with no sightings of the one-time stray. Fliers were posted around the Browns' Dallas neighborhood, appealing for information on their missing cat. But there were no leads. But they were walking around a house under construction near...  Nathan Winograd, the president of the No Kill Advocacy Center, is coming to town this summer for a weekend seminar to share insights on turning the Houston area into a "No Kill" Humane Animal area. From his group's website: At the No Kill Advocacy Center, we believe that--as a movement--it is up to us to put aside the fatalistic attitudes that change is impossible; that the best we can offer homeless animals is a "humane" death; that a No Kill Nation is unattainable. >> Continue reading: No Kill Solutions advocate coming to town  Kelly Kent, of Connellsville, said her 2 year old cat, Zoey, has been nursing a black pug puppy since he was rejected by his mother in late March. Zoey doesn't usually like dogs but seem...
A puppy who was doused with gasoline, set on fire and left to die on Good Friday has succumbed to her injuries. Two men found "Mercy" 10 days ago in a wooded area behind the Rock Creek Apartments in Far North Dallas. While the 10-month-old pit bull mix received expert care at the >> Continue reading: Tortured dog in North Texas dies of injuries LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hollywood officials say they want to stop a mysterious bird lady who hauls 25-pound sacks of feed and draws flocks of messy pigeons whose droppings have fouled cars, sidewalks and buildings. Authorities say they've asked the woman to stop feeding the birds but they can't order her to quit. City law only bans pigeon feeding in a section of downtown. Local residents aren't happy. "I've collected birdseed bags she's discarded," said Laura Dodson, president of the Argyle Civic Association. "We calculate she spreads 112 tons a year above Sunset Boulevard, centering on Vine Str... Watch the video here A dog attack in Missouri City has put two families at odds. The family of a young dog attack victim is trying to figure out how to pay for the mounting doctors bills. Sierra Forward is surrounded by letters from friends with wishes for a speedy recovery. It can be a bit difficult to understand what the 8-year-old is saying. That's because her mouth is still swollen after a dog attack. The attack happened on Good Friday in the back yard of the Missouri City...
7:46PM Update: 3:20PM Update:We now have pictures.. and are being told the animals will arrive at four. We will have a full update on 11 news at 10.. We can talk about animal rescue and welfare until we're blue in the face; no words, however, have the impact of actually seeing what happens to animals in shelters: the majority of whom are euthanized. The first time I walked into the euthanization room at Houston's BARC and saw the garbage bags full of animals I felt sick to the pit of my stomach. Honestly, I don't think I could handle being a witness to the daily routine of animals being put down. I cried like a baby when my two cats were euthanized (years apart) as I held them in my arms after long extended illnesses - watching their eyes, and seeing the... The Cooper Animal Clinic in the Heights is hosting its first of what it hopes to be a monthly "Meet and Greet" animal event in the Heights on Saturday, May 6th from 10AM to 2PM. From an email I received: This event is a chance for Rescue Groups in the Houston and surrounding areas to showcase the animals who are looking for a home. Help us in the effort to make Houston a ‘No Kill’ community! Ever wanted to be a big time show dog owner/breeder/handler? I haven't taken the time to sign up for this, but you can start your own "virtual kennel" at Showdog.com. From the website: Join hundreds of other kennel owners as you get your own dogs ... ready to compete in the show ring. You choose from 163 different breeds; whether it be Great Dane, Beagle, Whippet, or Poodle, there is a breed for you. See them grow from puppy to Champion! Your skills are needed for something called "Flying Paws." Check it out: it's an organizatino across the country of volunteer pilots who fly animals in danger of being euthanized to new homes, or animals in crisis to treatment. It's been another route for rescue groups trying to move animals to new homes, but it desperately needs to increase its pilot base. There apparently are no pilots in Houston. Check out the "Flying Paws" website here. You can also find applications for pilots >> Continue reading: Any Animal Friendly PILOTS out there? From Courtney over at the Houston Humane Society: Show How Kindness Counts During "Be Kind To Animals" Week!
When most people hear "Odd Couple," they usually think of mismatched roommates Felix and Oscar. But The CBS Early Show resident veterinarian, Dr. Debbye Turner, says animals have their share of unusual pairings as well. Generally, ... Mr. K's no-kill animal shelter will conduct a special adopt-a-thon 11 a.m. The non-profit shelter (http://www.mrkspetshelter.org) is moving to a larger, permanent home near College Station. Dogs can be adopted for only $75. For more information, call 832-489-1996 or check the website, complete with photo gallery. Home to more than 100 dogs, the shelter offers Dalmatian mixes, lab mixes, Australian cattle dog mixes, chow mixes, Shepard mixes and pointer mi...
A few weeks ago, I was walking my dog (well, it's before I adopted my new boy Finn) and a man drove up in a white truck, rolled down his window, and asked me if I'd seen some dogs wandering the neighborhood. He showed me a "LOST" poster - that I had already seen around Memorial Park. I told him I hadn't, but if he'd email me some information, I'd try to post it on this blog. Happily, a few days later, I recieved this email: Wanted to let you know that I found my two knuckleheads... They were at BARC. I checked there twice and so did my brother, but they were telling us to look in the wro... Got this heads up from Continental Airlines: Continental Airlines will unveil the nation's first on-site pet kennel designed for air travelers on April 19. The 1100-foot facility is equipped to provide the ultimate in care for animals traveling on Continental. Services include separate caging areas for all types of animals, separate ventilation systems, exercise runs and grooming facilities. Located inside Continental's Houston cargo facility (at 3230 Pallett Road), the kennel provides car... Sorry, folks.. no posts during this holiday weekend. Have a happy Easter!!! ...
I posted recently that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is being investigated by the Louisiana Attorney General's office. You can read that post here. The folks over at the Houston Humane Society (HHS) emailed me to remind me that HHS is NOT affliated with the HSUS. Their email reads: "I read the info on your blog this week about the HSUS investigations, and I just wanted to make sure ...
Scientific studies have shown that pets can help their owners live longer. And they certainly can provide companionship and affection to those who are lonely. Matching pets that need a home with people who need a friend has become a mission for one veterinarian in Foley, Alabama. Here's the video of her story.
This disclaimer: we had sent a reporter out to Country Paws to take a look at the situation there. We saw many, many dogs in a large, open area without any type of segregation. Our reporter showed the video to Sean Hawkins of Saving Animals Across Borders, who has had experience wtih large shelters that have had problems. He expressed concerns about whether the animals - and there were hundreds - were receiving adequate veterinary care. He wondered if they had all been spayed or neutered. We have had many postive comments about Country Paws on this particular >> Continue reading: More Country Paws Comments - a very long post but please read through Tim Kinsella who works with Friends of Barc wanted to let me know about the group's new website.. These faithful volunteers work very hard to help the animals in a dreadfully underfunded city shelter. They're doing their best to get these animals adopted out, as well as letting the public know BARC is an option when it comes to trying to find a dog to adopt. Be Kind to Animals Week is coming up May 7th through the 13th. BARC will have a poster contest - I'll be judging with Houston Mayor Bill White - as well as a m...  enters information about every stray or lost pet he picks up. Officer Brian Goza enters information about every stray or lost pet he picks up. OK, ok. The title sounds a lot racier than this video really is. If anyone knows where it came from, let me know. This brought a smile to my face.. Here is the link : http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3251419433163515470 Here's part of the write up from the director's page at http://www.isawearthlings.com/ EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers." The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADI... A Greensboro, North Carolina family won't be using their front door for awhile.
The office of Lousiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., has opened an inquiry into allegations involving funds raised for pet /owner reunions by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The Attorney General’s Office is asking the HSUS for an accounting of all funds HSUS raised for the purpose of pet rescue and reunion with pet owners in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Attorney General’s office has received numerous complaints from pet owners about problems many are having finding their pets following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through its assoc... Within earshot of traffic roaring along the Capital Beltway, a suddenly single dad is waging a quiet struggle to save his offspring — a nest of bald eagle eggs on the verge of hatching. ...In what's believed to the be the first of its kind in the nation, a new law in Maine will protect animals in domestic violence cases, by allowing them to be included in protective orders in abuse cases. I've personally heard stories from abuse victims who have said they are too scared to leave their abusers because of threats to their pets - even one heartbreaking tale of a woman whose puppies were killed by her abuser. The Houston SPCA also offers shelter to pets of women (or men) who have gone into "people" shelters to escape abuse; the SPCA is not allowed to reveal the pets are there.. if the abuser com... Louisiana state Representative Clo Fontenot is still pushing through with his Pet Evacuation Bill, and the Louisiana SPCA is calling for pet owners affected by the hurricane to testify before the legislature (directions here) in Baton Rouge. The committee hearing for SB 607 (read about it here) is scheduled for April 18th, roughly around nine in the morning. If... The following email arrived in my mailbox this morning. I've never seen anything like it. I would certainly hope this person is not seriously selling puppies BY MAIL. Have any of you received something similar? I have not responded to this person, fearing I'll get MORE spam! Hello sir/ma, One volunteer takes a look at what motivates her and others to rescue abandoned pets while examining the causes of pet overpopulation and abandonment. Her research includes interviews with animal welfare professionals and fellow rescuers, including author-songwriter-politician, Kinky Friedman. Finally, she questions whether the 50 dogs she has fostered in her home over 18 months is really helping the problem at all.
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TO BE.. a FLORIDA GATOR!!!!! My Alma Mater, the University of Florida, wins its first NCAA Basketball National Championship! Well.. they ARE the Gators... this is ..sort of.. an animal related post.... ...
This Good Samaritan, who saved a very old dog, sounds desperate to find help... so much so that she says if someone doesn't help her, she won't take the dog to a shelter.. she'd rather set him free to fend for himself. Her post on houston.backpage.com includes: "I found a Schnauzer???? or terrier mix of some kind (although he looks to have been shaved) on our country road, very sweet boy however I cannot keep him. I have no place to hold him either. He is full of fleas, he has tape worm, he has rotted teeth, and giant holes in his gums...which I have never seen in my life and is totally freaking me out, ... |
Four penguins rescued after being attacked by a dog, and rehabilitated in a Sydney zoo, were released back into the ocean on Friday.
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