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July 2006 ArchivesSure, I love animals. But, BUGS? I admit roaches make me want to scream. However I can't paint the entire insect world with such a broad prejudicial brush - especially when I see pictures as lovely as these. Ted Brunt down in Texas City took them; he says red dragonflies visit his back yard every year... Be sure to click on each picture for a larger version..
If you're in Galveston County or the surrounding area, this could be for you! The Animal Alliance Spay & Neuter Clinic (in La Marque) is offering free rabies vaccinations Spay & Neuter Fees
Matthew and Christine Bean have a picture of Scotch displayed with his collar and ashes. In June, Matthew and Christine Bean dropped off their dog Scotch at a Cedar Hill PETCO store for a routine grooming. A few hours later the dog was dead. A PETCO groomer found Sc...
Around 4:15 a.m., a two-story apartment on Forum Park Drive caught fire. The fire started around a downstairs closet on the patio and spread upward, reaching the attic before firefighters cut it off. You can read more about the story on KHOU.com's website here, as well as check out >> Continue reading: Cats rescued from burning apartment
You can't fight city... Here's an update on the horse racing jockey who decided to go all tough guy on his horse. He's now apologizing for head-butting the animal. Read more on KHOU.com's website here, and watch the video here. ... From the Associated Press in London: Jockey Paul O'Neill will be investigated by the sport's governing body after television replays showed him head-butting his horse, City Affair. The Horseracing Regulatory Authority (in Britain) made the decision Monday to hold an inquiry after reviewing TV footage from the incident at the Stratford races on Sunday. "We haven't got a date set, but we are going to go for some time next week -- our inqui...
Connell is a delightful and vivacious 4-6 year old male with a twinkle in his e...
I'm sorry about the small size of these pictures, and I've asked for larger ones, but if you look hard enough you can see the sad condition ...
You can read the rest of this story and see the video >> Continue reading: Small blessings after apartment fire COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- A veterinarian says toxic feed may have killed 27 horses that died at a Brazos County stable earlier this week. H- Richard Adams says autopsies show that three of the horses had phosphine gas in their stomachs. That's a product of a pesticide designed to kill weevils in horse feed. Adams is the dean of the Texas A-and-M University College of Veterinary Medicine. He says vets are waiting for more test... Here's an update on the vandalism and animal killing at the New Braunfels Humane Society (original post here): The shelter reopened Wednesday. I spoke with Billie Zercher, the Assistant Director of the shelter, and told her many of you had been asking for an update in the investigation. Apparently, it's pretty hot right now, because Brittany couldn't tell me ANYTHING. She did say the shelter had received more than enough donations (both in supplies and cash) to cover the damage. She added that any more...
From Sydney Igleheart, City of Pasadena The Pasadena Animal Shelter strives to provide a comfortable home for all sheltered animals. Part of that comfort is allowing exercise time outside, and the Animal Shelter wants volunteers to help them provide that play time. “Getting the animals outside not only helps stop the spread of disease among our pets, but it’s great for their physical health,” said Jaron LeBlue, Lead Animal Control Officer for the Pasadena Animal Shelter. It's that time of year again! The Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows (that is SUCH a mouthful) is this weekend at Reliant Center! ...A 4-year-old boy is in serious condition after being mauled by a dog around 3 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Chipping Court in Sugar Land. Read the rest of the story on KHOU.com's website here. ...The evil in the hearts of some people never ceases to amaze me. Check out the email I received today from a good animal friend, Edna Taylor: "I have previously sent out a plea for a home for Mr. Floppy Ears, the older orange and white male cat living in my neighborhood; however, now, the plea is more urgent. Last night Frank called me to come outside and he said that Floppy was injured. He said it looks like something tried to get him but just got one of his testicles (it was coming out of the sack). Soooooooooo, I managed to get him into a carrier this mor...
Last April, the Harris County livestock division found Johnson's two horse... I am home from the late news, settled down for the evening, and I'm just GRUMPY. I don't know, had a bad day, with a sort of "Bah Humbug HaRUMPH" feeling about me. I very much want to be alone and don't want to talk with anyone. This is a call for some aspirin for a big headache! The nightly routine means making sure the dogs are ready for bed. Finlay and Bailey each have to make a potty trip to their favorite patch of green before we lock everything up. Like their marathon-runnin' Mama, they stay pretty well hydrated, so I have to be sure their water bowls are full. I'm over here on the c... From the website of the Louisiana SPCA: Governor Kathleen Blanco recently signed Senate Bill 607 ensuring that animal issues receive a prominent place in disaster and emergency planning statewide. Dubbed the "Pet Evacuation Bill,"Senate Bill 607 essentially mandates that local and state governments include companion animal issues in disaster planning and emergency preparedness. Parishes are required to take the lead in developing and executing the plan and the State is mandated to assist and fill-in the gaps. "We’re thrilled that Governor Blanco signed this bill...
The dogs, mostly Jack Russell terriers and rat terriers, were living in crowded and dirty conditions on a 90-acre property owned by Sherri Berend,...
"Please Help! We are desperately looking for our Dog; Picasso. He is a black and white hairless Chinese crested. He has 5 children that are missing him very much.... We have posted flyers every where and emailed anyone and everyone we can think of. We have posted ads, checked shelters, driven and walked streets looking for him b...  carro...
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has developed a severe case of laminitis, a potentially fatal disease caused by uneven weight distribution in t...
 Zeke Fund Animal Rescue, a group of volunteers that works out in Brookshire with the pound (much like Friends of BARC helps BARC), is selling raffle tickets. Drawing July 19 1st Prize: (4) Astros Tickets - July 27 Of course, Zeke is always looking for fosters! If you're out Brookshire way in the West Houston area, they would LOVE to hear from you. Email >> Continue reading: Zeke Fund Raffle  Tai Shan eats his birthday popsicle  Connoiseur in Port Aransas G...  is being trained to help her hear...
Curiosity didn't kill a Florida kitten, but a wood chipper almost did. He fractured his neck, shattered his two front legs a...
This was sent to me by Helene, who's a member of HorsesRing.com: "My name is Helene Young and I'm from www.HorsesRing.com, the social network for horse-lovers. HorsesRing is an online place where you can connect other horse lovers, share thoughts, pictures and knowledge, as well as support others, celebrating the common joy of horses. I wanted to introduce you to the site, and to ask for any feedback you can provide, as I strive to improve it and make a better place for the horse lovers." Suggestions? Email Helene at >> Continue reading: Online horse forum for equine fans
Remmber Vivi, the missing showdog (previous blog here), who'd bolted from her crate at the airport, following the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show back in February? Her owners worked with volunteers and even psychics to find her. Now, there has been a "confirmed sighting" of Vivi in Forest Park, the third largest park in Que...
The Houston Zoo’s majestic bald eagle, Liberty, will celebrate her 8th birthday on Saturday, July 8 and the public is invited. Guests can sign Liberty’s giant birthday card from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and sing "Happy Birthday" to the bird at 1 p.m. Guests can also learn more about these fascinating birds during Keeper Chats at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ... |
A Grand Prairie couple said they are still in shock after their 2-year-old Shi Tzu dog ended up dead after taking him to a PETCO store for grooming. 
Two cats were rescued from a burning apartment early Wednesday morning. 
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Pictures like this always tug at my heart: a human being, having just survived a terrible tragedy, finds comfort and solace in his or her pet. This is Aaron Gastard, a Katrina survivor who lost his home in an overnight apartment fire. He and his family were worried sick when they couldn't find their two dogs. Hours later, their dogs turned up.
A precinct 7 deputy constable has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty. Our reporter Amy Tortolani (
This little kitty unknowingly hitched a ride on a truck in Massachussetts, and ended up going on a quite a ride. Watch the video 
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Another missing pup - but the owner has a sad, sad story of scam artists trying to take advantage of her..
The racehorse that could.. might not be able to hang on much longer. Here's the latest from the Associated Press..
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