February 2007 Archives

One in three pets will become lost at some point in their lives. Without identification, 90 percent of them will never return home.

>> Continue reading: Cheap microchips, rabies shots offered

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DALLAS -- Bird curator Chris Brown offers two reasons why he remains hopeful that the African white-backed vulture that slipped out of the Dallas Zoo a month ago tomorrow is still alive: ranches and roadkill.

>> Continue reading: Vulture that flew its coop still on the lam

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TEXAS CITY -- The Galveston County Animal Shelter spends much of its time trying to find good, adoptive homes for its furry residents.

>> Continue reading: People line up to adopt puppy mill dogs

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By Scott E. Williams / Galveston County Daily News

The Galveston County Animal Shelter on Thursday began adopting out 112 animals taken last week in a raid on what officials here called a puppy mill.

>> Continue reading: Dogs seized from Galveston puppy mill up for adoption

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GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. -- Three climbers who tumbled off a ledge on Mount Hood were taken away in an ambulance after they hiked down much of the state's highest peak with their rescuers — and a dog who may have saved their lives.

>> Continue reading: Dog helps save stranded climbers

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A good Samaritan managed to save a dog from a burning car after a fiery accident on the east Loop that killed two people.
The road was closed for three hours while officials investigated the northeast Houston accident.

Rucks Russell's report

>> Continue reading: Dog saved from burning car

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Who says cats and dogs don't get along?
Workers at the Meriden Humane Society are marveling at a short-haired mother cat that has adopted a 6-day-old Rottweiler puppy that was rejected by its mother.

>> Continue reading: Mama cat 'adopts' rejected Rottweiler pup

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Houston firefighters came to the rescue of two cats that nearly died in a house fire.

>> Continue reading: Cats given oxygen after escaping fire

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Houston is unusually cold right now, so follow these tips from the ASPCA for keeping your pets warm!

>> Continue reading: Brrrr... it's cold outside, so keep your pets warm!

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An English springer spaniel earned more than a silver bowl for becoming America's top dog.
Diamond Jim got a meal, too.

>> Continue reading: Diamond Jim named America's top dog

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While Valentine's Day is great for getting flowers and chocolate, don't forget about your furry best friend!

>> Continue reading: Happy Valentine's Day!

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Outraged animal lovers protested outside of Houston's Chinese Consulate Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Animal lovers protest outside Chinese Consulate

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You love animals and want to help wherever you can. But maybe you aren't able to adopt a pet or even foster one. So, what can you do?

>> Continue reading: Want to help Houston's animals? Get creative!

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Many people refuse to buy products made from animal pelts, opting instead for "faux fur," thinking they are sparing the animals.

>> Continue reading: Some 'faux fur' from dogs, cats

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OAK CLIFF - We've all heard stories about pit bulls attacking people but have you ever seen one attack a SUV?

>> Continue reading: Pit bulls attack SUV in search of cat

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Houston's Bureau of Animal Regulation (BARC) is looking for a few good homes.

>> Continue reading: BARC shelter filled to capacity

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Groundhog Day became Meerkat Day at the Houston Zoo.

>> Continue reading: Zoo meerkats make Groundhog Day prediction

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TEXAS CITY -- A house fire in Texas City took the life of an elderly woman and two of her seven cats early Thursday.

>> Continue reading: Woman dies trying to rescue cats from fire

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Crowds got a wild sex ed lesson in Crosby Wednesday when two eagles were spotted apparently mating in a tree.

>> Continue reading: Caught on camera: Eagles mating in Crosby tree

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