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Meet & Greet in the Heights

7:04 AM Wed, Oct 31, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Join the Homeless Pet Placement League, Friends of Barc, and Scouts Honor Rescue on Saturday, November 3rd between 10 am and 3 pm at Cooper Animal Clinic for the monthly Meet & Greet!

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Port Authority of NY and NJ Reject Public Outcry and Begin Extermination of JFK Cats

7:12 AM Tue, Oct 30, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Despite an avalanche of criticism from thousands of outraged members of the public, the Port Authority of NY and NJ began trapping feral cats at JFK Airport over this past weekend with the plan of exterminating them.

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Have a Howling Good Halloween

6:23 AM Mon, Oct 29, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The day for trick or treating will soon be here, yet, neither tricks nor too many treats are good for your pet and Halloween can be a scary experience for Fido or Fluffy. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and Happy "Howloween."

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This Week's Fab Four

6:33 AM Fri, Oct 26, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center This Weekend and Find a Friend for Life!

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>> Continue reading: This Week's Fab Four



Help Protect Pets -- Call Your U.S. Senators Today!

6:17 AM Fri, Oct 26, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The U.S. House of Representatives included language in its Farm Bill that would prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from "random source" Class B dealers, who may steal pets or fraudulently obtain them through "free to good home" ads. Now, we need the Senate to act. Please help protect pets by taking action today.

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San Diego Humane Society Says, "Thank You"

6:09 AM Fri, Oct 26, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Evacuees head home while the work of rescue, recovery and rehabilitation continues.

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Lost American bulldog needs his medicine

1:15 PM Thu, Oct 25, 2007 |
Adrienne

Valentino the American bulldog got out on Oct. 23, and he needs a lot of care and his medication.

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Take this tiny dog home!

10:03 AM Thu, Oct 25, 2007 |
Adrienne

Tiny is a 1-year-old spayed Chihuahua mix. She was surrendered by her owner in May and has been in foster care.

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Help Spring Mugsy and His Gang of Four-Legged Critters Out of the Pen

6:52 AM Thu, Oct 25, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Citizens for Animal Protection, 11925 Katy Freeway, will celebrate Halloween with an adoption party on Freaky Friday, October 26th from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

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The Latest Animal-Related News from San Diego

6:28 AM Thu, Oct 25, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA and County of San Diego Animals Services officers are attending to animals left behind in burned areas.

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Point, Click and Bid to Save Animals!

6:16 AM Wed, Oct 24, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The Saving Animals Spay & Neuter Auction ends October 26th. Log on today and point, click and bid to help save animals!

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Firestorm Update

6:02 AM Wed, Oct 24, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Between 10,000 and 15,000 animals in evacuation centers and hundreds rescued!

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Have You Seen These Dogs?

4:45 PM Tue, Oct 23, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Leah and Lamont were lost Tuesday morning from the Bayou Park Apartments at Memorial & Shepherd in Houston. Please help get them home!

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San Diego Fire Update

6:19 AM Tue, Oct 23, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Under the supervision of the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, San Diego Humane Society staff and Animal Rescue Reserve volunteers helped rescue and evacuate more than 200 pets and large animals Monday.

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"Tricks for Treats" Halloween Party

5:55 AM Tue, Oct 23, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Pup Scouts Dog Training, 1551 Campbell Road, invites you and your dog to a "Tricks for Treats" Halloween Party, October 26 at 7:00 pm.

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San Diego Humane Society Assisting with Animal Evacuations for Harris and Witch Creek Fires in San Diego County

11:38 AM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA's Animal Rescue Reserve team (ARR) is currently working to evacuate animals and livestock threatened by the Harris and Witch Creek Fires.

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BARC Need You!

6:04 AM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

BARC schedules a volunteer orientation and posts a "wish list." Please help out if you can by donating your time or supplies to help the animals!

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Pet Owners File $22.5 Million Lawsuit After Pets Thrown Off Puerto Rico Bridge

5:43 AM Mon, Oct 22, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

45 pet owners whose dogs and cats were seized from housing projects and then hurled off a 50-foot bridge in Puerto Rico have filed a $22.5 million lawsuit.

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Bird bops to the beat of the Backstreet Boys!

4:04 PM Fri, Oct 19, 2007 |
Michelle Homer

SCHERERVILLE, Ind. — Snowball the cockatoo can't get enough of the Backstreet Boys.

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Killer whale at SeaWorld San Antonio dies

12:00 PM Fri, Oct 19, 2007 |
Juanita Jimenez

SAN ANTONIO-A killer whale at the SeaWorld in San Antonio has died unexpectedly.

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Saving Animals Across Borders Pet Adoptions This Weekend!

6:10 AM Fri, Oct 19, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Visit the Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center and find a friend for life.

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Houston Zoo Opens New African Wild Dog Exhibit

10:56 AM Thu, Oct 18, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Blaze is the boss. Aries is curious. Mikita is the cautious one. They are the newest addition to the naturally wild Houston Zoo. They're African wild dogs and they've just packed up and moved into their new home.

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>> Continue reading: Houston Zoo Opens New African Wild Dog Exhibit



Animals Matter To Me

6:21 AM Thu, Oct 18, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is working with animal welfare organizations from around the world to build the greatest ever animal welfare petition to persuade governments to agree to international principles on the welfare of animals.

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Beware of bird: Parrot busts burglar

3:19 PM Wed, Oct 17, 2007 |
Taylor

Dennis Baker's home security system includes three cameras that feed video to 42-inch screens in his living room and bedroom. But it was his pet parrot, he says, that alerted him to a burglar he shot and killed early Tuesday.

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Kitty returned to shelter after parents move

2:19 PM Wed, Oct 17, 2007 |
Adrienne

Torbialba is a beautiful domestic shorthair. She was spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.

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Houston SPCA Mutt Strut & Runway Race

5:59 AM Wed, Oct 17, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Get Ready For a Tail-Waggin' Good Time at The Mutt Strut & Runway Race on October 20, 2007 at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Point, Click and Bid to Save Animals!

6:31 AM Tue, Oct 16, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The Saving Animals Spay & Neuter Auction is now open and runs through October 26, 2007, with proceeds going to Saving Animals Spay & Neuter Programs.

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Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk and Expo

6:14 AM Mon, Oct 15, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Rover Oaks Pet Resort, Katy Mills and Bass Pro Shops are teaming up to make the 2007 Howl-o-ween Dog Walk & Expo, on Saturday, October 20, a great event that will raise funds to help CAP care for hundreds of wonderful pets who are looking for a new home.

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TNR: The Humane Alternative

10:14 AM Fri, Oct 12, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The nation is turning to trap/neuter/return to solve the feral cat problem--because it's ethical, and because it works.

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Help Birds in Your Backyard

6:32 AM Thu, Oct 11, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Whether you live in an urban, suburban or rural home, there are steps you can take to help your local feathered friends, including food, nesting sites, and clear water.

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Lab and her five puppies need homes now!

9:35 AM Wed, Oct 10, 2007 |
Adrienne

A lab mom and her five mix puppies need a home, and fast. They are at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
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Willowbrook Movie Tavern Sneak Preview

6:29 AM Wed, Oct 10, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Citizens for Animal Protection invites you to a wonderful night out at the new Movie Tavern on Thursday, October 18th at Willowbrook.

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Controversial Vick T-Shirts Banned By Texas Tech

6:08 AM Wed, Oct 10, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Texas Tech has banned the sale of T-shirts that have caused controversy on the campus and led to many fans and students calling them tasteless.

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Houston Morris Cat Day!

8:49 AM Tue, Oct 09, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

SNAP is observing National Feral Cat Day, Tuesday, October 16th, with Morris Cat Day ---a spay/neuter clinic for feral and non-feral cats.

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Old Town Spring is going to the dogs...cats...ferrets...horses...reptiles...birds!

6:19 AM Mon, Oct 08, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

Pet Fest 2007, October 13 & 14, is a weekend event in Old Town Spring, Texas dedicated to finding homes for the many wonderful animals in shelters and rescue groups across Houston and surrounding areas.

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Doggie Dental Health Month

6:15 AM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

October is National Canine Good Health Month and the ASPCA offers the following tips to help you brush up on your dog's dental health!

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Homeless Pet Placement League Mobile Adoptions

6:09 AM Thu, Oct 04, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

From midtown to the west end of town, the Homeless Pet Placement League will be all around town this Saturday with adorable adoptables in need of forever homes!

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All The Love For Half The Adoption Fee

6:01 AM Wed, Oct 03, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The Houston SPCA Celebrates "Adopt a Shelter Dog Month"

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Help! Two dogs returned to BARC

1:38 PM Tue, Oct 02, 2007 |
Adrienne

Two last-chance dogs from BARC who were taken to a foster home have been returned. We need either a foster parent or someone who wants to take them home forever.

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Disposition of Dogs Seized in Vick Case Announced

9:34 AM Tue, Oct 02, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

ASPCA-led Expert Behaviorists Provide Recommendations to USDA On Disposition of Dogs Seized in Michael Vick Case

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Meow Mix Acatemy Benefiting the Houston Humane Society

6:17 AM Mon, Oct 01, 2007 |
Stacy Fox

The Meow Mix Acatemy is the world's first feline-centric school to teach people how to think like a cat and it's coming to Houston on October 6 & 7.

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