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March 2008
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February 2008 ArchivesVisit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
"Spay or neuter your pet," says Daytona 500 champ, Ryan Newman. NASCAR's fastest explains why pet owners need to slow the growing pet population. ...Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday signed into law an ordinance that requires most dogs and cats in the city to be spayed or neutered by the time they are four months old.
Texas Hearing & Service Dogs is celebrating its twentieth year of training dogs to assist Texans living with deafness or mobility related disabilities by inviting even more people to apply for the dogs.
Five people were arrested Tuesday after a Houston police officer came upon what appeared to be an organized dogfight in Southwest Houston.
BERLIN - Police dogs in the western city of Duesseldorf will no longer get their feet dirty when on patrol — the entire dog unit will soon be equipped with blue plastic fiber boots, a police spokesman said Monday.
Pongo could never forget his way home.
In a Minnesota study, cat owners had a decreased risk of death from heart attack or other cardiovascular diseases, including stroke.
Check out these comic moments captured by camera. ...The Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. still has a few appointments available for the Neuter Scooter for a Nickel day on Tuesday, February 26.
Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
Houston Humane Society leads the race to prevent pet overpopulation!
11-Month Investigation with The HSUS Leads to Raid, Detainment of Two Men Alleged to be Leading Dogfighters ...This is the last weekend some dogs who need a home will be available for adoption in Highland Village. >> Continue reading: Final dog adoption weekend at Highland Village! The race to become the next President of the United States is in full swing and the presidential primary will be held in Texas on March 4th. The Humane Society Legislative Fund has the info you need to know about the candidates' animal welfare positions. ...The Houston SPCA invites you and your friends to the "Month of Love" BUN-ANZA, Saturday and Sunday, February 23rd and 24th!
Miko disappeared after a fire started in Jade Schulte's house in Albuquerque, New Mexico in December. ...Melissa Matsu had a sick feeling in the pit of her stomach when she came home last Friday and discovered she'd been burglarized. Things went from bad to worse when she realized her precious poodle was missing.
USDA orders record beef recall in response to an HSUS investigation on downed cows at a plant supplying the school lunch program. Cruelty charges were also filed against the slaughterhouse employees. ...This weekend is your chance to get that pet you always wanted. BARC and Highland Village is encouraging people to help save some of their homeless animals. They are offering half price adoptions for dogs and cats, at only $30. Five local shelters encourage Houstonians to "Have a Heart for Homeless Animals" through Monday, February 18th. Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
Major Brian Dennis, a Florida resident, was in Iraq when he first met this mixed breed dog. When Dennis found him. the dog had been abused and his ears were cut off. ...CBS is looking for the most extraordinary teams of dogs and owners across the nation to compete for the title of "America's Top Dog."
Officers from METRO's K-9 unit brought home two awards from the National Narcotics Detector Dog Association seminar last week in Angleton, Texas.
The City of Conroe proudly announced the opening of the new Conroe Animal Shelter located at 400 Sgt. Ed Holcomb Blvd. ...Get ready for Party Animals, a new dog-friendly social mixer event at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
The Houston SPCA Farm Animal Adoption Weekend Was A Success
At long last, a beagle is America's top dog.
The 11th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up this weekend from Friday, February 15th - Monday, February 18th.
Some of these babies haven't had their vaccinations yet because they are too young, so please help them out by adopting them permanently or fostering them for awhile. ...NEW YORK -- Uno the beagle turned Madison Square Garden into his own big, green backyard. ...Congressman Tom Lantos (D-San Mateo, San Francisco), 80, passed away Monday morning due to complications from cancer at Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Throughout his life, he was a leader and visionary on matters dealing with animal protection.
At the request of local authorities, The Humane Society of the United States has deployed its disaster services strike team to Tennessee.
Five local shelters encourage Houstonians to "Have a Heart for Homeless Animals" Thursday, February 14th through Monday, February 18th.
The brown pelican, a species battered by more than a century of threats including widespread poaching and the pesticide DDT, is back from the brink.
There was an encouraging sign Friday that New Orleans is on its way back. Oklahoma State University (OSU) Laboratory First to Discover a Virus in United States - Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) Identifies A New Canine Parvovirus ...Two Chinese businesses, their executives, a U.S. firm and its owners have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City for their involvement in the pet food recalls of last year. ...Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
The USDA shuts down CA slaughterhouse and the HSUS urges Congress to act swiftly to protect both farm animals and human health in the wake of an HSUS investigation that has resonated powerfully around the nation. WARNING: THIS IS AN EXTREMELY GRAPHIC VIDEO! ...As Valentine's Day approaches, sweethearts everywhere are searching far and wide for that perfect gift. But the ASPCA wants to caution you that some traditional Valentine's Day gift and celebration ideas should come with a warning for your furry or feathered companions.
The Houston Humane Society and SoVino Wines are proud to host the "HHS Toast to the Animals" on Thursday, February 7th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Houston SPCA is offering a Spring Break Critter Camp, March 17 - 20, that is perfect for your animal lover!
Sunday might have been a tough day for Patriots, but it was a great day for dogs. Not to mention alpacas, horses, carrier pigeons and oxen. ...February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so for many pet owners, it's time to think about the health of our pet's teeth.
Obie and Phoebe are desperately seeking foster or forever homes and the Homeless Pet Placement League needs your help TODAY!
The Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. will Neuter Scooter for a Nickel on Tuesday, February 26.
Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
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