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June 2008
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March 2008 ArchivesThe slaughter of 275,000 baby seals began Friday at dawn.
Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
For the World Cat Congress Annual Meeting and CFA Cat Show on March 29 and 30. ...A former Texans player could face charges after his pit bulls attacked a neighbor and killed her dog. ...Rescue crews in Wisconsin save pregnant mare from icy pond.
The Masquerade Theatre, in conjunction with The Houston SPCA, is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to help out some needy dogs and cats while taking in some wonderful theater!
Cat Writers Contest Offers $12,000 in Prize Money ...The Humane Society of Montgomery County invites you to the Grand Opening of their new animal shelter.
No Rats Were Harmed in Unhitched
Toby and his rescuers pose for the camera. 
Military family ordered back to Florida. Beloved pet escapes in Bellaire. Please help!!
Houston Zoo guests have an "egg-citing" time!
Animal organizations from around the country are assisting pet owners displaced by the Missouri flooding.
Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
A Texas City woman woke Thursday to find one of her horses shot and killed, almost one year after the same thing happened. A Pasadena man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly setting fire to a cat. ...Houston Zoo Orangutans and Elephants Show Their Artistic Side For Unique Gallery Show and Sale On Saturday, March 29, 2008.
SNAP is sponsoring a Free Cat Spay/Neuter Day on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Southwest Multi Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074 (Off Hillcroft). FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Arrive before 7:00 a.m. Start a list. SNAP advance team will arrive b... Call it one of the worst weekends ever for cockfighting criminals. Arrests were made in at least six separate incidents coast to coast. From March 14 to 16, cockfighters in California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Minnesota and North Carolina felt the heat from law enforcement. "Red Rooster" and "Tattered Wing" The high point of the weekend may be the successful sting operation in the Pacific Northwest, where U.S. Marshalls arrested 63 people throughout Washington and Oregon during "Operation Red Rooster" and "Operation Tattered Wing." The raids on the massive, multi-state cockfighting network valida... Dr. Steven Hansen, veterinary toxicologist & ASPCA Senior Vice President, shows you examples of the most common potentially dangerous plants. Lilies
Thinking of bringing home a live bunny as an Easter gift? Did you know that... ...Pet rabbits can live from seven to ten or more years and require the same long-term care as dogs and cats? ...Young children and bunnies aren't such a good match? ...Pet rabbits aren't low-maintenance pets - they have specific dietary and vete... An Iowa town has conditionally backed off on its plan to pay a $5 bounty for feral cats and instead will consider a proposal offered by a coalition of animal welfare groups, including Best Friends, Alley Cat Allies and Friends to Felines. Vance Trively, mayor of Randolph, agreed to meet with coalition representatives after mounting protests by animal welfare groups across the country, including Best Friends. The Animal Help team, through the Best Friends Network, began marshalling volunteers and resources, and coordinating with local groups. The coalition will meet today in Omaha to draft the propo... Carrie Jones and Jive running in 18th position knew the time to beat was a 33.4 run by Ireland. The course was technical but flowing, and they knew the BBC cameras were rolling. The VIP stands were filled to the brim and thousands of spectators were cheering and very supportive of the USA. This inspired them to give the run of their career. They ran fast and clean with the incredible time of 33.1. To the cheers of the crowd, Carrie and Jive were able to circle the Crufts arena with spotlights beaming and music playing - the thrill of a lifetime! Order of finish in finals round: 1. First plac...
Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life. Sarah is a two-month old, spayed female Labrador Retriever. Her Animal ID# is: A245078.
Save $15 on any homeless animal adopted between Saturday March 15th through Monday March 17th. Any pair of cats and kittens are two for the price of one. Many of CAP's orphaned pets will be masquerading as Wee People, Elves, Fairies and Leprechauns who are ready to go home with you! They will bring you luck and perchance may even reveal the whereabouts o...
In Wednesday's testimony before the House Energy and Commerce investigative subcommittee, Hallmark/Westland executive Steve Mendell conceded that downed cows - those who are too sick or injured to walk - went into the food supply after the committee chairman played videotape evidence from an undercover investigation by The Humane Society of the United States showing a "downer" cow entering the plant's kill box - which is the final step before slaughter. Mendell previously stated unequivocally that he was unaware of rampant abuse of cattle at his facility, which ...
Since March 1, Mayor Vance Trively's plan of putting a bounty on all stray cats has been in effect. If a resident can lure a cat and catch it, the person will get five dollars. If a cat or dog does not have a tag or collar on, the animal will kept "for a time for people to claim them." If they are not claimed, they will be euthanized. Randolph City Counclima...
Following WSPA's groundbreaking undercover investigation of traditional Asian medicine (TAM) shops in eight major U.S. cities, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) recently re-introduced H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008. This important Act would protect North American bears by banning the import, export and ...
The Daily Mail is reporting that China has started an aggressive plan to clean up Beijing before the Olympics by rounding up cats and putting them in "death camps" on the edges of the city. The government has been warning citizens of the diseases that cats carry and have been ordering residents to help remove the cats from ...
The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Five local shelters, The Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Citizens for Animal Protection, HCPHES Veterinary Public Health, >> Continue reading: "Have a Heart for Homeless Animals" Adoption Promotion a Success!
PGA Tour player Tripp Isenhour was charged with killing a hawk on purpose with a golf shot because it was making noise as he videotaped a TV show. Isenhour was with a film crew for "Shoot Like A Pro" on Dec. 12 at the Grand Cypress Golf course. The 39-year-old player, whose real name is John Henry Isenhour III, was charged Wednesday with cruelty to animals and killing a migratory bird. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 14 months in jail and $1,500 in fines. Isenhour apologized in a statement and said he was only trying to scare the hawk away. According to court documents, Isenhour got ... My friends are BARC have contacted me to get your help! A volunteer has taken the time to train a lot of them, so they are already housebroken, vaccinated and ready for a real home. If you are interested in any of them, please call the phone number attached to their pictures or No...
Today marks the beginning of a new era for dogs, a moment to savor for millions of Americans who cherish the special place these wonderful animals occupy in our lives, and a signpost of progress for all citizens who share aspirations for a more humane America. Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed a bill yesterday that made the cruel blood sport of dogfighting a felony crime - the 50th state to enact such a law.
HOUSTON - The black swans that rule the roost at the Omni Houston Hotel are proud new parents. Juliet, the mother swan, has hatched two cygnets or baby swans. It's the first successful birth in more than five years. ...In order to grow and gain more resources, it's essential for TNR programs to collect and track the results of their efforts.
The United States Marine Corps is investigating one of its own after a YouTube video showed a Marine apparently throwing a puppy off a cliff in Iraq. ...For most people, when a beloved pet goes missing, owners will post up fliers, search around the neighborhood, or offer up rewards. But now, there are several services that aid pet owners in their search for their missing cat or dog.
Lace up your shoes and head out for the 27th Annual Houston Humane Society K-9 Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, March 16th
The American Humane Association created Be Kind to Animals Week in 1915 to celebrate the unique bond between humans and animals. The annual Be Kind to Animals Kid Contest honors young people who have demonstrated extraordinary kindness to animals.
Proceeds from the May 1, 2008 performance will go to the Homeless Pet Placement League. ... |
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