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June 2008
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May 2008 ArchivesDesperate help needed in placing over 100 healthy adoptable animals! ...Two months of below normal rainfall seriously impacting water birds and raptors.
Listen to an interview with Dr Ian Dacre, leader of WSPA's disaster assessment and response team, from the capital Yangon. ...
HOUSTON --The Houston Zoo recently recorded a first with the birth of a rare and endangered babirusa pig. The new arrival is named Hadiah, which means "gift" in an Indonesian language. ...Pet Loss Support Program helps owners cope with the loss of a pet.
Riley is a puppy that has not led the "Life of Riley" and he needs your help!
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Locations!
Vets gain access to animals in need. ...By overriding the President's veto, lawmakers crack down on animal fighting and puppy imports and increase penalties for animal welfare violations. ...The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, is observing World Turtle Day (May 23) by celebrating victories for turtles and calling for increased conservation efforts.
Breed Specific Bills Introduced in PA and OH
Friends of BARC will be at Memorial Park on Sunday to help you find a new family member to take home! ...Spring is here! Kitten/cat season is in full swing and the Houston SPCA has the perfect cat or kitten for your family.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Location!
The decision to ban all non-ambulatory cattle from slaughter will positively impact the humane handling of cattle. ...A cool dip in the swimming pool under Houston's hot summer sun is definitely one of life's greatest pleasures.
Did you know that 50 percent of all children in the United States will be bitten by a dog before their 12th birthday? Did you know that 800,000 bites a year are severe enough to require medical treatment, while 1 to 2 milion go unreported? ...DOGNY Heroic Military Working Dog Award Presented in Fort Hood Texas
Former employees and volunteers accuse shelter of euthanizing dogs with "bad moods" and criticize temperament tests. ...Puppies looking for special kind of love
Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
Secretary Kempthorne Announces Endangered Species Act Protection for Polar Bear
Buster needs a forever home.
For Jaunting or Jet-Setting Pets, the ASPCA Offers Travel Tips Just in Time for Vacation Season
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Locations!
Attend Montgomery County's largest fundraising dog walk on Saturday and help better the lives of our best friends!
Houston Zoo Announces Birth of Prairie Dogs at McGovern Children's Zoo
The Humane Society of the United States announced the winners of its "Hip Hop for Hounds" contest designed to find the best rap song that stands up for dogs-and against dogfighting. ...Monty Roberts Advocates For The Horse in Horse Racing! Famed Horse Gentler and Trainer of Multiple Grade 1 Champions Calls for Change. Visit the Saving Animals Across Borders Houston Northwest Mall Pet Adoption Center this weekend and find a friend for life.
The 2008 Feeding Is Believing Program Visits The Houston SPCA on Saturday, May 10! ...Here is the BARC Starz Team's "2 hankie alert" story of the week...
The BARC STARZ Team highlights some special dogs that have captured their hearts at the Houston City Shelter (BARC) this week. We hope they will capture yours as well and you'll feel compelled to help and/or pass our link to others!
A veterinary team from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is on stand-by in Thailand awaiting entry authority to cyclone struck Myanmar to assess and then relieve the suffering of thousands of animals that human survivors depend on for food and their livelihoods. ...Five months after Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick was sentenced to prison for his involvement in dog fighting, Gov. Sonny Perdue signed legislation Tuesday stiffening Georgia's dog-fighting laws. ...The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for shooting six federally protected sea lions on the Columbia River along the Washington-Oregon border.
The Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program replaces the Share Card. Here's what you can do to re-activate your card and continue helping your favorite nonprofit organization! ...Californians who drive with pets on their lap may soon face more than a tail wagged in their face. They'll also see a $35 ticket from a cop. ...Step onto the Red Carpet - Hollywood Style with the Homeless Pet Placement League for their annual Gala benefit!
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston will be at TWO LOCATIONS this weekend with adorable adoptables!!!!
Here's Skippy!
The Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issue statements on Eight Belles' tragic death. ...U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., introduced the Sportsmanship in Hunting Act of 2008 (S. 2912) to crack down on the inhumane and unsportsmanlike practice of shooting tame, exotic animals trapped behind fences.
Eight Belles euthanized on track. ...
Texas A&M is looking for its next mascot, Reveille VIII. The university released its recommendations for the famed four-legged football fan this week.
An endangered species of sea turtle laid 109 eggs on a Galveston beach Thursday afternoon in front of an audience of biologists and onlookers. It was the first such nesting logged this year on the island.
Sweet Sadie needs surgery!
BARC's Starz are looking for their forever homes this weekend! For some, this weekend, is their last chance.
The Houston Astros teamed up with the Houston Humane Society on Monday, April 21st at Minute Maid Park for the 2009 Astros Player & Pet Calendar photoshoot.
New York has become the first state in the nation to ban the electrocution of animals in a particularly gruesome way to harvest their fur. ... |
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