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July 2008 ArchivesDear Animal Attraction readers...meet the BARC STARZ Dogs of the Week!
>> Continue reading: BARC STARZ DOGS! BARC is overrun with cats and kittens right now and could really benefit from people come to BARC to adopt now!!!! You will literally save a life!
Is that adorable mutt you rescued really a pure-bred with bloodlines to make any pooch proud? Is the designer dog you paid big bucks for really a mixed breed? Now you can find out with DNA testing designed for dogs. Discount DNA testing is being offered this Saturday at a charity fundraiser benefiting PAWS Houston!
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will hold a congressional hearing this Thursday, July 31, on two brand new, animal protection bills: one to stop the slaughter of horses for human consumption, and one to track animal cruelty crimes.
The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance will hold a joint hearing with the Committee on License and Consumer Protection on Tuesday July 29th to discuss a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. ...Join us as we raise a glass to the animals cared for by the Houston Humane Society. Enjoy delicious wines and nibbles while bidding on delightful silent auction items, and, of course, all of the money raised benefits the animals!
The Wildlife Rehab and Education Oiled Wildlife Response Team is currently on site in Venice, Louisiana. Their mission is to save any wildlife affected by the massive the oil spill on the Mississippi River.
The Houston SPCA's Disaster Response Team headed to South Texas yesterday in an attempt to battle Hurricane Dolly's wrath.
In a victory for the gray wolves of the northern Rockies, a federal judge in Montana on Friday reinstated federal Endangered Species Act protections for wolves, thus preventing Idaho, Montana and Wyoming from implementing fall wolf hunts. ...Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure into law yesterday that significantly strengthens the California Downed Animal Protection Act. ...The Houston SPCA is offering three helpful classes on Saturday, July 26th including "Polite Leash Walking," "Kitten Kindergarten," and "Puppy Socialization."
As of 5 am this morning Tropical Storm Dolly has maximum sustained winds near 50 mph...with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected to begin when the center of the storm moves into the Gulf of Mexico...and Dolly could become a hurricane by Tuesday. Preparing your pets for disaster today could save their lives tomorrow!
As a responsible pet owner, you provide your pet with food and water, shelter, veterinary care, and love. To ensure that your beloved pet will continue to receive this if something unexpected were to happen to you, it's critical to plan ahead.
In Indiana, officials took a big step toward ending one of the worst wildlife abuses: the use of coyotes as live bait for hunting dogs.
Since the death of the filly Eight Belles in this year's Kentucky Derby, there's been a brass-band clamor for reform in the horse racing industry. One of the priority concerns is humane care for the racehorses no longer valued at the track.
Ginger's Mom has passed away and Ginger needs a home immediately!
Visit one of the finest indoor dog shows in America held in Houston's Reliant Center this weekend, July 17 - 20.
"Paws" to check out these great events benefiting the animals cared for by the Houston Humane Society!
"Plowing through cats with a bulldozer is clear-cut animal cruelty...!" says Alley Cat Allies President Becky Robinson. ...Check out this darling Poodle waiting at Missouri City Animal Control for his forever home!
Rover Oaks Katy is hosting its next "Pet Adoption Day" on Saturday, July 12 from 11 am until 3 pm to help CAP (Citizens for Animal Protection) find worthy homes for some loveable pets.
Best Friends Animal Society and Last Chance for Animals unveiled plans to work together to end puppy store sales in the Los Angeles area, an effort the groups hope will provide a blueprint for the rest of California and the nation.
Web-based retail giant Overstock.com, Inc., will no longer sell products online that contain animal fur, effective immediately. ...Hello BARC STARZ readers & friends, We hope you had a happy and safe 4th of July! We are excited to report that Marlene, one of our 90 day dogs from last week, was adopted! However, we are still looking for a home for Nero.....can you help! We also have scores and scores of beautiful puppies to show you.....don't be afraid to take a look!
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- A zookeeper's house cat has adopted a baby red panda abandoned by its mother and is nursing the cub along with her own kittens, the Artis zoo said Wednesday.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Locations!
You'd think from the numbers that cats are "man's best friend." According to the American Veterinary Medical Association's "U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook," cats outnumber dogs by more than 10 million (82 million to 72 million). And, no question, kitties have legions of fans.
WASHINGTON - If the presidential election goes to the dogs, John McCain is looking like best in show. From George Washington's foxhound Drunkard to George W. Bush's terriers Barney and Miss Beazley, pets are a longtime presidential tradition for which the presumed Republican nominee seems well prepared, with more than a dozen. For the first time in the history of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)--the federal agency charged with protecting and managing wild horses in the United States--officials now claim that up to 30,000 horses currently in confinement may have to be "euthanized" to balance the agency's budget.
Doggie DNA Testing, a charity fundraiser benefiting PAWS Houston! ...Pit bulls rescued from the football player's fighting ring show progress in an unprecedented rehabilitation effort. ...BARC STARZ Loyal Readers!! Happy Independence Day to you! We are very proud, not only to live in this great country, but to be a part of this great Houston community...a community that has come through for us once again!
The New York Times' Stephanie Strom reported that Leona Helmsley has directed that her entire estate--valued at between between $5-$8 billion--be devoted to promoting the welfare and care of dogs. ...Homer and Punkin are seeking their forever homes!
High gas prices aren't just affecting food for people; pets are feeling the squeeze too. Many people who are having trouble paying for food themselves are also having a hard time feeding their pets and are willing to feed them first. ...More than 1,500 people came from all over Europe yesterday to gather in Brussels calling for a total ban on seal product trade in the European Union.
Training your dog doesn't have to be all about boring obedience commands. Teach your dog to be a canine super star during this one-hour short course on Saturday, July 5.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Location!
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