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Holiday Pet Adoptions

5:18 AM Fri, Nov 28, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Neiman Marcus Galleria and the Houston SPCA celebrate 19 years of life-saving holiday pet adoptions!

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Some "sage" advice for a safe Thanksgiving

6:48 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

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'Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts--but also for possible distress for our animal companions.

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Vick pleads guilty to state dogfighting charge

6:37 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

In a plea agreement, Michael Vick, pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge. A charge of animal cruelty was dropped as part of the deal.

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Reward offered for deer killer

6:30 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Precinct 5 deputies on Tuesday were looking for the person responsible for decapitating a deer at a wildlife sanctuary at Bear Creek Park.

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Historic Elephant Rescue

7:02 AM Tue, Nov 25, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

In Defense of Animals prompts USDA to historic elephant rescue. Ned is only the second elephant ever to be confiscated in the history of the Animal Welfare Act.

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Faux Foes

5:46 AM Tue, Nov 25, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

The Humane Society of the United States filed a lawsuit against six of the nation's largest retailers and fashion designers.

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Must Love PAWS

5:27 AM Mon, Nov 24, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Holiday happy hour and charity fundraiser to benefit PAWS Houston!

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CA Governor proposes tax on veterinary services

5:18 AM Mon, Nov 24, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

State Veterinary Association says taxing pet and food animal health care could result in increased pet abandonment, euthanasia and public health concerns.

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Cocker Kids in Action

5:46 AM Fri, Nov 21, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Location!

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BARC STARZ - LAST CHANCE DOGS

5:47 AM Thu, Nov 20, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Urgent!!!!! These 7 dogs only have one more week left at the BARC shelter! Please help by emailing your friends a link to Animal Attraction, or consider adopting or fostering one of these dogs. They have all been spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped. NO FEE for rescue groups who can help.

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>> Continue reading: BARC STARZ - LAST CHANCE DOGS



SNAP Talbot Dog Day

7:03 AM Wed, Nov 19, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

The Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) will spay and neuter up to 35 large breed dogs for only $35 per dog!

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Cat Missing for 13 Years Found

5:32 AM Wed, Nov 19, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

George, the cat, proved to have nine lives and then some, after the lost Russian Blue reunited with his family two weeks ago.

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Alleged ringleader of dogfighting ring hires attorney, appears in court

12:05 PM Tue, Nov 18, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

The alleged ringleader of a top-tier dogfighting ring made his initial court appearance Tuesday morning.

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Animal Welfare on the Agenda

5:57 AM Tue, Nov 18, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Last week the G77 - a loose coalition of 130 developing countries represented at the United Nations - hosted their first ever ambassador-level briefing on animal welfare issues and how they impact on human livelihoods.

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Vehicle for Change

5:51 AM Mon, Nov 17, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Land Rover donates two specially retrofitted vechicles to help keep wild horses on public lands.

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Marley & Me

5:54 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

American Kennel Club, Twentieth Century Fox and John Grogan Promote Responsible Dog Ownership With Marley & Me PSA Campaign

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Cocker Kids in Action

5:37 AM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Location!

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Security trumps whales

5:22 AM Thu, Nov 13, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling Wednesday that the nation's security outweighs the need to protect marine mammals from high-powered sonar during Navy training exercises, environmentalists said the fight was far from over.

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SNAP Increases Spay/Neuter Services

5:40 AM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

SNAP to provide assistance to rescue and adoption organizations as well as extended community resources.

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Animal relief reaches Cuba

5:38 AM Tue, Nov 11, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

A second shipment of veterinary supplies and drugs reached Cuba, met by one of WSPA's experienced vets. Work can now begin to treat and protect the thousands of animals suffering in the wake of a disastrous hurricane season.

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Mac the elephant dies at Houston Zoo

1:21 PM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Mac, the Houston Zoo's 2-year-old Asian elephant calf, died Sunday night following a brief struggle with the elephant herpesvirus.

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Massachusetts bans dog racing

5:37 AM Mon, Nov 10, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

With the ban's passage last week (57 percent to 43 percent), commercial dog racing will be phased out in Massachusetts by 2010.

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BARC STARZ

5:31 AM Fri, Nov 07, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Hello BARC STARZ Readers,

We are back and have some wonderful dogs up for adoption at the City of Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC). These dogs are coming close on their 90 days and need to be adopted by the end of November.

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>> Continue reading: BARC STARZ



First Dog Barney bites reporter

5:05 PM Thu, Nov 06, 2008 |
Michelle Homer

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WASHINGTON -- Talk about a biting critique of the press.

It seems President Bush's dog Barney wasn't much in the mood for friendly attention during his walk outside the White House on Thursday. So when Reuters reporter Jon Decker reached down to pet the Scottish terrier, the seemingly docile dog snapped at him and bit Decker's right index finger. >> Continue reading: First Dog Barney bites reporter



Don't let the economy get you down!

5:13 AM Thu, Nov 06, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Even if the economic times are tough, you can always invest in GOLD -- golden retrievers, that is! Attend the second annual Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue (GBGRR) benefit on Saturday, November 8.

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Historic Prop 2 Passes

5:36 AM Wed, Nov 05, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of animal advocates around the country, 20 million farm animals' lives will improve.

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China Destroys 3,600 Tons of Animal Feed

6:24 AM Tue, Nov 04, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

More than 3,600 tons of animal feed tainted with melamine have been confiscated and destroyed, Chinese regulators announced.

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Shelters Rock

5:35 AM Mon, Nov 03, 2008 |
Stacy Fox

Celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

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