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February 2009 ArchivesCocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas-Houston Saturday Adoption Location!
This isn't just another wag-the-tail story: The Obamas are getting a dog in April and are looking for a rescue Portuguese Water Dog.
Hello BARC STARZ Readers! We are back with some wonderful dogs and have nice news to share about a few former BARC STARZ dogs and cats.
Building a No Kill Community seminar by Nathan Winograd
The current U.S. financial crisis has the potential to grow into a serious animal welfare issue, warns Executive Vice President of ASPCA Programs, Dr. Stephen Zawistowski.
Eight days after a chimpanzee kept as a pet attacked and critically injured a Connecticut woman, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Captive Primate Safety Act, H.R. 80, introduced by U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., and Mark Kirk, R-Ill., to stop interstate commerce in primates as pets. The bill passed by a vote of 323 to 95. The bill now moves for consideration to the U.S. Senate, where the effort to pass the legislation is being led by U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and David Vitter, R-La. For more on this story, >> Continue reading: Captive Primate Safety Act Passes The House Following last week's chimp attack, the U.S. House will vote soon on whether to ban the the trade of primates as pets.
When the Academy announced its Oscar-nominees, American Humane was pleased to see several films it had worked with were up for Hollywood's biggest award.
If you are interested in adopting any of these precious pups, go to www.pupsquad.org and click on "Applications" to download or adoption application. You can then email it to the contact person listed in this email. Thanks!
You're invited to join PAWS Houston on Tuesday, February 24th to kick-off the weekly happy hour/socials at MAX'S WINE DIVE to support PAWS Houston. In these challenging economic times, many pet owners are facing difficult choices about how to pay for and prioritize their pets' care and wellness. And unfortunately, veterinary visits and preventive veterinary care are often cut due to financial struggles and concerns.
Introduced by U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Florida), Senate Bill S. 373 would add "constrictor snake of the species Python genera" to the Lacey Act, which prohibits the importation and interstate trade of species determined to be injurious to people, agriculture, horticulture, forestry or wildlife.
A highly trained 200-pound chimpanzee who once starred in TV commercials was shot dead by police after a violent rampage that left a friend of its owner badly mauled.
From Junebug to lovebug, this former BARC dog is helping heal a broken heart!
The Houston SPCA knows your pet will always lend you an ear, protect you from harm and is your forever loyal companion. This Valentine's Day, show your pet how much you love them by treating them to an extra special day.
Help the Homeless Pet Placement by attending one of these great events, including a Valentine's Masquerade at AvantGarden.
Love is in the air as Camp Bow Wow® announces its Canines and Cupids event in Kemah on February 14th.
Who says dogs have all the luck? A cat got his share of good fortune Wednesday when he was rescued from a six-story concrete pillar. A 10-year-old Sussex Spaniel with ties to Houston wins Westminster show.
More than 10,000 native animals have fallen victim to the bushfire tragedy, wildlife experts say.
SNAP is hosting the 14th Annual Neuter Scooter Event on February 24th and offering an additional free female cat day.
BARC has some cats that are OVER their 90 day limit. Please go to BARC and adopt one today and save a life!! Faithful readers helped last time, can you help again?! We need to get these cats into forever homes, and fast.
Rocky is ready for his new home!
The Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club presents Denise Corliss and her FEMA Advanced Certified Search and Rescue dogs on February 17th.
Welcome BARC STARZ Readers! We have some wonderful BARC dogs to share with you. Please feel free to share this email with friends, family and colleagues. Your spreading the word may greatly help the BARC STARZ dogs find a new home. Thank you for your support!
Houston Humane Society to neuter 500 male cats for FREE!
Rapper DMX was sentenced to 90 days in prison on Friday for convictions on animal abuse, as well as identity theft and drug possession. ...Every month, thousands of ex-racehorses, work horses, and family ponies are crammed into double-decker trucks where they can barely stand, and shipped hundreds of miles to Canada and Mexico. After arriving across the border, they are slaughtered for food exports to Europe and Asia, where horse meat is considered a delicacy.
Last week the World Society for the Protection of Animals funded the Palestine Wildlife Society (PWLS) to buy desperately-needed veterinary supplies to treat Gaza's injured working animals. The picture of animal suffering that has now emerged is even worse than feared.
He's very tall and very cute and brand new. Early Friday morning the Houston Zoo welcomed the birth of a baby Masai giraffe.
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