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November 2009
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October 2009 ArchivesCelebrate Halloween Saturday at BARC's Fall Festival!
... It's unlikely so many cats have been microchipped in one summer, ever. From June 1 through August 31, 59,074 cats were microchipped and enrolled in the HomeAgain Proactive Pet Recovery Network.
Several states and Canada implemented restrictions and/or additional entry requirements for Texas equine animals after equine piroplasmosis was detected in South Texas. ...The League City Animal Shelter is hosting an Open House, Low Cost Microchip Clinic and more on Saturday, November 1st!
According to The American Kennel Club, the committee designated by the Las Vegas City Council to review a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance will hold its first meeting on November 3rd.
A man who traded in ivory from endangered species on eBay was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Luton Crown Court following an international investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Elephants' tusks and whales' teeth had been carved into billiard balls or used to make corkscrews before being sold on the commercial website.
USDA files charges in elephant abuse case; IDA urges agency to rescue abused elephant from circus handler
Halloween tricks and treats can be fun for both kids and adults, but those strange costumes and spooky sounds can frighten even the most well behaved pet. The Houston SPCA encourages pet parents to take the following precautions to make sure their pet stays safe and healthy this Halloween.
Two words we hate to see together...Time's Up and Adoption Return. In the past week we have been saddened to see some of our old friends behind the bars at BARC again.
Bunny Buddies and the Houston SPCA invite you to a Spooktacular Event!
The Wildlife Rehab & Education Center celebrates its third anniversary and launches a brand new website on October 22nd from 5pm to 7:30pm at 7007 Katy Road.
A tick-borne disease known as equine piroplasmosis has been confirmed on a ranch in South Texas.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Humane Society International and Defenders of Wildlife today commended the United States for submitting a proposal to next year's meeting of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to stop the international trade in polar bears.
The "Must Love PAWS" Chili / SPAM Cook-off is being held to raise much needed funds to support PAWS Houston.
Laura Stewart received the call from her son in Afghanistan on Saturday.
Vote for SNAP at Rachel Ray's Mutt Madness and help them win up to $50,000!
Saturday is Wags to Whiskers family adoption day at BARC with half-price cat and dog adoptions and free hot dogs and soft drinks.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced the launch of the Treating Animals With Kindness (TAWK) initiative. TAWK is a new comprehensive community outreach initiative to reduce the abuse of animals, promote responsible adoption, encourage spay and neuter and put an end to dog fighting through increased public education and awareness.
>> Continue reading: Treating Animals With Kindness (TAWK) Mold has been found in some bags of Wysong dry extruded foods manufactured in June and July of 2009. To be safe, no suspect products from these batches should be sold or fed.
It's a Surprises Party and you're invited!!
Located in the heart of league City is one of the Bay area's best kept secrets....The League City Animal Care & Adoption Center (LCACAC). The Center houses dogs and cats of all breeds, sizes, and ages.
Do you have a fabulous photo of Fido or Fluffy in their Halloween finery? If so, we want it! Click here to upload your pet pics so we can add them to our khou.com slideshow. Check out these photos from 2008 and 2009: The American Kennel Club® and rare Italian dog breeds took part in the annual Columbus Day Parade on New York City's Fifth Avenue which is the world's largest celebration of Italian-American culture.
Hope, the abandoned puppy born with only two legs, enjoys a new home, a new name, and even two new sets of wheels. ...A new educational Web site aimed at creating greater awareness among pet owners about diabetes was launched, just in time for Pet Diabetes Month in November.
Check out this week's BARC STARZ! BARC has million dollar dogs available for adoption and cats and kittens worth their weight in gold!!
>> Continue reading: BARC STARZ Harrison Ford and other entertainment and sports celebrities have lent their voices to help conserve some of the world's endangered wildlife. ...The Myriad Rocks for Animal Compassion nationwide concert tour is coming to Houston! ...The Humane Society of the United States has named Pat Parelli as its Humane Horseman of the Year.
There are deeds so dark that they neither warrant nor receive the lofty protection of the First Amendment. Interstate trade in videotapes of wanton animal cruelty is one of them. ...Coming off the heels of a horse-drawn carriage accident on the Upper East Side in mid-September, New York City Comptroller William Thompson released a follow-up audit report analyzing the carriage industry in New York City last week.
The International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW) and World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) are on the ground responding to multiple disaster in the Asia-Pacific region.
Meet this week's BARC STARZ and Houston's candidates for Mayor and City Council at the WAGS TO WHISKERS ADOPTION EVENT on Saturday from Noon to 4 pm.
Meet the candidates for Houston's Mayor and City Council on Saturday Oct 3rd, 2009 at BARC.
Santa Monica City Council voted 5-1 Sept. 22 in favor of drafting a new law that would restrict animal declawing.
Join HOPE, HPPL, and SNAP at the Houston Improv and help homeless animals!
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