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I'm trying to get in touch with Yvonne David of Special Pals. I've only been able to get a recorded message. I ran into Yvonne at a BARC event, and we talked a bit. I've been hesitant about Special Pals because of its clouded history, but Yvonne says, under "new management," things are better. I offered her an opportunity to post something to the blog, but I can't track her down. So.... Yvonne, if you're reading.. or a friend is reading.... email me at lforonda@khou.com ...
UPDATED: 5/22 at 5:40 I just read your updated posting and did want to clarify a few points. We love our pets, but longtime owners know they can be expensive. Food, grooming, vet bills and other incidentals can add up, and for people on limited budgets, finding room for pet care is often difficult. That's where Houston's Pet Patrol steps in (it's similar to PAWS Houston). It's a non profit groups that helps the terminally ill, elderly shut-ins and qualifying low income pet owners provide proper care for their pets. Volunteers help with vet visits and grooming, as well as food and pet education. Here a... I didn't think other dogs had this problem: sawing logs while they're snoozing. My girl Bailey, who's nine years old, starting snoring when she started getting on in years. I think it's hysterical that she honks away while she's in dreamland. Fortunately, it's not loud enough t...
 specialized products, such as collapsible water bowls and a plan of action. Nature pays no attention to the calendar, but there are just 10 days to go until the traditional big stor... UPDATED -- 7:51PM 5/22 CAPITOL HILL (AP) -- The House has passed legislation that requires pets to be considered in future emergency preparedness plans. The measure mandates state and local preparedness offices to take into account pet owners, household pets and service animals when drawing up evacuation plans. Offices that fail to do so would not qualify for grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The sponsor of the bill is California Democrat Tom Lantos, who was moved by T-V footage of a little boy losing his dog during Hurricane Katri... Hi all - I'm swamped with my other job right now, so animal posts today might be slow in coming: I am waiting to update the Daschund puppy situation in Central Texas; a hearing was held this morning in Comanche County to determine whether the original owner could have them back. I've received several comments on the entries, including two from one of the Comanche County investigators. I'm also going to post a link to the Houston Press story about the >> Continue reading: Trying to catch up
I saw this in the comments section and feared it would get lost in the shuffle. Does anyone have advice for this petowner, Steven Duane Selmore? If so, please email him directly at Orion1984@gmail.com: Hello, my name is Steven. I'm from New Orleans, LA, and evacuated to Irving, TX in early September. I Bought "Mercy" in mid September upon movin in Presidio Park(North Texas). She was born early July 05. Jazzy was a Crenshaw red nose pitbull, peanut butter coat, hazel eyes, two back paws were white, tail nor ears were not clipped. I still have a few pics of her...
If anyone has got a few hours to help with a situation requiring transport or care for a group of Katrina dogs, call Leah Purcell at 713-614-2410. Also, if you have any contacts that might have air conditioned warehouse space available to donate or rent please let her know. This a joint venture with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah..435-644-2001. They will be covering all costs. ...This is from the founder of All Texas Daschund Rescue, Barbara Lewis: First off, I would like thank each and everyone of you for helping make the seizure of these dogs possible. Each one of you played a huge role in this. Had it not been for the collective efforts of everyone making phone calls, sending emails and faxes, this would not have been possible. But with your help WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!
Gosh, where do I begin. I will try to make this brief. We got the call yesterday that the warrant had been issued and would be... LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A dog survived a plunge from an oceanside cliff and his owner had to be rescued when he got stuck searching for the animal. Pepe, a Jack Russell terrier, darted over the cliff's edge in the upscale Pacific Palisades area while chasing a squirrel on Tuesday. He landed next to Pacific Coast Highway, where he narrowly avoided being struck by a big rig. Motorist Jenny-Lyn Marais stopped and coaxed the dog into her Range Rover. "I leaned across and opened the door and whistled for him to come," said Marais, who works in a Santa Monica dental lab. "He was so gentle and so grate...
From the Humane Society of the United States: Once again, your calls and e-mails have won the day in Congress! Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved an amendment -- the Rahall-Whitfield-Sweeney-Spratt amendment -- to stop the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses and burros. You and so many other HSUS supporters got so many calls and e-mails into the offices of your Members of Congress over the last few days that the traditional opponents of the legislation in the House caved in and agreed to support the amendment. Last year, this ...
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A family who moved to Colorado to avoid Hurricane Katrina narrowly escaped another tragedy on Sunday with the help of a four-legged hero. Ryan Rambo, 9, was riding in a two-man kayak down Roaring Fork River on Sunday when it flipped over sending him into the water. Ryan was wearing a life vest, but he was s...
BRADENTON, Fla (AP) -- A woman has shot an alligator that came into her home and attacked her dog. The alligator was only 3 feet long, but Candy Frey wasn't taking any chances. When the reptile came into the lanai of her home east of Bradenton Saturday and attacked her golden retriever, Frey went and got her gun. After Frey and her daughter managed to push the gator out of the lanai through the dog door, she blasted away at it four times. "I was running on so much adrenaline," the 48-year-old former U.S. Marine aviation technician told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. "I just freaked out and ... I received this email from an old friend in animal welfare: I have volunteered (vet teching, fostering, and as an adoption counselor) and worked as a paid employee (public relations, development, grant writer and television production) in the field of animal welfare since 1989 for organizations like the Humane Society of Silicon Valley, the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA, the Houston SPCA and the National Council for Pet Population Study and Policy.
First, I appreciate that your blog allows for open dialogue and discussion. Honest discussions about the overwhelming iss...
I recieved this email from a volunteer who works with Houston's Spay-Neuter Assistance Program and the All Texas Dachshund Rescue. She is trying to get the word out about a rescue coordinated with Austin's SPCA and Austin's Humane Society about a woman they fear is a puppy breeder. ATDR went out to rescue 30 of the puppies last week. You can watch the story from KVUE.com here. In th... Yes, your dog(s) can be entertained while you're away, 24/7, from an internet radio station halfway around the world. It's Dog Radio Thailand! It's mostly Thai pop music, and I can't read half of what's on the website, but I scrolled down to a button that said "Click Listen Here" and clicked. Still waiting for a connection. Maybe I'm firewalled at work. In any case, you might want to try. Here's what the Associated Press had to report about dogradiothailand.com.. BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- A Thai entrepreneur who launched an Internet radio station for do...
We're doing a story on this today at five. I'll post the video as soon as we run it. Please, please! Make sure your pets are VACCINATED against rabies! In the meantime, here's some background information: Listen to an Audio Report: Rabies symptoms and dangers , and read the letter to Humble High School parents here The Harris County Health Department has confirmed the first human case of rabies in ... CLERMONT, Iowa (AP) -- The city isn't going to pussyfoot around when it comes to stray cats. The City Council has decided that anyone who feeds the cuddly creatures are aiding a nuisance. Mayor Rodney Wagner says police could photograph people who feed stray cats and violators could be sent letters warning them of the consequences and be fined. Police Chief Arthur Sullivan said people don't understand the problem. "People find those cats sweet, cuddly and lovable," he said. "It's one of those situations that you're not going to win no matter what you do."
They say the engine of their car was really purring Monday but not the way you normally would think. A little kitten had a hair-raising experience as it went for a ride under a car traveling more than sixty miles-per-hour in rush hour traffic. The stunned family says that they only found out that t...
EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- A mallard picked just about the worst possible place to lay her eggs: a construction site. The duck made a nest of leaves and debris alongside a former department store near Wilkes-Barre that crews are tearing down to make room for a new Lowe's home improvement center. Christine Ellis, a hair stylist who works next door, called the state Game Commission after her daughter noticed the eggs two weeks ago. Then she told the demolition crew to leave the duck and her eggs alone. "They're like, 'Whaddaya mean?'" Ellis said. "They weren't happy with me. I don't care. I'm an animal... OSLO, Norway (AP) -- A small Norwegian town has grown so tired of its barking dogs that it plans to pass a curfew forbidding noisy animals from leaving their homes late at night, an official said Friday. Erik Schult, the head of forestry for the municipality of Fjell in western Norway, has proposed a new regulation stating that "barking dogs have to be indoors 10 p.m. at the latest every weekday." Schult said the curfew is aimed to prevent noisy dogs from keeping neighbors awake by barking all night, although it will not make it illegal to take quiet dogs on a late-night walk. ...
A western lowland gorilla named Jabari jumped over 12-foot walls in a 2004 escape that resulted in a nationwide rethinking of gorilla exhibits. During about 40 minutes on the loose, the ... They've ticked off a LOT of people. I've been forwarded an article off the Best Friends website. According to the Louisiana when it comes to cleaning up after dogs, a new survery shows pet owners in houston are the worst. Our Jeremy Desel has the story about it: Everybody's got to go sometime- For these anybodys the place can be anywhere- When I'm walking in this neighborhood especially I am considerate of the people that live here. Who have nice lawns." The problem is not everyone here it appears is so psyched to clean up- Here is the scoop- ... Hey all - I'll be working on this over the weekend: special pages with Lost Pets and Found Pets/Pets needing homes. That way we'll have special sections for you to page through and see what's out there. I'll have instructions on how to get the information to me and I'll let you know when the pages are "live." In the meantime, I'll try to get the rest of the day's animal news posted later tonight. It's busy at work today! ...One of employees has a Border Collie/Cocker Spaniel mix. She's a great little girl but she really could use a summer shave. Daddy Jim lives in the Museum District of Houston. Can anyone suggest a qualified groomer who won't take Jim to the cleaners? Thanks! ...
From Laura Carlock and Yvonne Stickler: Mr. K's Pet Shelter has to get off their property THIS WEEKEND. Please After a two month delay, the La Marque spay/neuter clinic will finally open to the public next Wednesday. Construction contract disputes held it up. The Galveston Daily News has the full story here. ...The Pet Evacuation Bill (SB 607) put forth by Louisiana Senator Clo Fontenot made it out of a House Committee and has been assigned to the Senate Finance Committee. For updates on the status and requests for help lobbying the Senate, head to the Louisiana SPCA's site here and Best Friend's Animal Coalition website here. ...
I still need to add this to the links page of animal rescue contacts, but my assignments desk just told me about this site: Lostadog.com for Houston. Check it out. ...If you've never heard fo the "Genesis Awards," you'll have the chance to watch them May 6th, Saturday, on Animal Planet. The awards honor media and the entertainment industry for their coverage of animal welfare issues. You can see some of the behind the scenes scoop on the Humane Society website here. The two hour special airs at 4PM Houston time. Among the presenters is Jorja Fox from my favorite show, >> Continue reading: Genesis Animal Awards airing May 6th I can't repeat it enough - if you're considering a purebred dog, check with your local rescue group first! You all know I got my big boy Finlay (Finn) from Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue (don't forget, Houston also has Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston), so GBGRR has a special place in my heart. It's also been recognized on a national level with a Starfish Award from National Rescue Committee of the Golden Retriever Club of America... I got this from a board member with GBGRR:... Just got this confirmed by the Houston Mayor's Office...Kent Robertson, the manager of Dallas Animal Services, is coming to head BARC, the city's pound. The following is an excerpt from an email that has been sent from animal supporters who worked with him in Dallas: Late last week we learned that Kent Robertson, manager of Dallas Animal Services, has accepted a position with Houston Animal Control effective June 1. From all I hear, the situation in Houston is in dir... I talk about dogs and cats all the time on this blog.. but you can't forget about the bigger animals. This story about Elvis the Brown Swiss steer on Slate.com put a big smile on my face. ...Dr. Yuri F. Melekhovets, Laboratory Director of HealthGene Corp., Toronto, Canada, has announced that his group has located the gene responsible for producing inherited epilepsy in canines. HealthGene Corporation is the largest private veterinary DNA diagnostic and research laboratory in Canada. DNA-based testing for animal HealthGene now is studying the various mutations that produce different forms of epilepsy in different breeds. Dr. Melekhovets requests that owners of dogs with epilepsy submit blood samples to further that research. Samples should come... Jeff Moore, who takes some pretty darn good pictures of dogs (you can check out his dog portfolio on his website) is coming to Houston to "scout" new talent for his upcoming book Excuse Me, May I Shoot Your Dog? He is coming to The Dog Bowl in the Village on June 3rd to take photos of Houston area dogs. The incredibly photogenic ones may have a chance to be in his book! The sitting fee is $75, with $10 of that going to the Houston Humane Society. You need to call the Dog Bow... |
Maybe you remember this guy... Red, a paralyzed pit bull written up on the Best Friends website. He was paralyzed, and could have ended up a sad statistic of Hurricane Katrina, but he didn't.. 11 News reporter Brad Woodard's had the story today at five (watch the story 
A Pennsylvania family says this baby deer just wandered into their house over the weekend. The animal apparently got in through an open door and was found making itself comfortable on a rug in the living room.
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Five little ducklings are safe and sound after quite an ordeal near Dallas. The young birds wandered away from their mother... and got "trapped"... in a storm drain. Fortunately for them, a police officer came to their rescue. Animal control then used the baby ducks to lure the mother so they could catch her and move the whole family to a nearby pond where they will hopefully stay out of trouble. You can check out the video 
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DALLAS -- Two years after a 340-pound gorilla leaped out of his enclosure and attacked three people before being shot dead, the Dallas Zoo is reopening part of the exhibit with new safeguards, including higher walls topped with electrified wire. 
