KHOU Animal Attraction

All-American Dogs & Cats

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:24:43 -0600

The American Kennel Club & Cat Fanciers' Association celebrate all-American dogs and cats for 4th of July!

Get the Picture This 4th of July!

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:05:37 -0600

This Fourth of July, grab your camera and head outdoors to become part of an online photo mosaic being compiled from thousands of photos.

Pets and Women's Shelters (PAWS)® Program

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:09:49 -0600

Recording artist, performer and judge for the American Idol TV show, Paula Abdul has signed on as a pro-bono spokesperson for American Humane's PAWS Program.

Welcome Astro!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:47:14 -0600

The Houston Zoo welcomes Astro, the 11-month-old California sea lion pup.

Protect Your Pet

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:20:35 -0600

Fourth of July celebrations signal cookouts, family and the loud boom and sparkle of colorful fireworks. While this annual ritual is summer fun for us humans, the noise, increased activity and interrupted routines can be hard on our furry companions.

BARC STARZ

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:39:50 -0600

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY...a few days early! We have an extra-big edition of BARC STARZ this week, full of dogs and cats hoping to gain their independence from BARC. And, remember as the Holiday approaches and fireworks fill the night sky, please keep your pets inside and be sure they are wearing collars and tags with current identification and are microchipped.

Cocker Kids in Action

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:29:04 -0600

Meet some beautiful Cocker Kids at this Saturday's adoption event!

Some "Canned" Hunts Canned!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:38:07 -0600

In a blow to trophy hunting groups like Safari Club International, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing sport-hunting of endangered antelopes at "canned" hunting facilities.

Good News for the Red Wolf

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:29:12 -0600

In North Carolina, 41 red wolf pups born in the wild this spring gave biologists a big reason to celebrate.

Good News for Rabbits in U.S. Labs

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:39:17 -0600

Rabbits in U.S. laboratories will be spared having "germ-killing" antimicrobial cleaning products dripped in their eyes thanks to a new program that does not use animals to test and label these products for their eye irritancy potential.

Horse and Farm Animal Adoption Day

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:23:30 -0600

The Houston SPCA, 900 Portway Drive, is hosting a Horse and Farm Animal Adoption Day on Saturday, June 27th from 11am to 3pm in order to find permanent, loving homes for a large number of rescue horses, goats and other farm animals.

Postal Worker Adopts Cat Dropped in Mailbox

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:48:36 -0600

Known for delivering mail under the worst of conditions and being stalwart in finding the addressee -- even on occasion, a hundred years later -- the U.S. Postal Service now can claim matching special packages to the right home.

Senior Care Guidelines

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:38:52 -0600

The American Association of Feline Practitioners releases the updated version of their Senior Care Guidelines.

Local rescue needs your help!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:11:48 -0600

CSR has over 100 cocker spaniels in rescue and they desperately need your help!

Celebrate National Pollinator Week

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:57:52 -0600

Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in celebrating National Pollinator Week, June 22-28, in recognition of the importance of pollinators to wildlife resources.