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Be a part of the "pack" by volunteering at BARC

3:25 PM Tue, Oct 03, 2006 |

I often have people asking or emailing, wondering how they can volunteer to help animals. What could be easier than taking a few minutes out of your day to walk and play with some dogs? I've blogged about Pasadena's shelter needing animal exercise volunteers (check out that post here).. now BARC is looking for volunteers for its "BARC pack." Volunteers are needed seven days a week to walk the doggies between noon and six pm. What could be easier?

1. Go to BARC (map >> Continue reading: Be a part of the "pack" by volunteering at BARC



Teens allegedly fed kittens to a pit bull

2:47 PM Wed, Sep 27, 2006 |


Police are trying to learn the names of several teenagers and one of their mothers after the teens allegedly fed kittens to a pit bull at a northeast Dallas apartment complex Monday night.

A police report states that the juveniles took several kittens from a blue plastic box, threw them on the ground and kicked them to a pit bull, which tore them apart.

A woman who stopped with her family to check her mail at the Sienna Springs Apartments at 9455 Skillman St. in far northeast Dallas about 7:20 p.m. Monday said a group of children and teenagers had gathered around to watch the spectacle. >> Continue reading: Teens allegedly fed kittens to a pit bull



Meerkat mob to throw birthday bash

4:11 PM Thu, Aug 24, 2006 |

meerkat.jpgIt’s a birthday celebration fit for, well, a meerkat.

Everyone at this zoo exhibit was invited to Chafu’s birthday bash.

This little critter which is under two feet tall turns 5 this weekend and you’re invited to her party.

You can see some very cute video here, and read the rest of the story at KHOU.com's website >> Continue reading: Meerkat mob to throw birthday bash



Bear Steals 50 Lbs. of Dog Food From Home

2:50 PM Fri, Jun 16, 2006 |

CHUCKEY, Tenn. (AP) -- For all the frightening bear news in Tennessee in recent months, Rela Foshie didn't know what to do when a black bear she said had recently visited her back porch decided to let himself in on Thursday.

"It came in the back door," she said. "I don't know how it got the door opened, but it did. He was in the hallway where the dog food was."

Foshie ran to the bedroom of her home about 10 miles northeast of Greeneville, locked the door and grabbed her husband's rifle.

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