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When Disaster Strikes

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Musical Benefit for Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary

Support cat rescue at July 30th concert in Austin

Support Needed Thursday, July 24 for Bandera Animals

Proposed county budget eliminates rescue organization’s care for the animals.

Save Jenny Rally on Sunday, July 27

Help elephant retire to a sanctuary.

Help the Austin Humane Society Make Spay/Neuter History

Your support can help raise the funds needed to fix 5,000 ferals this year.

Celebrate Squirt’s 15th Birthday

Fun-filled celebration to support the Converse Animal Shelter

Beat the Heat

Consider your pets this hot Texas summer.

SPCA of Texas Awarded Custody of 83 Dogs

Now on the road to recovery following severe neglect

Me-Wow!

Fix your pet cat for free July 21-26 at EmanciPET.

Aubrey Next on the BSL Bandwagon

Another Texas city scheduled to discuss banning pit bulls.

Texas A&M Still Lacking New Mascot

The search for Reveille VIII continues.

Huge Garage Sale to Benefit Animal Welfare

Six Austin-area groups come together for fundraiser on Saturday, July 19.

Pit Stop in San Antonio

Spay or neuter your bully for only $10.

Ft. Worth Spay/Neuter Clinic a Success

Over 3,200 animals fixed in only six months!

80 Dogs Rescued From Squalor

Help support the SPCA of Texas care for them.

Feral Cat Forum

Waco area public invited to learn more about their wild feline neighbors.

Shelter Stories

A new kind of book club at the Austin Humane Society

Helping Pets Find Their Way Home

The SPCA of Texas Announces DFW PetNet

Cedar Hill, TX Discussing BSL

Resolution banning breeds a topic on the City Council agenda this Tuesday.

Book Featuring Rescued Texas Dog Published

Proceeds will help to fund various animal welfare organizations.

Striving for Independence Day for Dogs

Texas Chain Off representative shares her experience.

SPCA of Texas Offers Tips for Protecting Pets this July Fourth

Make sure Fido and Fluffy are safe this Independence holiday.

Kitten Season in Full Swing in Montgomery County

Foster homes desperately needed for the many litters coming in daily.

A First for Texas: Free Pets of All Ages for All Seniors

WellMed extends health benefits of companion pets at no cost to everyone 65+.

Update on Tyler’s Lemonade Stand

Results from the Huntsville-area youngster’s Best Friends fundraiser

Stop Zoo From Sending Jenny to Amusement Park in Mexico

Lonely Dallas elephant is in jeopardy.

Dallas Passes New Animal Ordinances

New bill covers spay/neuter, tethering, animal number limitations, and more.

SPAY/TEXAS Announces New Executive Director

Amy Oakley to now lead the mission to get Texas animals fixed.

When Life Gives You Lemonade

Texas youngster’s drink sales on Sunday, June 22 will benefit Best Friends.

Texas Affected by Pet Food Seizure

PETCO warehouse pet food confiscated due to unsanitary conditions.

Ferals Have a Friend in Lexington

TNR by Blue Paws Rescue now recognized.

Shelter Overcrowding Forces Animal Care Services to Once Again Implement Humane Housing Action Plan

The number of strays in San Antonio outweighs the number of kennels they can be humanely housed in.

Happy Five Year Anniversary to PALS!

Purrs and tail wags from the cats and dogs of Central Texas.

Lend a Paw to Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

Foster homes needed for influx of kittens.

Mighty Texas Dog Walk Broke Texas and US Records

Texas Hearing and Service Dogs’ largest fundraiser of the year was a success.

Fix Houston West Clinic is Open!

Saving Animals Across Borders opens low-cost spay/neuter and wellness facility.

54 Dachshunds Rescued From Rockport Puppy Mill

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue steps up to help.

San Marcos Animal Shelter Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Community welcomed to help volunteer at the new facility; orientation meeting tonight.

Texas Law Continues to Protect Horses

Attorney General voices opinion on horse meat transport.

Roadside Sales of Animals Now Illegal in Fort Worth

City council bans the selling of puppies and kittens from public streets.

Wild About Animals – Part II

30+ year old organization provides rehabilitation and sanctuary in Kendalia, Texas.

Wild About Animals

30+ year old organization provides rehabilitation and sanctuary in Kendalia, Texas.

Innovation and Teamwork Result in Senior Pet Fair

Austin groups collaborate to help the pets of homebound individuals.

Helping Make a Difference – One Cat at a Time

Street Cat Rescue helps Texas ferals.

Austin to Boston - Walking for a Cure

A man and his two dogs begin a 2,400 mile journey to raise funds and awareness for cancer in pets.