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Pets and Fireworks – Not a Safe Mix

Pets and Fireworks – Not a Safe Mix

Tips for keeping your pets safe on the Fourth of July

You’re Lookin’ Swell, Dolly!

A paralyzed puppy’s journey to find her forever home in Texas

Keeping pets in their families

Best Friends’ pet food drive aims to do just that—and it's coming to Texas!

Celebrate National Take Your Dog to Work Day on Friday, June 26

Bringing animals and awareness into the workplace

Take Your Dog on Vacation with a Road Trip

Try one of DogFriendly.com's top 10 dog-friendly resort areas in the United States—and Amarillo's included!

Chain Off 2009

Help put an end to chained dogs by supporting Texas participants this Sunday, June 28

Helping Animals in Disasters

Sign up today to attend workshop in Waco this Saturday, June 27

UPDATE: Donations/Adoptions Help to Save Animals at Texas Shelter

Thanks to plea for assistance, Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake receives 8,000 pounds of food and animals are being adopted

Animal Welfare Leaders Support EMANCIPE+ in Face of Austin Program Budget Cuts

Reduced funding for Austin’s free sterilization and vaccination program will lead to increased animal intakes, increased risk to human health and safety, increased euthanasia

Need for Help in Bastrop

After seizure of 87 schnauzers from local woman, animal shelter needs fosters and adopters

A Feline Fiesta for San Antonio

Adopt-a-cat month at ACS includes several adoption specials.

Houston Soldier's Rescued Dog from Iraq Makes it Home to Texas

Army Captain Maggie White, of Houston, sent home a unique gift to her parents back home in Houston from Iraq - a dog named Essie!

Local Shelter Needs Help!

The owner of Left Behind Animal Rescue in Aubrey, TX needs your help. Due to personal issues, she must close the shelter.

Hill Country SPCA Dog Trot 1K/5K Walk/Run - May 23, 2009

Calling all Hill Country and Central Texas Volunteers!

Cupcake Is Sweet As Pie

Pitbull who saves a litter of puppies is looking for a forever home

5th Annual Spring Bark - May 16, 2009

The Woodlands Dog Park Club presents the 5th Annual Spring Bark on May 16, 2009 at Northshore Park in The Woodlands.

1st-Ever El Perro Loco Crowned in San Antonio

Canine prince is medically trained to help elderly and disabled persons

The 10th Annual Hound Dog Hustle - Grapevine, TX

Come out to the 10th Annual Hound Dog Hustle to get some exercise (for you and your hound dog), take part in fun dog events, and support dog rescue leagues in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, as well as The Tarrant Area Pet Food Bank.

4th Annual Prairie Fest in Fort Worth

The Best Friends Texas Ambassador Team will be participating in the 4th Annual Prairie Fest this upcoming April 25th.

Texas Animal Control Officer Fighting For Pit Bulls

Trying to find homes for pit bulls at risk of euthanasia.

Texas Residents: Community Cats At Risk In Your State!

Call legislators today to oppose S.B. 691

DFW Spay Day 2009

Metroplex Animal Coalition to sterilize 100 pets in the first ever DFW Spay Day

Mutt Strutting

Benefit dog walk in San Marcos on Saturday, April 18

Suzy Q, Who Loves You?

Rescued Ethiopian street dog is coming to Texas and needs a loving home in the U.S.

Texas Teacher Takes Action On Rabbit Reality

6th graders learn the importance of pets' lifetime care

Petland Protests – DFW Area

Texans Exposing Petland continues to protest the store’s links to puppy mills

The Easter Pitty?

Love-a-Bull group to hold photo fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 at Jo's Easter Pet Parade and Costume Contest

An Elephant Never Forgets

Please remember Jenny and help the campaign to retire her to a sanctuary

Help Texas Win the Dog Walk World Record

Mighty Texas Dog Walk hopes to bring the award back to the Lone Star State on Saturday, April 11.

Searching for a New Best Friend?

Austin adoption event on Saturday, April 4

UPDATE: H.B. 1982 Defeated!

Texans: You Helped Defeat Discriminatory Bill

Two Texas Stops Scheduled for this Year’s Tour for Life

Coming to San Antonio April 4th and Houston April 5th

No Pit Bulls Allowed

Texas Dog Park Bans Pit Bulls

UPDATE: Texas Puppy Mill Bill Still Pending

There is still time to take action to support H.B. 3180

Texas Unites for Animals!

Register today for the Lone Star Conference in Austin from April 19 - 21, 2009

Another “Big Dogs for Big Boys!” Adoption Event

Big love coming in big packages to San Antonio on Saturday, March 28

Texas Humane Lobby Day

Be a voice for the animals in Austin on Thursday, April 2nd

Hogs ‘N Dogs Event

San Antonio Animal Care Services making a pit stop for the pups on March 21

Legislation Introduced to Crack Down on Puppy Mill Cruelty in Texas

HB 3180 attempts to regulate commercial breeding facilities

Gimme Shelter Fundraiser on Sunday, March 22

Festival of food and fun to support Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions

Austin Humane Society: A Zootoo Finalist

Texas organization in the running for the $1,000,000 shelter makeover

Community Cats in Rancho Viejo, Texas Need Help

Town Debate Heats Up Over Homeless Cat Population

El Paso Area Dog Training Center to Offer Classes

Training Classes for All Levels and Interests

Texans Urged to Act to Protect Cruelly Treated Animals

Act today to oppose House Bill 1046

House Bill 3180 Proposed by Rep. Senfronia Thompson to Regulate Commercial Dog and Cat Breeders

Proposed Law Places Requirements and Penalties on Those Who Would be Commercial Breeders

Dogtoberfest To Be Held In Beaumont Saturday, March 14, 2009

Lots of Fun for Everyone!

Dog Fair to be Held by the East Texas Working Dog Association March 28, 2009

Subtitle: Exciting events for all attendees!

Bring Your Dog to the 2nd Annual Pucks & Paws Hockey Game in San Antonio

Rampage tags OwnUp SA for community-wide support

San Marcos City Council to Remove Mandatory Microchip Requirement From Animal Ordinance

Citizens Band Together to Send Council A Message

Bandera County to Get First Look at Updated Rabies and Animal Control Order

Committee to present updated order to County Commissioners on April 9

Saturday, March 14: National Petland Protest Day

Join fellow animal lovers for peaceful protests in Austin, Frisco, Georgetown, and Plano

Woodlands Dog Park Receives $15,000

Foundation donates money to be used for vaccination and spay/neuter clinics starting March 21

Want to Help, But Economics and Time Won’t Allow?

Use the Power of the Internet to Click For Free Food

Rockwall Residents: Council Considering Anti-Tethering Law

Citizens urged to attend Monday, March 2nd City Council meeting to support ordinance

”Bone Soiree” Event for North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc.

North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. (NTBHR) is hosting their inaugural “Bone Soiree” on March 21, 2009.

One Stop Adopt

New animal shelter/dog park coming soon to Irving

Shooting Hogs by Helicopter?

No joke, Texas legislation introduced to allow aerial hunting of feral pigs

One Dog, One School, Mix Well, What Do You Get?

What you get is a recipe for success.

Spay Day Banquet in San Antonio

Join The Hailey Foundation in observance of Tuesday, February 24th event

Network Blog Favorite Jiminy Gets a New Brother

Two Utah dogs now enjoying the good life in Texas

Fall in “Puppy-Love” this Spring

San Antonio shelters align for March 7th adoption event

Montgomery County Animal Shelter Announces “No Kill” for the Month of February

Pilot test proves to be good news for the animals

Winograd Again Coming to the Lone Star State

Speaking on behalf of No Kill Houston on March 28

Sign Up for University of Texas Project Reach Out on March 28!

Are you in the Austin, TX area and need volunteers for a one day project? Sign up for Project Reach Out!

SPCA of Texas' Pet University Proud to Present STAR Puppy Class

Help insure your pup gets the basic start to becoming a Canine Good Citizen

SPCA of Texas and Grayson County Constable Seized 22 Dogs from Car in Pottsboro

Custody hearing to be held on Monday, February 16

Helping to Feed the Needy – Both Two and Four Legged

New Burleson AniMeals program helps Meals-on-Wheels clients and their pets

UPDATE: Texas Residents: Innocent Dogs At Risk In Your State!

H.B. 925 now referred to Committee - contact legislators today to oppose

Putting Your Pets on a Budget

Money savings tips for your and your companion animals

Five Free TNR Workshops Held Monthly in San Antonio and Bulverde

First 2009 workshop starts this Sunday, January 4

Shooting Dogs in the Streets?

Ferris, TX authorizes the use of shotguns to kill feral canines

'Give the Gift' This Holiday Season

Hate to shop but love to find that perfect holiday gift?

Ratchet is Flying the Friendly Skies

Iraqi dog is coming home to be with his soldier and savior

Why Are We Still Breeding and Buying Pets?

575: A number to remember

"It's Not Cool to Be Cruel" Campaign


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