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Montgomery County Animal Shelter has litters of cute, sweet, cuddly puppies ready to go home with you! In celebration of the holidays, during the month of December only, puppies will be able to go to new homes for the price of a donation to MCAS. “We have had so many litters of puppies turned into the shelter, that we have to do something special to help them find a loving family – preferably before the holidays” states Dr. Ryan,...

Even though 93 percent of pet parents consider pets part of the family, pets often get lost in the shuffle during the holiday season as families are busy with gift buying, party planning and hanging decorations. As you plan your holiday columns, don’t forget to include the health and happiness of pets. Dr. Suzanne Hetts, certified animal behaviorist and content developer for PetSmart’s If Your Pet Could Talk program, knows just how the...

The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about a potentially poisoned pet. Below is a list of holiday-related decorations, plants and food items that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline recommend keeping away from pets. • Holiday Ornaments: When decorating for the season, consider your pets. Holiday decorations such as bubble lights may contain poisonous chemicals. If your pet chews on them the liquid inside could...

There's no better time to get acquainted with your local animal shelter than now. The week of November 1-7 is National Shelter Appreciation Week. Founded in 1996 by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), this week marks a time to honor animal shelters across the U.S. An estimated 6 to 8 million homeless animals are seeking refuge each year. To see how you can support homeless animals in your community, talk to shelter personnel. You can...

Holidays can bring unique foods and materials into the house that pose special threats to animals. Halloween, with its costumes and candy, can be a dangerous and stressful time for a pet. The following tips showcase what pet owners should watch out for around Halloween. • Tricks, not treats! Some human treats can be deadly for pets • Chocolate: Make sure your kids know to hide their Halloween stash from food-seeking dogs. ...

October is National Fire Safety Month and the launch of Bark 10-4, which helps fire departments nationwide obtain the much needed pet oxygen mask. Is your local fire department equipped with one? A mask for every Fire Truck was created to allow the public to sponsor a pet oxygen mask for their local Fire Department. More then 30,000 Fire Departments and EMT offices are located nationwide and most of those have more then one Fire Truck per...

It’s simple.  October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month” and Ron Burns wanted a way to celebrate fellow dog rescuers and raise awareness for the millions of dogs currently available for adoption at shelters across the US.  So, he’s hosting a contest called “Reading Rufus Rhymes to Rover.”  Just by reading Rufus Rhymes, people can win... are you ready? A COMMISSIONED PET PORTRAIT! (That’s a prize worth about $30,000!) For...

Joselito Rivera Boado agreed today to forfeit all but two of the 1,009 animals seized last week under an animal cruelty warrant to the Houston Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Boado also agreed to deliver title to 6519 Breen, Houston, where he had kept the animals, to Harris County for the use and benefit of the SPCA. The SPCA is caring for the animals. The agreement allows two small dogs that Boado claims are his children’s...

On Saturday, October 3rd, Houston Animal Partnership Initiative (HAPI) will be hosting a Candidate Day at BARC (Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care). All candidates have been invited for an informal Meet-and-Greet at Noon. Candidates will be on hand to answer questions and may also be asking questions themselves, so that they too understand the problems facing the animals of Houston. There are no planned speeches or presentations. You are...

The fate of the animals in one of the largest animal cruelty seizures in the United States will be decided Wednesday, September 30, at a hearing beginning at 2 p.m. before Justice of the Peace Dale Gorczynski. The court is at 7300 N Shepherd Dr, Houston. Depending on the results of the hearing; the ducks, birds, ponies, turtles, hamsters and other animals could be returned to their owner or could remain in the care of the Houston...