Archive for February, 2009

Attention all dog owners and writers: Urban Paws wants your funny and heartwarming rescue and adoption stories. We'll choose the top 3 for publication in the May/June issue of Urban Paws. Entries should be between 200-400 words in length and submitted via email to: info@urbanpawsmagazine.com in a Word format. All submissions must be received by April 5th. Good luck!...

We all know of someone who has given of themselves, their time (and their money) to help a dog, cat or other animal by volunteering at a shelter or for a rescue group. We think it's about time we all let them know just how appreciated they are! So get out those pens out and nominate the person you feel deserves to be named the Urban Paws Volunteer of the Year! Here's how to win: Submit a brief endorsement (400 words or less) about the person...

Think only professional lobbyists can lobby? Think again. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) invites you to participate in the Texas Humane Lobby Day in Austin on April 2nd, to make a tremendous difference for animals. This is an opportunity to meet directly with your elected officials or their staff about legislation that will significantly impact animals. There will be a briefing on tips for lobbying and an overview of...

Bark Busters Home Dog Training is proud to announce the kick-off of a new program designed to train volunteers at area shelters to work with adoptable dogs to help get them more “adoption-ready”.   The kick-off to this program begins on February 21, 2009, at 9:00 A.M. at the Houston Humane Society, 14700 Almeda Road,Houston, Tx.  Connie Archer, behavioral therapist and trainer for Bark Busters, says, “We are very excited about...

No Kill Houston, along with generous donations and support from the community, will be sponsoring an all day seminar with Nathan Winograd on changing our animal shelters into no kill shelters. The seminar will be held Saturday, March 28th from 8 am until 6 pm. Early Bird registration ticket pricing is available for $14.99 by visiting nokillhouston.eventbrite.com. Ticket prices will be $20 at the door. The workshops are designed to educate...

by Garth Stein (ISBN: 0061537934, $23.95) Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like...

by Nathan Winograd Redemption is the story of animal sheltering in the United States, a movement that was born of compassion and then lost its way. It's the story of the "no kill" movement, which says we can and must stop the killing. It's about heroes and villains, betrayal and redemption. And it's about a social movement as noble and just as those that have come before. Most of all, it's a story about believing in the community and...

by Trixie, dog as told to Dean Koontz (Hyperion Publications, 158 pp, $16.95) Bliss to You is technically written by Dean Koontz through the eyes of his lost pet Trixie, a Golden Retriever. This 158 page book is intended to touch the heart and soul of every animal lover of any type. The story takes you through eight steps of bliss, or rather, how to find happiness and peace within one’s life. Although told through the eyes of a dog, each...

by Jacqueline Sheehan (Harper, 304 pp, $13.95) Jacqueline Sheehan bases her fictional novel from experiences of her own life, although, none of the occurrences are actual happenings. From the start, Lost and Found brings a sense of suspense, intense mystery, wisdom, friendship, devotion and psychological features. After losing her husband at a young age, Rocky, a psychologist, is lost within her own self and tries to escape her pain and...

Grapes and raisins, although healthy and popular snacks for people, can cause serious health problems for dogs. Although the exact reason why they are toxic remains unknown, even small doses can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue and abdominal pain, and can lead to kidney damage, and even kidney failure. After ingesting these fruits, dogs show increased levels of nitrogen, creatinine and phosphorous in their blood, which indicate impaired...