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Striving for Independence Day for Dogs

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.

San Antonio Super Saturday at ACS

Get all the love for half the price on Saturday, July 5.

Jana Kohl and Baby Come to Dallas for Book Signing

Dynamic duo make Texas stop in nationwide tour to speak against puppy mills.

Cat's Meow Special: July 7-11

SPCA of Texas offers discounted spay/neuter surgeries for felines.

Kitten Season in Full Swing in Montgomery County

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

PAWS Houston Benefit on Tuesday, July 8

Enjoy a four-course dinner to help PAWS help people and their pets.

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.

Support Team Lonestar of Central Texas

Texan participating June 28-29 in Dogs Deserve Better Chain Off 2008 at the state Capitol.

TNR in Montgomery County

Join others on June 27 to learn about humane feral population control.

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.

Eating Organic For the Animals

Tuesday, June 24 Whole Foods in Austin is donating 5% to local animal welfare organizations.

Ferals Have a Friend in Lexington

TNR by Blue Paws Rescue now recognized.

Diamond W’s Hooves, Paws, Wings and Claws Adoption Event

Adoption event (and more) is taking place June 28!

Texas Animal Shelter Coalition Conference in Fort Worth on July 1-2

Sign up today!

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.

Anniversary Celebration for the Humane Society of Williamson County

Come to the shelter on Saturday, June 21 for the festivities and lowered adoption fees.

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.

Help Save Ohio Pit Bull Terriers

It could be your own dog you're saving!

Plano Cat’s Secret Life Revealed

Proceeds from June 4 book sales to be donated to Operation Kindness

Austin Dog Shot By Police on Memorial Day

Heartbreaking scenario at public park ends in dog’s death.

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.

SPCA of Texas Critter Camp 2008

Adventures abound for two-legged critters in Dallas