Dr. Brian Beale of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists will perform surgery.

City of Houston’s planned pet adoption facility will mean death to many animals in many ways by Bett Sundermeyer, No Kill Houston
www.NoKillHouston.org
The city of Houston recently announced plans to build an “animal campus”, including a 30,000 square foot pet adoption facility, at Gragg Park (2999 S. Wayside).

Fetch your sneakers and your furry friend for the 2010 Houston SPCA Mutt Strut and Runway Race presented by Houston Airport System and sponsored by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill’s Science Diet. This is your opportunity to strut your stuff with your mutt on the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Join us for the competitive 5K Runway Race or a One-Mile Mutt Strut.

Sam Houston Race Park had an unique afternoon of live racing events as The Park host the Inaugural Wiener Dog Races presented by PetCo. The event included series of wiener dog races, a pet costume contest open to dogs of all breeds, an awards ceremony for winning wiener dogs, and prize giveaways.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/UCM200248

Nature’s Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A “Best If Used By” Date Of 11/10/10

Company Contact:
Jeff Dezen/JDPR
864-233-3376

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 11, 2010 – Nature’s Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only products affected are limited to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10. No other Nature’s Variety products are affected.

More room to roam in Memorial!

By: Sally MacDonald

Crime Stoppers has a new plan to put a dent in a crime that law
enforcement says is increasing in Harris County.

On Wednesday they announced the second annual animal cruelty and
anti-dog fighting campaign.

Investigators are targeting a quarter mile area east of U.S. 59 off of
West Little York known as the “Corridor of Cruelty.”

It’s one of the saddest locations in all of Houston that’s been
frustrating officers and animal lovers for more than a year.

People come there to dump unwanted animals.

“It is a crime to dump live animals,” said Belinda Smith, Harris County
Assistant District Attorney.

The Houston Dog Park Association is seeking local businesses to offer discounts to our dog loving members. A Membership Card Sponsorship includes a link from our web site to yours on our Sponsor page (our site averages 3000 visitors a month) and the cost is that of a Houston Dog Park Membership, $20 per year.

1. Raise funds from pet friendly activities to support dog park advocacy, the local dog community and dog rescue organizations.

2. Partner with various Parks and Recreation Departments to establish an educated dog friendly community with more dog parks.

We all know that Wednesday is “hump” day…the day that we have to get through to get to the other side of the week and celebrate the weekend! Now, dogs can enjoy hump day too. Dogs may actually have a different meaning for “hump” day than humans but we won’t go there! Pet Paradise, conveniently located at both Houston airports, is offering a Wacky Wednesday special for your pet. Give your pooch a new meaning for hump day with an outing to Pet Paradise for a grooming bath and some fun!

Barkin Doggie Biscuits™ has recently launched their new business offering all-natural, preservative free treats.  Some of the flavors include:
Go Nuts!™: Your barkin’ doggie will go nutso over these extra crunchy peanut butter, molasses, and protein packed wonder biscuits that keep dogs strong and their joints in tip-top shape.
Pucker Up!™: Get up close and personal with your barkin’ doggie after these mint leaf, honey, and flaxseed biscuits help give it minty fresh breath and a shiny coat.
Get Pumped!™: Loaded with pumpkin, oatmeal, and cinnamon, this savory biscuit is sure to keep your barkin’ …