BeingStray.com, a blog documenting what life is like on the streets for many stay animals, brings us a sad story of a dog named Stu. Stu was locked in an animal shelter in L.A. for nearly four years after biting a human. An excerpt from the blog:
In a nutshell, a dog, Stu, gets rescued from the streets in 2000 and lives happily and comfortable with his owner, Jeff de la Rosa, and two other dogs. Life is good!
Fast forward to 2005. Dela Rosa is called out of town for a …

Lisa Falkenberg, a columnist for the Chronicle, wrote last week about conditions at BARC. She writes:

The bit of good news I reported last week from the city of Houston’s troubled animal shelter didn’t tell the whole story.

While the shelter’s new policy to vaccinate all dogs upon or before intake is indeed progress, the practice wasn’t implemented until June 10 — not in January, as a city spokeswoman had indicated in my column, according to Kim Grieff, the recently resigned senior community liaison at Houston’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care.
Grieff, who …

Hotel ZaZa and Houston PetTalk Magazine threw a pet soiree poolside at the swanky Museum District Hotel that was not only great fun, but raised money for the Houston SPCA.
The first ever Battle of the Pet Boutiques brought out the creative minds of the most fashionable, chic boutiques in Houston including Sasha’s Suds N Duds, A Tail and 4 Legs, A Dog’s Life Pet Salon, Gone to the Dogs and the Cat too, Pawty Palace, Fondren Five Star Kennels and A Dog’s Life Luxury Dog Boutique.
Battling it out in two …

Families across America love to celebrate with fireworks. For many dogs however, fireworks can be a source of extreme fear and stress. Here are some tips to help with the stress:

Take your dog for a long walk before the festivities start. This will allow him to potty outside before all of the noise begins and the exercise may help tire him out.
During firework displays, keep your dog indoors in a confined and secure area with shades closed. You might also try adding some white noise with an oscillating fan.
Turn on …

The Dog Nanny, a blogger for PetsHouston, writes about the condition of dogs at BARC, as they appeared at an adoption event Saturday in the Heights:
These are all dogs who had been at BARC (our city pound) for weeks or months.  No record is made of their weight at in-take (and why not , I’d like to know) but according to volunteers and medical records that show the amount of medication needed, their weights have all decreased dramatically.  Even if they had come in like this, their weights could have …

The Museum District hotel and PetTalk threw a poolside pet soiree at that was not only fun, but raised money for the Houston SPCA.

 
Meet Barney!
This sweet little boy of about 2 years weighs 30 lbs. Barney looks like a cross between a white lab and a basset hound with his low slung, long body. He is a handsome fellow, in great health and loves to be around people and dogs. Barney loves to go on walks, play with toys and eat! 
Shaggy Dgo Rescue is a 501 (3)(c) non-profit rescue group dedicated to saving Shaggy Dogs from B.A.R.C and H.C.P.H.E.S., restoring them to good health and readying them to go to new, loving homes. …

The dogs compete to retrieve toys thrown in the water by trainers. It starts on Friday, June 26 at Discovery Green and it’s a blast!

Patients at the Children’s Cancer Hospital at M. D. Anderson got a surprise on June 10 when two special canine guests paid a visit to the young patients on the ninth floor. Westminster Dog Show winners, Stump and J.R., strutted into the PediDome recreation room and were immediately covered with pats and kisses from their youngest fans.
The two dog celebrities were there to give patients a distraction from their treatment, while also endorsing a new line of pet products from the Children’s Art Project. CAP unveiled the “Flag” pet bandana that features the …

Slip on your flip-flops and join us for a margarita and tasty treats to toast Gold Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue Saturday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  at Hollywood Frame Gallery at 2427 Bissonnet.
 
Our Jimmy Buffet-themeed benefit fundraiser celebrates the 10th anniversary of Gold Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue. The highlight of the evening will be a silent auction of Jim Tweedy’s original acrylic painting “Golden Retrieverville,” and Jim Tweedy will be on hand to sign prints.
Prize drawing items include a flat-screened TV, a fishing trip, and a custom-framed …