Each issue of Houston PetTalk Magazine, we are spotlighting a Houston Hero and we need your submissions! There are many people in our community that go out of their way to help animals in need. They spend their time, resources, money, etc. in such a selfless way that we want to recognize them.

Don’t miss these upcoming events! Hope to see you there.

You’ve been facebooking, myspacing, tweeting, youtubing, chatting and friending and NOW you can do the same with pet lovers in Houston or anywhere in the world! Houston PetTalk and our new affiliate company, My Fuzzbook.com have launched a premier social networking site where pet enthusiasts can connect, unite, play and revel with likeminded animal lovers.

Animal Help Desk – Serving B.A.R.C.’s Animals

Launch Date: Monday, March 8, 2010

As you know, B.A.R.C. has entered a new era – a life-saving era, and we, the animal-loving community, need to do everything in our power to secure B.A.R.C.’s success in significantly increasing its live release rate and reducing its kill and disease rates.

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).

Amanda Jones is one of the most recognized photographers in the field of animal portraiture. Her work has been featured in national publications including Bark Magazine, The Houston Chronicle, LA Times, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and she has four published books of photographs.

Many rescues were on hand, along with vendors, contests and more. Thank you to the many volunteers for the event, the rescues and the employees of Camp Bow Wow for making this event a great venue for adopting pets in need of a home.
Also, be sure to make your Spring Break reservations right away at Camp Bow Wow where boarding and daycare are more fun than you can imagine for your pup!

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.