30,000 animals per year continue to be killed at BARC (Houston’s City Pound). Why?

Do you believe living at peace with creation is necessary and attainable? Dr. Andrew Linzey of the UK explains the need for a change as it relates to how we treat animals. He proposes an Animal Bill of Rights in this eloquent You Tube Video. Check it out!

As the Highland Village Holiday Adoption Event wrapped up on Sunday, the organizers were happy to announce that approximately 120 of our four-legged friends found homes in the two weekends the event took place!
The turn-out of supporters, volunteers, visitors and adopters was great during this busy time of year. There were many barks, smiles, jumps and kisses as signs of gratitude.
 
Due to the success of the adoption event, Highland Village is allowing the event to continue with weekend adoption events!  Be sure to stop by and see the cats and dogs in need …

Don Puryear and Laura Carlock
The First Annual Movie Night & Silent Auction for Scout’s Honor Rescue on November 6th was a success, raising over $50,000.  The event was held at the River Oaks Theater, featuring a private screening of “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”.

Epicure Cafe provided not only the perfect venue for the silent auction, but also a live band and an incredible array of hors d’oeuvres, petit-fours and cookies, and a wide selection of fine wines.  California Pizza Kitchen donated 20% of the receipts from any of the guests’ …

By Mariah Justus, 10th Grade
(In Photo: Tucker Justus age 4, adopted from Town Lake Animal Center in Austin Texas in 2004)
How can one family live with two dogs, six cats, and a fish? It’s not easy and it can be a lot of work, but apparently it’s possible. Ever since I can remember, we’ve had more than one animal in our household because my family (which consists of my mom and dad, my little brother and myself) believes animals help us be better people.
Before I was born in 1993 in …

im Tweedy, (Henrietta’s “Maker”) has outdone himself with his latest gift to a rescue group, Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue.

The Woodlands Dog Park Club’s 2nd Annual Festival of Trees & ‘Treesure’ Hunt
Benefiting Homeless Animals
Beginning November 19th and running through December 13th, TWDPC wants folks to keep an eye out for several beautifully decorated trees, on display at nine area businesses. The trees have been lovingly and creatively decorated by various individuals and local businesses and are on display with Silent Auction bid sheets, as well as information about each tree’s designers and sponsors.
Final bidding for the trees will be held at the Woodlands Oriental Rug Gallery on December 13th …

Many of you may remember Mollie, the Houston PetTalk 3-legged cover girl for the February 2007 issue who was in need of a good home. Our feature in that issue focused on breed rescue and the many dogs in various breed rescue groups awaiting adoption. As luck would have, Mollie was spotted by someone that fell in love with her photo and went on a mission to adopt her.
That “someone” was Phyl and Doug Bower of Florida. Phyl and Doug were visiting Houston and saw Mollie on the cover of …

Sasha’s Suds N Duds, one of the cutest self-dog wash and boutiques you’ll ever see, has move from their West U location to new “digs” at 802 W. Gray in the River Oaks area. Yes, the Black Awning and white signature gate are still part of the “look” and proprietress Jan Bulawa has made the space cozy, adorable and fun…Pink galore!
The new location also has a small backyard for dogs to have some playtime. The walls and armoires and bakery are filled with great goodies for your pet or as …

 
 Houston pets can now breathe easier! It took two years and more than $7,000, but all of Houston’s fire stations are finally equipped with pet oxygen masks, thanks to the generosity of Houston pet lovers and Best Friends Cause for Paws Pet Oxygen Masks campaign. In total, more than 130 sets of the life saving masks have been donated to the Houston Fire Department, making it possible to outfit every station and to have some extras available for replacement.
Houston is just the latest city to benefit from the Cause for …