http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:41:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Over two months after Houston city officials agreed to an assessment of BARC (Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care), the contract has yet to be executed.  City officials cannot provide a date in which the contract will be executed.  Meanwhile, 30,000 animals per year continue to be killed at BARC ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2009/01/houstons-no-kill-assessment-yet-to-be-completed/ 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! http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2009/01/animal-bill-of-rights-proposed-by-dr-linzey/ Jack Byrnes would be proud. The uptight character played by Robert De Niro in Meet The Parents made us laugh at the very idea of toilet training his cat, Mr. Jinx. In one comedic turn, Byrnes popularized something all cat lovers universally wish they could do: rescue their furry friends from the ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2009/01/toilet-training-your-cat-heres-how/   By Connie Archer, Bark Busters Home Dog Training "Trainer"   [caption id="attachment_776" align="alignleft" width="116" caption="Devil Dog"][/caption] Many of us consider our dogs to be members of our family.  In many ways, they are.  We form a special bond with dogs that few other animals share.  Given this special status, as family member and ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2008/12/why-people-should-train-their-dogs-but-dont/ It's that time again!  Calendars.  In this day of Blackberrys and IPhones, give me a good old fashioned wall calendar, any day. I love them and I love choosing my new calendar every year.  Naturally, I go for some kind of dog themed calendar and there are always plenty to ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2008/12/2009-calendars/ 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, ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2008/12/highland-village-adoption-event-extended/   by Helen Stroud, Proprietress of OLIVINE in Uptown Park  A dog’s sense of smell is by far their most highly developed sense. The average dog can sense odors at concentrations nearly 100 million times lower than humans. For instance, a dog is able to smell one drop of blood in five ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2008/12/healthy-scents-and-cleaners-for-our-pets/ Bring together one mega-popular pooch, an all-star cast, some of today’s hottest music and a barrel of bouncing baby St. Bernards, and it all adds up to Beethoven’s Big Break!  The all-new adventure comes exclusively to DVD on December 26, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This full-length comedy stars Moises ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2008/12/beethovens-back/ I found this article today in The Houston Chronicle and I thought it was well worth passing along.  GREAT advice and information.  Before you go out and get that Christmas puppy, read this! Thinking of getting a pet? Think hard. Houston's animal shelters and foster homes are filled with pets surrendered by people ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2008/12/top-5-reasons-youre-not-ready-for-a-pet/ Merlin pulled a trick from his hat...he took top honors of Best In Show at the Heart of Ohio Ferret Association (HOFA) Ferret Buckeye Bash Ferret Show.  It is the largest Ferret show in the US.  Never been to a ferret show? Neither have I but I bet it's a blast!! Merlin and his ... http://www.houstonpettalk.com/2008/12/houston-ferret-wins-major-title/