How old is too old to adopt a pet? That’s the question at the center of a dog adoption controversy in Texas. David West is accusing the Amarillo SPCA of age discrimination. West says he and his wife, Marian, who are both in their 80s, responded to an ad by the group for a chow …
Tag Archive: Texas
May
18
Here is a sweetheart who would love the chance to become your best friend! – Your Houston News
From SPCA of Montgomery County, Conroe, TX: Meet Hillary, a lovely brown tabby female who is about 2 years old. Poor Hillary had a rough start in life as she was abandoned as a kitten. Luckily for her she was rescued by an SPCA volunteer, is FIV and FeLuk tested (negative), given all of her …
May
15
Free pet adoption program leaves shelter almost empty – myFOXdfw.com
“Awwww!” Devin Shelton and her 4-year old daughter Rhiyanna, instantly fell in love with the 2-year old Chihuahua in the section marked, ‘small, adoptable dogs’ of the Grand Prairie shelter. Shelton found out that the city’s shelter was doing free adoptions this weekend and decided to take advantage of it. “I’ve been wanting a dog, …
May
10
Black beauties make fashion statement – San Antonio Express
Like the little black dress, canines with black coats are always in fashion. So says the San Antonio Humane Society – and to prove the point, the shelter is holding a black dog (and cat) adoption event throughout the month. Special perks such as bags of Science Diet and tickets to Sea World are part …
May
07
Dog Adoption Fee Reduced to $35 – City News
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is nearly out of room for its canine tenants. To encourage someone who may be thinking of adopting a dog, the adoption fee for dogs is temporarily reduced to $35, which is half the typical fee of $75. All dogs available for adoption are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and are current …
May
03
Amarillo SPCA joins adoption event – Amarillo Globe-News
With the goal of saving the lives of homeless pets through adoption, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is taking part in the PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, which will be Friday to Sunday. The event is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, Tidy Cats and Pet Smart, taking place in all 1,172 …
May
02
Tour for Life Pet Adoption Event – KFDA
Hundreds of humans and animals alike came out to Amarillo Civic Center Sunday afternoon for a nationwide pet adoption event. The North Shore Animal League America’s twelfth annual “Tour for Life” teamed up with the Panhandle Humane Society to find homes for about eighty dogs and cats. Organizers say the act of saving and helping …
Apr
26
Austin Dog Alliance to move to Cedar Park – WillCo Wired
The Austin Dog Alliance, a nonprofit that combines dog adoption, training and community outreach programs, is moving to Cedar Park. The alliance, which currently operates out of a shopping center on RM 620 in North Austin, aims to settle on 7.1 acres of woody land at 1321 W. New Hope Drive, according to a release …
Apr
20
Pet adoption, microchipping event to be held at Hyundai dealership – Ultimate Kingwood
A pet adoption and free microchip clinic will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at Humble Hyundai, 18877 Highway 59 N. in Humble. Rescue animals will be up for adoption, and information will be available on the importance of properly identifying pets. Best Friends Furever will have dogs available for …
Apr
15
Austin Animal Center full; volunteers, adopters needed – kvue.com Austin
Due to an increase in animals, the Austin Animal Center is waiving pet adoption fees and is seeking volunteers. Officials with the center say it is “raining cats and dogs” and help is needed. They are asking the public to adopt or foster a pet, or volunteer at the center to help with the overflow …
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