El Paso, Texas (CBS4) — El Paso Animal Services said they were able to “clear distemper and strep zoo” from its shelter. The City of El Paso Animals Services reported that it had an outbreak back in February. The outbreak also caused Animal Services to move to an emergency-only admissions schedule until further notice, which […]
How a future animal welfare facility will improve the life of pets at the shelter
Built in the 1950s, the Abilene Animal Shelter was never meant for animals to stay for extended periods of time. The kennels are small, it’s loud, and it’s hard to keep clean. “If you can just imagine, it’s absorbed 70 plus years of waste at this point,” said Andrea Robison, the board president for All […]
Texas VegFest Brought Out Animal Lovers and Activists from Across the State
After 2 years postponed due to Covid, Texas VegFest came back with a vengeance. On Saturday, April 8, hundreds of people gathered at Fiesta Gardens near downtown Austin for the 2023 Texas VegFest organized by the Texas Veg Foundation. The free event featured great speakers and music, plant-based eats–from Indian pakoras and mini pizzas to […]
33 Dogs, Puppies Set to Arrive at PAWS Chicago After Tornado Rips Roof Off Texas Animal Shelter – NBC Chicago
More than 30 displaced dogs and puppies are on a 1,100 mile rescue journey from Texas to Chicago after recent tornadoes damaged several Texas animal shelters, including one shelter in Pasadena that saw their roof completely torn off. According to a press release, PAWS Chicago Monday morning will receive 33 displaced dogs — 19 males […]
Denison Animal Services at capacity –
DENISON, Texas (KTEN)—The Denison city pound is at full capacity and cannot take in any new animals. If they are unable to free up space, they will have to begin euthanizations. The Denison Animal Welfare Group is also at capacity and seeking fosters and adopters for relief. “Fosters are essential, they’re lifesavers for us,” DAWG […]