Howl-o-ween Dog Parade
Attention all families and dog owners, this oneโs for you! Levy Park is hosting their 5th annual โHowl-o-weenโ Dog Parade and Costume Contest presented by H-E-B this Sunday! A few furry friends stopped by our studio today to show off their PAWsome costumes and get you ready for whatโs in-store.
Adoption fees waived, pets delivered to your door: Fort Bend County goes above and beyond to connect pets with loving families
Fort Bend County Judge KP George joined Fort Bend County Animal Services on Thursday for the start of its Doggy Dash, Kitty Kab, and Curbside Pickup programs aimed at finding homes for as many adoption-ready dogs and cats as possible due to the shelterโs overcrowded conditions.
When our pets die, why do we say they โcross the rainbow bridge?โ
Itโs natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, โtheyโve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?โ
How you can bring comfort and joy to Houston animal shelters (and your home) this holiday season
It is hard not to smile while watching a kitten frolic among the wrapping and bows, or feel filled with comfort and contentment as a dog snuggles up to you on the couch and rests their soft head on your lap while you watch your favorite holiday movie.
Chicago veterinarians refuse CDCโs request to deport 15 French bulldog puppies abandoned in OโHare warehouse
The dogs were discovered at OโHare International Airport after they were shipped to the United States from Russia in August, and federal officials say their paperwork was forged to get around limits on the number of dogs any one person can import. Theyโve been in the care of Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, which is fighting their being sent back abroad.
chicagotribune.comUS congressman Mike Quigley joins effort to halt deportation of French bulldogs found abandoned in OโHare warehouse
When questioned why the sick dogs were required to be shipped back to Jordan, Hubbard said, "Dogs that are imported into the United States must be vaccinated against rabies at 12 weeks of age or older and must wait 28 days after initial vaccination before entering the country. Dogs coming from countries and political units with a high risk of rabies need a valid rabies vaccination certificate. "
chicagotribune.comBomb-sniffing dogs are helping to speed up security lines
The U.S. bomb sniffing dogs spiked after the 9/11 attacks - there are currently about 1,000 working in the U.S. The K-9s are specially selected, trained for nearly a year, and then serve for about 8 years. The demand around the world has increased, U.S. law enforcement has seen the market for available dogs tighten. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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