RESCUE
BARRIO DOGS Written by Rebecca Astheimer
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here are a number of animal shelters who house sick and orphaned pets throughout the United States, however, few offer solutions to the issue of animal abuse. Barrio Dogs based in Houston, Texas, tries to do just that. Not only does the center offer rehabilitation center for abused dogs, it also makes a concerted effort to get to the root of what causes animal abuse. The preventative measures that are taken ensure a better future for dogs everywhere. Barrio Dogs started when president and founder, Gloria Zenteno, moved to the East End of Houston and was horrified by the amount of feral dogs she saw on the street. Throughout the inner city, neglected dogs roamed the neighborhoods, while many other pets sat out in the hot sun, tied up and bored. Describing the situation as a complete crisis, Gloria started to get involved with local dog rescue groups in attempts to help out. “People needed to be held accountable,” Gloria remarked. “We were
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