Rescue Magazine April 2020

April 2020 Edition

G.I. Joe The Hero Pigeon WWII pg 39

Sea Turtles In Danger pg. 12 & 13 Homeless with a Pet pg.26

learn how to adopt me Page 6

learn how toadopt me Page 18 From small to tall you will find them all

learn how to adopt me Page 23

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Shelters & Rescues 5 APAC 6 Austin Boxer Rescue 7 Austin Guinea Pig Rescue 9 Bastrop Animal Shelter 10 Bell county Animal Shelter 14 Blue Bonnet Equine Rescue 15 Brownwood Animal Shelter

29 Gray Mutts Rescue & Sanctuary

30 Greyhound Adoption League 31 Hillsboro Animal Shelter

32 Pound Pups & Friends 33 IGA Italian Greyhound

34 Humane Society of Central Texas

35 Killeen Animal Services

37 Lend-A-Heart Rescue 16 Canyon Lake Animal Shelter City of Lubbock Central Texas Lost & Found 38 17 40 Meadow Haven Horse Rescue Pets

18 Copperas Cove Animal Control 19 Corryell County Pet Rescue Drowzy Dawg Rescue

20 21 Ellis County S.P.C.A 23 Fuzzy Friends Rescue 24Ft. Hood Stray Facility

25 Gatesville Animal Shelter 26 Get-A-Long Dachshund

51 San Antonio Pets Alive 53 Starkeys Strays

54 Stray Acres Sanctuary

55 Temple Animal Services

56 Texas Cattle Dog Rescue 57 Texas Ferret Lovers Rescue 58 Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue 59 Texas Humane Heroes 60

Tiny hooves Rescue

61 Williamson County Regional

41 Milam Touch of Love 42 Mystery Dog Rescue

Animal Shelter

43 Paws Humane Society

44 Pflugerville Animal Shelter 45 Pflugerville Pets Alive 48 A Rottie Rescue 49 Sadie's Place Rescue

50 San Antonio Humane Society

Feature Stories pg.8 Animals and the Law pg.11 Easy dog treat Recipe pg.

12 & 13 Sea Turtles in danger. pg.26 Homeless with a Pet pg.28 Pet Adoption Extravaganza pg.62 People who make a difference

Featured Story pg.39 G.I Joe the Hero Pigeon 2

2020 YTD 6125 lbs of Dog Food, Cat Food & Cat Litter along with other supplies to the Central Texas shelters & rescues.

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Thank you for supporting the Rescue Magazine Network. This is a challenging time right now with the Coronavirus affecting so many lives. During this time animals are also struggling to find a home. Most if not all shelters are shut down for adoptions. This time all shelters are in operation to take in srays but the rest is at a halt. Please share pictures on face book and email Shelters and Rescues and find out how you can help. Check with local foster networks and become a foster. Be safe follow CDC advice and we will make it.

Thank you all very much, Ron Ducharme Editor, chief Dog, Animal Lover

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About This Shelter The Association for a Pet Adoption Center (APAC) is a 501 (c)3 not-for profit group working toward a time when homeles s , unwanted animals are no longer being destroyed in our s helter, and when every dog and cat can be guaran­ teed a good life in a caring environment. All adoption fees and donations go to caring for the animals in our foster program, by paying for vaccinations , heartworm tes ts , and any other medical care needed.

Contact this shelter on how you can help.

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Austin Boxer Rescue Temple Area , austinboxerrescue.com/TempleArea.asp I templearea@austinboxerrescue.com

Anaya

Angel Berry

Carpenter

Dodge

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Lacy

Bella

Diesel

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Austin Boxer Rescue is a non-profit organization made up entirely of volunteers dedicated to removing dogs from bad situations and placing them in loving permanent homes. We service Austin, San Antonio, Temple, and surrounding areas.

Our mission is to balance the health, safety, and welfare needs of canines in the Central Texas area by providing nourishment and a safe environment for unwanted, stray, abused, and impounded Boxers.

Contact this rescue on how you can help.

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http://www.austinguineapigrescue.com (512) 695-1872

Yes, us, AGAIN!!! We are Zeus and Perseus and we have been waiting forever, getting closer and closer to being in rescue a year already! We are a pair of adult male piggies and have gotten to enjoy life in several different foster homes. We are very handsome, but Perseus is also a little shy. We would like a home with lots of space to play and run as we are energetic young bucks.

Austin Guinea Pig Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, mice, degus and hedgehogs in the Austin, Texas area. All of our animals are in private foster homes and an online application with a follow-up phone call with one of our board members is required. The adoption fee for guinea pigs is $25, for hamsters, gerbils, and mice $10, for chinchillas, degus, rabbits, and hedgehogs is $65. We do not do same day adoptions. Once a submitted foster or adoption application has been reviewed, yopg.28u can make an appointment to meet the animals. We do not have a public or drop-in facility.

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Animals and the Law

By S.P.C.A Cruelty Law

In Texas, two types of laws protect animals from cruelty: civil laws and criminal laws. The laws are similar but differ in the penalties they impose.

In a civil case, if a judge rules that a person or people have been cruel to animals, the judge may take away their animals and/or order them to pay restitution.

If prosecuted in a criminal case, a person may face penalties including fines, jail or both. Those under the age of 18 are also required to undergo counseling if convicted of animal cruelty.

Texas criminal laws only apply to domesticated animals, such as house pets and livestock defined as “domesticated living creature(s) or any wild living creature previously captured” and subject to a person’s care and control. The scope of civil laws are broader and do not differentiate between domestic and wild animals; however, civil statutes adopt a much narrower definition of what constitutes cruelty. Therefore, people could engage in actions that are not prosecutable under Texas criminal laws, but they would be held liable for their actions under civil laws.

Section 42.09 "Cruelty to Livestock Animals" and 42.092 "Cruelty of Non-Livestock Animals" of the Texas Penal Code prohibits a person from intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cruelly treating an animal. The following actions define cruel punishment: Torturing an animal Failing to provide food, care or shelter Abandoning an animal Transporting or confining an animal in a cruel manner Killing, seriously injuring or poisoning an animal Causing an animal to fight with another Using a live animal as a lure in a dog race Tripping a horse Injuring an animal belonging to another person Seriously overworking an animal.

House Bill 653 and Senate Bill 1724, commonly known as “Loco’s Law,” went into effect September 1, 2001, making animal cruelty a felony and punishable by a $10,000 fine and up to two years in jail. The law was named for a puppy called Loco, whose eyes were intentionally gouged out. Prior to Loco’s Law, animal cruelty was not considered a felony under Texas law. Today, animal cruelty convictions are classified as either a felony or misdemeanor.

Compared to other states, Texas’ animal cruelty statutes are very narrow in scope because they exclude certain types of animals—including circus animals, wild animals and animals used in experiments—from protection from animal cruelty laws.

Additionally, section 42.10 of the Texas Penal Code prohibits dog fighting, and also deems offensive such activities as attending a dog fight as a spectator, or participating in the earnings or operation of a dog fighting facility.

Cockfighting is a crime in Texas, where it is a felony, punishable by two years in a state jail and/or a $10,000 fine. Since 2002, a federal law has prohibited any interstate or foreign transport of fighting animals.

Read the Law: Sources: www.animallaw.info, www.capitol.state.tx.us, Texas Health and Safety Code 821.001

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Bell County Animal Shelter (254) 933-6780 I 2509 S. Loop 121, Belton, TX I Mon-Sat 10:30am-3:30pm Closed on Sunday

About This Shelter The Bell County Animal Shelter is a joint effort between the City of Belton and the County of Bell. The facility is a state of the art 10,000 sq. ft. building. We have 48 dog runs and 63 cat cages. We have an outside play area ancf an inside play area. Come check it out! We are always in need of volunteers also, just come fill out a volunteer applica­ tion and come in when you can.

Adoption prices: Unaltered dog: $50 Altered dog $60 Unaltered cat $20 altered cat 560. Failure to abide by the contract can result in seizure of the animal and citations.

Contact this shelter on how you can help. Prices subject to change please call for up to date information.

SO,LA GRATIA OB'SERVATORY :Moody, Texas

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Easy Treat Recipe: 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons peanut butter(natural) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Great Value Ground Cinnamon, 2.5 oz Prep 15 m Cook 40 m Ready In 1 h 40 m Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

Bake in preheated oven until hard, about 40 minutes.

You might also like Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats Treat your furry friends with the flavors of peanut butter and pumpkin!

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(TTPP, SaveLoraTurtles.org), An all-volunteer non-profit organization (501c3), is a nationwide association of marine biologists and enthusiasts who provide financial and networking assistance to Vida Milenaria Sea Turtle Camp in the coastal village of Tecolutla, Veracruz, Mexico. The goal is to restore the numbers of Kemp's ridley, the smallest and the most endangered of the seven types of sea turtle.

Female Kemp's ridleys land on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in this region and points farther north, in events called arribadas (Spanish for "arrivals"). Nesting occurs from mid-March through late June. The turtles move fifteen or twenty yards inland and then bury their eggs - perhaps a hundred per nest. The hatchlings emerge two months later and - if they survive predatory crabs - crawl to the sea, where - if they survive predatory fish! - they may mature and repeat the cycle. Until the mid-twentieth century, these arribadas were massive, including tens of thousands of turtles in a single day! (A video, available online, shows 40,000 arriving on the beach in 1947). Then catastrophe struck - trucks from Mexico City would be called out for an arribada and the buried eggs immediately harvested for collection and later sale. Grown turtles were captured for meat and leather. Shrimp boats would inadvertently catch the Kemp's ridleys in their nets and drown them. The turtles in the ocean would consume and die from discarded plastic. The result was that the estimated number of this species fell, in a single generation, from tens of thousands to about one thousand.

The United States and Mexico have, through government agencies, taken steps to protect the nests and hatchlings at bases centered on Rancho Nuevo in Tamaulipas, Mexico and Padre Island in Texas. The poaching of nests has been outlawed and patrols established to protect them; harvesting of mature turtles has likewise been made illegal; injured turtles have been given veterinary care and released; shrimping nets have been redesigned to release captured ridleys and other species of sea turtle.

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Vida Milenaria ("ancient life") is a private effort in prime nesting beaches south of Rancho Nuevo, led for more than forty years by Fernando and Irma Manzano. Its activities encompass education and protection of Kemp’s ridleys and other species of sea turtles, on over 20 miles of coastline.

This grassroots conservation effort is a significant part of the road to recovery for Kemp's ridley.

While the results have been encouraging, only a fraction of the original number of these sea turtles has been restored.

Continued support is urgently needed. Please see the website for further information and - lend a hand!

HANKS AGAIN! Laura -Laura Kiehner Chairperson TECOLUTLA TURTLE PRESERVATION PROJECT

SO,LA GRATIA OB'SERVATORY : Moody, Texas

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Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society (888) 542-5163 I bluebonnetequine.org

Buela

Amanda

Status Arrived at the Rescue Arrived in 2019 Available Newly Available for Adoption Adoption Fee $650

About This Rescue

Jigsaw

Trenadie Status Arrived at the Rescue Arrived in 2017 Available Newly Available for Adoption Adoption Fee $500

Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society (BEHS) is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization formed in March 2005. Our mission is to improve the lives of equines by educating and helping owners, assisting law enforcement agencies, rehabilitating abused and neglected equines, and placing them into safe, permanent homes. All horses and other equines adopted from BEHS are castrated if male or adopted out with no­breeding contracts if femal e. BEHS provides protection and support to the horses in our program for l ife. The orga­nization relies on a robust foster home network to ensure horses receive hands-on, oneon-one care. BEHS strives to achieve our mission by building a wel coming, transparent environment.

Contact this rescue on how you can help.

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Brownwood Animal Shelter 3016 Milam Dr. Brownwood, TX 76801 Phnone 325-646-0617 Thursday-Sunday 1pm-5pm Closed Monday-Wednesday, except for owner reclaims.

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This shelter is in need of volunteers and people who can adopt now....

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About This Shelter Corinne T. Smith Animal Center is dedicated to promoting the welfare, compassionate care and protection of animals, finding suitable homes for adoptable animals, raising public awareness of animal issues, and promoting responsible pet ownership.

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Central Texas Lost & Found Pets facebook.com/groups/CTLAFP I ctlafp@gmaiI.com

About This Group

CTLAFP is a group that supports the families of missing pets and supports those who find stray pets. We are a Facebook support group for folks in the lost pet community. We started the page in 2012. We have an admin team, a moderator team, scanners, fosters, and over 30,000 members. We do not have funding, we are not a 501, we are not a rescue.

Our goals are to reunite pets and their families above all. To keep pets out of our over crowded local shelters, we ask regular citizens to open their home to lost pets. We offer an adoption page for th ose who have held found pets over n hours and we also help raise funds for vetting found pets. We attend pet events and host our own events through out the community to allow these members the chance to find homes for their fosters.

Email ctlafp@gmail.com for more information.

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Copperas Cove Animal Shelter (254) 547-5584 I 1601 North 1st Street, Copperas Cove TX I M·F:9am-5pm, Sat:9am-12pm

About This Shelter Copperas Cove Animal Control provides control and con­ tainment of stray, lost or wounded animals within the city limits. It maintains the animal shelter and all animals in its care which includes an effective reclamation and adop· tion program. Control officers respond to calls in regard to v icious, sick, injured, stray and abandoned animals. They also maintain an effective quarantine program and ensure all Federal, State and Local laws are followed.

Contact this shelter on how you can help.

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Coryell County Pet Rescue (254) 248-5002 I ccprnokill@aol.com I ccprnokill.org I www.facebook.com/ccprnokill

About This Rescue CCPRNOKILL, Founded in June of 2006 by Barbi Watson Stra ub, is a "Wall Less" rescue. Our organization is totally run by folks who generously volunteer their time, homes and hearts in order to help. Through our Foster Care progra m, animals have a sa fe, hea lthy "place to be" until loving forever homes can be found for them.

Contact this rescue on how you can help.

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http://drowzydawgrescue.org/

Who We Are Drowzy Dawg Rescue is a 501(c)3 animal rescue who actively participate in activities of companion animal rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption. Drowzy Dawg strives to engage in other activities related to educating the public concerning animal health and welfare issues.

Drowzy Dawg directly participates in, and provides a forum for others to engage in the promotion of animal welfare. Drowzy Dawg expects to expand and redefine rescue activities programs as necessary to meet the continuing challenge of animal welfare and rescue in our community. We are affiliated with Petco Adoption Partners and Ally Cat Allies Feral Friends Network.

What We Do Drowzy Dawg is all about saving the lives of homeless dogs, cat, pigs and other companion animals in our community. Pulling from shelters to save from euthanasia and taking in strays when the room is available.

Drowzy Dawg does everything possible to help rehabilitate and re-home as many furry friends as possible by networking with other rescues to maximize adoptions!

Drowzy Dawg is also involved in TNR (Trap Neuter Return of feral/stray cats) and work to prepare kittens who can be socialized for adoption.

We house a small population of geriatric unadoptable dogs and cats. We assist, as financially possible, with food, healthcare, spay and neuter, and vaccinations for animals whose owners have fallen on hard times.

How We Do It Our organization is run entirely by volunteers and all of our pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout the Hill County and surrounding area.

We focus on helping the healthy and treatable pets who are at risk of euthanasia at Rural Texas Shelters – by rescuing the pets at greatest risk and helping owners who are having problems so great that they need to surrender their pet(s) to a shelter.

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972-935-0756 We're happy to take your call during office hours.

Ellis County SPCA 2570 FM 878 Waxahachie TX 75165

Dash

34116490 Cat Female/Spayed Domestic Shorthair/Mix 3 years 4 months

Santa

4929525 Dog Female Boxer/Hound 3 years 1 month

The Ellis County SPCA is easy to find; the shelter is a little southeast of the Waxahachie Wal-Mart and about two minutes north of U.S. Highway 287 Bypass in Waxahachie.

Ellis County SPCA 2570 FM 878 Waxahachie TX 75165

Horatio

43472928 Dog Male/Neutered German Shepherd/Mix 1 year 2 months

Bertram (VIP) 43564794 Dog Male Terrier, Pit Bull/ Mix 3 years

Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday through Friday: 11am - 6pm Saturday: 11am - 4pm Sunday: Closed Surrender of pets by appointment only.

We will be closed on these Holidays: New Years Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue

Ranch address: 8317 Duckworth Rd. San Angelo, TX 76905 Mailing address: PVDR PO Box 216 Miles, TX 76861 email: info@pvdr.org website: www.donkeyrescue.org phone: 866-366-5731

To Sponsor this Page Contact rescuemagazine@yahoo.com or 254-231-3690 for info.

Peaceful Valley's Mission is to provide a safe and loving environment to all donkeys that have been abused, neglected or abandoned and wild burros under threat of destruction.

Peaceful Valley strives to provide solutions to the many problems that plague these wonderful creatures by providing ethical stewardship over the funds that are necessary to fulfill this goal.

Peaceful Valley, with its nationwide network of Ranch Facilities and Satellite Adoption Centers, is the country's leader in Rescue, Sanctuary, Adoption and Education.

Together, we can improve the Plight of the American Donkey.

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Fuzzy Friends Rescue (254) 754-9444 I 6321 Airport Road, Waco, TX I fuzzyfriendsrescue.com

Rocky & Teddy

Shaggy

Beauty

BP

Archer

Chuck Norris

Phil

Roxy

About This Rescue Fuzzy Friends Rescue is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) animal welfare organization that cares for homeless and unwanted animals in a life-care environment. We never euthanize an animal to make room for another, and we care for all those we take in until they are adopted.

Contact this rescue on how you can help.

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The Fort Hood Stray Animal Facility The fort hood Stray Animal Facility 4902 Engineer Dr, Fort Hood, TX (254) 287-4675

We have FREE adoptions year round. All our animals are microchipped and fully vaccinated.

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Gatesville Animal Control For Adoption Contact Gatesville Police Department 254-865-2226

About This Rescue Contact Police at the number above to look at available pets. Always a mix to choose from.

Animals are found in the City Limits, or just owner surrender. These are animals that just need a home. We usually have 20 + Animals.

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Homless and you love your dog...

by Ron Ducharme

Homelessness in the U.S has grown at an alarming rate over the last decade. You see images on network T.V. depicting the life of people on the streets. A story that mostly is overlooked, is the animals that share the experience with their owners.

This is a story about a sweet dog named Sierra.

She lived on the street with her owner for a year before the owner gave her up for adoption. The man, thinking this was not the best life for his beloved little girl, did the hardest thing, and surrendered her. I knew this man and it crushed him. I put the word out, in our network and found a person that works for us, who decided to adopt her.

Glad to report Sierra is living a great life with lots of attention, love, food and grooming she needs.

The man is kept updated often and always with a tear of gratitude, is happy for her new life.

I can only imagine what it is like living on the street and i know many who cannot get into a shelter because they are bonded to their pet. Some will make the hard decision and others will stick it out. My prayer is they all get off the streets and live a life without fear of the unknown.

When you see a person and their animal and your heart tells you to give something remember the pet, they do need the help.

Killeen, Temple & Waco

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GetALong Dachshund Rescue www.getalongdachshundrescue.org/contact

About this Rescue

GetALong Dachshund rescue is a Dachshund rescue serving Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. We step up for Senior Dachshunds and those with severe medical needs. We also rescue young dachshunds. Our main purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home our dachshunds in forever homes to live their lives in a safe loving environment.

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We sometimes find ourselves providing loving arms and a safe foster home for the severely ill to live out their last days being loved and cherished, sadly all too often they are experiencing this love for the very first time.

Many of the dachshunds we get are abandoned in shelters because they can no longer provide their owners with healthy puppies to be sold. Or they have gotten old and are in need of medical attention so they are sent to the shelter for someone else to care for. All too often the only medical care they have ever had was their first shots as puppies.

Some of the Dachshunds who come to us are purebreds. They come to us in all shapes sizes and colors. If you are truly looking for a pet that wants nothing more then to please you and love you, then please consider adopting one of our seniors. They are full of love and ask for nothing more than to be loved in return.

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Mark your Calendars September 12 & 13 2020

2 Day Pet Adoption

Extravaganza Now booking space call 254-231-3690 for more information.

5,000 in attendance last year and 210 adoptions.

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JoJo

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Greyhound Adoption League of TX, Inc 3400 Carlisle St #310 Dallas, TX 75204-1265 Phone: 972-503-GALT Fax: 972-692-5488 info@galtx.org

About This Rescue Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. (GALT) is an allvolunteer 501(c)3 non-profit corporation operating in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, throughout Texas, New Mexico and the United States since May, 2001. GALT has assisted more than 3400 greyhounds and other sighthounds in finding their forever homes.

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About This Rescue

Hillsboro Animal Services 1500 Abbott Street Hillsboro, TX Hours 8-4 Monday -Friday Office: 254-582-2381

About This Rescue We get several types of dogs. These are mainly found in the city and when a owner does not re-claim they become available for adoption.

Please share our information, this will help finding these animals a forever home.

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Pound Pup and Friends Initiative www.poundpupandfriends.org (254)274-0077

Bugsy

Fosters are needed apply today.

Tux

Sweetie

Duckey

Our Story PoundPup and Friends Initiative - PPFI·Wednesday, January 22, 2020· PoundPup originated in 2010, when our founder went to the local “pound” to pick up Polly (that’s her stray photo from the shelter website). Polly was apparently deaf and blind, and had mange. Her prognosis did not seem to be very good, and shelter staff released her free of charge, in hopes that she may have a few good days in a loving home. Many medical treatments later, Polly emerged healthy and very spunky. This is when PoundPup and Friends founder, Liz Rainey, realized that with proper funding, we could probably save a lot more animals from going to the pound, or getting adopted out of the shelter.

An idea was born, but lack of funding soon stopped the program. But the idea lingered in Liz’s head, and on August 17, 2017, she filed the necessary paperwork to get PoundPup and Friends Initiative formally registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

We want to assist displaced, stray or unwanted pet animals in an effort to keep them out of shelters and avoid euthanasia or exposure to dangerous elements, human or natural.

Donations can be sent via Paypal:

Paypal.me/PoundpupAndFriends

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Contact Info- www.igrescuetx.org / www.facebook.com/ IGCARescueofTexas / igrescuetexas@gmail.com

BARI- Bari’s estimated birthday is 8/19/12, a very slim 11 lb, handsome reddish tan boy with white markings, he is fostering with IGCA Rescue North Texas.

Bari is a special needs puppy mill rescue still working hard on socialization, human trust and physical attention. Everyone who spends time with Bari grows to love him. The happy dance he does, when he knows he is going outside, and his frolic through the yard as he runs back to the door is joyful to watch. He fits in beautifully with a group of dogs as he is easy and demands no attention causing jealousy. He prefers his kennel and a comfortable bed to toys and attention.

Do you and your pets have a place in your home and hearts to become Bari’s forever family?

TAVISH-If you’re looking for a very loving, calm IG in his middle years, Tavish is your lad. Tavi (also known as Butterbean) is a charmer and whip-smart. He already knows many commands/words and learns more as his foster mom teaches him. Tavi loves a routine and finds it comforting to know what’s happening (and when) as regards to walks, potty breaks and feeding. This is partly the breed and also due to his blindness, caused by cataracts. Please don’t think of Tavi as a “special needs” dog; his foster mom believes he has been blind for quite awhile, since he’s very comfortable with his sight loss. He gets to know his home pretty quickly to make his way around and will zero in on your location when you say, “come!” and clap hands. He’s just a regular dog who happens to be blind.

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EMMA ROSE- I'm a chill girl just looking for someone to snuggle with. I love laying outside in the grass just soaking up the sun and am very comfortable with using a supervised doggie door. I'm patient with my hyper foster sister and have never had a single issue with food aggression, even when foster sister tries to steal my treats! Emma Rose has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

She is currently symptom free (we found the mass by chance, during a routine vet visit) and has started treatment. At this time she is expected to have a good quality of life for at least the coming year, if not longer.

WALLACE- Wallace is a sweet boy who has made amazing progress during his time in rescue. He came to us from a puppy mill and was terrified of everything.

People were very scary and it took a couple of months before he would willingly let his foster mom pet him.

Wallace has discovered the joy of toys and he has become more and more playful. He loves the other dogs in the house and will frequently be seen cuddling with them on a dog bed. While Wallace has made a lot of progress, he is still continuing to grow.

When new or confusing situations present themselves, he will get scared and is unsure of how to react. He is looking for a patient and loving home to help him as he continues on his journey, and you will be rewarded with lots of love!

About This Rescue

IGCA Rescue, also known as Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation, is dedicated to helping Italian Greyhounds in need of our care. We have a national network of VOLUNTEERS that make our mission possible. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and we rely on donations to keep the rescue machine running. As a foster-based Rescue, our volunteers and foster families are the foundation and most important aspect of our ability to do what we dowithout foster families we can't take in orphans that need our help. All of our IGs live as members of a family until their forever home comes along. They are all fully vetted and any medical issues are addressed and disclosed to potential adopters. We are in need of more fosters! Please consider and reach out for more info!

Our Mission - To find homes for rescued Italian Greyhounds and to educate the public on the care and training required by this breed.

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The Humane Society of Central Texas provides adoption, rescue and foster opportunities for the homeless animals at the Animal Shelter located at 2032 Circle Road in Waco.

This is a regional, open-admission shelter.

As an advocate for the community goal of achieving No Kill Status, the Humane Society of Central Texas provides adoptions, rescue and foster opportunities for the homeless animals at the City of Waco Animal Shelter, as well as community education regarding responsible pet ownership.

Killeen, Temple & Waco

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(254) 526-4455 3118 Commerce, Ki Ileen, TX killeentexas.gov M-F: 11am-4pm, Sat: 11am-4pm, Closed Sunday and Holidays

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About This Shelter

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Killeen Animal Services is a City Shelter, with a dedicated staff that always trys its best to find wonderful homes for its adoptable animals. Citizens will be required to bring a government issued picture I.D. The fee for adopting dogs, cats, puppies or other animals is $25.00 for non-sterilized animals, $50.00 for sterilized animals. A contract agree­ment to get the rabies vaccination and to have the animal sterilized (if unaltered) is required.

Microchipping of an ado pted animal is mandatory at the cost of $15 per animal before they leave the shelter.

Pricing subject to change.

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Call 254-547-9663 today to discuss our pet grooming services in more detail.

Lend-A-Heart Ranch & Rescue 254-624-9678 I Belton, TX facebook.com/pg/lendaheartranchandrescue/

Many types of dogs and cats

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Lend-A-Heart Ranch & Rescue Inc. is a non-profit focused on helping animals in need and improving their quality of life. We work with shelters, the community and animal control to help place animals in loving homes.

Our rescues are assessed for health and temperment, vetted, spayed and neutered. We want both our animals and adopters to be happy by pairing up the right animal with the right person or family as much as possible. We now offer a food pantry for Rescues in need of food and supplies Contact this Rescue on how you can help.

Killeen, Temple & Waco

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Animal Services 3323 Southeast Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, Phone (806) 775-2057 911 (emergency) (fax)(806) 775-2717 lubbockanimalservices@mylubbock.us Hours of Operation Adoption Center Hours are Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Closed Sundays and Holidays / Field Operations responds to calls 7 days a week

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About our Shelter Lubbock Animal Services is a public health and safety department that serves the needs of the citizens of Lubbock.

The department has two sides, Field Operations and the Adoption Center.

Our Field Operations duties are to investigate bites, handle aggressive animals, cruelty cases, and stopping the spread of rabies.

The Adoption Center focuses on returning pets to their owners while finding new homes for our pets through adoptions and fosters.

Our staff works 7 days a week, to serve the citizens of Lubbock.

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Animals who are Heroes

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

G.I. Joe (March 24, 1943 in Algiers - June 3, 1961 in Detroit) was a pigeon noted for his service in the United States Army Pigeon Service. The bird is part of the homing pigeons used during World War I and World War II for communication and reconnaissance purposes. G.I. Joe had the name tag, Pigeon USA43SC6390.He was hatched in March 1943, in Algiers, North Africa and underwent a training for two-way homing pigeons perfected at Fort Monmouth, in New Jersey.

During the Italian Campaign of World War II, G.I. Joe saved the lives of the inhabitants of the village of Calvi Vecchia, Italy,and of the British troops of 56th (London) Infantry Division occupying it.

Air support had been previously requested against German positions at Calvi Vecchia on 18 October 1943. However, the 169th (London) Infantry Brigade attacked and won back the village from the Germans ahead of schedule but they were unable to transmit a message via radio to call off the planned American air raid.G.I. Joe was dispatched as a last resort to carry the message and arrived in the air base just in time to avoid the Allied air force from bombing their own men. G.I. Joe flew this 20-mile distance in an impressive 20 minutes, just as the planes were preparing to take off for the target. Over 100 men were saved.

On 4 November 1946, G.I. Joe was presented the Dickin Medal for gallantry by Major-General Charles Keightley at the Tower of London the citation credits him with the most outstanding flight made by a United States Army homing pigeon in World War II.[6] The award is also known as the equivalent of the Victoria Cross or the Medal of Honor for animals.G.I. Joe was the 29th and the first non-British recipient of the medal.

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After World War II, he was housed at the U.S. Army's Churchill Loft at Fort Monmouth, in New Jersey along with 24 other heroic pigeons. He died at the Detroit Zoological Gardens at the age of eighteen, and was mounted and displayed at the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Museum at Fort Monmouth.

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Meadow Haven Horse Rescue CONTACT US Phone 1.830.305.9031 Email rescueahorse@gmail.com

Sunfire is 8 years old and 14.3 hands. He is green broke to ride and will need an experienced rider. He also has trust issues.

Adoption $700

Nash is un-started but his riding and training ability is unrestricted.

Wylie is such a handsome boy. He is ready to find a family and begin his training. He's responsive, very inquisitive and eager to please. Wylie is a beautiful boy around 8-9. He hasn't been started but is very intelligent and is ready to begin training. He's on the shorter side, around 14 hands, but he is just brimming with potential. Adoption: $700

Loki is 8 years old and 15.1 hands. This sweet and kind soul came in so skinny and in rough shape he is now getting fat and loving life. He is green broke and needs finishing. When he is done, he will give you his all. Adoption: $900

About our Rescue Meadow Haven Horse Rescue’s mission is to provide shelter, rehabilitation and a permanent, loving home to unwanted, abused, old or injured horses and donkeys and we are dedicated to this cause. Some horses may be used in our horsemanship program; some become retired companions, trail horses or are retrained for new careers. Horses are never sent to auction or slaughter.

If you’re considering donating a horse or donkey, we ask that you please click the link below and read up on our donation policy. Donating your horse is one of the few ways to grant the peace of mind in knowing you’ve done the best you can for your unwanted/surrendered horse or donkey. Read more here!

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Milam Touch of Love www.milamtouchoflove.org City of Cameron Touch of Love Pound 1200 E. Gillis Ave Cameron, TX 76520 254-697-6574 Ask for Sandra, the ACO M-F 8 am - 5 pm

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Carla About This Shelter Milam Touch of Love is a Texas non-profit organization formed May 3, 2019. We also completed our 501(c(3) paperwork, which means your donations are tax deductible.

Our vision: Milam County domestic animals are cared for and provided for by responsible owners.

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Our Mission: Milam Touch of Love is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization working independently to help in efforts to care for domestic animals, educate their owners and the community, and help them achieve responsible ownership goals.

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(210) 551-8262 I PO Box 6286, San Antonio, TX I MysteryDogRescue1@yahoo.com mysterydogrescue.org I facebook.com/MysteryDogRescue

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About This Rescue Mystery Dog Rescue is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organiza­ tion. We are a foster-based rescue. All of our pets live in foster homes until their forever home is found. The mis­ sion of Mystery Dog Rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home homeless, unwanted and abandoned animals. Our goal is to place each animal into safe, loving and perma­ nent homes, while promoting responsible pet ownership.

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Paws Humane Society (512) 540-4010 I P.O. Box 175, Killeen, TX I pawshumanesociety.org

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PAWS Humane Society was founded by dedicated animal rescue volunteers in order to provide a loving environ­ ment and all of the proper veterinary care for the highly adoptable animals in local shelters that otherwise would not have received the opportunity to continue their lives.

We are a non-profit group who is completely volunteer and works off donations provided by the public. We are not government funded. We have no physical shelter location and all of our animals are placed in fosters until their time for permanent adoption comes.

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Pflugerville Animal Shelter (512) 990-PETS I 1600 Waterbrook Drive, Pflugerville, TX I S¡Tu & Th-Sa: 11am¡6pm

Adoption fees are $90 for dogs and $70 for cats. 2 for 1 adoptions for littermates are offered. Adoptions include spay/ neuter, first puppy or kitten shots, rabies vaccination, deworming, heartworm testing for dogs, combo testing for cats, microchipping, registering the microchip in the adopter's name, and 30 days of free pet insurance.

Shelter hours: Sun - Tues: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs - Sat: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed Wednesdays and City observed holidays

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by This Shelter About Pflugerville Animal Shelter is a municipal shelter serving the citizens of the City of Pflugerville. We take in strays and owner surrenders from within our city limits only. Staff and volunteers are dedicated to placing every adoptable animal in an appropriate home. We are always in need of volunteers and fosters. Join us in our efforts to help the homeless and unwanted animals that find themselves in our shelter.

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Pflugerville Pets Alive (512) 900-1772 I i nfo@pI ugerviIIepetsa Iive.org I pfI ugervi llepetsa Iive.org

"Supporting the beautiful animals in Central Teexas Ad�pt A Pet & Buy Them A Home!

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About This Rescue Responding to an unanswered need, several Pflugerville Animal Shelter Volunteers established a non-profit organi­ zation, Pflugerville Pets Alive (PPA), to provide a way for the community to make a difference in the lives of ani­ mals. PPA focuses on finding homes for all animals in the community, creating awareness, and to support, educate and promote animal welfare issues in Pflugerville.

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Medical Notes for a healthier Pet

Cleaning your Dogs ears

LET’S TALK ABOUT EARS: Those floppy things on the sides of our pups’ heads seem to be an issue at times!

So what can we do to help them when they are having problems?

I’ll start with a little info on the problem, because there are some important things that you need to know: Our pup’s ears are sensitive, so to prevent those nasty infections, you need to keep up on their care.

They hate to have anyone messing with them, even more if they are hurting, so prepare for a wiggly Pyr-worm!

You have to do it right: if you mess up, you can hurt them.

Ok, so let’s proceed to the next thing: “Ow! My ears itch and hurt!”Do you have a stinky pup? Not the “I just rolled in the mud or in the horse poop” smell; Just a nasty odor.

Normally, dogs smell ok and there’s always going to be the wet dog, or the sweaty dog from playing outside. When there is a problem, there is a bad odor. There are a few things that can cause this: an ear infection, dental tartar/oral infections or skin infections. If you smell a bad odor, sniff their ears. When they are ok, they may have a little wax, be overall clean and the skin is pink, with no odor.

Most dogs will get an ear infection at least once in their life. It’s painful to them, and you will be able to tell if there’s a problem. It’s not normal for dogs to constantly scratch their ears. Occasionally, they will if there are maybe fleas, or some minor irritation, but if they are constantly scratching their ears there’s something wrong. Shaking their head, rubbing/scratching the ears, redness/swelling, and of course the smell. Most infections are caused by dirt, bacteria, and mites, especially mites in puppies. Your vet will be able to help with this.

One way to check your pup’s ears is “The Cotton Ball/Q-Tip test”.

Gently swab their ears with a cotton ball or head of a Q-Tip. It should come out clean. There’s no such thing as “normal dirt, so unless they have been in the mud, or dirty area, it should come out clean. If it comes out dark brown or you see bright red, scaly skin, or has pus then there’s more than likely an infection.

Next: Infection Treatment, or “let’s mess with our pup’s sore ears some more – they love it!”

First the ear has to be clean, so this is going to be fun – the ear hurts, the pup weighs about 90 – 100 lbs., and doesn’t want their ears messed with! To effectively clean the ear, get some help, fill the ear canal with the solution, put a cotton ball at the opening, and then gently massage the base of the ear. The cotton ball will keep the solution in the canal, absorb the extra solution, and catch some of the bad stuff. As long as you can get your “little” Pyr to tolerate it, you can repeat this until the cotton ball is clean. Be ready for the rapid head shaking when you let go!Wear old clothes for this job! When cleaning the ear, use a cotton ball to do this: NOT a Q-Tip! The Q-Tip can rupture the eardrum of a wiggling Pyr! And don’t use alcohol, just think of you having a rash and pouring alcohol on it!

After the cleaning fun, let the ear set for 10 or so minutes to dry. Give your brave patient a treat, before continuing! Then here comes the meds! Use what your vet has prescribed (ointment or drops), and follow the vet’s treatment schedule. Like us, they need to complete their treatment – or the infection can come back, and be harder to treat! Make sure you clean the ears each time you treat. You need to get out any old ointment, so the fresh stuff can work. Piling on more and more ointment will just give the infection a nice place to grow! How long this will take is up to your vet. Just be sure to follow their instructions!

Now for Prevention, or “Let’s not go through this again!”

After the infection has been treated and your Pyr is a happy Pyr be sure to keep their ears clean, so hopefully, unless there’s an issue like an allergy, or other problem there should be no more hassles until time to clean again! Routine cleanings are very important to their health, it keeps the nasty infections away, and if your pup has allergies, it will just help with preventing those infections! After a bath or swimming, give the ears a cleaning. If your pup has repeat ear infections, ask your vet to do an ear culture, if they don’t suggest it.

So what supplies will I need? Ear cleaner - can be natural (1 part vinegar to 2 parts water);Witch hazel; Organic apple cider vinegar and purified water, mixed equal parts; Hydrogen peroxide; or use the cleaner recommended by your veterinarian.

Cotton Swabs or Q-Tips – (do not stick more than the head of the Q-Tip into ears).

Towels, lots. (for the pup and you!) This is messy, and you will get some of the nasty stuff on you!

A helper, unless you’re brave!

A place where you can work with a squirming, strong, heavy pup!

And of course, TREATS!!! LOTS!!!

So now we’ve covered the fun world of ears let’s recap: Infections are mean, painful and nasty. Proper cleaning will aid in the prevention.

Prepare for the cleaning: get your supplies, put them within reach.

Follow all the treatment instructions from your vet.

Start a regular cleaning schedule.

I hope this has been a help with taking care of your Pyr. Cleaning their ears isn’t too bad! Just regular care will go a long way to having a happy, ear infection-free fur baby! For more information, please talk to your vet. They are the experts in these things! © 2020 John J. Paonessa

References: http://www.vetpetconnect.com/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-has-an-ear-infection-and-how-to-clean-your-dogs-ears/ http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2009/06/24/how-to-care-for-your-pet-s-ears.aspx https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/ear-care/ear-infections-in-dogs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/ear-care/how-to-clean-dogs-ears

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Due to the Pandemic of Corvo19 there are no events scheduled at this time. Please avoid large gatherings, and practice the safety measures set by the CDC. Thank you all for doing the right thing.

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A ROTTIE RESCUE, INC. Info@arottierescue.com www.facebook.com/dfwrottierescue/

Who are we?

A Rottie Rescue, Inc. is a breed specific Rottweiler Rescue. A Rottie Rescue, Inc. was founded by Sherri Prewitt Green with the Vision of saving Rottweiler lives from high kill shelters and those with critical medical needs who have little chance of Rescue. In 2018 A Rottie Rescue, Inc. expanded its growth to include Rescue of Slaughter bound horses from Texas and Louisiana Kill Pens. A Rottie Rescue Inc. has further grown since that time to include Rescue of Felines from High Kill Shelters when experienced Fosters are available.

A Rottie Rescue, Inc. is a Public Charity under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3 having received this status from the IRS on June 2, 2016. Our Mission is to save as many Rottweilers as possible from euthanasia in high kill shelters. We provide medical care as well as safe and loving environments for our Rottweilers until adoption.

What shelters do we rescue from?

We pull Rottweilers from the following Texas, California, New Mexico and Nevada high kill shelters: FWACC (Fort Worth Animal Care & Control), Fort Worth, TX, DAS (Dallas Animal Services), Laredo, TX shelter, ACS & SAPA San Antonio, TX, Arlington Animal Services Arlington, TX, Nueces County, TX, Harris County, TX (Houston, TX), Corpus Christi, TX, SBC (San Bernardino, CA), Roswell NM, Animal Foundation (Las Vegas NV) and Henderson, NV Animal Care & Control.

We are an approved Rescue Partner of the Harris County TX Humane Society and approved Transfer Partner of the SPCA of TX. Fostering A Rottie Rescue, Inc., is a Foster based Rescue meaning we do not have a specific facility where our dogs can be viewed such as shelters provide. In the event, we do not have a Foster for a Rottie then he/she is placed in boarding until a Foster is available or until adoption. If you would like to foster one of our beautiful Rottweilers please send us an email!

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SADIE'S PLACE ANIMAL RESCUE (903) 662-8125

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We have several animals waiting for a home and we appreciate your support

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Our Mission is to provide unconditional love to unwanted/homeless pets in the Hunt County and surrounding areas until a new forever home can be found.Named in memory of our beloved Black Lab, Sadie – a shelter dog who became a major part of our family until her death in 2012, we dedicate this mission in her memory. Our organization is totally run by folks who generously volunteer their time, homes and hearts in order to help.

Through our Foster Care program, animals have a safe, healthy "place to be" until loving homes can be found for them.

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Happy New Year!

2012 is going to be a wonderful year for animals in San Antonio. You may be aware already that the Austin city shelter has gotten to a greater than 90% save rate due largely to the efforts of Austin Pets Alive!

The great news is that San Antonio Pets Alive! has already been formed to make San Antonio a No Kill City with an estimated life-saving launch date of 1/19/2012. This new organization will use best practices from many different cities to get to a No Kill San Antonio as fast as possible - which would make us the largest U.S. city to be No Kill!

The world has long believed that there are not enough homes for the pets killed in shelters but according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are over 100,000 homes available to new pets in San Antonio each year. If we convince just 20% of those homes, through marketing, awareness, and adoption events to adopt a shelter pet instead of purchasing a pet, enough animals will be saved to make San Antonio a No Kill City (where only terminally ill or dangerous animals are euthanized).

Currently, the city of San Antonio euthanizes

over 18,000 animals per year, or around 50/day.

This is a crisis that needs immediate attention.

SAPA will have a laser-like focus on the dogs and cats who are literally hours from euthanasia, and will provide temporary and emergency foster homes, medical aid, and adoption services to make sure they survive. Our first priority will be to save every single puppy and then move on to saving every single kitten, then on to the adults who end up on the euthanasia list.

Just like every animal ends up in the shelter through the action of one person, we need for every animal to get out of the shelter alive through the action of individuals like you who all step up to help. It is going to take the San Antonio community to help make this a success! Let’s all make a New Year’s Resolution to save our San Antonio animals!

San Antonio Pets Alive’s success will be possible because of YOUR thoughtful contributions (time and money). Because only by working together can we reach a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Your tax-deductible gift will give hope and a loving home to San Antonio’s animals. Please don’t delay. I urge you to give

your most generous gift now so that we can rescue animals that are currently in danger of euthanasia and help re-home them in the new year!

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Training Tips for your Pet Service Dog? There is a true disservice to the Service Dog community! I needed to throw that out there. This is a very touchy subject for me. Challenges are faced by MANY who truly need the service of a dog that can help with their disability.

With that said, let’s discuss what a true Service Dog is, and the differences as identified by https:// www.ada.gov/.Often, a person may adopt or currently have a dog that want to consider it, or want to “train” it to be, a Service Dog. This is not always compliant to the definition of a SD (Service Dog). Not every dog will qualify as a Service Dog by ADA standards.

First, let’s discuss the Three categories: Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support, as defined by https:// www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm. This discussion will be VERY generalized and is left to many interpretations. Many Trainers have different interpretations of Federal Law as it stands, so this is just my view on the current law.

By ADA terms, a Service Dog is “a service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.” AND ALSO: “The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.” https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm This has been very controversial and, in my opinion, very misused. I have turned away a few clients based on my professional assessment of the “need” of a Service Dog. I’ve often been approached for training of a dog that is “needed” because someone has anxiety and needs the dog to calm them. After questioning the person, the owner tells me that petting their dog makes them feel better. Isn’t this why we have a dog anyway! This is NOT a Service Dog. I must concede that there is a medical need for such application, but there should be a medical need.

In today’s society, I have noticed that many Service Dog requests are for anxiety. Here is where the discretion and controversy come into play. There is a discretionary decision that a Trainer must consider when accepting a client for training. My personal opinion for the three categories is: 1)

Service Dog – my dog performs a task that mitigates my disability that I cannot perform myself

2) Therapy Dog – a dog that is VERY well Obedience trained that can help others by visiting them in a – Veteran Home, Senior Care Home, Etc 3)

Emotional Support – I pet my dog and I feel better; his/her presence helps me

Yes, the above three explanations may be harsh (especially the third one) but it’s the truth and,in my opinion, if any trainer says any different, they may be infringing the law.

I am a Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist located in Belton, TX. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. I would be happy to speak with you about your pup.

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Starkey's Strays http://starkeysstrays.simplesite.com/ starkeysstrays@gmail.com Fluffy is a neutered male born on May 23, 2015. He is sweet once he warms up to you otherwise he is very shy. He does get along with children but it takes him a while to warm up to them. He would do best in a home with no dogs and only cats. He loves cuddles and pets once he is comfortable in his environment. He was born a Feral so he is still getting used to trusting humans.

Adoption fee $30

Company Overview

Local Cat rescue ensuring that all unwanted, abused, and abandoned cats in the North Killeen Castle Heights area have a loving place to call home.

We started when we came across a stray kitten on our property, he was very shy and sad. We earned his trust and let him in our home. We made him healthy and happy and found him a good home.

Soon after another cat showed up skinny and in need of love, so we did the same for her. Next thing we knew we were up to 8 cats, then 10, then we were rescuing every cat we came across. It was our mission to help them all.

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Stray Acres Sanctuary (512) 525-4710 or (830) 613-7723 I sstrayacressanctuary@gmaiI.com strayacressanctuary.org I facebook.com/stray.acres.9

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"Supporting the beautiful animals in Central Teexas Ad�pt A Pet & Buy Them A Home!

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Texas Cattle Dog Rescue adopt@texascattledogrescue.com I PO Box 162643, Fort Worth, TX texascattledogrescue.com I facebook.com/texascattledogrescue

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About This Rescue We rescue Australian Cattle Dogs (also known as red and blue heelers) all over Texas and give them a new start to life. Dogs that were once discarded receive the vet care and attention they deserve, then they go on to live with families who will love them and keep them forever. Texas Cattle Dog Rescue is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) animal welfare organization. T hese are just a few of our adoptable dogs.

For more information and photos about each dog, visit TexasCattleDogRescue. com.

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Tiny Hooves Rescue & Petting Zoo (254) 228-9219 I Temple, TX I Mon-Sun 6am-4pm facebook.com/tinyhoovespettingzoo

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Chance was dumped and we believe he was a bait dog. He had bite marks down his back and ripped ears. Chance is now neutered and UTD on shots, he is also heartworm positive and on heartworm medication. Chance is around 2 years old.

Chocolate

Chocolate is a roughly 9 weeks old. She was surrendered to us. She is UTD on shots, mostly potty trained, very playful, loves children and does great with other dogs and livestock.

Dorper Sheep

1.5yo, neutered male.

Very friendly. Pet home only. Surrendered in January 2018

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Tiny Hooves Rescue and Petting Zoo is a non-profit farm and exotic animal rescue located in Temple, T x. We do Petting Zoo's and Educational Programs throughout our community to help fund our rescue and take care of the animals. If you would like to donate to help the animals we would very much appreciate any help we can get in this journey! We always could use help with vet bills and have an Amazon wishlist you can find on our Facebook page!

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Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (512) 943-3322 I 1855 S.E. lnnerloop, Georgetown, TX M·F: 12pm-6pm Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm I pets.wilco.org

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About This Shelter Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) is celebrating three years of being a no-kill, open-admission shelter. Since December 2010, WCRAS has reached a save rate of 90% and above. Because of the shelters efforts, almost 19,000 cats and dogs have found their way home.

Contact this shelter on how you can help.

Raye Mayhorn, CEO/Broker Realty Executives Killeen 254.554.0708 Raye@RealtyExecutives.com www.Austin2Killeen.com "Selling Austin To Killeen & Everything In Between"

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People who make a Diffence with Animals A.S.C.P.A. website 2014 Person of the year who help animals https://www.aspca.org/blog/honoringthose-who-make-difference-animals

Alabama native Annika Glover, 11, had been battling a cancerous brain tumor for nearly four years. But when she became a participant in the Make-A-Wish program, she put the needs of vulnerable animals ahead of her own. Annika used her one wish to save shelter animals. This wish was granted by the Alabama chapter of Make-A-Wish, which donated $7,000 in Annika‛s name to the Pets Are Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) rescue group in Florence, Alabama. With her cancer now in remission, Annika spends much time volunteering at shelter events.

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France I would like to thank a group of individuals who are true unsung heroes of Animal Welfare. Their tireless efforts in some of the saddest situations, help animals everyday to find a home. These individuals deserve the respect and appreciation for without them thousands more will perish. Thank a Volunteer..... If you have time to spare the Animals could use your help.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi Websites to visit http://www.animalsmattertoo.com/dvds/dogs.htm

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Directory of Resources Animal Birth Control Clinic 3238 Clay Ave. Waco, TX 76711 (254) 776-7303 animalbirthcontrol.org Animal Emergency Center Temple-Belton (254) 231-3774 3809 S General Bruce Drive Ste 108 Temple TX 76501 clinic@tembelanimalemergency.com ASSISI Animal Refuge 1516 Florence Rd Ste 20 Killeen, TX 76541 (254) 681-7126 Questions about ordinances/laws?

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 aspca.org/apcc Bell County Animal Control (254) 933-6780 Belton Animal Control (254) 933-5840 Bexar County Animal Control Services (Dogs/ Cats) (210) 207-6650 Bluebonnet Pet Crematory 8714 Business Circle Converse, TX 78109 (210) 566-4501 Central Texas Bark Park 4320 Lions Park Road Temple TX 76502 (254) 298-5690 templeparks@templetx.gov

Bar N Vet Clinic 4706 South St. Hwy 36 Gatesville, TX 76528 254-865-8466

www.BarNveterinaryclinic.com

Soggy Doggie, LLC Grooming, Boarding and Daycare Soggydoggiesllctx.com 254-547-9663 Instagram: Soggydoggiesllc

Emancipet 204 W Avenue B Killeen TX 76541 (254) 415-4950 info@emancipet.org emancipet.org Harker Heights Animal Control (254) 953-5400

S.A.P.P.Y. Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of San Antonio (210) 216-0920 sappypetloss@sbcglobal.net SnipSAlnc 6338 N New Braunfels Ave, Box 185 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 237-9400 snipsa@snipsa.org

Hill Country Animal League 924 N. Main Boerne, TX Mon - T hurs: 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Phone: (830) 249-2341 Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc (SNAP) 6758 Ingram Rd Killeen Animal Control San Antonio, TX 78238 (254) 526-4455 (210) 673-7722 snapus.org Live Oak Animal Control 8001 Shin Oak Dr Temple Animal Control Live Oak, TX 78233 (254) 298-5732 (210) 653-9140 Texas State Animal Health Commission Military Resouce for Boarding Pets (800) 550-8242 dogsondeployment.com Texas Vets for Pets & Low Cost Spay & Neuter 2501 Paws Cruisaders, LLC South WS Young Dr Suite 109 Killeen TX 76541 (254) Transport Anywhere in U.S. 833-0338 PawsCruisaders@gmail.com 210-833-1378 Christine Z's Rescue and Relocation- 501 (c) 3 210-781-1748 Kimberly Lance Ziebell - Owner U.S ARMY Combat Vet San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition 210-248-7834 sanantonioferalcats.org (We adopt Free to Veterans and Active Duty) crazykattlady67@gmail.com zsanimalrescue.com H elpline (210) 471-8462 To be featured in the Directory of Resources, contact Rescue Magazine™ at rescuemagazine@yahoo.com or 254-231-3690.

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"Supporting the beautiful animals in Bell, Coryell, Williamson & Surrounding Counties" Adopt A Pet & Buy Them A Home!

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