March 2020 Edition

March 2020 Edition

Australia Wildfires & the toll pg 28

Animals do feel.... pg. 12 & 13 Lancelot the problem child pg.26 Sgt. Stuby Hero Dog WWI pg 39

learn how to adopt me Page 6

learn how to adopt me Page 22 From small to tall you will find them all

learn how to adopt me Page 10

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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 Animals Feel.... pg.26 Lancelot the problem child pg.28Wild fires in Australia pg.62 People who make a difference

Featured Story pg.39 SGT. Stuby the Hero Dog of the WWI

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2020 YTD 5627 lbs of Dog Food, Cat Food & Cat Litter along with other supplies to the Central Texas shelters & rescues.

Your support makes it possible

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Thank you for supporting the Rescue Magazine Network. Right now we are about to enter Kitten & Puppy season. Animal Rescues and Shelters are heavily Populated and are always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies and just about anything you can think of they will need.

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

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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 Ron Ducharme Rabies is under control in the state of Texas widely due to Vaccinations. Please vaccinate for the well being of your Animal, Safety of the public, and because it is the Law..

The state of Texas requires that dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age. The vaccination must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Additionally, when traveling with a dog or cat, have in your possession a rabies vaccination certificate that was signed by the veterinarian who administered the vaccination. Check with your veterinarian about other vaccines that are available for a wide range of diseases in these animals.

For an animal to be considered currently vaccinated against rabies in rabies exposure situations, at least 30 days must have elapsed since the initial vaccination and the time elapsed since the most recent vaccination must not have exceeded the recommended interval for booster vaccination as established by the manufacturer.

Local jurisdictions may require more frequent rabies vaccination intervals.

All dogs and cats 12 weeks of age or older that are being transported into Texas must have been vaccinated against rabies and not be overdue. Proof of vaccination must be provided via a rabies vaccination certificate (or pet passport) signed by the attending veterinarian. Veterinarians in Texas are restricted to using vaccines approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); however, for entry purposes only, dogs and cats traveling into the state from another country may be inoculated against rabies with killed, modified live, or recombinant vaccine. Once in Texas, if a USDA-approved vaccine was not used or the veterinarian who administered it was not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the US, compliance must be achieved.

Although not required by law, it is recommended that livestock (especially those that have frequent contact with humans), domestic ferrets, and wolf-dog hybrids be vaccinated against rabies. Again, check with your veterinarian about other available vaccines for these animals.

Sec. 826.022. VACCINATION; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person fails or refuses to have each dog or cat owned by the person vaccinated against rabies and the animal is required to be vaccinated under: (1) Section 826.021 and department rules; or (2) ordinances or rules adopted under this chapter by a county or municipality within whose jurisdiction the act occurs. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) If on the trial of an offense under this section the court finds that the person has been previously convicted of an offense under this section, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

Read the Law:Sec. 826.001.

SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Rabies Control Act of

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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:

Ingredients 6 ounces undrained tuna 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 egg 2 T water Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place all ingredients into mixing bowl, stir well until soft dough forms.

Let dough rest for 10 minutes.

Cover large surface with cornmeal and roll dough out until Âź inch thick.

Use either a small cookie cutter or knife to cut into shapes.

Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Let cool and serve to your kitty cat.

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Yes, Animals Think And Feel. Here's How We Know.

The author of a new book also says that animals can feel empathy, like the humpback whale that rescued a seal.

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By Simon Worrall PUBLISHED July 15, 2015 National Geographic

Article has been condensed from the original.

Do animals feel empathy? Does an elephant have consciousness? Can a dog plan ahead? These are some of the questions that award-winning environmental writer Carl Safina teases out in his new book, Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel. Ranging far and wide across the world, from the Ambroseli National Park in Kenya to the Pacific Northwest, he shows us why it is important to acknowledge consciousness in animals and how exciting new discoveries about the brain are breaking down barriers between us and other non-human animals. Speaking from Stony Brook University on Long Island, New York, where he is a visiting professor in the school of journalism, he explains how elephants routinely display empathy; why U.S. Navy underwater tests in the Pacific Northwest should be stopped; and how his own pet dogs prove his theories. Your book suggests that animals have thought processes, emotions, and social connections that are as important to them as they are to us. Why is it important to know this? It’s important to know who we are here on Earth with. We talk about conservation of animals by numbers, but those are just numbers. Watching animals my whole life I’ve always been struck by how similar to us they are. I’ve always been touched by their bonds and been impressed—occasionally frightened —by their emotions. Life is very vivid to animals. In many cases they know who they are. They know who their friends are and who their rivals are. They have ambitions for higher status. They compete. Their lives follow the arc of a career, like ours do. We both try to stay alive, get food and shelter, and raise some young for the next generation. Animals are no different from us in that regard and I think that their presence here on Earth is tremendously enriching. You state that consciousness is not merely a human experience and cite the Cambridge Declaration of Consciousness drafted in 2012. Tell us about this new interpretation and how it relates to our fellow creatures. The issue over consciousness, like many aspects of animal behavior, is confused by a lack of definitions people agree on. We tend to use the word consciousness to mean a variety of different things. Some people say if you can plan years ahead it shows consciousness, but that just shows planning. If you’re having a mental experience, you are conscious. The question really is, do other species have mental experiences or do they sense things without having any sensation of what they are experiencing? Like a motion sensor senses motion but it probably doesn’t experience that it senses motion. Animals do—they react to movement: fight or flight or curiosity.

It is incredible to me there is still a debate over whether animals are conscious and even a debate over whether human beings can know animals are conscious. If you watch mammals or even birds, you will see how they respond to the world. They play. They act frightened when there’s danger. They relax when things are good. It seems illogical for us to think that animals might not be having a conscious mental experience of play, sleep, fear or love. So why are many scientists adverse to the idea that animals have consciousness? In the beginning there was almost no neurology, nothing was known of how mental processes worked. Animal behavior was based on fables, like foxes are clever, tortoises are persistent. So scientists said, “All we can know about animals is based on what they do. We can only describe what they do. We can’t know anything about their minds.” Unfortunately, that hardened into a straightjacket assumption that if we can’t know anything about their minds, we can’t confirm consciousness. Meanwhile, people have spent decades watching wild animals. People who watch wild animals don’t question whether they’re conscious or not because we see incredible intricacies of behavior and vast ranges of personalities. I’m talking about vertebrates: mammals like elephants and cats, but also birds. It’s very obvious that animals are conscious to those who observe them. They have to be in order to do the things they do and make the choices that they do, and use the judgments that they use. However, in laboratories the dogma persists: don’t assume that animals think and have emotions–and many scientists insist that they do not. With the public, I think it’s quite different. Many people simply assume that animals act consciously and base their belief on their own domestic animals or pets. Other people do not want animals to be conscious because it makes it easier for us to do things to animals that would be hard to do if we knew they were unhappy and suffering.

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I love how you reveal the important aspects of play in the animal world and the relationship between adults and children, so similar to our own. When the public sees wild animals they feel lucky to see elephants, or they might go to Yellowstone and see wild wolves. Researchers spend decades watching these creatures and see individuals. Many researchers have names for the animals and recognize the different personalities. Some are bold; some are shy. Some are more aggressive; some are mellower; some babies are much more assertive. They see that first time mothers aren’t as sure about what to do, and experienced mothers are more relaxed and confident. They see that some wolves are very assertive and aggressive and other wolves forbear. If there is a fight, some wolves will kill other wolves, but other wolves won’t, even when they beat them in a fight. What you see when you actually get to know wild animals is very different from a casual sighting. If you saw human beings doing nothing but drinking water or running around a field, would you think that is all there is to human beings? If you know the people drinking the water or running around, you have a different experience watching them. Picture of humpback whale and baby Empathy is another characteristic that animals and human beings share. Can you tell us more about how empathy is expressed by animals in extraordinary circumstances—both with humans and other animals? Many people think that empathy is a special emotion only humans show. But many animals express empathy for each other. There are documented stories of elephants finding people who were lost. In one case, an old woman who couldn’t see well, got lost and was found the next day with elephants guarding her. They had encased her in sort of a cage of branches to protect her from hyenas. That’s seems extraordinary to us but it comes naturally to elephants. People have also seen humpback whales help seals being hunted by killer whales. There is a documented account of a humpback sweeping a seal on its back out of the water, away from the killer whales. These things seem extraordinary and new to us because we have only recently documented these incidents. But they have probably been doing these kinds of things for millions of years. Both elephants and killer whales are suffering dramatic losses in their population. Connect these two creatures for us and what challenges they face in the modern world? I tried to take a break from writing about conservation to write about what animals do in their natural lives. I focused on three of the most protected populations of animals in the world—elephants in national parks in Kenya, wolves in Yellowstone National Park, and killer whales in the Pacific Northwest; in all three cases I found that these protected animals are still being killed by people. Elephants have been undergoing a tremendous slaughter since 2009, when the powers that be decided China could import ivory from dead elephants. As a result, elephant populations are being devastated by poachers throughout Africa and Asia. In the case of the wolves in Yellowstone National Park, the U.S. removed endangered species status from wolves outside the parks. So, when wolves from the parks stray outside, they’re often shot and it is usually the alpha pack leaders who are killed. When wolf packs lose their alpha male or female, they often break up. The younger wolves don’t have the knowledge to survive that adults have. was never much of a dog person because I was interested in free-living, wild animals, but I have two dogs now and I cannot believe how much I love these dogs and how much they are part of our family. They know exactly who we are. They know who strangers are. They are often very, very happy. Occasionally they get frightened by things that are strange or they aren’t sure what’s going on. The only thing they cannot do is speak to us in full sentences, but they communicate all the time.

They know what they would like to do and they can plan a little bit. They may not plan what they’re gonna do next week, but they know when they want to go out or when they want to get us to take them out for a run. When we take them to a certain beach, they know exactly what the routine there is, even if we haven’t been to that beach in months. When we take them over to my mother’s, they remember that the shed in her backyard has cottontail rabbits under it and they always run straight to the shed to investigate. You use the term “vivid” to describe the lives of animals. Explain. I’ve studied wild animals a lot and I’m always struck by how extremely alert they are and how well they sense what’s going on around them. They’re much more aware, compared to humans. Modern day humans go outside and don’t see, hear or sense very well. Our senses have dulled over thousands of years of civilization and settled living. I think that an animal’s experience of life is much sharper and clearer. That’s why I use the term “vivid”.

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

Amanda

Boomerang

Cherokee Rose

About This Rescue

Jigsaw

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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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The problem child who was close to being put down

By Ron Ducharme

When Lancelot first came into my life, I was his foster. The plan was to keep him for about a month and give him structure and training. Let start with his background. Lance was surrendered to a shelter about the age of 2 and it was down hill for this little guy. Lance went Through 4 foster families and it seemed like he could not be trained. When I got him if he did not make progress he would be doomed. Well he did make progress, after 4 months with me. The challenge now if he went to another home and he reverted back, He would have to be put down.

I shared my concern with the Rescue who had control of Lance and they said if he had any issues, the only option was euthanasia. I decide at that time this is a home he now had for almost six months, I was going to keep this little guy and give him his forever home.

Today Lance is a bit older, calmer and all around happy, healthy and full of life. He likes cuddle time, pulling toys away from his sister, eating treats, and more treats, and lets not forget about treats. His favorite is a soft serve cone from Sonic (once in awhile) not to spoil him to much..

I look at him and I am grateful God put him in my life and that he can continue with his. So many are surrendered for behavior issues, that a simple training plan could work out. Please think before you decide to get a animal, that they will need structure, training and your attention.

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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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Australia Wildfires

Article published Jan 7 2020 Humane society of the United States https://blog.humanesociety.org/2020/01/hsi-will-deploythis-week-to-help-animals-affected-by-australianwildfires.html Wildfires ravaging the Australian continent have killed 25 people and are taking an unprecedented toll on the country’s rich wildlife and other animals. We have all seen these heart-wrenching images in the media: dead koalas scattered across scorched landscapes; frightened cows standing under orange-red skies as the fires close in; kangaroos, their foot pads burned, fleeing the flames.

It is estimated that more than one billion animals may have been killed in this disaster of epic proportions that shows no sign of abating. HSI disaster response experts will deploy this week to assist our partner Humane Society International/Australia, given the extensive animal rescue and recovery efforts that a disaster of this scale requires.

HSI/Australia has already provided emergency truckloads of water and supplementary feed for rescued wombats, kangaroos and flying foxes. They are also funding the building of additional rehabilitation enclosures for wildlife.

In addition to immediate treatment of injured animals for burns and smoke inhalation, these fires will require a long-term sustained response involving rescue, rehabilitation and hopefully the release of animals where feasible.

HSI responders will assist with providing direct care to animals rescued from the wildfires and provide some respite to the caretakers who have already been working tirelessly to save them.

Thankfully, according to reports, people who are evacuated are being allowed to bring their pets with them.

However, there have been devastating losses to livestock and we will seek to determine if, where and how we can assist with both companion animals and farm animals as well as wildlife.

HSI is a leader in global disaster response and we bring a wealth of experience to such work; in just the past few years our teams have deployed to help animals hit by devastating floods in India, earthquakes in Mexico and volcano eruptions in Guatemala, among other natural disasters. We also have experience working with governments around the globe to improve their disaster preparedness and ensure that animal suffering is minimized, in developing disaster response plans, and training first responders to treat animals in crisis.

The Australian wildfires are inextricably linked to the problem of climate change, and with the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires and other disasters around the world. HSI has made expanding its disaster response efforts a priority.

Our hearts are with the people and the wildlife, companion animals and farm animals of Australia affected by the wildfires. They need all the help they can get in the days to come, and we will provide as much as we can. You can help too. Please support HSI’s animal rescue effort in Australia and elsewhere by clicking here. https://blog.humanesociety.org/2020/01/hsi-will-deploy-this-week-to-help-animals-affected-by-australian-wildfires.html

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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

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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.

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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.

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Killeen Animal Services I

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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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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.

Contact this shelter on how you can help.

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Grooming, Rooming and Daycare, Too! Arrange a pet grooming appointment in Copperas Cove, TX right away Is your pet's beautiful mane growing out of control? Call Soggy Doggies, LLC for pet grooming services in Copperas Cove, TX. Trust us to give your pet a haircut, trim their nails and brush their teeth during one of our pet grooming sessions. Your cat or dog will look and feel better afterward.

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.

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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

Sergeant Stubby (1916 – March 16, 1926) was a dog and the official

mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment (United States) and was assigned to the 26th (Yankee) Division in World War I. He served for 18 months and participated in 17 battles on the Western Front. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and allegedly once caught a German soldier by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American soldiers found him. His actions were well-documented in contemporary American newspapers.

Stubby has been called the most decorated war dog of WWI, and the only dog to be nominated for rank and then promoted to sergeant through combat. Recognized in connection with an exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution.

Stubby is the subject of a 2018 animated film.

Hero Sgt. Stubby

Military Service

Stubby served with the 102nd Infantry Regiment in the trenches in France for 8 months and participated in four offensives and 17 battles. He entered combat on February 5, 1918, at Chemin des Dames, north of Soissons, and was under constant fire, day and night for over a month. In April 1918, during a raid to take Seicheprey, Stubby was wounded in the foreleg by retreating Germans throwing hand grenades. He was sent to the rear for convalescence and, as he had done on the front, improved morale. When he recovered from his wounds, Stubby returned to the trenches. He ultimately had two wound stripes.

In his first year of battle, Stubby was injured by mustard gas. After he recovered, he returned with a specially designed gas mask to protect him. Thus learning to warn his unit of poison gas attacks, locate wounded soldiers in no man's land, and—since he could hear the whine of incoming artillery shells before humans—became very adept of alerting his unit when to duck for cover. He's solely responsible for capturing a German spy in the Argonne, leading to their units' Commander nominating Stubby for the rank of Sergeant. Following the retaking of Château-Thierry by the US, women of the town made Stubby a chamois coat upon which his many medals were pinned. He was later injured again, in the chest and leg by a grenade. At the end of the war, Robert Conroy smuggled Stubby home.

Gen. John Pershing awards Sergeant Stubby with a medal from the Humane Education Society at a White House ceremony, 1921

Stubby received an obituary in the New York Times following his death in 1926. The obituary was half a page, much longer than the obituaries of many notable people of that time period

Legacy

He's also the subject of a portrait by "Capitol artist" Charles Ayer Whipple.[5] He was featured in the Brave Beasts exhibit at the Legermuseum in Delft, The Netherlands July 18, 2008–April 13, 2009.[18] During a ceremony held on Armistice Day in 2006, a brick was placed in the Walk of Honor at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City to commemorate Sergeant Stubby.[19] Stubby became the subject of at least 4 books. In 2014, BBC Schools WWI series used Stubby as a Famous Figure to help teach children about the war, along with creating an animated comic strip to illustrate his life.

Stubby has his portrait on display at the West Haven Military Museum in Connecticut.

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

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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

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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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Cleaning your cats ears Medical Notes for a healthier Pet

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An important part of keeping your cat healthly and happy is checking and cleaning their ears. Because the ears are one of the few parts that cats can not reach themselves they need a little help from a loving owner. Keeping your cats ears clean is extremely important because any unremoved dirt, debris, or wax can clog the ears and cause infections. Regular ear cleaning at home augment's your cats own natural grooming habits.

1. How to check the ears During petting, casually check your cats ears for discharge, redness, unpleasant smell, swelling, and even lumps. Also observe your cat's behaviour, if he often scratches or paws at his ears (and sometimes even shakes his head often), then he might be feeling discomfort in the ear area.

If you notice that your cats ears are becoming painful or inflamed, visit a veterinarian as soon as possible. The veterinarian has the equipment to look deep into your cat's ear canal and give an accurate diagnosis. The veterinarian will determine if allergies, skin conditions, ear mites, bacteria, yeasts, and fungi are causing ear diseases. Seek early treatment, or your cat's ear condition may become too late to heal.

2. How to clean the ears Ask your veterinarian for gentle ear cleaning solutions you can use to keep your cats ears clean. These special solutions are effective in removing excess wax, moisture, and debris from your cat's outer ear canal. Be sure to use only solutions that are specifically formulated for cats. Avoid medicated solutions, unless your veterinarian advises you to use it.

Different solutions are administered differently, but most of them require you to follow these steps. * You typically only need a few drops of the ear solution. Squeeze the bottle and let a few drops fall on into your cat's ear canal. * Start massaging the base of your cats ear gently. You should hear a 'squelch' while you do this. Repeat the same procedure with the other ear. After both ears have been cleaned, let your cat shake its head, this loosens the waxes.

NOTE: Stop massaging immediately if your cat feels pain, and then take your cat to the veterinarian if you haven't already done so. * Wipe the solution by wrapping your forefinger with cotton wool, this should clean off wax and debris. Do this gently though and do not poke in too deep, or you might hurt your cats eardrum.

It is recommended not to use cotton buds, which can injure the ear canals' sensitive lining.

Comments : Similar to dogs just ask vet for the correct solution

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March 2020 Calendar of Events Submit your events to Rescuemagazine.org March 4

Bell County Animal shelter Low cost Shot CLinic March 4 Loop 121 Belton TX It's that time again! Low cost shot clinic. Wednesday March 4th! Please remember that out shelter is open until 3:30 and the event will not start before we close the shelter and are able to set up for the shot clinic. The event starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. Central Texas Lost and Found Pets will be out here doing microchips and Lend-A-Heart Ranch and Rescue will be doing $5 nail trims. Please check the weather before you come so you are dressed appropriately. The line is mostly outside due to the volume of people that show. We look forward to seeing ya'll again! Please keep all pets on a leash/harness or in a kennel. :) See you soon.

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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 How to Teach a Puppy to Walk on a Leash

By Liz Donovan Aug 30, 2019 | 4 Minutes Article posted: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-puppy-walk-leash Key Points Getting your puppy to walk on a leash is easier than you may think.

• There are simple solutions if your pup misbehaves on leash — don’t yank or drag!

• Let your puppy wear a collar/harness and leash inside before going outdoors.

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Introduce the puppy to the collar or harness and leash. Start out by letting him get used to wearing a collar or harness and a leash. Let him wear them for short periods of time in the house while you are playing with him and giving him treats. The puppy should love collar-and-leash time because it represents food and fun.

Teach a cue. Introduce your puppy to a sound cue that means, “food is coming.” Some people like to click and treat, some people use a word like “yes,” and some people cluck their tongue. Whichever you use, the method is the same: In a quiet, distraction-free area, with the puppy on a leash and collar, make the sound. The second your puppy turns toward you and/or looks at you, reward him with a treat. After a few repetitions, you’ll notice your puppy not only looking at you, but also coming over to you for the treat.

Make the puppy come to you. While he’s on his way to you, still wearing the leash and collar, back up a few paces and then reward him when he gets to you. Continue the progression until your puppy, upon hearing the cue noise, comes to you and walks with you a few paces. Remember that puppies have a short attention span, so keep your sessions short, and end them when your puppy is still eager to do more, not when he’s mentally exhausted.

Practice inside. Now that your puppy understands how to come to you, practice walking a few steps in a room with little distraction. Feeling and seeing the leash around him will be enough of a challenge.

Offer treats and praise as your puppy gets used to coming to you, as described above, with a leash on.

Take it outside. Finally, you’re ready to test your puppy’s skills in the Great Outdoors. There will be new challenges with this step because all the sounds, smells, and sights your puppy encounters will be intriguing and new to him. Be patient and keep the first walks short. While you’re on a walk, if your puppy looks as if he’s about to lunge toward something or is about to get distracted (you’ll notice this because you will keep your eyes on him at all times), make your cue sound and move a few steps away.

Then reward him with a treat for following you.

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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.

Killeen, Temple & Waco

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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

Amy

Buddy & Calvin

Chance

Clara

Mocha

Gemma

Noelle

Reese

Coco

Scarlett

Slim Shady

Tara

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About This Rescue Stray Acres Sanctuary w as established as a non-profit corporation officially in December of 2012. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for strays, animals in high kill shelters, and animals on death row. We also promote the spay or neutering of companion animals to help prevent overpopulation. We believe in the practice of Trap, Neuter, Release(TRN) of feral cats and strive to educate the public on the benefits of these practices.

Contact this rescue on how you can help.

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

Dublin

Frio

Belle

Bruce

Dixie

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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.

Contact this rescue on how you can help.

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Bandit

Meryl

Arlo

Amy

Dorian

Flauta

Penelope

Tammy

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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

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!

Please like and follow our Facebook page to see more pic­ tures of our rescued animals, success stories and adoptable pets we have available!

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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

Barkley

Blanco

Brodie

Finn

Flower

Foster

Khalessi

Kimbo

King

King Louie

Titus

Xena

Nicholas

River

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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.

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People who make a Diffence with Animals Bell County Animal Shelter had a nice surprise. It is so wonderful that this young lady put animals before self. Special thank you indeed.

A special thank you to a special girl who shared her birthday with the animals at Bell County Animal Shelter. Thank you so much! A wonderful trend has started where, in lieu of gifts, kind kiddos are asking for donate-able shelter items for their birthday. You rock Allison!

"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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