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contents Issue 8: Volume 8
EVENT CALENDAR 6 September 2014
THE SCOOP 7
Canine News and Happenings
TRAINING & BEHAVIOR 10
Tips for Responsible Dog Ownership
SPECIAL FEATURE 12
Help Prevent Dog Shootings in Texas
SPECIAL FEATURE
The State of Animal Welfare in Texas 16
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Cancer Treatment and Our Pets
20
ADOPTION 24
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SEPTEMBER
For a full list of events, visit: www.urbanpawsmagazine.com/events SEPTEMBER 6
annual dog walk and festival held by Best
Woodlands. Family-friendly event, with fun
network partners and will benefit 11 differ-
Arts in the Park at Rob Fleming Park in The for everyone! Dog-friendly event! Natural
Pawz Treat Truck will be at Arts in the Park. Large open field for your K-9 companions. Visit www.thewoodlandstownship-
tx.gov/artsinthepark for more information.
Friends Animal Society raises money for its
ent Houston animal welfare groups. The walk will take place at T.C. Jester Park, 4201 W. T.C. Jester from 8:30AM to 12:00PM. For more information, visit www.strutyourmutt.org.
SEPTEMBER 8
SEPTEMBER 20
Tournament at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club.
ing just in time for Halloween! 308 E. Main
All proceeds will benefit the new 10,000
items are welcome. For more information,
10th Annual Abandoned Animal Rescue Golf This year’s shot gun start will be at 1:00PM. square foot building. Entry fee includes golf,
2 beer tokens, BBQ dinner, awards, mulligan, bubba drive, raffle ticket, and door prize
entry. To register, visit www.aartomball.org. SEPTEMBER 15
4th Annual Houston Gray Ghost Golf
Tournament at Cypress Lakes Golf Club in
Cypress. All net proceeds from the tourna-
Tiny Paws Rescue Resale Shop will be open-
St. in Tomball. Donations of gently used pet visit www.tinypawsrescue.com. SEPTEMBER 26
Divots for Dogs Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Corridor Rescue. Tour 18 Golf Course, 3102 F.M. 1960 East in Humble.
2:00PM shotgun start. For registration and information, visit www.divotsfordogs.org.
ment will benefit Weimaraner Rescue of
SEPTEMBER 26-28
texas.org.
Reg Championship. For event and registra-
Texas. To register, visit www.weimrescue-
Dock Dogs at Discovery Green South Central tion information, email registration@dock-
SEPTEMBER 20
Strut Your Mutt Houston fundraiser. This
dogs.com.
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the scoop
Local Wolf Sanctuary to Hold Ninth Annual Festival of the Wolves
There will be raffles, vendors, canine demon-
ninth annual “Open Day and Festival of the
Animal Rescue (AAR), an animal rescue group
Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary will be holding its
Wolves” on Saturday, October 4, 2014 between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The public is invited to this fun, family-friendly experience, featuring: a chance to see real wolves and wolf dogs in person,
educational presentations,
games, face-painting, food and drink, bake sale,
strations, food, rescue groups, crafts, games and so much more! The event benefits Abandoned
in Tomball, TX. The highlight of the event will
be the Blessing of the Animals in the outdoor chapel. The event times is free and open to all.
Ikea Features Adoptable Dogs in Stores
silent auction, raffle, fun door prizes, plus the opportunity (not guaranteed in advance) to meet and have your picture taken with one of the “ambassador” animals!
Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary (SFWS) is a reg-
istered
501(c)(3)
nonprofit
charity
in
Montgomery, Texas, run by volunteers and cre-
ated to provide a permanent home for non-
Furniture might help make a living space com-
rest of their natural lives safely and comfortably
a furry best friend.
releasable wolves and wolf dogs to live out the with loving care and attention. These animals
fortable, but nothing makes a house a home like Some Ikea stores are now featuring cardboard
have suffered much and deserve a stable and
cutouts of adoptable dogs in their showrooms
cating the public about wolves and about the
with QR codes that shoppers can scan to learn
loving home. SFWS is also committed to educomplexities of wolf dog ownership.
Visit www.wolvesofsaintfrancis.org for driving
amid the furniture. The cutouts contain tags more about the individual dogs.
The idea to display the pets inside the store
directions.
began in Singapore as a collaboration between
Tomball Episcopal Church to Host Annual Pet Festival
formed the project Home for Hope.
Ikea and two animal shelters. Together they An Ikea store in Tempe, Arizona, is joining the
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
project to find homes for adoptable animals.
Saturday, October 4, 2014.
in Tempe have now been adopted from the
in Tomball, TX, is holding its annual Pet Fest on Pet Fest 2014 celebrates the pets in our lives.
All six of the featured dog cutouts at the store
Arizona Humane Society, and more cutouts will Urban Paws Magazine 7
the scoop
be exhibited in the store at the end of the
mandatory.
Singapore so far, according to the Home for
grant Houston Collie Rescue permanent cus-
month. At least eight dogs have been adopted in
A judge will soon decide whether to officially
Hope website.
tody of the dogs.
Rescued Collies Now on the Road to Recovery
the cost of caring for them, visit Houston Collie
In August, dozens of collies were removed under a federal court order from a Tomball
woman's home. A judge ordered Dr. Elaine
Kmiec to surrender the dogs as part of a bank-
ruptcy settlement. Kmiec claimed she was breeding and selling the dogs, however, neighbors say she was hoarding them.
106 dogs were seized from an undisclosed
location, now called Camp Collie by volunteers.
Houston Collie Rescue stepped in removing
the dogs from what she says were horrible con-
ditions. They are now receiving treatment from
volunteer veterinarians who say there is hope for the animals.
Houston Collie Rescue has been inundated
with requests for the dogs, but there will be a strict process before any are released for foster-
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If you are interested in adopting one of these
dogs, or would just like to donate to help offset
Rescue’s
Web
www.houstoncollierescue.org.
site
COMING IN OCTOBER:
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COMING IN NOVEMBER: Senior Pet Issue
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training & behavior By: Bob Williams Bark Busters Home Dog Training
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possible.
ood canine manners start with you. We
have compiled a list of some essential
tips to help you be the best dog owner
spaying/neutering, annual check-ups and other care.
5) Make time for your dog. Owning a dog is a big responsibility that takes time and discipline.
1) Get your dog spayed or neutered.
Make time daily to pet, play with, take on walks,
healthier, but they also make better companions.
for both of you.
Spayed/neutered pets not only live longer and
The best age to spay/neuter a dog is around five to six months old, at the beginning of puberty.
Talk to your vet about the right time for your
or do other activities with your dog that are fun
6) Give your dog regular exercise appropriate
dog.
for his breed, age, size and other unique charac-
2) Provide proper identification. Your dog
physical and behavioral health.
should always wear an ID tag with your name,
teristics. Whether it’s a short walk or a rousing
game of fetch, exercise is essential to your dog’s
address and phone number. Getting your dog
7) Provide shelter for your dog. A crate or dog-
and increases the chances that he will be
sleep for a limited amount of time. The enclo-
microchipped gives an added layer of protection returned to you if he is lost.
house is an ideal place for your dog to rest and sure should be large enough for your dog to sit,
stand and turn around comfortable, but small
3) Get training to help you understand your
enough to retain his body heat inside the shelter.
and tendencies will help you better control how
8) Travel safely. Keep your dog safe in the car
upset people and pets in public places, will be
carrier/crate. Never let your dog ride free in the
better relationship with everyone he meets. Plus,
traffic) or allow him to hang his head out of the
dog. Knowing your dog’s unique temperament he behaves. A well-behaved dog is less likely to
more welcome at gatherings, and will enjoy a his good manners will reflect positively on you, his responsible owner.
by using a pet travel harness, pet car seat, or a
back of a pickup truck (he could be thrown into car window (a danger to his eyes).
9) Watch for temperature extremes. Never
4) Schedule regular check-ups with your veteri-
leave your dog in the car if it is extremely hot or
medical philosophies and beliefs, then follow
ing sun and a freezer in the bitter cold.
narian. Choose a veterinarian who shares your his/her recommendations for vaccinations, diet, 10 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
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special feature
Help Prevent Dog Shootings in Texas ave you heard about any of the hor-
made news across the state was in Rains County,
officers across Texas? Sadly, the cases of unnec-
family pet, was shot by a sheriff deputy while
H
rific dog shooting stories by police
essary dog shootings are climbing at an alarming rate. The Texas Humane Legislation Network
(THLN) is pursuing a law that will require peace officers to take mandatory canine encounter
training, which will help prevent events like these:
October, 2011 - A dog owned by an Arlington,
Texas family was the pride and joy of their young, autistic boy who had bonded with him.
The medium-sized dachshund mix named Bucky, who provided emotional support to the little boy, got loose from the house while offi-
cers were at the door. The dog exhibited no
signs of aggression, yet was shot by an officer five times. What makes the situation even more tragic is this dog was shot right in front of the little boy.
Texas, where a heeler mix named Candy, a docile
barking and not posing any threat. The deputy
was responding to a burglary call made two
hours earlier by the family. The shot did not kill Candy, but instead left her severely wounded. She ultimately had to be put out of her misery.
May, 2014 - In Round Rock, Texas, an eightyear-old pet Rottweiler named Bullet was shot
inside his home when police officers were inves-
tigating a burglar alarm. The dog was lying down in a bedroom when police entered the residence.
The dog stood up, which presumably startled
the officer who shot seven times, striking Bullet five times, killing him. It turned out a child liv-
ing in the home accidentally left the back door
open, triggering the alarm system. Bullet had hip
dysplasia and exhibited no signs of aggression toward the officers.
May, 2012 – A Fort Worth, TX officer, who
And these stories are just the tip of the iceberg.
address, approaches the home and gets greeted
enforcement officers, and according to the
showed up on a routine call at the wrong
Texas leads the nation in dog shootings by law
by a border collie named Lily. The officer stated
National Canine Research Council, up to half
restrained) was a pit bull so he shot the dog clos-
dogs.
he thought the family's other dog (that was est to him. Lily subsequently bled to death.
April, 2014 - One of the most recent cases that 12 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
of the intentional shootings by police involve If you are shocked and disturbed by these stories, you are not alone. Concerned citizens have
By: Pamela Duffy Boich, Director and Marketing Chair Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN)
begun to voice their opinion, demanding that
accordingly. Some municipalities in Texas, such
uations from happening.
Rottweiler shooting in May, 2014) have required
something be done to prevent these horrible sit-
as Round Rock (in response to the unwarranted their officers to take a course in canine encoun-
Don’t Blame the Officers
ters. But what about the rest of Texas?
is not to blame. Peace officers, including police,
This is why the Texas Humane Legislation
encounter any number of risks and dangers
bill in the 2015 Texas legislative session that
There are certainly cases where law enforcement
constables and sheriffs, are obviously forced to
while in the line of duty. Dog attacks on officers while they are out on law enforcement calls are
unfortunately not uncommon, and often times they are forced to protect themselves and others
if there is imminent danger. But what about the
cases where the animal is not posing a threat?
Network (THLN) is pursuing the passage of a would require all peace officers in the state to take mandatory canine encounter training. With training comes much sounder judgment of
whether a canine is endangering humans and the result is a safer environment for everyone.
What if an officer, with adrenaline rushing, who
Thankfully, every municipality and county in
dogs, cannot instantaneously spot the difference
education, thus, such training would not pose a
perhaps has not had many experiences with between a dog charging toward them with teeth bared and a happy dog trotting over to greet
them? Officers must make split-second decisions and respond quickly, so if they can’t easily tell the difference between a friendly dog and an
aggressive one, then another tragedy and local news story is likely to ensue.
Texas has a training budget set aside for officer tax payer burden. Peace officers are required to
receive 40 hours of in-service training each 24 months, so this training would simply become a
part of that 40 hours of training. The mandatory peace officer training bill is essential legisla-
tion for dramatically reducing the risk of these tragic incidents taking place.
Prevention is the Solution
You can help protect dogs from a wrongful
officer training. Education on canine behaviors
THLN’s Action Alert emails at www.thln.org.
The solution to this problem is quite simply
and body language will enable officers to quick-
shooting in just minutes. Just sign up for
ly identify if a dog is posing a threat and act Urban Paws Magazine 13
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“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.� - Robert Benchley
special feature
The State of Animal Welfare in Texas 2013 Year in Review and What’s Ahead
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By: Cile Holloway, President Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN)
E
stablished in 1975, Texas Humane Legislation Network is a grassroots, non-
profit organization that fights for the enactment and enforcement of laws to protect animals
slaughter ban this year, but there is much activity
at the Federal level we're supporting with our national partners.
from neglect and abuse. They are the political
• Dangerous Wild Animal Act - We fought and
fare agency in Texas.
side zoo animals and substandard 'sanctuaries'
arm and voice for every animal and animal wel2013 was a productive year for animal welfare,
and the support of Texas citizens enabled us to pass laws that will protect generations of ani-
defeated multiple bills intended to exempt roadfrom the Dangerous Wild Animal Act - meaning
these animals would have no protection from abuse and neglect.
mals for years to come. Highlights of the
• Humane Lobby Day - We hosted this event in
Legislation Network include the following:
ASPCA. Together, we met with nearly 100 legisla-
accomplishments of
the Texas Humane
• Passage of the Gas Chamber Ban bill - man-
dating that all Texas shelter dogs and cats be
Austin with our national partners, HSUS and the tors to make sure our voices for animals were heard.
euthanized by the humane method of injection
THLN is preparing for the 84th legislative session
animals death by gassing for years to come.
da includes:
only. This law will save millions of homeless Keeping existing animal welfare legislation
intact:
• Anti-Puppy Mill Statute - We fought a lastditch effort by Texas breeders to block enforce-
ment of the puppy mill law. There is more to be done to crack down on irresponsible breeding, and we're working with the enforcing agency to locate and inspect all commercial facilities.
• Horse slaughter ban in Texas - Thankfully there were no major attacks on the Texas horse
in January 2015. The preliminary legislative agen• Humane Tethering Law - The current statewide tethering law is confusing, vague and as a result not being enforced by either animal control
officers or law enforcement. When engaging with
stakeholders all over the state, THLN learned that
strengthening the tethering law was the most pop-
ular issue to be addressed. THLN will file a bill to strengthen the current law and make sure it is a "humane tethering law" with reasonable, enforce-
able provisions. Continuous chaining is both
inhumane and a threat to the safety of the confined
dog,
other
animals
and
humans.
Urban Paws Magazine 17
special feature
Strengthening the Texas tethering law will bene-
safety of Texas citizens.
the state.
• Other Animal Welfare Legislation - Each ses-
• Peace Officer Canine Encounter Training -
researches and tracks every single bill brought to
fit the lives of thousands of dogs throughout
During the 2013 session, a bill was brought to
mandate peace officer training for canine encounters. Although THLN supported this bill, it died in committee. Since 2013, more hor-
rific dog shootings of pet dogs continue to
sion, THLN is the only organization that the Texas legislature that relates to animal wel-
fare. After extensive research into the bill, THLN offers support for those bills not on its agenda, but still a win for animals all over Texas.
occur across the state, typically on a weekly
• Protect Large-Scale Dog & Cat Breeders Act -
for dog shootings. Such legislation will mandate
groups, it has learned that a group of breeders
basis, making Texas the worst state in the nation
peace officer training to eliminate or dramatically reduce the risk of these tragic incidents taking place.
• Exotic Animal Ownership - In 2013, there were two bills about dangerous wild animal ownership; one attempted to ban ownership
while the other attempted to weaken the current
dangerous wild animal law. As THLN has remained in the forefront to protect these ani-
mals, it will revisit the dangerous wild animal ownership issue in Texas. Reliable reports show
As THLN closely monitors Texas animal plan to file a bill to repeal this critical Act. This
Act provides for minimum standards of care for animals living in large-scale breeding facilities and ensures they are subject to inspection to
make sure satisfactory adherence to the care
mandates. In its quest for the protection of ani-
mals, THLN also fights bad bills that are
brought and this is an example of one of them. • Uphold the Horse Slaughter Ban - This act has been in place in Texas for more than 50
years, but during past legislative sessions,
thousands of dangerous wild animals are kept
attempts have been made to repeal the law.
these animals are kept in deplorable conditions.
in Texas to protect horses.
by private owners across the state, and often
THLN is in the process of releasing a report
THLN will fight to keep this legislation in place
including the dangerous wild animal laws of the
YOU can make more animal welfare laws a real-
how to move forward in protecting these majes-
more work to be done to protect animals in the
254 Texas counties to help better understand tic creatures that pose a serious threat to the
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ity with just minutes of your time. There is
state of Texas, and THLN has a nearly 40 year
track record getting animal welfare legislation passed into Texas law.
The number one thing you can do to help thou-
sands of Texas animals is register for THLN’s Action Alert email list. You will be notified with
instructions on how to take action when it’s needed the most, which typically involves con-
tacting legislators. Every call to a legislator
improves chances of passing laws to protect animals.
Register
www.THLN.org.
for
Action
Alerts
at
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health & wellness
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By: Dr. Melissa Parsons, DACVIM (oncology) North Houston Veterinary Specialists
Cancer Treatment and Our Pets s the prevalence of cancer increasing in our
side effects generally resolve within a few weeks
we are more observant of changes in our pets
with surgery often feel better post operative if a
I
pets? This is a common question. Perhaps
health and we are more likely to take them to the
vet for evaluation. Or maybe, our pets are living
of completing treatment and patients treated tumor has affected their quality of life.
longer and are more likely to develop cancer. In
Diagnosis of cancer in pets is like that in
cats in 1,000 will be diagnosed with cancer, with
dogs, cats and people. The tests and types of
one year, 4 dogs in 1,000 will get cancer and 2 40% of dogs older than 10 years of age dying of
cancer. The exact cause of cancer is likely mul-
tifactorial–caused by a combination of genetics, environment, immunity and inflammation. Of
all cancers in pets, skin tumors are the most
common tumors seen in dogs and lymphoid
tumors, such as lymphoma, are the most common seen in cats. The result is that the field of
veterinary oncology is growing rapidly, and referral to a veterinary specialist for cancer treatment is more common than ever before.
When people take their pets to a veterinary medical oncologist, there is always the concern
humans, since many cancers are the same in treatment available for people are also available
for our pets. Veterinary hospitals can perform
biopsies, CT scans, MRIs, oncologic surgery, radiation therapy and administer chemotherapy.
So many diagnostic and treatment options can seem overwhelming to a pet owner. The goal of
the veterinary medical oncologist is to spend time with you to make sure that you understand all the test and treatment options available.
Decisions about your pet’s care can then be
made based on the treatment goals and the
degree of financial, time and emotional investment required.
for the quality of life their pet will have with
The initial visit to your oncologist generally
when treating cancer in our animals is to make
determine the extent of the disease in your pet.
overall, this is in fact the case. For many of our
ograph, abdominal ultrasound, and blood work
cancer treatment. Indeed, the goal for everyone
sure that they have a good quality of life and
patients receiving chemotherapy, it is impossible to tell that they are even undergoing treatment.
For those patients treated with radiation therapy,
includes a discussion about staging–tests to
This may include performing a chest radias well as additional tests such as fine needle
aspirate, biopsy or CT scan. It is important that
while working through this process, we focus on
ensuring that your pet is comfortable and is Urban Paws Magazine 21
health & wellness
“4 dogs in 1,000 and 2 cats in 1,000 will be diagnosed with cancer every year.�
maintaining a good quality of life. The process
pain is appropriately managed.
within days, especially if the cancer appears to
Chemotherapy is systemic therapy either admin-
of testing, diagnosis and treatment often occurs be progressing quickly.
Often therapies can be used together or it may
be that only one modality is required. Surgery may range from a small incision to a larger reconstruction to ease removal of larger masses.
Our dog and cat patients are very resilient and tend to recover quickly after surgery when their 22 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
istered intravenously in the hospital over minutes or hours, or administered orally and may be
given at home. Systemic treatment is indicated for those cancers that are considered systemic
diseases such as lymphoma, or for other cancers
that spread to other parts of the body. This is
referred to as metastasis. The drugs used for chemotherapy in veterinary medicine are often
the exact ones used to treat humans with cancer,
gery. The number of radiation treatment pre-
dog and cat patients. The result is fewer side
the goals of the treatment–curative or palliative.
but they are prescribed in lower doses in our effects.
Of course, some pets receiving cancer treatment
scribed by the radiation oncologist depends on In general, the more treatments administered, the better long-term control of the cancer.
will have some “bad days”, but we cannot pre-
Prevention of cancer in our pets is a challenge
until we begin treatment. If side effects are
stand how to prevent them from occurring.
dict how each patient will respond to therapy experienced, we then adjust the treatment so
that they feel better and the side effects are
avoided. Overall, less than 5% of veterinary oncology patients experience such severe side effects that hospitalization is needed. During the administration of
injectable
chemotherapy, patients relax comfortably (sometimes with sedation) and go home the same day. Side effects such as vomiting and diar-
rhea can occur 3-5 days after treatment, but are
and for many diseases, we do not fully under-
However, there is no question that the best defense is early detection. Annual or semi-annu-
al physical exams (including a rectal exam) will help make sure that problems are detected early. Any new lump or bump on your pet should be recorded and tested with a fine needle aspirate
by your veterinarian. “Watching it” is not a good
strategy since treatment of smaller masses for many cancers carries a better prognosis. By
adopting a proactive approach to our pet’s
generally mild and resolve on their own. Many
health, and with continued research and sup-
with the pets for the client to administer at
towards improving the lives of our pets with
medical oncologists send home medications
home, should any side effects occur. By doing this at home, we can prevent the need for hos-
port, veterinary oncology will continue to work cancer.
pitalization from dehydration caused from vomiting and diarrhea.
Radiation therapy consists of high dose x-rays that target a specific area on the pet’s body. Most
commonly, radiation therapy is used to treat skin
tumors such as mast cell tumors or sarcomas that have been incompletely removed with sur-
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adoption Treat ‘Em Right Rescue www.treatemright.org
Treat 'Em Right Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of the American Pit Bull Terrier and other 'Bully" breeds. While their focus is "Bully" breeds, they will help dogs that do not fall into this classification if possible. Once a dog is in TERR’s care, they provide them with the medical attention they need to heal physically and the love they need to heal emotionally. They strive to find each dog a loving home and also work diligently to educate our community regarding responsible ownership off all pets and the true nature of the "Bully" breed dogs.
Photo by Paw Prints Pet Photography by Jamie Fincher.
Our cover dog, Grover!
Grover is a big, goofy, lovable guy. Life has not always been good for Grover. Somehow he ended up on the streets of Houston just outside the County Shelter. Grover
found out the hard way that being
on the streets is tough. On a miserable winter day, the nice people with Melrose Park Neglected
Dogs found him in rough shape -
wounded, dirty, cold, and hungry. We worked together to get him off the streets and into a safe
place. Grover came to our facility and received the care and love
and food that he needed. In no
time, this big one and half year old pup transformed into the hand-
some fellow that he now is. Recently, Grover passed his certi-
fication for the Canine Good Citizen award. So truly he has come a long way. Now all he
needs to find that perfect home to call his own. 24 www.urbanpawsmagazine.com
Jemma and her sister, Jewel, are two very striking 5 month old chocolate pups. This pair was saved by a young man when their mom was hit by a car and killed. Then luck would have it that this same person got in trouble with the law. You will never guess who stepped in to save the day - none other than Grandma! This animal lover had a soft spot for these girls and absolutely refused to take them to any shelter. She persisted in caring for Jewel and Jemma despite the fact that they were out growing their living quarters. Fortunately, we were able to find a foster and welcomed them into our program. Jewel is the smaller sister but continues to rule the roost, while Jemma is one laid back, long legged beauty. There is no lack of personality here. Both of them patiently wait for that right home to come along.
Lupi This is Preston. Just the sight of his laughing face makes the world look brighter. He is a happy, good-natured, laid back guy and everything is all right in his world. He laughs and he smiles! He is an optimistic kind of guy! So what does Preston like to do? He is great on the leash and enjoys brisk walks and he loves to run with a bike. He is strong and energetic. He also loves the pool and playing in water. And he loves to hang around with people of all ages and just chill while chewing on a bone. Preston is smart and eager to please. He has received his Canine Good Citizen certificate. He enjoys most female dogs but no little dogs please.
Jewel and Jemma
Lupi is a gorgeous champagne colored bully mix. She was a stray who came to Treat ‘Em Right Rescue when she jumped in the car while we were out rescuing another dog. Lupi is full of energy and loves to run and play. She will require an ample supply of balls to play since that is her favorite past time. There are not many idle minutes for this energetic girl. Lupi is affectionate towards people, but selectively likes other dogs. She has worked on her obedience and recently received her Canine Good Citizen certification. If you are looking for a sweet and energetic dog, Lupi would be an excellent choice.
Join us in helping our four-legged friends find loving homes. Adopt a dog today!
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vet directory 2014 Veterinarians Clara Scott, DVM My Family Vet 20120 Kuykendahl Road Spring, Texas 77379 (p): 281.288.0500 (w): www.myfamilyvet.com Sunset Blvd Animal Clinic 2525 Sunset Blvd. Houston, Texas 77005 (p): 713.526.5881 (w): www.sunsetblvdanimalclinic.com
Veterinary Specialists Laurie Noaker, DVM, DACVIM VERGI 8921 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 (p): 713.932.9589 (w): www.vergi247.com Nicholas J. Millichamp, BVetMed, PhD, DVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS Eye Care for Animals 17395 Tomball Parkway #3-H Houston, Texas 77064 (p): 281.890.3937 (w): www.eyecareforanimals.com Christie Cornelius, DVM Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia 1302 Waugh Drive, Suite 968 Houston, Texas 77019 (p:) 713.452.0474 (w): www.petslastwishes.com North Houston Vet Specialists 1646 Spring Cypress Road #100 Spring, Texas 77388 (p): 832.616.5000 (w): www.nhvetspecialists.com
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