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Council Passes "No Kill" Resolution

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:10 GMT

The City Council passed a resolution Thursday that will mandate Town Lake Animal Center to implement the policies and programs recommended by the Animal Advisory Commission to make Austin a "No Kill" city. The recommendations brought forth to the council will give a clear plan to achieve a 90% save rate at Town Lake Animal Shelter within 18 months by changing some existing policies and implementing new programs.

Couple Charged with Stealing Puppy

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:14:31 GMT

Austin Police have charged Marixza Melendez, 34, and Jesse Calderon, 35, with stealing a Maltese puppy from the Petland store in South Austin.

High Bacteria Count Closes Dog Beach

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:11:39 GMT

City of San Marcos health officials have posted signs warning of high bacterial counts at “dog beach,” a location on the San Marcos River across from City Park.

Cat Missing Eyelids Could Get Surgery

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:16:31 GMT

A squinting cat missing most of its eyelids could get surgery to prevent it from going blind.

Pet Massages

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:57:58 GMT

Pets, like people, can get stressed out. There are ways to help by giving them a little rub. Therapist Paulet Gutchess gives us some tips to help relieve the stress out of your pet with a simple massage.

Lost and Found: Pets Show Up at Shelter

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:17:01 GMT

Each year dozens of pets runaway on the 4th of July because they were frightened by the sound of fireworks. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski tells us how you can search for your missing pet.

Protect Your Pets this 4th of July

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:32:35 GMT

Help protect Fido and Fluffy from the fireworks this Fourth of July with some help from Austin Humane Society. Historically, during this holiday, Austin sees an increase in pets getting out, running away and ultimately getting lost from their home. The loud noises from fireworks are very frightening which makes it all the more important that your animals are properly secured.

Nutro Products Recalls Dry Cat Food

Ryan O'Keefe — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:17:35 GMT

Nutro Products has announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of Nutro Natural Choice Complete Care Dry Cat Foods.

Pet Pic of the Week

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:49:01 GMT

Vote now for your pet pick of the week. It's quick and simple. Showcase your pet picture in our photo gallery and it might just be selected the next pet pic of the week.