Houston SPCA US 501c3 charitable organization Message from: Houston SPCA Our profound thanks to all of you in Texas and across the United States who want to know how you can help Houston animals who were hit hard by this catastrophic disaster. Right now, you can help the most with emergency contributions. Visit HoustonSPCA.org/give. If you would like to make a donation to help the animals in Texas, click here to be taken to their donation page: DONATE Visit their Website
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Friday night, causing widespread damage to cities along the coastline. Many areas are already facing flooding, while others hunker down and wait for the hurricane to pass. As is often the case in massive natural disasters, pets and stray animals often fly under the radar amid the mayhem. So, if you're wondering how to support animal shelters during Hurricane Harvey, you're tapping into a huge need. According to BuzzFeed, during Hurricane Katrina as many as 250,000 dogs and cats were displaced during evacuations, and 150,000 pets died either during the Hurricane or in the aftermath. In response to these numbers, less than a year after Katrina the Pet Evacuation Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006 was put into place. This law forces state and local governments to consider pets as part of their emergency evacuations, and also enables workers to "procure, construct, or renovate emergency shelter facilities and materials that will temporarily accommodate people with pets and service animals." To read more on this story, click here:How To Support Animal Shelters During Hurricane Harvey
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A woman driving under a highway overpass on her morning commute was surprised by what she found moving under a blanket Tuesday. The woman was driving under the I-95 overpass when she noticed a blanket moving on the side of the road. She pulled over, opened the blanket, and found a big blue pit bull suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. To read more on this story, click here:Baltimore Shelter Seeks Donations For Injured Dog; Shot, Left On Road
I love animals, and I love attending adoption events. I had the pleasure of attending the Humane Rescue Alliance’s ‘Clear the Shelter’ event on August 19, 2017. I really enjoyed watching the potential adopters interacting with the animals. 154 animals were adopted that day! While this year’s event is over…that doesn’t mean that you can’t give a homeless animal a loving forever home. I love ‘Clearing the Shelters’ events because it allows room for other homeless animals to come in receive treatment, if needed, and a chance to find their forever homes.
Roger Marmet on Lisa LaFontaine’s 10th Anniversary, By: Roger Marmet, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Humane Rescue Alliance I’m excited to note that August 6 marks a very special anniversary for the Humane Rescue Alliance’s President and CEO Lisa LaFontaine, as we celebrate her 10th year in Washington, DC. But this is not only a notable anniversary for Lisa. This marks a watershed moment for animal welfare in the Washington, DC region. On this date in 2007, Lisa began her tenure guiding the future of the Washington Humane Society. It is safe to say that animal welfare in the District of Columbia was forever changed that day, as Lisa brought her experience, progressive ideas, energy, enthusiasm, and outstanding leadership skills to our nation’s capital and transformed the cause of protecting the lives of our animals.
Octopuses are Marine animals, that live and breath underwater, so at low tide one would expect them to be imprisoned in rocky pools. This extraordinary species found in Northern Australia is like no other Octopus, and land is no obstacle when hunting for Crabs.
Clear the Shelters is only a few weeks away! HRA Vice President of Community Programs, Lauren Lipsey, spoke with NBC Washington's Sheena Parveen about the steps and benefits of pet adoption. While fees are waived, Standard adoption procedures apply.
Herriman, Utah - Thousands of people filled Herriman High School's auditorium Saturday to pay tribute to Dingo, the 7 year old K-9 killed in the line of duty June 6, 2017. “Dingo was so much more than just a dog to me. He was my fishing buddy, my confidant, my constant companion, my ever loyal partner, and my protector," said Chad Reyes, Dingo's handler. “I owe it to my partner, my hero, and the best friend I’ll ever have.” Reyes and Dingo were tracking down a violent fugitive earlier this month when he was shot and killed. “There’s no question in my mind that Dingo saved my life on two occasions,” Reyes said. “In the early morning hours of July 6, he ensured once again I’d go home to my children. Only this time, without him.” The entire Reyes family had a special bond with Dingo. “When I needed ears to listen without judgment, a hug, and a soft lick on my hand, or a warrior to defend me from harm, he always saw me through.” As one of his final acts in office, Sheriff Jim Winder promoted Reyes to lieutenant. "This is my last opportunity and I felt it really important to recognize Chad. Also to bring comfort to his family."
One fan joked the feline had the “legs of a catwalk model” after her photos were posted on social media. Quenda was being cared for by Cat Haven WA, a cat welfare organization in Western Australia, earlier this year after being found without a collar and no microchip. Cat Haven said Quenda is a “sweet and friendly” two-year-old pet who loves “pats and attention”. Quenda was adopted by a family in May, but has since become a social media star after a fan posted her photos on Reddit. One user joked the cat looked like a Salvador Dali painting, another joked: “Catty long legs.”
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Friar Bigotón (Brother Mustache) is the newest brother in a Franciscan monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia. His brothers love him so, they created robes just his size. You could get a similar look by putting your dog in a Jedi robe costume . The formerly homeless dog spends his days running and playing on the grounds, and “preaching to the fish” in the courtyard pond. Friar Bigotón was adopted through The Cold Nose Project (Proyecto Narices Frias—link in Spanish), which hopes that other monasteries and convents will follow suit to save homeless dogs in the country. In many ways, it makes sense that the Franciscans have taken in this dog, as their founder was St. Francis of Assisi, who was associated with the protection of animals.
Oreo is hooked into her grooming harness when she begins making the cutest noise. It sounds like a mix between a baby crying and a young child calling for her mama. The veterinary assistant holds the puppy and laughs hysterically at the puppy’s sounds. Oreo continues her high-pitched calls for mama. “You’re so funny!” she says. “Are you mad at me because I’m laughing at you?” Oreo just keeps calling for mama. No doubt this is one puppy that this groomer will never forget. Hopefully, her momma came back soon to get her and take her home.
A Los Angeles-based photographer is using his studio to take free portraits of rescued pit bulls. Headshots Melrose owner Peter Michelena plans to publish the photos in a book with the hope that it demonstrates, despite common misconceptions, pit bulls are just as loving as other breeds of dog. Michelena adopted a pit bull and fell in love with the breed. Proceeds from sales of merchandise using the dogs' photos will benefit animal rescues and charities.
Register for the Walk Now! HRA Teaming with On Tap Magazine’s Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash For Post-Walk Festivities
Washington, DC – One of the great fall traditions continues, as the annual DC Walk for the Animals takes place on Saturday, September 30 at the Capitol Riverfront. The fundraising event includes a one mile walk around the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood to raise money for the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), which serves animals and the people who love them. In 2016 alone, HRA touched the lives of 60,000 and tens of thousands of people. Onsite check-in for the event begins at 11 a.m., with the DC Walk for the Animals taking place at noon. Events will continue throughout the afternoon, concluding at 5 p.m. The registration fee to participate in the Walk is $35. Walkers are encouraged to reach out to friends and family to form fundraising teams to support HRA and compete for recognition as the top fundraising individual or team. For additional information about the DC Walk for the Animals visit www.dcwalkfortheanimals.org. Also, for the first time, HRA has partnered with On Tap Magazine’s Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash, which will take place following the DC Walk for the Animals. Walk participants are invited to stay and watch this very entertaining event along with a full slate of activities planned for participants after the Walk, including food and beverage vendors, exhibitors, live music, and a pet costume contest. The location for the DC Walk for the Animals is the Capitol Riverfront - Yards Park. Check-in for the Walk will take place near the corner of 4th St SE and Water St SE. Ready to register? Click HERE!
About the Humane Rescue Alliance: The Humane Rescue Alliance (formerly the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League) has protected and served the animals of the community for more than 145 years and serves more than 60,000 animals annually. The broad range of programs offered include: rescue and adoption, humane law enforcement, low-cost veterinary services, animal care and control, behavior and training, spay-neuter services, humane education, and many others. The organization is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of all animals, bringing people and animals together, and working with all communities to support these relationships. HRA is based in Washington, DC, the only major urban area in the country that has all of its animal protection programs and services unified in one organization, making the Humane Rescue Alliance a model for the nation.
If you thought you were enduring a “summer of hell” commute, consider the repulsive mess created on an Oregon highway on Thursday in a collision of modern transportation and prehistoric fish. Picture the scene from the 1984 “Ghostbusters” movie in which Dr. Peter Venkman, played by Bill Murray, complains about being “slimed.” Then multiply that a thousandfold, and you’ll get some idea of what happened on a coastal highway in Depoe Bay, Ore., about 100 miles west of Portland. A truck hauling 7,500 pounds of hagfish, also known as slime eels, was traveling on Highway 101 around noon, transporting the fish to be exported to South Korea, where some diners consider them a delicacy. Traffic was halted for road construction, but the truck driver was unable to stop. The truck’s load shifted, causing one of the containers carrying the hagfish to “fly across the highway,” the Oregon State Police said. To read more on this story, click here:Chain-Reaction Crash With Minor Injuries, Except for the Slime Eels
