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Houston Humane Society waiving adoption fees for senior pets through November

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on November 22, 2023 · The animal shelter is still at critical capacity, and a shelter worker says older pets are perfect for the holidays.

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BARC warns of scam that costs owners of lost pets $250

Sarah Grunau

Posted on October 3, 2023 · BARC lists photos of animals recently picked up on the streets, which can be accessible through their website.

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Houston-region animal welfare organizations team up to address shelter overcrowding, strays

Rebecca Noel

Posted on June 14, 2023 · The total number of animals in regional shelters and on the streets would overflow NRG stadium.

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BARC warns of scam that costs owners of lost pets $250

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Posted on October 3, 2023 · BARC lists photos of animals recently picked up on the streets, which can be accessible through their website.

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Spider monkey on loose in Southeast Houston corralled by BARC after encounter with dog

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 8, 2023 · The small, black monkey bit a Telephone Road resident after being bitten by a dog, according to officials with HPD and BARC, which turned the animal over to a local wildlife center.

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Animal welfare agencies urge Houstonians to think about the four-legged set

Joshua Zinn

Posted on July 18, 2023 · What agencies and animal shelters are seeing, and what we can all do about it.

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Bugs, insects, and animals galore! (July 18, 2023)

Joshua Zinn

Posted on July 18, 2023 · On Monday's show: We talk with a local entomologist about the varied world of insects in our region, then talk with local animal welfare groups about the challenges they face.

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