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Harris County, City Of Houston Will Try To Improve Coordination Of Animal Control
Posted on · Judge Ed Emmett is organizing a meeting because of recent incidents that have shown jurisdiction conflicts for animal shelters.
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Horse Neglect and Abuse: Still an Issue Inside a Sprawling Metropolis
Posted on · The Houston Police Department and the Houston Humane Society have been working to address incidents this year of neglect, abandonment, and abuse of horses in Greater Houston. We learn more from HPD Captain Larry Baimbridge and the Humane Society’s Monica Schmidt. (Above: A photo, taken by HPD Cpt. Larry Baimbridge, of a malnourished horse, nicknamed “Monty.” The […]
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Humane Society Wants Tougher Exotic Pet Rules in Texas
Posted on · Animal protection organizations are pushing for legislation in Texas that further regulates ownership of exotic animals as pets, but one East Texas resident says she'll fight to keep her 22-year-old African lion.
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Cockfighting Operation Busted By New Texas Law
Posted on · A new Texas law helped police in Galveston bust an illegal cockfighting operation. It allows authorities to arrest and charge people who are suspected of owning or breeding fighting roosters.