City of Houston
Houstonians Are Fixing The Stray Pet Population
Posted on · Houston leaders are making a big effort to fix the stray pet problem in the city by offering free spay and neutering.
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Houston Matters
How Realistic Would It Be for More Animal Shelters to Become No-Kill?
Posted on · Greater Houston has a well-documented stray animal problem. And area animal shelters face the challenge trying to care for and place many of those animals. The city’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, or BARC, is required to accept stray animals. BARC has the capacity to care for about 550 at a time, but collects […]
Houston Matters
What’s Being Done to Deal with Houston’s Stray Animal Problem?
Posted on · On Wednesday, the Houston City Council passed an animal control measure by a 15 to 1 vote (with one council member absent). The measure sets into motion policy changes designed to help Houstonâs Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC) better address our ongoing challenges with dangerous animals. Currently, the department doesnât have enough officers […]
Houston Matters
Barrio Dogs Helps Low-Income Spay & Neuter
Posted on · We learn about Barrio Dogs, a Houston non-profit that helps low-income residents deal with issues related to animal overpopulation, abuse and neglect.
Houston Matters
Solving Your Pet Problems
Posted on · In the latest installment of our series answering your questions about your pets Dr. Carole Price joins us. She’s the Chief of Staff at Houstonâs Spay Neuter and Assistance Program (SNAP), and veterinarian at the Bear Creek Animal Clinic.