Animals
Federal funding to go toward spay and neutering services for BARC
Posted on · City councilmembers said the need for spay and neutering is a public safety issue.
Category: Animals
Animals
As temperatures drop in Houston, feral hogs can be seen closer inside city limits
Posted on · One location where business owners are fighting back against the feral hogs is just south of Beltway 8 and 290. Feral hogs have taken up residence in a patch of land behind some businesses along the feeder road.
Fort Bend
Fort Bend County Animal Services at more than double capacity for dogs
Posted on · Though the shelter was built for about 90-95 dogs, it’s currently housing 221 dogs
Animals
Unknown respiratory illness appears to have increased in Texas dogs, veterinarian says
Posted on · Almost all dogs that have experienced the unknown respiratory illness have survived.
Houston
Houston Zoo Lights now open for 2023 holiday season through January
Posted on · The dazzling display of lights and other activities will be available around the zoo through the holidays and until January 7.
Animals
Endangered bird hatched in Houston Zoo, first for species in North America
Posted on · There are only about 3,000 Malagasy sacred ibis birds in the world, according to the Houston Zoo.
Animals
Houston officials going door-to-door for “Pets for Life” pilot program
Posted on · The program, which is a partnership with the Houston Humane Society, is meant to address the animal needs in the district.
Animals
Killing Texas feral hogs with poison is effective, but time-consuming, study shows
Posted on · It can take up to six weeks to set up traps and bait feral hogs into eating the poison. It also requires multiple feedings to be effective.
Animals
Houston mayoral candidates say more funding is needed to address stray animal, overcrowded shelter issues
Posted on · The city’s leading shelter has been overcrowded for several years with increased call volumes that have resulted in a higher intake of stray animals.