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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Denies Petition Urging Mountain Lion Conservation

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Denies Petition Urging Mountain Lion Conservation

Denton Animal Shelter Freezes Cat Adoptions Because of Respiratory Virus

Denton Animal Shelter Freezes Cat Adoptions Because of Respiratory Virus

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Some Texans Are Demanding Action on Mountain Lion Conservation

By Simone Carter
Jun 24, 2022

Some are petitioning the state's wildlife department to demand action on mountain lion conservation.
Distemper Outbreak at SPCA of Texas Leads to Two Week Quarantine

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 13, 2022

After finding two dogs with canine distemper virus, the SPCA of Texas is closing down its shelters for two weeks.
County Judge in West Texas Has Been Arrested on Cattle Rustling Charges

By Simone Carter
May 24, 2022

A judge in the tiny Texas county of Loving has been accused of cattle rustling.
Dallas City Council to Vote on Banning Dog and Cat Sales by Businesses

By Patrick Strickland
May 11, 2022

On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council is scheduled to vote on an item that would ban for-profit businesses from selling dogs and cats. First proposed in December, the Dallas Humane Pet Stores Ordinance seeks to stop the puppy mill industry and could get violators slapped with a fine of up...
The Avian Flu Has Killed Millions of Birds This Year. Texas Just Recorded Its First Case in a Wild Bird.

By Jacob Vaughn
May 6, 2022

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced this week that the first case of a highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a wild Texas bird.
Dallas Animal Services Says There's No Space Left for Medium and Large Dogs

By Jacob Vaughn
Apr 13, 2022

There are over 375 dogs at the Dallas Animal Services shelter. They need help clearing space for medium and large dogs so pets don't have to be euthanized.
No Such Thing as a 'Bad Breed': Animal Advocates Push to End Dog Discrimination in Public Housing

By Simone Carter
Apr 4, 2022

Animal advocates are pushing for a law that would prevent public housing authorities from banning certain dog breeds.
Burnout Is Driving Veterinarians to Suicide, and Dallas Has a Major Veterinarian Shortage

By Simone Carter
Mar 21, 2022

Veterinarians are more likely than the general population to die by suicide, with many claiming they are overworked and underappreciated.
Plot Twist: Amid Months-Long Snake-Hunt for Grand Prairie Cobra, Police Arrest Its Owner

By Simone Carter
Feb 13, 2022

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after his venomous cobra supposedly escaped into his Grand Prairie neighborhood last summer.
Alligators Might Be Lurking in Wetlands Just Minutes Away from Downtown Dallas

By Jacob Vaughn
Feb 10, 2022

Alligators may be lurking in wetlands just minutes away from downtown Dallas.
Winter Storm Landon Filled the City's Dog Kennels. Now, Dallas Animal Services Needs Help.

By Jacob Vaughn
Feb 7, 2022

On Friday, Dallas Animal Services had nearly 400 pets and they needed some help taking care of them.
Staffing Shortage Hits Dallas Animal Shelter, Forcing Temporary Closure on Thursdays

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 25, 2022

Until staffing levels are replenished, residents should expect delays from Dallas Animal Services, especially for low priority calls.
Animal Abuse Cases Are Rising Amid the Pandemic, and Dogs Are Getting Shot All Across Dallas

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 13, 2022

Several dogs have been shot in the last few months. Some have died. Police are still looking for the people responsible.
'It's Traumatizing': Dallas Could Soon Ban Puppy Sales in Pet Stores

By Simone Carter
Dec 11, 2021

Animal rights advocates are pushing for Dallas to pass an ordinance banning the sale of puppies in pet stores.
Texas is the No. 2 State for Puppy Fraud

By Simone Carter
Nov 29, 2021

Buyers beware: Texas is the No. 2 state for puppy fraud.
Dogs at Dallas Animal Shelter Hit by Surge in Distemper and Upper Respiratory Diseases

By Jacob Vaughn
Nov 19, 2021

Canine Distemper is a contagious viral infection that can result in a sleuth of negative health effects in dogs that are unvaccinated or have a weakened immune system. There are several cases at the Dallas Animal Services shelter.
Texas Bans Chaining Unattended Dogs Outside

By Jacob Vaughn
Nov 5, 2021

SB 5 goes into affect on Jan. 18, 2022. Violating the law will be a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. Repeat offenses could lead to Class B misdemeanor charges.
In Texas, Conservationists Urge 'Lights Out' to Save Migratory Birds

By Simone Carter
Oct 22, 2021

The Lights Out camapign urges Texas buildings and residents to shut off the lights to protect migratory birds.
Night of the Living Deer: Disease Turning Texas Wildlife into 'Zombies'

By Simone Carter
Oct 4, 2021

The state's wildlife department is warning Texans to watch out for Chronic Wasting Disease in deer.
Pet Pandemic: Some North Texas Shelters Fill Up With Abandoned Animals

By Simone Carter
Aug 23, 2021

Imagine a young border collie named Roscoe who, although a very good boy, has no family and is serving hard time in a North Texas shelter. One day during the COVID-19 pandemic, a family comes along and adopts Roscoe. Surely, Roscoe’s relieved now that he’s living the high life: belly...

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