Neutering

With deepest gratitude for the tremendous legacy of generosity Mr. Alexander and the Houston Rockets have shared with our organization over the years, we are pleased to submit the enclosed proposal requesting $500,000 to support the Houston SPCA’s Pet Net program with a capacity building grant which will fund this start-up benefiting our most vulnerable citizens and their animals. The Houston SPCA has provided sheltering, adoption, humane education and cruelty relief services uninterrupted for…

The Cat’s Meow The Felis Catus, or cat, is anything but tedious; in fact, the cat is the most riveting subjects. They vary in different shapes, sizes, and breeds. These beautiful and small animals resembling its much larger ancestors are covered in soft, silky fur, as they contain a short, rounded head, erect triangular ears, large vivid eyes that have the ability to see in the dark, and vertical-slit pupils. In addition, they contain sharp claws that are hidden in fleshy pads and 26-30 teeth-…

Owning a pet in Maryland isn’t always just about playing and cuddling with your fur ball. When you own a dog or cat, you take on a tremendous amount of responsibility. Pets need health care and when an emergency happens, you may need to come up with quick cash on the spot. Maryland is a great place to own a dog or a cat, or even a few of each breed, because of the mild weather in the spring, summer and fall months. Your pet will have plenty of opportunities to get outside and play during these…

You do have to pay a base fee that includes vaccinations, free spays and neutering, but that is usually half of what breeders or puppy mills charge. The breeders and puppy mills usually don’t even give the new pet shots in the first place, so they often get sick and must be taken to the vet for treatment, which can pile up to extremely…

Trap Neuter and Return How many time have you been driving through town only to see several stray cats. From small towns to big cities, stray and feral cats seem to be a problem. How can people fix it without killing them. One option is Trap, Neuter, Return, or TNR. TNR is a humane program to save feral and stray cats. TNR is effective it is the most humane and safe way to deal with stray and feral cats. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) saves cats lives. When one brings a feral or stray cat into a vet…

When I was 14 I started to want a dog of my own. When I asked my mom if I could get a dog she told me no because I had bearded dragons to take care of. I wanted a dog long before I got bearded dragons but my mom told me a dog was to much work and to expensive for me. I was joined with some facebook groups that had pets for sale and I started looking just to see what breeds I might like. I told my mom that I was going to find a new home for my dragons because I really wanted a dog. On all of…

efficient. Solutions are needed to bring in more funds for the organizations. Fundraisers and donations are obvious ways to raising money for animal shelters and humane societies; linking schools and prisons, support programs, and promoting spaying and neutering as a unique solution to an increase in funds for…

Cooper was only six months old when he was left in the streets by his careless owners and where he was forced to face the world all alone. He met another forgotten and lonely puppy named, Molly, and they ended up having a litter of puppies. These innocent dogs either ended up dying or hopefully, they made it to a shelter. Consequently, it only takes two unsterilized, abandoned dogs to lead to the overpopulation of dogs. Around four million helpless dogs die each year due to the shelters overflow…

When one is asked the common question, “are you a dog person or a cat person,” it is assumed that there is only one option. Dogs are trustworthy, devoted, and carefree, while cats are independent, aloof, and sometimes even somber (especially to a “dog person”). To most, the two household pets are polar opposites despite serving the same purpose: being a source of comfort outside usual human interactions. In Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette’s family has a dog their entire life, which…

Walking into a normal household most people will notice a cat sleeping or a dog loudly barking . Pets are an essential part of a family, but what if just a cat or a dog is not enough. What if a family didn't want to be mainstream, what if they wanted something else? Over the last few years there has been a growing trend of owning exotic pets. These animals can be smarter, more colorful and interesting or they could be outright expensive and dangerous. So the question arises, should an exotic…