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  1. No Homeless Dogs & Cats in Houston by 2013

    Saving Animals unveiled today its five year plan to Fix Houston(SM) with the goal to prevent the destruction of almost 80,000 dogs and cats each year in area shelters. An estimated 125,000 homeless dogs and cats entered Houston shelters last year; twenty tons of destroyed dogs and cats are disposed ... [more]

  2. All Pets With Cancer in U.S. Provided Free Consultation

    When Jack Stephens, DVM, founder and president of Pets Best Insurance, was diagnosed with throat cancer, he received emotional support from his small dog, Spanky. Recognizing that cancer now claims the lives of one in every two dogs and cats who are 10 years or older, this cancer survivor set out to... [more]

  3. The Humane Society of the United States Celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

    This weekend marks the beginning of The Humane Society of the United States' National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which will run November 4-10, 2007. The HSUS observes National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week as a way to honor animal shelters and their dedicated staff across the country. "An... [more]

  4. CDC Reports Prevalence of Worms Transmitted by Dogs and Cats to Humans is Higher than Previously Understood

    About 14 percent of the U.S. population is infected with Toxocara, or internal roundworms, contracted from dogs and cats. That's according to the results of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study announced today at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in Philadelph... [more]

  5. Advance Planning to Keep Pets and Livestock Safe

    Almost 20 million California households have pets at risk of harm during a disaster. Recent disasters and follow-up research have shown that proper preparation and effective coordination of animal issues enhance the ability of emergency personnel to protect both human and animal health and safety. ... [more]

  6. Reward Offered In Northwest Wyo. Dog Theft Cases

    The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the confirmed theft of one dog and the suspicious disappearance of eight dogs from the pet owners' yards and vehicles in No... [more]

  7. Residents in Path of California Wildfires Urged to Plan for Pets' Safety

    Wildfires raging from Santa Barbara to San Diego have forced Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency for seven southern California counties. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) strongly urges all pet owners in the path of the fires to plan ahead for the safety of their ... [more]