Lofty Dog looking for Patriotic Pet for July 4th gift basket

Lofty Dog is looking for Austin's most patriotic pooch or a country-loving kitty!
Contest begins Monday, June 28th and all submissions are due by Friday, July 2nd. Email all pictures to info@austinloftydog.com.

How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you or just really kneads you

Wag the Dog Cocktail Party at the Belmont today 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cover: $10

Texas Humane Legislation Network

Snout By Snoutwest at the JCC in June

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More than 50 people interested in adopting seized Round Rock Chihuahuas after KXAN story runs

Seized RR Chihuahuas find homes
Austin Humane Society nurses dogs back to health

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Ten of the 13 Chihuahuas seized from a Round Rock home last week were adopted over the weekend, authorities said.

When the Austin Humane Society opened up on Saturday, some 50 people were waiting in line to rescue them after seeing coverage of the story on KXAN, said Amanda Ryan-Smith, director of development and marketing at AHS.

Dogfinder.com says Austin no. 3 dog-friendly U.S. city

PLACERVILLE, California — May 17, 2010 — DogFriendly.com (http://www.dogfriendly.com) released its 2010 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly destination cities in the United States. The rankings are based on the quality of dog-friendly accommodations, transportation, beaches, parks, attractions, stores, dining and other things to do with your dog.

1. San Diego – The best dog beaches anywhere. Boutique hotels. Many trails and parks to hike and great weather year-round for outdoor dining.
2. Portland (OR)- Enjoy the famous rose gardens and the parks. Have food and drink at the Lucky Lab. This town is dog-friendly inside and out.
3. Austin – Dine in outdoor cafes. Visit the Zilker Botanical Gardens and take a walking or carriage tour. Enjoy many off-leash parks.

You want no kill? Be part of the solution: Town Lake shelter urgently needs toys toys toys

Toys are desperately needed right now-there are so many kittens, puppies coming in and TLAC is out of toys for these little ones.

from: Kathryn Sharp TLAC Rescue Office 512-972-6064
tlac.rescue@ci.austin.tx.us

Best kinds of toys are small washable non-catnip filled toys for the kitties.

Same goes for the puppies, and since we get ALL sizes of puppies, all sizes are welcome-but they must be washable.

And of course we're always in need of tennis balls, and safe chew toys for the adult dogs.

Please share this with your co-workers, family, friends, HOA, etc!!!

Thanks for all you do for the homeless animals!