CNN Hero and Crime Stoppers Unite to Save Animals in Tidwell Park on April 16

HOUSTON - Corridor Rescue kicks off its community outreach program this Saturday at Tidwell Park. Crime Stoppers and Corridor Rescue Inc. are joining forces to raise awareness about animal cruelty.

Saturday, April 16, will mark the 6-week kick-off of Corridor Rescue Inc.’s Corridor C.A.R.E.S. (Community Animal Relief Care & Services) outreach program at Tidwell Park. For the next six weeks, Corridor Rescue will be hosting its community outreach program every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to educate the community about animal cruelty, spaying and neutering pets, dog fighting and much more.

Corridor Rescue Inc. is a Houston area non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and correcting injustice to animals who have been thrown away and left, often times injured and starving, to fend for themselves in the Highway 59 and York area of Houston, commonly known as the Corridor of Cruelty. Please visit Corridor Rescue Inc.’s website at http://www.corridorrescue.org/ to find out how you can volunteer with the Corridor C.A.R.E.S. Program.  Check them out on CNN Heroes -- http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/15/cnnheroes.hoffman.dog.rescue/index.html and in the Houston Chronicle- http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7354771.html.

Crime Stoppers will have information available at the event to educate citizens on animal cruelty and dog fighting as well and how to report crime via the 713 -222- TIPS line.

Crime Stoppers will offer up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest or filing of felony charges against any suspect involved in animal cruelty or dog fighting. Callers are urged to call 713-222-TIPS, or submit a tip online at http://www.crime-stoppers.org/. Tips can also be sent by text message; text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous.

From Community Reports observereditor@hcnonline.com

Press Release: Building a No Kill Community April 30 in Houston

"Building a No Kill Community" workshop could end shelter killing in Texas
HOUSTON, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Houston and Harris County animal shelters kill roughly 80,000 animals a year, as much as 54% to 89% of all animals entering the shelter, depending on which Houston shelter is involved.  San Antonio, Dallas, Ft. Worth and other shelters kill tens of thousands as well.  But that number could plummet if shelter leaders attend the upcoming "Building a No Kill Community" workshop taught by Nathan Winograd, director of the national No Kill Advocacy Center.  The No Kill model of animal sheltering created by Winograd will teach shelter directors and the community the practices that allowed shelters like Austin's animal control and Williamson County, TX animal control to save 90% - 96% of all dogs and cats entering their doors.
"This workshop will teach us how to "Turbo Charge" adoptions so that animals have a real chance for a new home. It teaches "marketing" strategies to effectively market shelter animals so new pet owners will choose a shelter pet instead of looking elsewhere. It also teaches shelters how to work with rescue organizations and foster parents efficiently rather than kill animals," said Bett Sundermeyer, President of No Kill Houston. "It makes no sense for Texas shelters to kill animals, especially at taxpayer or donor expense, when rescue organizations and private citizens are willing to save them".
This No Kill model of sheltering has created No Kill communities nationwide including Reno, Nevada, Shelby County, Kentucky, Marquette, Michigan, Tompkins County, New York, and elsewhere.  In addition to the United States, shelters in Canada, Australia and New Zealand are following this model and are consistently saving 90% or more of all animals.  ("No Kill" means that 90% or more of all healthy and treatable pets are saved.)
Last year Austin, Texas passed a city ordinance mandating parts of these No Kill programs and their save rates have risen ever since.  H.B. 3450 or Texas CAPA, based on this No Kill model of sheltering, was also recently introduced in the Texas state legislature.
"People of all walks of life want to protect pets, so this workshop appeals to a wide range of people." said Sundermeyer.
Workshop details:
Date/time: Saturday, April 30, 2011; 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: South Texas College of Law, 1303 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002
For Tickets: Go to No Kill Houston's website at http://www.nokillhouston.org/.

Fun Raising Money for SNAP this Weekend

In exchange for proceeds and tips, SNAP provides volunteers to staff beverage booths for area festivals. SNAP has raised more than $100,000 over the past few years by participating in this opportunity! Plus, our volunteers have a great time serving beer, wine, and lemonade in a festive atmosphere. There are various activities throughout the year. In the fall and spring we serve at the Bayou City Art Festival.
This is an especially good activity for a work or social group. Keep us in mind as you are planning your community service schedule for the year.

Location: Memorial Park
Dress: Casual. Baseball cap or other hat required for food or beverage service.
Hours: Weekend days and evenings. Shifts generally last four hours.
Age Requirement: 18+ to serve alcohol; 16+ for all others (high school students are welcome)

Sign-up here...
http://www.snaptx.org/volunteer/artfestival/default.htm

Super Doggie Bowl, Sunday, February 6, 3:00-7:00 PM

Super Doggie Bowl
February 6th,
3:00-7:00 PM (just past half time)

Adoption Event for Lucky Dog Rescue 

Ernie’s

1010 Banks St. in Montrose/Museum District Area
 

Come adopt a pup who loves to play football!

Ernie’s is printing posters of dogs for adoption for the Starting Line Up with their stats.  Small/medium dogs will be in a 8 foot x 8 foot pen, with Astroturf that is marked like a football field. They will take turns playing in the pen. So, when they are “sitting on the bench”, they will need to be crated in their crates.

We will have Petfinder profiles printed and clipboards.

Happy Holidays and Special Thanks this Month

Special thanks to fashion and lifestyle photographer Jack Opatrny for donating his time and talents to raising funds for Lucky Dog Rescue and Lone Star ShihTzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue at Urban Bicycle Gallery this month.

We had a full waiting room of rescue pups and Bengal cats, so thank you to their proud moms and pops for showcasing their furbabies in a holiday setting.

Holiday Pet Photos at Urban Bicycle Gallery on 12/18/2010

Bring your pet and family to Urban Bicycle Gallery to pose in a holiday setting or white background setting. Urban Bicycle Gallery is located at 4814 Nett Street Houston, TX 77007.

The minimum suggested donation is $25.00 which includes the sitting fee plus one photo. Proceeds benefit Lucky Dog Rescue and Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue.

We are honored to have the award-winning photographer Jack Opatrny of PhotoArt Studios, (http://www.jackophoto.com).
Jack’s personal interests include charitable causes ranging from animal rescue, environmental protection, and breast cancer awareness. His love of dogs inspired his recent pictorial, "Street Dogs of Mexico." This collection of black-and-white images calls attention to the massive problem of homeless dogs and captures their raw emotions and survival instincts as they struggle to survive roaming the cities of Mexico. He also supports several local dog rescue groups and has filmed a PSA for No-Kill Houston as well.

Adoption Event- Urban Bicycle Gallery (10 AM to 2 PM; Saturday, October 23, 2010)



Now, Natural Pawz Heights



Pet Adoption and Costume Contest Event for
Lucky Dog Rescue and Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso of Texas
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Place: Urban Bicycle Gallery-- 4814 Nett Street, Houston, TX 77007
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM


This adoption event will be held around the same time of Urban Bicycle Gallery's packet pick-up site for the 38th Annual Bike Houston Moonlight Ramble. It is one of two pick-up sites, so there will be hundreds of athletes and bike enthusiasts there on Saturday, October 23. Although the pet adoption event is not affiliated with the bike event, we hope to attract furever homes for the homeless pets who will be showcased outside.


We will also have a pet costume contest at 1:30 PM, since it’s close to Halloween. Our grand prize is a $50 gift certificate from Max's Wine Dive! Owners are encouraged to dress us up as well.

We have doggie gift bags for adopters courtesy of Visible Changes and Heights Urban Dog (now Natural Pawz in the Heights). Ice-cold Saint Arnold Brewery refreshments will be served in exchange for donations.

Thanks to Saint Arnold Brewery, Visible Changes, Heights Urban Dog, Max's Wine Dive, Urban Bicycle Gallery, other sponsors, Houston's pet rescuers, and adopters for caring about Houston's homeless pets. If you are interested in volunteering, adopting, or becoming a business sponsor, please email: Lisa@adoptapethouston.org.

Press Release:

Adoptable Pets and Cyclists Gear Up for Halloween Off of Washington Avenue
Pet Adoption and Costume Contest Event on October 23

 

(HOUSTON, Texas – September 27, 2010) Costumed, rescue dogs will be performing tricks for treats at a pet adoption event from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, on October 23, at Urban Bicycle Gallery. Lucky Dog Rescue and Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso of Texas will be showcasing dogs in need of loving homes at 4814 Nett Street with the support of inner City businesses in the Washington Corridor district. 

“Urban Bicycle Gallery will be hosting a registration and packet pick up site for the 38th Annual BikeHouston Moonlight Ramble that Saturday. We expect our dogs up for adoption to charm the outdoor enthusiasts and find loving homes," says Lisa Cari, event organizer.

“Last year, more than 2,000 cyclists participated, and this year, BikeHouston has added a 10-mile course which will attract new participants.  Participants will be coming by the shop that Saturday which is the perfect opportunity to reach potential adopters, says Tom Wurth, founder of Urban Bicycle Gallery and board member of BikeHouston, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization.

“To get the cyclists into the spirit to dress up in their Halloween best for the Moonlight Ramble, we are having a pet costume contest with prizes which will be awarded at 1:30 PM,” says Teresa Osborn, founder of Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso of Texas. Osborn encourages owners to wear costumes; however, she jests that owners not come dressed as felines, Team Edward, or in Lady Gaga meat dresses.

“We will have refreshments from Saint Arnold Brewery and doggy ‘treat’ bags from Visible Changes featuring John Paul Pet products and wholesome, premium treats from Natural Pawz Heights,” says Cari.

For more information regarding adoption, volunteering, or sponsoring, please send inquiries to:  Lisa@adoptapethouston.org.

About the Rescue Organizations

Lucky Dog Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to providing rescue services, vet care, foster care, and adoptive placement to stray and abandoned dogs.  Lucky Dog Rescue focuses their rescue efforts on BARC’s (the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter) shelter animals.

Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue (LSSTLAR) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of abused, abandoned, and neglected Shih Tzus and Lhasa Apsos.  They are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Adopt A Pet Houston assists nonprofit dog rescue organizations with adoptions, fundraising events, communications, and training seminars by experts to promote responsible pet ownership, pet health, dog training, behavior modification, and pet laws.

About the Houston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble

The Houston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble, founded in 1973, is the longest running bicycle ride in the Houston and will take place at 2:00 AM, on Sunday, September 24, 2010, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. BikeHouston’s volunteers have kept the 20-mile course tradition alive, and now, more than two thousand bicycle enthusiasts participate in this fundraiser.  BikeHouston is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cycling in the Houston area. Their programs include “share the road” advertising campaigns, helmet donations for disadvantaged kids, supporting police bicycle patrols, rallying cyclists to promote bikeways, bikes-on-buses, bayou trails, and making bicycles a priority in planning studies.

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