http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:39:14 -0700 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:29:59 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Stephen-Williams-what-have-you-done-for-us-lately-Noahs-Ark-PAC-answers?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner From Noah's Ark PACJuly 8, 2009 As you are aware by now, BARC fired its most recent bureau chief yesterday afternoon. This means that BARC is now on its way to having five directors in five years (seven if you count interim directors). In this t... BARC Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:29:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Stephen-Williams-what-have-you-done-for-us-lately-Noahs-Ark-PAC-answers?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d7-BARC-Bureau-Chief-cut-loose?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner As of 3:00 pm today Ray Sim, Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, will no longer be employed at the troubled city pound.Sim, hired just this May, had already been drawing fire from volunteers for spending the majority o... BARC Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:29:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d7-BARC-Bureau-Chief-cut-loose?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d6-A-home-for-the-brave-and-the-free-Adopting-a-retired-military-K9?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner In November 2000, President Bill Clinton signed into law a bill that makes the Department of Defense retired military working dogs available for adoption to law enforcement agencies, former handlers of the dogs and other people capable or caring for ... National Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:10:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d6-A-home-for-the-brave-and-the-free-Adopting-a-retired-military-K9?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Starving-for-attention-at-BARC?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner There have been recent allegations from animal activists and volunteers at Houston’s Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, or BARC, regarding animals not being fed properly or consistently. This is not a new accusation, but one that has been co... BARC Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:38:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Starving-for-attention-at-BARC?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d29-A-trip-down-BARCs-and-Mayor-Whites-memory-lane?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner In a recent story from the Texas Watchdog (and if you haven’t seen this blog yet, you’re in for a nice surprise), reporter Rosanna Ruiz places the spotlight on how important public image is to Mayor White.Publishing email documents betwee... BARC Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:26:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d29-A-trip-down-BARCs-and-Mayor-Whites-memory-lane?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Local-rescuer-in-the-fight-of-his-life?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner Kenny Waymire, a longtime animal rescuer and resident of Spring, Texas, has a difficult road ahead of him.In 1997 it was discovered that Kenny had Membranous glomerulonephritis, a disorder of the kidney. With treatment, in 1999 he went into remission... Houston Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:16:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Local-rescuer-in-the-fight-of-his-life?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Frustration-in-the-Corridor-of-Cruelty-continues?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner The following message was recently received from Deborah Hoffman, one of the crusaders tirelessly trying to change the Corridor of Cruelty's landscape.Although there have been many communiqué’s from Deborah in the past, one can easily se... Houston Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:35:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Frustration-in-the-Corridor-of-Cruelty-continues?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Scouts-Honor-to-hold-annual-Red-White-and-Blue-Basket-raffle?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner  Scout's Honor will be hosting its annual Red, White and Blue Basket raffle for all patriotic pet lovers in the Houston area. On Saturday, July 4th , you and your furry family (and un-furry, too!) will have a blast and lots of opportunity t... Houston Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:36:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Scouts-Honor-to-hold-annual-Red-White-and-Blue-Basket-raffle?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Veterinary-board-gives-Dr-O-a-smackdown--why-wont-BARC?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner Recently, Dr. Ohashiegbula-Iwunze was found to have violated Rule 573.43 (b), Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration, of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiner’s Rules of Professional Conduct.  She was fined $500.Basically, Dr. Ohash... BARC Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:26:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Veterinary-board-gives-Dr-O-a-smackdown--why-wont-BARC?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Noahs-Ark-PAC-supports-Ed-Gonzalez-for-District-H?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner For those of you not familiar with Noah's Ark PAC, this is a political action committe which interviews candidates about their stand on animal-related issues. If you want to make a big change in the way Houston's animals are treated, your vote could ... Houston Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:38:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Noahs-Ark-PAC-supports-Ed-Gonzalez-for-District-H?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d3-BARC-and-their-50th-First-Date?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner Now that BARC has finally decided to become transparent in its governmental practices, we can all ensure that our tax dollars are being spent responsibly and can monitor the progress of our animal care facility.All of us common, everyday Joe-types ca... BARC Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:27:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d3-BARC-and-their-50th-First-Date?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Scouts-Honor-is-feeling-Hot-Hot-Hot?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner Come hang out with Scout's Honor and all of their doggies on a beautiful summer's day! (And because it is only going to be getting hot - hot - hotter, Scout's Honor will not be having adoption events in July& August, so now is your... Houston Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:55:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Scouts-Honor-is-feeling-Hot-Hot-Hot?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Houstons-Corridor-of-Cruelty--Video?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner Reminiscent of a third world country, Houston's "Corridor of Cruelty" is a shameful example of our City's lack of empathy for abandoned pets. But Deborah Hoffman, an inexhaustible volunteer, is dedicated to changing this slice of Houston's ... Houston Fri, 22 May 2009 09:13:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Houstons-Corridor-of-Cruelty--Video?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d17-BARC-leadership-and-Stephen-Williams-It-all-rolls-downhill?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner I don’t know about you, but being the mom of small kids, I cringe every time I see a news story that combines the words “swine flu” and “elementary school.”So you can imagine my cringe factor when Friday the confirmed ca... BARC Sun, 17 May 2009 09:47:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d17-BARC-leadership-and-Stephen-Williams-It-all-rolls-downhill?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d15-Its-Pawty-Time-with-Scouts-Honor?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner Scout's Honor, a local non-profit animal rescue group, invites everyone to a crawfish boil at Porch Swing Pub! Promising a great time with good company, good food, great drinks and prizes, not to mention a guest appearance by DJ Lex --... Houston Fri, 15 May 2009 15:55:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d15-Its-Pawty-Time-with-Scouts-Honor?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Time-is-running-out-for-these-BARC-pets-They-need-you-Now?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner  This week's BARC's Beauties will fill your heart with tenderness and bring a smile to your face . They are all so precious, so deserving - and all with one foot in the grave. Their time is running out, folks, and it's runnin... BARC Mon, 11 May 2009 08:43:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Time-is-running-out-for-these-BARC-pets-They-need-you-Now?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d7-BARCs-kickass-Incident-Assessment-Team?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner Some of you may have heard that Stephen Williams, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services which oversees BARC, has mentioned the fact that he thinks Winograd’s “snapshot” services, paid for by community donations, ca... BARC Thu, 07 May 2009 20:11:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d7-BARCs-kickass-Incident-Assessment-Team?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Manufacturer-giving-away-milkreplacers-to-rescues-and-shelters?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner UPDATE: I have just been sent word that the manufacturer has run out of surplus, so they are no longer giving the replacer away for free. Thanks to everyone who participated, and congratulations! I hope it helps to save lots of little kittens and pup... National Thu, 07 May 2009 08:50:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Manufacturer-giving-away-milkreplacers-to-rescues-and-shelters?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Hollywood-seeks-animalfriendly-family?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner So, think you’re family could be the next kick ass TV show? Already feel like a star of your very own Canine Cribs? Do you run a rescue? Have lots of furry friends? Well then, you might not want to miss this opportunity.GotCast has put the word... National Wed, 06 May 2009 07:47:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Hollywood-seeks-animalfriendly-family?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Clock-ticking-on-these-stunning-BARC-pets?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner This week, Barc has a stunning array of loveable pets, begging to come home. Their time is almost up, their fate is almost sealed, and only you can grant them a reprieve from a lonely death. Are you ready to be loved and admired unconditionally for t... BARC Sun, 03 May 2009 21:50:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2918-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Clock-ticking-on-these-stunning-BARC-pets?cid=exrss-Houston-Animal-News-Examiner