THE HOUSTON SPCA HELPS RESCUED ANIMALS FIND HOMES

The Houston SPCA has been awarded custody of the companion animals rescued from a property in Alvin earlier this month.  The animals include approximately 80 canines and some guinea pigs that are now in the process of receiving their medical and behavioral evaluations from the Houston SPCA Veterinary staff.  The majority of the canines in this group are dachshunds; however, there are other breeds which also vary in age and size.

Beginning Sunday afternoon on January 31st, some of these animals may be available for adoption.  As these animals become available for adoption in the next few weeks, they can also be viewed online.  Anyone interested in adopting an animal from the Houston SPCA must become an approved adopter and may do so in person in the shelter’s adoption lobby.  The Houston SPCA is open 7 days at week from Noon to 8pm and located at 900 Portway Drive, Houston, Texas 77024.

Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) Formed

The world is responding to the disaster in Haiti, and people around the world are coming together to help in any way they can. The animal victims of this disaster will desperately need help too, and animal welfare groups are joining forces to come to their aid.  Our international partner, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), together with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), will be working on the ground to help the animals in Haiti. They have developed the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) to assist in the response efforts, and all animal welfare organizations are invited to join the ARCH and direct their financial support to the coalition. The relief teams will be working out of a mobile clinic, which has been donated by the Antigua and Barbuda Humane Society. WSPA and IFAW have pledged funds to fully outfit this mobile clinic, and it will be shipped from Antigua to WSPA member society, Sociedad Dominicana Para la Protección de Animales (SODOPRECA), in the Dominican Republic for them to drive across the border into Haiti.  We will continue to provide updates to our homepage as they become available.  WSPA will continue to provide up-to-the-minute reports from the field through their Animals in Disaster Blog.

Photo courtesy UNDP 

SPRING BREAK CRITTER CAMP

Are you thinking about Spring Break?  How will your kids spend their time? The Houston SPCA's 2010 Spring Break Critter Camp offers a new adventure each day!  And, campers get to spend lots of quality time with our shelter animals!

Who can attend?  Kids 8 to 12 years old

When is Spring Break Critter Camp?  March 15-19, 2010

What Time?  9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Please note there is no pre or after care available.)

Where is Critter Camp held?  The Houston SPCA Annex, 7007 Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024

What does it cost? $65 per day per child or $275 for all 5 days!

Registration opens February 1st!  The registration fee includes all craft materials and afternoon snack and drink.  Campers MUST bring a lunch each day.  Acceptance to a camp session is on a first come first serve basis.  Please download, print and complete the registration form.  Forms may be returned by fax to 713.861.3020 or by mail to:  Critter Camp, Houston SPCA, 900 Portway Drive, Houston, TX 77024.

Click here for more information and the registration form! 

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