Wood Co. kitten, Photo: Humane Society of North Texas On Friday, the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT), working in conjunction with the Wood County Sheriff’s department, rescued 85 cats and kittens and 6 dogs from a rural Wood County home. Reports indicate that neighbors had been complaining about the large number of animals and the foul odor for months. The Wood County Sheriff had been working with the residents to try to rectify the situation but was unable to do so and HSNT was called in. Investigators found 65 cats and 6 dogs inside the double-wide mobile home, where the smell of ammonia permeated the air. Ammonia levels were so high they were toxic not just to the animals, but to the residents as well. Another 20 cats were found outside the home. Almost all of the cats are sick. The staff at the Humane Society of North...

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Unleashed, the wildly popular, first-of-its-kind indoor dog park announced today that they will close at the end of business on Sunday, June 13th. In a press released issued this afternoon, Unleashed owners cite the recent tough economy, combined with a need to revise the original concept from a single location to satellite locations across the City, as the motivating factors behind the closure. Plans are to enlist some private investors and then relaunch a revised version of Unleashed within the next year. Prepaid daycare and park packages must be used up by the 13th, and everything in the retail supply center is now discounted as much as 75% off. Training classes will continue until completion and Power to the PawZ Pet Services & Education will take over existing boarding reservations by providing in-home pet sitting. Unleashed, a state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility with spacious play parks for dogs and...

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In late March, when residents complained about conditions at the Ferris, Texas animal shelter, the 100+ pets there simply disappeared. Yesterday 4 people were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after 85+ pets were found starving and living in filth on the property of the former shelter manager. Authorities seized 75 dogs, 16 cats, and 1 horse and found burn piles containing an unknown number of dog and cat carcasses. Read more HERE.

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Dallas Animal Services needs your discarded newspapers to provide comfort for the cats and other critters in their care. Without donated newspapers, the stray, homeless and often frightened animals must sit directly on the cold, stainless steel cages. Dallas Animal Services goes through a lot of newspaper each day and lately the demand has simply outpaced the supply. And in addition to daily use, Dallas Animal Services’ staff members like to keep a stash of newspapers on hand in case of a hoarding or cock-fighting bust where a large number of animals suddenly need shelter and care. Donating newspapers is an easy, cost-free way anyone can help homeless pets. You can drop off your discarded papers directly at Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N. Westmoreland (I-30 at Westmoreland), Dallas, Texas, or at the Metroplex Mutts adoption event on Saturday, 5/22. The event is this Saturday at the Pet Supplies Plus...

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