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Victoria Animal Control Hosts Supply Drive

Joe Bob — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:09:05 +0000

Victoria Animal Control is hosting a pet adoption/shelter donation drive from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at PetSmart, 7812 N.E. Zac Lentz Parkway. Victoria Animal Control is devoted to finding homes for homeless pets and serving the county’s citizens with all animal issues. According to the Victoria Advocate, all donations will be used for [...]

The Cutest Dog GIFs Ever

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:07:29 +0000

It's been a particularly rough week, so we thought we'd try to cheer everyone up with a few of the cutest dog GIFs ever. These dogs are heart-meltingly cute and are sure to brighten up even the darkest days. They'll make you just want to cuddle up and smile! Have a safe weekend everyone!

Adopt-a-Pet 'Neuterathon' Saturday

Joe Bob — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:13:42 +0000

The ‘Spring Neuterathon’ is Saturday, April 6th at Adopt A Pet, 8215 Houston Hwy. in Victoria. Male cats can get a rabies vaccination and neuter for only $20!! No appointment necessary. Drop off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pick up same day. Cash or check payment. Get rid of strong, unpleasant odors/marking, lower cat’s cancer risks, lessen [...]

Miranda Lambert Rescues 'Pistol Andy' From the Middle of the Highway

Christina Vinson — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:17:16 +0000

Miranda Lambert has made it clear that her two passions in life are music and animals, and she's happily surrounded by dog lovers, as her dad and her husband, Blake Shelton both harbor a soft spot in their hearts for four-legged friends. It turns out, Lambert may be adding yet another pet to the Lambert-Shelton household, as she recently rescued an adorable little puppy from the highway.

If Miranda Lambert Wins the Lottery, She Wants Exotic Pets

Megan Pacella — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:45:01 +0000

After rescuing several dogs and cats from the streets, you would think that Miranda Lambert would have gotten her fill of animals. But her bleeding heart can't be contained! Now, the country songstress has her eye on a few larger-than-life pets. Here's a hint: She's pining for a popular marsupial from 'Land Down Under' and a behemoth mammal from Africa.

Miranda Lambert's First Rescue Dog Is Now Retired From Touring

Christina Vinson — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:35:54 +0000

The touring life of a musician can be grueling, and Miranda Lambert‘s busy schedule is no exception. These days, Lambert is now boarding the plane (or tour bus) without one very special traveling partner: Delilah, her first rescue dog. “Delilah was my first rescue dog, and she went everywhere, but she’s kind of retired from [...]

Kellie Pickler to Host Third Annual Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog Event

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:53:26 +0000

Kellie Pickler has signed on to host the Nashville Humane Society’s third-annual Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog, an event designed to help the Music City organization place homeless dogs in need of loving families. Sponsored by Pedigree, the event is scheduled to take place at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville on Jan. 26, and will [...]

Dierks Bentley's Dog Goes Missing, Country Fans and Artists Rally to Find Him

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:19 +0000

Never, ever underestimate the power of social media.

On Sunday night (Jan. 13), country superstar Dierks Bentley's dog Jake went missing during a big thunderstorm. Bentley tweeted about his beloved pooch being lost, and the country community -- fans, artists and even the boss at Bentley's label -- rallied around him to help spread the word and support him. They also ultimately helped locate the dog.

It's Dog Vs. Orange In an Epic Battle

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:57:55 +0000

In the battle of dog versus orange, we might have to declare that this one goes to the latter.What began as mere curiosity toward the sliced citrus transformed into an epic quest for the title of king and conqueror. You can tell from the many leaps, sniffs and scratches this persistent pup will never quit. [...]

Cheer Up Instantly With 11 Happy Dogs

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:27:07 +0000

The holidays might be over, but there are still tons of reasons to be happy. For starters, dogs with eyebrows are now a thing, and we couldn't be more stoked. Plus, there's really nothing fun about sporting a scowl, so we like to keep things positive and fun.

Hillary Scott Gushes About Her Fur Babies, Hobbs and Baker

Megan Pacella — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:13:38 +0000

If Hillary Scott loves her new baby half as much as she loves her dogs, Hobbs and Baker, he/she will be one lucky kid. Hobbs has been a member of the household for awhile, but just a few months ago, Scott and her husband, drummer Chris Tyrrell, gave him a furry sister named Baker. Even [...]

Steel Magnolia's Meghan Linsey Adopts a Puppy

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:03:19 +0000

Steel Magnolia singer Meghan Linsey is a mom. A canine mom, that is. Linsey adopted a super cute puppy she’s named Betty. She tweeted a photo of her new “girl,” already a fashionable pooch dressed in an adorable and multi-colored striped sweater. Betty looks like a beagle or a Jack Russell. Whatever breed she is [...]

Pet Photos To Benefit DOPAC

Joe Bob — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:51:17 +0000

Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa. Please and help the the homeless animals at Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday Dec. 8th at Animal Palace, 1502 E. Mockingbird Lane in Victoria you can have your pet’s picture taken with santa for just a $5 donation per photo, add a CD for $2.50 [...]

Kittens Are The Most Adorable Sports Fans

Dan Seitz — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:53:09 +0000

Ask anybody who owns a cat: Cats love sports. Not because they love the interplay of human achievement at the highest level with physics and chance, or because they love statistics and analysis. No, they love sports because a small ball goes flying around, riveting their attention. These kittens are no different. Just more adorable [...]

Animal Art at Dorothy O'Connor Pet Adption Center

Joe Bob — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:35:55 +0000

Nowhere else can you whet your palate and snag a pet palette at the same time. On Thursday, the Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center will host “Pet Palette,” a wine reception and art reception with a twist. The art on display – and for sale – is painted by the shelter animals. The Victoria Advocate [...]

Golf Scramble to Benefit Calhoun County Humane Society

Joe Bob — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:35:15 +0000

Russell Cain is turning 65, and in honor of his birthday, the longtime Port Lavaca realtor is hosting a golf scramble to benefit the Calhoun County Humane Society. Cain, a devoted animal lover, told the Victoria Advocate he decided to host this event to encourage people to donate both their money and their time to the humane [...]

Cat Adorably Dislikes Coins

Dan Seitz — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:00:11 +0000

This video “Cat, Have a Coin” tries to answer a question that haunts our dreams and troubles our waking life: Just how easy is it to get a cat to hold a coin. The answer? Very. Admittedly, whoever is making this video is not timing his coin offering very well. Mostly he’s trying to stick [...]

Bark At The Moon

Rob Garrett — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:33:40 +0000

Get ready for the first ever organized night run held in our community! Benefitting the Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center (DOCPAC), the Annual K9-5K “Bark at the Moon” will be held Saturday September 22, 2012 at the Special Events Area of Riverside Park. The run/walk will begin at 8:00pm in Riverside Park. Runners are encouraged [...]

Register for Dog Obedience Classes Tuesday

Joe Bob — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:27:57 +0000

Do you have a doggie that, well, doesn’t exactly follow instructions? You’re in luck! Victoria Dog Obedience Club fall classes are coming up! You can register at Victoria Mall between Cinemark and Sears Tuesday, September 11th at 7 p.m. The cost is $75 for seven weeks for dogs of all ages. Proof of vaccinations required. [...]

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Gets an Adorable New Puppy

Megan Pacella — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:00:16 +0000

Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott is now the proud mama of two adorable dogs. The accomplished songstress showed off the newest member of her family — a fluffy doodle named Baker — via social media this weekend before popping back into the recording studio on Monday (Aug. 27).