Pets

In a press release issued by the Texas Animal Commission, a dog in North Texas has caught the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. Let me be clear, the dog did not catch COVID-19, but there is cause for concern.  The Tarrant County dog was confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2...

Six Things I've Learned About Myself In Quarantine

Bronx Zoo Tiger Tests Positive, What About Pets? The USDA offers that further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19.

Looking for a good pet? I know just the place to adopt one. The Dorothy O'Connor Pet Adoption Center in Victoria (sometimes known as 'Adooption' Center) is one of the best places to go. The oldest running pet adoption center in Victoria County, DOCPAC cares for and offers homeless dogs and cats a chance at a happy life with a loving family...

If you live in Calhoun County and your pets need a rabies vaccination, I have good news for you. Beginning Monday (April 4th) through Saturday (April 9th), you can get them at a reduced price through the 2016 Calhoun County Rabies Vaccination Drive...

It can be pretty frightening for a child to be in the hospital, but the folks at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have figured out a fun way to lift the kids' spirits.

Tim Conatser, the Texas volunteer firefighter who allegedly bragged on his Facebook page about shooting two dogs on his property, has been arrested in Hunt County.

For pet owners looking for a safe place to house their furry friend this summer, locally kenneling or boarding your animal is a great option. Still, the thought of leaving your family pet with strangers can be nerve-wracking. It’s important to find care that you can trust.

We've all seen ads for animal shelters and the Humane Society featuring sad faces of animals looking for their "furever" home. Yes, they can tug at your heart, and are quite often very effective. However, after you see them over and over, they can lose their emotional impact. With this in mind, an Australian animal shelter came up with a unique program in which the dogs do the "resc

A recent letter to the Editor of the Victoria Advocate illustrates the fact that just because someone is a dog-lover, that love doesn't always extend to others, especially children. Mr. Matthew Hough of Cuero felt the need to express his disdain for the local kids who ask if they can pet his dog when Mr. Hough takes the pooch for a walk in the local park. What follows is an example of grumpiness r

I don't know about your relatives, but I don't believe any of mine need to be "fixed." This is funny, I don't care who y'are!

If you're like me, your pets--especially dogs--become like members of your family. Those of us who have dogs--and want them to be in the best health possible--have the usual pet-related health issues we worry about: flea/tick infestations, rabies, distemper, even heart disease. A diagnosis of cancer in one of our furry family members is just as terrifying as it would if it was one of us getting th