Born on the Streets This is Fancy’s Story

Fancy South Houston Animal Shelter Rescue

August 20, 2011 Meet Fancy and enjoy her moving story of rescue, over-coming fear and trust issues, learning to love and be loved, and the beginning of her happily ever after story. This story is written and produced by the folks at the South Houston Animal Shelter, Pasadena Poodle Patch, and made possible because of
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Snow in August!

August 9, 2011 Just for fun … remembering when the temps were not in the 100s in Texas and the air had a chill! To include your ‘pets in the snow’ photos, add them here: http://pawsitivelytexas.net I can only use photos posted on the Pawsitively Texas network’s site due to the slideshow technology I’m using.
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Helping Supply Animal Rescues and Shelters

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August 9, 2011 Technology just keeps making it easier for us to help causes dear to our heart. Here is a very easy way to help animal rescues and shelters with their supply needs! Amazon.com has a service called Wish List. An individual or organization can easily set up a wish list of items needed
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Cute Kitten Video

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August 8, 2011 This adorable little kitten reminds me of a young bird not yet ready to leave the nest. I love seeing all of her toys … it looks like her people love her much and are already at work spoiling her.






Urgent List from Collin County – Aug 7, 2011

August 7, 2011 – From Dede / Collin County Shelter Volunteer: The shelter remains full and is desperately needing continued support from the public with adoptions and rescue groups.  Please consider this wonderful shelter they have so many adoptable babies! They will be euthanizing for space Monday. EVERYONE BELOW IS IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED
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Extreme Couponing Helps Rescued and Shelter Pets!

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July 21, 2011 Austin Dog  Zone announces the implementation of a new program to help feed pets in animal shelters and rescue groups. The Coupon Rescue Challenge Program is an innovative idea to help feed animal shelter and rescue pets in Austin and the surrounding area including Georgetown and Round Rock. Using the “it takes a
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Determined Dog Wants Stranger to Play Fetch

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  July 21, 2011 Aw, c’mon buddy! Let’s play fetch! Cute video of a sweet dog that just wants to have a little fun.






Facebook Page or Profile?

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July 21, 2011 Do you network shelter and/or rescue pets in need on Facebook? If so, do you use a Profile or Page? Did you know if you use a Profile for anything other than your personal social network page, you could be at risk for being deleted? I know a lot of people use
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The Absolute Best Facebook Post to Help the Paws

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July 21, 2011 Since launching Pawisitvely Texas on Facebook in 2009, I’ve learned a lot about about posting animals in need of rescue. We are currently capturing more than 5 million post views each month, so it is critically important we communicate clearly and accurately to help the pets that depend on us – and
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Norah The Miracle Stray Faces Her Next Battle

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July 20, 2010 Norah first captured our hearts when we called her and her puppies “10 Miracles.” Norah had lived on the street for years, in a draining ditch near a busy road. For almost four years she survived, alone in the world. Some dedicated folks in rescue, JP Bonnelly and Rekka Melby worked to
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