When Karen Lopez went out of town and learned her dog Red had accidentally escaped her yard and been taken to Houston's BARC shelter, she reacted as many of us probably would. She contacted the shelter immediately on September 25 - the same day Red was impounded. She assured the shelter her beloved family member … Continue reading Houston Pound Oops-Kills Treasured Family Pet
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Update on Dog with Severe Eye Injuries at BARC
Last week, I linked to a story about a dog at BARC in Houston who was scheduled to have her eyes removed despite pleas from rescuers to get her to an expert for immediate evaluation and care. I've been following the story all week and indeed, BARC responded to the public outcry over the treatment … Continue reading Update on Dog with Severe Eye Injuries at BARC
BARC in Houston Still a Trainwreck
The chief Veterinarian and a Veterinary Technician for BARC are out:The firing comes nearly two weeks after Mayor Bill White hired Gary Fusco to turn the agency around. While Fusco was hired to be a “change agent,” some council members have questioned the decision to hire a man with a background in the manufacturing industry.[...]BARC … Continue reading BARC in Houston Still a Trainwreck
Mr. Nobody Strikes Again
If you've ever had roommates, you know that dirty dishes pile up in the sink, all by themselves. That is, Mr. Nobody used them.From Houston:One moment, Brad Lovelace's beloved dog, Coltrane, was in his garage, getting a weekly bath. The next day, he was in the agonizing throes of a fatal case of heatstroke.What happened … Continue reading Mr. Nobody Strikes Again
BARC’s No Kill Bait and Switch
Another stone on the track in the effort to foster a no kill Houston:Some of you may have heard that Stephen Williams, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services which oversees BARC, has mentioned the fact that he thinks Winograd’s “snapshot” services, paid for by community donations, can be better used.Instead of an … Continue reading BARC’s No Kill Bait and Switch