4 weeks ago “Bob” the Basset looks as if he's ready to lead a Bobsled team in competition at the Sochi games. Abilene Animal Control Director, Aaron Vannoy said "this basset is a stray, about 1 year old and very friendly". Please help find a home for Bob our "KEAN Critter" of the week. See him at the Abilene Animal Control Shelter in the east wing.
4 weeks ago Have you ever had a question but you thought it was so stupid you wouldn't ask it? Well one of mine just got answered. Seems it wasn't such a stupid question after all. There has been actual research into this situation. I have always wondered why dogs do circles before sitting down or going to the bathroom. I now know the answer.
February 4, 2014 The 2nd annual Bark for Life Relay from the American Cancer Society (ACS) is scheduled for March 1st at Nelson Park in Abilene. Unlike the 12-hour 'Relay for Life,' the Bark for Life will only go from 9am until 1pm. This fundraiser promises to be a fun and festive event complete with a survivor lap, demonstrations, contests, and games. Bark for Life is a noncompetitive walking event for dogs and their owners. This is a fundraiser and awareness event for the American Cancer Society.
Choosing the 10 Best Super Bowl Commercials of 2014 was no easy task, but we have narrowed this year's library of amazing ads down to the best of the best.
Just when you thought CarMax raised the bar of cuteness with their "Slow Bark" commercial, Budweiser's Super Bowl 2014 commercial went and melted our hearts.
January 29, 2014 Lily is mostly a Yellow Lab mix that was abandoned in an apartment. The Animal Control officers that rescued her all agree that Lily is as sweet as she can be. She is now ready for a new family that will not abandon her. Lily's adoption fees will cover her spay, shots and micro-chip. Please help find a home for Lily our "KEAN Critter" of the week. See her at the Abilene Animal Control Shelter in the west wing.
CarMax might have earned an epic slow clap from all the people they've ever given a good deal on a used car, but for this Super Bowl 2014 commercial they also have received a slow bark. That's right, CarMax parodies their own Super Bowl 2014 commercial by reenacting their same exact commercial with puppies instead of actors.
Audi is known for being among the big three of German luxury automakers, so it makes sense that they would go all out in the latest of leaked Super Bowl 2014 commercials. This car commercial features an animal revving through the streets that is as pretty as it is powerful. It's cute, it's ruthless, it's a fashion accessory and it's a trophy breed -- meet the Doberhuahua!
January 20, 2014 Here are the top 5 stories for the past week just in cased you missed one.
January 17, 2014 Bear is the friendliest two year old Great Pyrenees mix you'll ever meet. He was turned into the Abilene Animal Control Shelter (aka the pound). That said, Bear is at greater risk of being put down because it's former owner doesn't want him anymore. Bear is an awesome, friendly and very loving dog. Brittany with the Abilene Animal Control Shelter said "Bear needs to be fixed and the adoption fee will cover that, he is one cool dog". Please help me find a home for our "KEAN Critter" of the week. See him at the Abilene Animal Control Shelter in the west wing.
December 28, 2013 Gracie is the most adorable two year old Golden/Terrier mix that was picked up by Abilene Animal Control. That said, Gracie falls into the stray category and now has only days to live. Christy with the Abilene Animal Control Shelter said "Gracie is a very sweet and very shy dog". Please help me find a home for our "KEAN Critter" of the week. See her at the Abilene Animal Control Shelter in the east wing.
It seems like every day we discover yet another reason to reaffirm the awesomeness of our four-legged friends. For one thing, dogs are super troopers when it comes to our embarrassing Facebook antics.
