Rescue the Animals is holding an emergency cat adoption for 20 cats from an area humane society that shut down. The adoption is this weekend July 16th & 17th.
The Abilene Animal Shelter, Rescue the Animals and several big country rescue organizations are putting on a huge "Spring Pet Adoption". Every dog, cat, kitten and puppy within 19 counties will be at the Shops of Abilene parking lot, March 28th and 29th. Here's more details.
The world can sometimes be a cruel place, but it's videos like these that put a lump in my throat, a tear in my eye and restore ones faith in humanity.
The Abilene Animal Services Shelter is offering a special "Home for the Holidays" price discount, some pets are only $20. If you've been searching for that perfect companion, now is the time because the animal shelter is overflowing with cats and dogs, kittens and puppies. Besides the SPCA is partnering with the shelter and are offering a $20 rebate. Check out all the details.
Abilene Animal Services, Rescue the Animals and several Humane societies and animal shelters from around the big country will gather this weekend for a huge animal adoption event. Every dog, cat, kitten and puppy within 19 counties will be in Abilene for Oct 3rd & 4th near the corner of Catclaw and Southwest Drive behind Red Robin.
Rescue The Animals (RTA)/SPCA in Abilene responded to a call of animal abuse near Gorman, Texas. SPCA Investigator Mindi Qualls says "it's the worst case ever of animal abuse that I have ever come upon." Mindi told me that, what she found was a nightmare and it made her physically ill. After I viewed the photos and the videos, I too was sickened and became emotional as I wondered "w
Omar von Muller is one of the most successful, most respected animal trainers in America. Can you believe that his dog Jumpy the Border Collie mix, famous for his roles in the TV show NCIS was once rescued from an animal shelter. Jumpy is considered legendary in the motion picture and television industry, however I believe Jumpy and Omar are better known because of their awesome YouTube videos. Om
As I volunteer with Abilene's Rescue the Animals, they share stories with me that make me angry and want to cry at the same time, this is one of those stories. A story about a pup that was found on the side of a busy road. A passerby named Jolene saw something and decided to stop and investigate. Jolene found an injured puppy she named Daisy. Jolene takes Daisy to a veterinarian to see if the pupp
Samson is an 8 year old Springer Spaniel mix with the sweetest personality ever. His big brown eyes seem to say, "I need a place to stay, a place to call home." Don't let his age discourage you either, because Samson is ready to run and play or just chill and hang out, which ever you prefer. Samson was turned in by his owner, who can no longer care for him. Because Samson is a turn in,
Rescue the Animals (RTA) is designating November as "Report Animal Abuse Month". Founder and Director of RTA, Paul Washburn says "animal abuse is a very serious crime, and abusers are dangerous people. Animal abusers go on to commit other very serious crimes." To help promote "Report Animal Abuse Month", Paul has enlisted the help of animal lovers County Commissioner
Local law enforcement recently seized 30 chihuahuas and turned them over to Rescue the Animals (RTA) in Abilene. SPCA Officials said the chihuahuas were discovered in a 13 by 30 foot portable building without any cooling or access to the outside. The conditions were terrible and quick acting local authorities got the dogs out while they were still in good health. Last Friday (7/19) a local judge h
Friday Saturday and Sunday was awesome, especially for the homeless animals from Abilene and 19 surrounding counties. Just as one pet was being adopted, someone else would step up to the table and say "I want that little guy there, how much is he, and who do I pay?" Aaron Vannoy with the City's Animal Shelter says "the final numbers are still being counted, but one thing is for cer