May 25
My grandmother recently made the transition from living alone to a nursing home. She will be 93 years old this month. My family credits her toy poodle, Mittzy, with helping her remain in her home as long as she did. After my grandpa died, Mittzy became my grandma’s single responsibility, and more importantly her purpose. …
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Jun 21
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has expressed thanks to Governor Rick Perry for signing House Bill (HB) 1451 into law, which initiates oversight of large-scale commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy mills. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, and championed in the Senate by Sen. John Whitmire, …
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Jun 07
Cristine Kerr, interim executive director for Humane Society of East Texas is passionate about her work at the animal shelter. Her love for animals runs deep. Kerr was born in Hanover, Germany. Her grandparents owned a farm that raised horses and milk cows. The farm also had other animals including chickens and ducks.Kerr is fluent …
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Jan 05
I Read To Animals is a unique program that is being offered for the first time at the Longview Public Library in 2011. During the cialis wholesale program, elementary-age children will attend four weekly sessions that cover various topics on animals and animal care. They will also “adopt” a stuffed animal to read books to …
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