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LACS to offer a special adoption promotion
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (57+ words) LACS to offer a special adoption promotion'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services is offering a special adoption promotion throughout the month of February. All adoptions will include vaccines, microchip and spay/neuter services for $14. The promotion will last…...
Laredo Animal Care Services offers free pet pajamas to combat cold weather
1+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) As temperatures drop this weekend, Laredo Animal Care Services is stepping up to help keep your furry friends warm and cozy. Cold weather is predicted to arrive in the Laredo area this weekend, ... LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As temperatures drop this…...
Laredo animal shelter celebrates second annual Paws and Thanks event
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (189+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services is celebrating its second annual Paws and Thanks event today at its facility on 5202 Maher Avenue. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and features ... LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services is celebrating…...
Pet of the Week: Meet Nana, the 1-year-old Basset Hound mix
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (197+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Officials with the Laredo Animal Protective Society (LAPS) visited the KGNS+ studio to introduce our Pet of the Week for October 29: Nana, a 1-year-old Basset Hound mix. Nana is a playful spirit with a big heart. She is…...
Marinela, the pup, awaits adoption in Laredo
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (193+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Marinela, an 8-month-old terrier-chihuahua mix, is looking for her forever home, according to the Laredo Animal Protective Society. Laredo Animal Protective Society representative Amber Villarreal stated that Marinela has been at the shelter for approximately six to…...
Laredo officials weigh federal solutions for veterinarian shortage
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) City leaders are considering ways to incorporate federal help to bring more veterinary resources to Laredo, where just 15 vets serve all of Webb County and surrounding counties. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - This week, the Laredo City Council discussed pursuing a federal…...
Laredo city officials push public campaigns on pet ownership, adoptions
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) City officials approved a motion to expand adoption campaigns and strengthen public messaging on responsible pet ownership after dozens of animals were unexpectedly taken in recently. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A motion approved Monday at the Laredo City Council meeting aims…...
City of Laredo takes custody of several animals from nonprofit animal rescue
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is taking custody of more than 25 animals from a nonprofit organization, with more expected to be received. According to a statement by Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS), they are currently caring for dogs…...
Laredo Animal Care Services showcases ‘Flor’ ahead of Clear the Shelters event
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (187+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services is hoping to find a forever home for "Flor," a 1-year-old terrier mix, as part of its efforts to encourage adoptions ahead of this weekend's Clear the Shelters event. Flor was featured on…...
Pet of the Week: Meet Sweetie!
10+ mon, 22+ hour ago (181+ words) Sweetie, a 1-year-old Terrier mix, is looking for his forever home, and the Laredo Animal Protective Society is hosting a Mega Adoption Event to help pets like him find loving families. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Sweetie has been at the shelter…...