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Baytown animal shelter shifts to in-house spay/neuter services, eyes new transport partnership
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (143+ words) Justin Gonzales, animal services manager, told the committee that the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program partnership has ended. The shelter now relies on a part-time veterinarian, Dr. Amy Lowe, who visits. .. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium…...
Protecting your pets from fleas, ticks and heartworms
3+ week, 1+ day ago (138+ words) Baytown Sun March signals the arrival of Spring in Baytown Warmer days, blooming trees and more time spent outdoors are all things we look forward to this time of year But while spring brings plenty of positives, it also marks…...
Worst hoarding case: 4 cats rescued alive
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (375+ words) Baytown Sun Animal welfare officials rescued four severely neglected cats from a home in the Ginger Creek Estates subdivision last week The bodies of four dead cats were found amid what investigators called one of the most extreme hoarding cases…...
Cat fancy: Cat show goes on despite weather
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) Fate Mays, a judge with over a decade of experience, named Tucker the exotic short-haired cat as the winner of the Cat Costume Contest after he dressed up as Old Mother Hubbard. Melissa Dorko, left, and her cat, Lexi, a…...
Spaying and Neutering: Why is it so important?
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (181+ words) If you've spent much time around veterinary clinics, shelters or rescue groups, you've probably heard the phrase "Spay and neuter your pets." But have you ever wondered why this message is repeated so often? As a veterinarian here in Baytown,…...
Beating the heat: Keeping Your Pets Safe in a Baytown Summer
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (629+ words) There's no doubt about it " summer in Baytown is here, and it's coming in hot. While many of us are reaching for the AC dial, iced tea and shaded porches, we can't forget about our four-legged companions who experience the…...
Managing eyesight decline in aging pets
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (238+ words) Growing old alongside your furry friend brings cherished memories, but it also brings inevitable changes. As they age, pets slow down, may experience behavioral changes, and develop stiff joints " one of the most jarring changes that come with a pet's…...
Introducing your fur baby to your new baby
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (186+ words) From slobbering, zoomies, and barking, to spit up, crawling, and crying, the transition from the joys of pet parenthood to newborn parenthood can be both exciting and intimidating " especially for the fur baby who is suddenly no longer the center…...