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87-year-old Kerrville man becomes community cat hero
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (354+ words) KERRVILLE, Texas " In Kerrville, one 87-year-old is showing that compassion doesn't slow down with age. Conrad Carter, retired Algebra teacher, has quietly become a champion for neighborhood cats, turning his retirement years into a mission of care and community service....
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (625+ words) Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government's official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers. Sometimes it seems like they have served under him. "Larry the cat's approval…...
Meet Nacho, a dog available to adopt from the PAWS Shelter of Central Texas | Pet of the Week
2+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) Meet Nacho, a dog available to adopt from the PAWS Shelter of Central Texas | Pet of the Week'KVUE Meet Nacho, a dog available to adopt from the PAWS Shelter of Central Texas | Pet of the Week To stream KVUE on…...
Kerrville, Texas, woman reunited with cat months after deadly flooding
3+ week, 4+ day ago (55+ words) Kerrville, Texas, woman reunited with cat months after deadly flooding'kvue.com Kerrville, Texas, woman reunited with cat months after deadly flooding To stream KVUE on your phone, you need the KVUE app. Download the KVUE app Next up in 5 Example…...
Austin police rescue 8 kittens from cage found on sidewalk in freezing temps
3+ week, 5+ day ago (114+ words) AUSTIN, Texas " Eight kittens were rescued on Monday night after being found in a cage in Central Austin during subfreezing temperatures. A sergeant responding to the scene found the kittens freezing in a cage along a sidewalk with no shelter,…...
Lost after the floods, ‘Ella’ the cat finds her way home in emotional Kerrville reunion
3+ week, 6+ day ago (232+ words) KERRVILLE, Texas " After months of heartbreak and uncertainty, a little tabby cat named Ella is finally back where she belongs " in her mom's arms. Ella became lost after her owner was forced to temporarily relocate following the July 4 flooding in…...
Austin Pets Alive! seeks urgent fosters for 75 animals in preparation for Arctic cold front
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (262+ words) AUSTIN, Texas " As a powerful Arctic cold front approaches Central Texas, Austin Pets Alive! is racing to find temporary foster homes for 75 of its shelter animals. The organization is calling on the community to help ensure dogs and other pets…...
Holiday pet gifts: Why animal experts say some furry friends shouldn’t be a surprise
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (397+ words) KYLE, Texas " The holidays are all about giving, but local animal experts say you may want to think twice before you head to the shelter to pick up a gift. Some presents, they say, should not be surprises. At PAWS…...
Austin Pets Alive! looking for urgent fosters to curb dog virus spread
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) AUSTIN, Texas " Austin Pets Alive! is looking for more people to foster and adopt dogs after a contagious respiratory virus broke out at Austin Animal Services. The non-fatal dog virus is called pneumovirus. The symptoms are much like a common…...
'Without us, the community is going to suffer' | Animal shelter in Kyle launches urgent fundraiser to avoid closure
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (341+ words) AUSTIN, Texas " For nearly four decades, PAWS Shelter of Central Texas has been a lifeline for vulnerable animals across Hays County and surrounding areas. But now, the Kyle-based shelter is facing a financial crisis that could force it to shut…...