Tales to Tails at Browning Elementary

We had a wonderful afternoon recently at Browning Elementary.We hope to be back to visit again soon.

Therapy dog and R.E.A.D Ambassador Chloe heard some good stories

The pleasant weather allowed us to hold the sessions outside in Browning's garden area

Spay, Neuter and Vetting Resources in Houston

We often get asked about low-cost spay/neuter and vetting in Houston. Here are is a list of some relatively low cost resources. We have used some of these resources; others were referred by friends or we found on the internet. If you have used any good, low cost vets or vet clinics in the area or have comments about the list, please let us know.

Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) and Animal Wellness Clinic (snapus.org)

1801 Durham, Houston 77007

713-862-8001

Spay/Houston (spayhouston.org)

412F N. Sam Houston Parkway E, Houston 77060

281-260-0015

Houston Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic (houstonhumane.org/clinic/)

14700 Almeda Road, Houston 77053

713-433-6421

The Greater Good (mygreatergoodvet.com)

1195 Katy Freeway, Houston 77079

281-496-5983

Gulfgate Animal Hospital

216 Winkler Drive, Houston 77087

713-643-5723

Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital

7327 Long Dr, Houston 77087

713-643-0633

Upcoming Events

Please check our events calendar on our website often and invite your friends! Here is a snapshot of upcoming events. Feel free to message hillary@barriodogs.org if you have questions.

Idylwood Civic Club Meeting - Barrio Dogs will be speaking
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Fun Run with Carol Alvarado at Mason Park
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 a.m.

Adoption Day at Natural Pawz, Bellaire
Saturday, February 25, 2012, noon-4 p.m.

Reveille-Park Place Civic Club Meeting - Barrio Dogs will be speaking
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7 p.m.

Barrio Dogs Volunteer Meeting at Bohemeo's
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7 p.m.

Adoption Day at Natural Pawz, Heights
Saturday, March 10, 2012, noon-4 p.m.

Barrio Dogs St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser
Medel's Ice House
Harrisburg @ Milby, East End
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 4 p.m.

Adoption Day at Natural Pawz

Barrio Dogs had a wonderful adoption day at Natural Pawz in Bellaire at the end of January 2012. We had good luck with fosters and adopters but need more. If you are interested, please contact us at info@barriodogs.org.

Therapy Dogs at Devotions

Devotions Nursing and Hospital Care received a visit from Therapy Rescue dog Chloe. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Brittany Meyn at brittany@barriodogs.org.

Barrio Dogs' Community Education

Some of our recent community education events at area schools.

Maria Ivanez with our Therapy & Education Rescues, Hap & Henry, at KIPP Elementary n Houston's East End

YAP (Youth and Paws) at Browning Elementary with Jennifer Washam and R.E.A.D. (Rescue Education Ambassador Dog) Chloe

Tales to Tails with R.E.A.D. Chloe at Browning Elementary

Chloe and Hap: Our Therapy Dogs

Also in attendance at our recent Pet Awareness Event at Stephanie's were community heroes Chloe, Rescue Education Ambassador Dog (R.E.A.D.), and Hap, Therapy Dog. These two rescued dogs do extraordinary work by giving back to the community through our various therapy programs.

If you are interested in volunteering for any therapy programs, please contact:
 
Susan Greene, Education Administrator – susan@barriodogs.org
Jennifer Washam, Tales to Tails Coordinator – jennifer@barriodogs.org
Brittany Meyn, Therapy Coordinator - brittany@barriodogs.org

Barrio Dogs' Pet Awareness Event

We want to thank Stephanie’s Ice House in Houston for allowing us to have our very first Barrio Dogs' Pet Awareness Event on January 21, 2012. The event's purpose was to educate and raise awareness of the horrific conditions of animal abandonment, neglect and abuse in the Mason/Magnolia Park area. We had many old and new friends attending and the event was a great success.

Big thanks to the Norma Zenteno Band for performing. Special thanks to Blue Line Bike Shop, Carmen Macias and Mike & Gina Moreno for the donated raffle items. We were blessed by courtesy photographers Megan Batson and Gwen Juarez. Thank you also to Ernie Zenteno for the veggie kabobs and to our wonderful Barrio Dogs volunteers and supporters.

We have new Barrio Dogs education literature in English and Spanish that will soon be available on our website. Please support our education campaign: Spay & Neuter Your Pets, Leash Your Dogs and No More Chains. If you need any literature right now, please contact us at info@barriodog.org.

An important part of our event was to recognize some outstanding community heroes who are working hard to make a difference in the lives of homeless and abandoned dogs throughout the city. We were proud to be able to recognize these people; please continue to get to know and support them as well.

Estelle Mack, Independent Rescuer, Third Ward.
June Rodriquez, Houston Indie Dog Rescue, all communities.
Kelle Mann Davis, Fifth Ward Dogs/Cats Forgotten, Fifth Ward
Anna Bermudez, Independent Rescuer & Barrio Dogs Community Leader, Near Northside
Emily Crossley, Backstreet Brutality & Relief Rescue.

Emily Crossley, Anna Bermudez, Gloria Medina Zenteno, Kelle Mann Davis, June Rodriguez, Estelle Mack

 

This interesting article talks about different types of pet therapy programs in place at various colleges around the country. We love reading about the great things that dogs can do and are proud of Barrio Dog rescued dogs that participate in our therapy programs in Houston schools and homeless shelters. We plan to bring you more good news about our Barrio Dog therapy program in the upcoming months.

10 Colleges With Successful Pet Therapy Programs

Damian, Our Magnolia Park Miracle

To see him now is a miracle. This poor dog was found roaming the streets in Magnolia Park, Greater East End Houston. Damian was in horrible shape! Much to our horror, we determined that Damian had owners. After much discussion Damian was surrendered to Barrio Dogs.

On August 30, 2011, he was taken to the vet and found to be heartworm positive, had demodectic mange, and was severely underweight at just 51 pounds. With lots of love and tender care, Damian no longer suffers from a skin condition or eye infections. He was treated for heartworms and neutered. Damian likes other dogs of all types, enjoys snuggling with people and is very gentle. He has gained weight and has turned out to be a very happy dog. We are looking for loving family that wants Damian to be its newest member.

Damian was recently moved to Sophie's Doggy Spa so he can continue getting the best care. Please consider a donation to his continued vetting and boarding until we find him a beautiful home.

Damian Before

Many people in the community accept this as the norm

Damian's first vet visit

Damian After

Thank you for continuing to support Damian until we find him a home