NEWS
Mission Doggie Doors is complete!
TASTC raised money to replace the old doggie doors with newer, quieter, & SAFER ones! Thanks to everyone who contributed!!
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TASTC has broken ground! In the newest addition that is! TASTC is now adding on a break room, storage areas, & 2 new dog kennels. In June 08, TASTC opened its doors, has adopted over 500 animals since June 08, & now growing! Come see the transition & construction should be finished by Halloween!
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The Animal Shelter of Texas County welcomes PAWS 'N CLAWS. Paws 'N Claws is a Pet Boutique, Gifts, & Grooming. The owner is Kim Epperly, Groomer is Dianna Bennett with over 20 years of experience.
The store caters to cats and dogs and includes: Quality & Unique Collar and Lead selection, Dinnerware and Placemats, Homemade and Healthy Treats, Variety of Toys, Clothes from Party Dresses to Rain Jackets, Health and Wellness Care, and Gifts for Pet Lovers.
Call 417-967-6951 to make an appointment!
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Pilots N Paws will be transporting 5,000 U.S. shelter animals
Pilots N Paws, an online forum that connects animal rescue groups and volunteer pilots, is launching the world's largest airlift in September 2009. From Sept. 12 through Sept. 20, Pilots N Paws will attempt to transport 5,000 homeless animals in one week.
"The goal of the Pilots N Paws 5000 is to increase awareness about different ways people can help animals in need, whether it's by providing air transportation, becoming a foster home, or general volunteering," says Jon Wehrenberg, co-founder of Pilots N Paws, in a press release. "It's a unique way for people to donate their time and talent to a very worthy cause."
The Pilots N Paws website made it possible for rescuers and foster homes in high-kill areas to locate areas of the country where no-kill shelters are in greater abundance. No-kill shelters will make space for the animals being rescued. The sending and receiving pair of animal rescuers will team up with a volunteer pilot, who will provide transportation during the rescue week.
Volunteer pilots are needed and can register online to fly pets from shelters to foster or forever homes. Foster parents are also being sought. These individuals will take care of pets for an overnight stay or an extended period of time until an adopter is found. General volunteers are also being requested. Local shelters are always in need of help with walking dogs, cleaning cages, and filing paper work. If you can't fly a plane or take in a pup, spreading the word is also a great way to help, in addition to adopting any of the rescued animals.
"I'm afraid thousands of pets will die if we don't get them to new homes," says Wehrenberg. "I'm hoping we'll get the help to make this event a tremendous success."
For more information or to volunteer with Pilots N Paws 5000, please visit PilotsNPaws.org.
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Thank you to ROYAL CANIN in Rolla, MO
for their generous donations of their great dog and cat food!!!!!!!!
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