Pets

In the past, blue-green algae have been found in the Concho River, O.H. Ivie Reservoir, Twin Buttes Reservoir, and Lake Nasworthy. Awareness is the key to preventing illness in people or death in livestock and pets.

These are the top 25 most popular dog names in the Lone Star State. Where does your fur babies name fall on the list and what not to name your dog.

With spring in West Texas, it's time to get outside with our pets. Which brings up an age-old question "What Are the Top 10 Easiest Dog Breeds to Obedience Train?

Snakebites are a real problem for pets in Texas. Immediate treatment can be the key to survival for a pet bitten by a dangerous snake. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't recognize the signs of a bite until it is too late.

There are so many stories of animals initially brought to a location as exotic pets and ending up escaping causing catastrophic results for native habitats. The python problem in Florida is a glaring example. Could kangaroos in Texas escape and gain a foothold in Texas?

Three dogs were found intentionally poisoned. The dogs were found in two locations in Riverbend Estates. Look at the photos. These dogs only wanted to be loved. It is not hard to imagine them playing with their favorite toys or anxiously chasing a happy child who loves them.

We have all seen those heart-rendering commercials on television, asking for donations to save animals at risk. The images are graphic and horrendous. Animal cruelty can occur anywhere. That's why Texas law has made it illegal for pet owners to leave their animals outside in extreme weather, including temperatures below 32 degrees.

It's those big, glistening puppy dog eyes that will many times sway you into giving your sweet pooch a morsel from your plate. However, there are certain foods that you will want to think twice about before handing them over to your furry friends...

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Check out these adorable pet photos from the Abilene Animal Shelter. These pets have been at the shelter a long time need a home right now. Some may be FREE.