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While Texas has no statewide "leash law," the Houston Municipal Code requires dog owners or handlers to ensure that the dog ...

10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays ...

This morning at a City Hall meeting, BARC director, Jarrad Mears shared a proposal requesting more funding to help with ...

BARC announced Friday it is tightening oversight over rescue groups following reports of neglected and mistreated animals.

Animals are considered at risk for being euthanized if they have health or behavioral issues, BARC director of communications ...

Houston's BARC Animal Shelter is reducing its rescue notice period from 48 hours to 24 hours as the shelter sees a higher animal intake.

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HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston's BARC Animal Shelter is reducing its rescue notice period from 48 hours to 24 hours as the shelter sees a higher animal intake, according to a March 1 update.

The Houston Humane Society is now expanding its adoption program by including farm animals. The shelter currently has five ...

It's been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) wants to separate fact from fiction.