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Aaron with "John" in his arms,
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Penny the "Brookside Dog" is progressing rapidly thanks to
Hurst Animal Shelter Staff
and friendly visitors.
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Animal Services Center
The City of Hurst Animal Services Center has many wonderful pets available for adoption to loving homes. In addition to providing and promoting the humane treatment of animals, Animal Services also protects the public by managing the Hurst animal population.
The animals at the Animal Services Center are generally rescued by an Animal Services Officer, or a concerned citizen who has seen the animal running loose. However, some animals are brought in by citizens who can no longer care for them. Citizens may turn over their pets to Animal Services for a $20.00 fee. Owned animals that are turned over, are accepted depending on the availability of space to house the animal. Owner released animals are immediately available for adoption, if they are deemed healthy and non-aggressive. Lost and Found animals are held for 72 hours and then those that are healthy and non-aggressive are also placed for adoption.
The Animal Services Center encourages citizens interested in adopting an animal to visit us Monday through Friday between 1:00 p.m.and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. The Animal Services Center is located at 891 Cannon Drive, directly west of the City of Hurst Service Center (view on-line map). For more information, please contact us at (817) 788-7216.
Please visit the link Volunteer Opportunities (listed under Volunteers in Action) to see areas for service in the City of Hurst.
Facts About Rabies
The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging precautions to reduce the risk of contracting rabies. There has been a higher than usual number of animal rabies cases in Texas this year, particularly in Central Texas and the North Texas region. Protect yourself by avoiding wild animals and animals acting strangely, and by vaccinating your family pets. Read more about rabies here.
 Coyote Information
For the latest information visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Nuisance Wildlife website. Further online reading about coyotes includes the National Geographic coyote page and the U.S. Humane Society Wild Neighbors section on coyotes.
Do You Chain Your Dog?
Read why chaining a dog outside is inhumane and how to bring your dog inside on The Humane Society of the United States website.
Illegal Dog Fighting
Hurst Animal Services hosted a training seminar on the investigation techniques, laws pertaining to dog fighting, street fighters/gang activity, and investigation of this problem. They also discussed the history of dog fighting which includes bull baiting, origins of the pit bull terrier, and breed characteristics. For more information please contact us at 817-788-7216.
 On the ASPCA Kids website children read expert pet care advice, see cute animal videos and cartoons, and learn how about animal careers. The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was founded in 1866 as the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. The Society was formed to alleviate the injustices animals faced then, and we continue to battle cruelty today. Whether it’s saving a pet who has been accidentally poisoned, fighting to pass humane laws, rescuing animals from abuse or sharing resources with shelters across the country, we work toward the day in which no animal will live in pain or fear. Visit www.aspca.org to learn more.
Hurricane Katrina - 6 Years Ago...
During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many professionals assisted in disaster relief efforts in the New Orleans area. The City of Hurst Animal Services was well represented on two different trips by Debra Brantner and Jeannette Sprinkle.
Here are photo albums showing rescue scenes from Louisiana.
Album One ~~ Album Two ~~ Album Three
Controlling Fleas and Ticks on Your Pets
The fleas and ticks on your dog or cat are only a small percentage of the number in the animal's environment. Fleas and their eggs can live outside in grass, soil and even crevices in sidewalks, while inside they live in rugs and carpets, cracks in floors, bedding, etc. Discover your options for controlling fleas on your furry friends and learn how to remove a tick off your dog, on this website. (The Humane Society of the United States)
Dog Bite Prevention Tips 
An estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, with 800,000 individuals-half of them children-requiring medical treatment. Most of these injuries can be prevented with responsible pet ownership and appropriate behavior around dogs, say the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Postal Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  . In an effort to help parents educate their children about basic safety around dogs during this annual awareness-raising event, the ASPCA offers the following tips:
* Children should not approach, touch or play with any dog who is sleeping, eating or caring for puppies.
* Children should not pet unfamiliar dogs without asking permission from the dog’s guardian first. If the guardian says it is okay, the child should first let the dog sniff his closed hand.
* If a child sees a dog off-leash outside, he should tell an adult immediately.
* If a loose dog comes near a child, she should not run or scream. Instead, she should avoid eye contact with the animal and stand very still, like a tree, until the animal moves away.
Disaster Preparedness Brochures
The Humane Society of the United Stated Disaster Center has several brochures available for download to help you plan for the needs of your pets, horses, and livestock during an emergency. The following PDF brochures are available for download:
Last Updated:
May 21, 2012 9:15 AM
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