10/29/09
HAPI to be featured in and on cover of Nov 09 Issue of OutSmart Magazine.
James Oxford and Lance Marshall, founders of HAPI will be featured on the cover of the Nov 09 (Pet Edition) of OutSmart Magazine along with their current foster, Charlie, a 9 year old beagle from BARC. An accompaning article is featured inside as well. Will post link to article under "HAPI in the News" once available.

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10/29/09
HAPI Homes Dog Adoption Event on Dec 5th
HAPI will partner with Blue Line Bike Lab to host a dog adoption event at 3302 White Oak Drive from Noon - 4pm on Oct 17th. Featuring dogs from BARC. There will also be raffles for various great prizes, all proceeds from raffle benefit the Homeless Animal Partnership Initiative (HAPI).

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10/10/09
HAPI Homes Dog Adoption Event on Oct 17th
HAPI will partner with Blue Line Bike Lab to host a dog adoption event at 3302 White Oak Drive from Noon - 4pm on Oct 17th. Featuring dogs from BARC and Rockabully Dog Rescue. There will also be raffles for various great prizes, all proceeds from raffle benefit the Homeless Animal Partnership Initiative (HAPI).

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6/1/09
Looking for Home/Foster for Bull Mastiff
BARC recently received a English and Bull Mastiff. The English Mastiff rescue group was able to come and pick one. But the Bull Mastiff is still in desperate need of someone to help him. We have been unable to find a rescue to take him and are now currently in contact with Best Friends in Utah to see if they would be willing to take him in. He is approximately 5 -6 years old. His teeth are severely worn down to the gums, he appears to have vision and hearing problems and is covered in cuts and scars. He does seem to have aggression towards other dogs if they are not in a seperate pen than him. But fine around people, but not entirely trusting of them either. If you know of anyone willing to take this boy in and give him some love and medical attention, please contact us or pass this information along to them to see if they can take him. HoustonAPI@gmail.com

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4/21/09
"Hope" Our Postergirl has gotten Adopted!
I have just found out that Hope, a red female pitbull has finally been adopted by a woman in San Antonio. Hope is really the dog that started it all. Lance and Karen encountered her on their first trip to BARC. She was actually starving to death in her kennel. They demanded she be put in her own cage and be fed seperately so that she could eat. She quickly put on some weight, though still under weight. She has spent the last couple of weekends at Highland Village and now has finally found a home! Our goal from day 1 was to find her a home. And now we continue with the thousands of dogs and cats who deserve to share the same story.

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4/9/09
Link for Lost and Found Pets in the Heights Area
http://garynuke.homestead.com/lostpets.html

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4/7/09
Pitbull needs a home! Melissa contacted me looking for someone who could either foster or even adopt this dog. She does appear to be aggressive towards other dogs, so would be best at a home with no other dogs or cats. Also someone who can take a leadership role with the dog. She is trying to find her a home so that she does not have to be euthanized. If you could foster or are interested in adopting this dog. Please contact me at HoustonAPI@gmail.com


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4/3/09
Friends of BARC's annual fundraiser April 25th - Mutts, Meows and Margaritas!!
http://www.friendsofbarc.org/







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4/2/09
Texas HB 1982 creates new class of vicious dog, prohibits off-leash activities
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=HB1982

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4/1/09
Man who uses hammer to put dog out of misery defends his actions
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Man-Who-Hammered-Dog-Says-He-Was-Trying-to-Help-.html

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3/31/09
BARC holding General meeting April 2nd @ 6pm
Please attend this general meeting which is open to all rescuers, fosters, and volunteers. It'll be held at B.A.R.C. on Thursday, April 2nd @ 6pm

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3/27/09
BARC offering 2 for 1 adoptions and transfers for a limited time.
The fee reduction is for Transfers to Rescue Groups and Adoptions to citizens. Please visit B.A.R.C. at 3200 Carr, Houston, TX 77026 to adopt a cat or dog today while this offer continues. http://www.houstontx.gov/health/BARC/index.html

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3/26/09
The SPCA of Texas to Transfer Approximately 150 Dogs Seized from Arkansas Puppy Mill
Read the story: http://www.spca.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=21692

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3/25/09
Please check out this video of SNAP's efforts to lower pet populations in the Corridor of Cruelty in NE Houston.

http://www.click2houston.com/video/18999938/index.html

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3/24/09

Summary: Rep. Senfronia Thompson - In response to the alarming number of unlicensed and unregulated large-scale commercial dog breeding facilities operating in Texas, I have introduced House Bill 3180 which will require these operations, commonly known as puppy mills, to meet minimum standards of care and housing for their animals.