Tag Archives: pets

Lifesaving Tips Keep Pets Safe During Heat Wave

pet heat safety

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is sharing lifesaving tips to help Texans keep their animal companions safe as the scorching heat wave continues in the Lone Star State. “The record-breaking temperatures across Texas right now are particularly dangerous for pets,” said Thomas Edling, chief veterinary officer of American Humane. “Failing to beat the heat and keep your pets cool can lead to discomfort and even death. Remember:…

Read More

Mission PAWsible Hosts Pet Fair

Pets and owners are signed in to Wellness on Wheelz at the Mission PAWsible pet fair.

Health and pets were the names of the game Jan. 11 as Mission PAWsible held a pet fair at Bannworth Park and its dog park. Pet vendors were on site selling their favorite pet goodies and welcoming all dogs to come join them.  The main attraction was Wellness on Wheelz, a mobile veterinary clinic serving South Texas. Wellness on Wheelz veterinarians provided basic checkups, vaccines, heartworm testing and prevention, and…

Read More

Finding New Life at a Shelter

Lilia Castillo Jones found a new professional life as executive director of the Humane Society of Harlingen. (courtesy)

Lilia Castillo Jones was coming off a 30-plus year career in the newspaper industry where she reached the highest levels of management. It was a work that had subsequently run its course. The Dallas native first came to the Rio Grande Valley in 2012 to become publisher of the Valley Morning Star in Harlingen. She would eventually go from that post to become the president of the El Paso Times. That…

Read More