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Abilene Zoo's annual Zoolute event honors military families
32+ min ago (112+ words) RELATED | Abilene Zoo to host free Zoolute event honoring military families Saturday Guests with proof of service received free admission to the zoo, along with free lunch, keeper chats, animal encounters and family activities throughout the day. This year's event…...
Tail-wagging good time at the Abilene Kennel Club dog show
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (137+ words) ABILENE, Texas " Dog lovers in the Big Country have plenty to bark about this weekend as the Abilene Kennel Club hosts its annual all-breed dog show. Hundreds of dogs will compete in a variety of events, including conformation, obedience, rally,…...
Abilene Zoo to host free Zoolute event honoring military families Saturday
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) ABILENE, Texas " The Zoolute event presented by H-E-B Helping Here will return to the Abilene Zoo on Saturday, May 16, offering a free day of family activities for military members and their loved ones in honor of Memorial Day weekend. The…...
Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center seeks volunteers
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (350+ words) ABILENE, Texas " The Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is asking for your help as they're in need of volunteers during this busy season. Jeremiah Morris has been a junior volunteer at the rehabilitation center for about a year. With baby…...
CUTENESS ALERT: Baby giraffe pictures
1+ week, 2+ day ago (191+ words) ABILENE, Texas " A baby giraffe born earlier this week at the Abilene Zoo is making his public debut as zoo visitors get their first chance to see the newborn calf exploring alongside his mother. The male giraffe was born Monday…...
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Brownwood
1+ week, 2+ day ago (291+ words) BROWNWOOD, Texas " The Brownwood Police Department is warning residents after a raccoon found within the city limits tested positive for rabies, officials said. The raccoon was discovered last week near 1st Street and Schroeder Lane, according to police. The animal was…...
Skunks in Sweetwater test positive for rabies
1+ year, 1+ week ago (9+ words) Multiple skunks in Sweetwater have tested positive for Rabies....
'There is no amount to small,' All Kind Animal Initiative prepares for Abilene Gives event
1+ week, 6+ day ago (385+ words) ABILENE, Texas " Abilene Gives supports dozens of local nonprofits across the community, one of those organizations is the All Kind Animal Initiative. KTXS spoke with the Executive Director at the PARC, Kelly Mc Coy, about just how much Abilene Gives…...
Local shelter works to rehabilitate abused and neglected pets
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (79+ words) Some dogs and cats that are surrendered to the animal shelter are not always in the best condition, often they've been abused or neglected....
See something, say something: Animal abuse cases rise in Abilene
2+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) ABILENE, Texas " Around 10 million animals die each year in the United States due to abuse or cruelty. "It can be anywhere from, a dog without a dog house, or it's tipped its water over and it's 100 degrees outside," Houts said....