The City of Austin in partnership with Emancipet will provide a free rabies shot, collar and tag, microchip and spay/neuter for dogs/cats in these zip codes:

• 78701
• 78702
• 78721
• 78723
• 78724
• 78741
• 78744
• 78745
• 78753
• 78758

These free animal services have a value of more than $150. (at least!)

The Spay Street Program will help the City address the issue of the homeless pet population in the community thus reducing the risk of animals being euthanized.

Instructions for Spay Street Program free services:

No appointment needed, simply take your animals to Emancipet:

7201 Levander Loop, Austin 78702 Monday- Saturday, except second Wednesday of every month. Please bring proof of residency (ie: drivers license w/current address or a bill or official piece of mail with your name and address on it).

Call (512) 587-7729 for additional information.

• Drop off is between 8 and 9 a.m.
• Pick up is between 4 and 5p.m.
• All dogs are to be leashed and all cats must be in carriers
• Kittens & Puppies must be 8 weeks of age or older

Benefits of spaying/ neutering your pet:

1. SAVES YOU MONEY! Financially caring for 1 pet vs. all of their offspring. (not to mention reduced risk of ovarian and testicular cancer in dogs and cats!)
2. No more stray males hanging around your property to breed with your female.
3. Siblings won’t breed with each other and/ or their parents.
4. No need to find homes for unwanted litters.
5. Reduces aggression in male dogs and reduces tendency to roam.
6. Microchip cuts down on theft of dogs and helps with recovering lost animals.
7. Males are less likely to mark and/ or spray inside your home.
8. No more mess to clean from females in heat.
9. Females will not try to escape to go breed outside your home or property.

For more information or if you live outside of the qualifying zip codes and need assistance, please call the Spay Street Public Health Educator: 512-972-5832 or visit www.EMANCIPET.org for specials like this one:

If you are considering breeding your dog, please visit here first: http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/

Please spay/neuter your pets!

Sincerely,

Your Pet Sitters and Dog Trainers at Leaps N’ Hounds

Do you love long walks on the lake, cuddling by the fire, a good sense of humor, eating tasty food, and belly rubs?  Well, ok – giving belly rubs.  If you said yes, then this guy might your perfect match!

Playful yet gentle and not afraid of anyone.

Our handsome friend here was found wandering a neighborhood street in Houston and looking pretty hungry.  No tags, no microchip, and no home in sight, he has yet to be claimed and needs a good home as soon as possible.

Adorable baby girl pictured for size comparison only. Dog for adoption - not baby.

He is fairly young (probably just under a year or so) and surprisingly small at about 40-45lbs.  Our guess is Shepherd mixed with a much smaller breed.   He is currently

in The Woodlands (North Houston), but could easily be brought to Austin for the right family.

So far he has been busy stealing the hearts of everyone who meets him.  He is very outgoing with a really fun personality,  politely playing and romping around with anyone willing (dog or human) with a nice sense of respect for boundaries.

If you’re looking for a fun young canine friend to have some adventures with – This guy is right up your alley!

The Woodlands Dog Park Association (TWDPA) has kindly provided a FREE neuter and he will be completely vetted with shots and a check up.   Donations for his adoption/neuter can be made to TWDPA.

His new family must be willing to give him a warm, happy, and safe home where he sleeps indoors, is never left outside for long hot days, and is kept current on vet care.  He also will need lots of play and exercise – he loves companionship.

Free obedience classes have been arranged in The Woodlands for him or…

If he is adopted in Austin, Leaps n’ Hounds will give his new family 2 free in-home training sessions to get him started in the right direction.

Please spread the word to friends, co-workers and family so we can get this guy out of limbo and into the good home he deserves.

Just look at that sweet face. It's hard to believe that dogs this charming are left to wander the streets homeless, but that is exactly where this guy was found.

For More Details Contact:

Crystal at 512-814-7297 / crystal@leapsnhounds.com

or  Snuggles & Hugs Petcare in Houston at: 936.443.3215  / nancy@snugglesandhugspetcare.com