In This Issue
| May 1, 2010 | | | - 11,532 -
Dogs and cats have been
helped by your gifts between
Jan. 1 and Mar. 31, 2010.
SNAP has sterilized over
330,000
dogs and cats since being
founded in 1993. |
| Harris County Issues Canine Distemper Alert
Raccoons Transmit Disease, County Agency Urges Vaccination
A canine distemper warning alert has been issued to residents of Harris County, Texas, by the Veterinary Public Health (VPH) agency of Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services. The organization urges vaccination of dogs and ferrets against the virus, immediate treatment for animals believed to be infected, and taking measures to prevent the exposure of domestic animals to raccoons. Raccoons may carry the disease. A press release issued by VPH on April 20, 2010, reveals that 20 dogs brought to the county shelter in the preceding two weeks displayed signs of infection. Full story. |
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| A Win-Win Proposition for San Antonio
Animals Win with Wellness; Residents Could Win a Flat-Screen TV
When you protect your dogs and cats with SNAP wellness services, they win a longer, healthier, and happier life. If you are a Bexar County resident and do it by May 15, 2010, you could also win a 32" color LCD television! Six months of flea preventative for one cat or dog will be awarded to a runner-up.
Dogs and cats are at risk of serious illness and even death from diseases caused by common viruses, bacteria, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and other animals. SNAP can help you protect your furry babies by providing the tests, vaccines, and preventative products that will help them lead a long and happy life. Full story.
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| | Heights Spring Fling Benefits SNAP
SNAP Board Member to Match Percentage of Sales from Four Participating Merchants
Four Houston merchants participating in the annual Spring Fling on 19th Street sale and celebration have made SNAP their beneficiary for the event. Doubly exciting is the news that Neil Sackheim, SNAP board member and partner in Carter & Cooley Deli, has announced that he will personally match the funds raised by the four businesses. The businesses supporting SNAP include Carter & Cooley Deli, 18 Hands Gallery, Gen’s Antiques, and Mercader Antiques. Over 30 merchants are participating in the event, and each has chosen a charity to support. Full story.
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| | SNAP Clinic Web Pages Go Bilingual
New Clinic Overview Links to Clinic Pages in English and Spanish
SNAP has recently completed translating each of its clinic web pages into Spanish and creating a new clinic overview page that provides links to the clinic pages in each language. Each clinic page also now provides a link to reach the alternate language version of the page.
SNAP has a large Hispanic clientele, and providing Spanish-language versions of these pages will make it easier for those with limited English-language skills to find the information they need to help the animals in their lives. Full story.
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| | Las Páginas Web de las Clínicas SNAP son Bilingües
Ahora Puedes Encontrar Información Sobre las Clínicas en Inglés y Español
March SNAP recientemente ha completado la traducción en español de cada una de sus páginas web de las clínicas y con la creación de una nueva página de descripción de las clínicas ahora proporciona enlaces a las páginas en cada lenguaje. Cada página proporciona un enlace para cada clínica que ayuda a entender la versión de lenguaje alterna a cada página.
SNAP tiene una clientela hispana grande, y las versiones de lenguaje en español que proveen de estas páginas lo harán más fácil para aquellos con habilidades limitados del idioma inglés de encontrar la información necesaria para ayudar a los animales en sus vidas. Historia Entera.
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| Upcoming SNAP Events
| | Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - San Antonio, TX | | | Mozart Cat Day
Cats spayed or neutered for $20 each on monthly cat day funded by the Sherman Foundation.
| | Friday, May 7, 2010 - Houston, TX | | | Spring Fling on 19th Street
Enjoy food, entertainment, sales, and sharing. Four merchants are benefiting SNAP!
| | Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - San Antonio, TX | | | Sadie Dog Day
Dogs spayed or neutered for $30 each on monthly dog day funded by the Sherman Foundation.
| | Saturday, June 19, 2010 - Houston, TX | | | SNAP & Pet Paradise Hurricane Preparation Event
SNAP and Pet Paradise join forces to help you prepare for the 2010 storm season! | |
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Hello Darlings,
A San Antonio dog that had been vaccinated for rabies was euthanized last month so it could be tested for rabies? What's up with that? Read this month's letter to find out. Full story.
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| | SNAP Volunteers Set Art Festival Record!
Over $23,000 in Funds Raised for Spay-Neuter at Spring Festival
SNAP is thrilled to announce that our volunteers set a new record by raising $23,169 in funds at the spring 2010 Bayou City Art Festival! That total includes over $9,000 in tips and over $14,000 in proceeds from beverage sales. The funds raised will be used to continue SNAP programs to prevent the suffering and death of dogs and cats due to overpopulation and preventable diseases, especially in low-income areas. Full story.
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Dear Readers,
Madame Astrocat was sometimes accused of being a wild cat in her younger days. She has always been the picture of domesticity though, and she is ready to explain why with this month's top ten list. Full story.
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| | Quote of the Month
| | "Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really." ~ Carlotta Monterey O’Neill | |
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