Saturday, April 28th @ 11:00 a.m:

Workshop #3 : "Animal Abuse and Neglect Under Texas Law", Speakers: Shelby L. Bobosky, Esq., President, Legislative Chair and Board Member, Texas Humane Legislation Network, Felicia Kerney, Esq., Asst. Criminal D.A., Dallas County and Robert L. “Skip” Trimble, Esq., Board Member, Texas Humane Legislation Network.

Saturday, April 28th @ 4:00 p.m:

Workshop #18 : "Ask an Animal Lawyer and Avoid the Legal Pitfalls in Ordinances, Rescues/501c3s and Ownership", Shelby L. Bobosky, Esq., President, Legislative Chair and Board Member, Texas Humane Legislation Network; Don Feare, Jr. Esq., The Feare Law Firm, PC; Robert L. “Skip” Trimble, Esq., Board Member, Texas Humane Legislation Network; and Randy Turner, Esq., Animal Attorney, Law Offices of Randall E. Turner, PLLC.

Join more than 3,000 pups and their people for Strut Your Mutt 2018, the Race to End Animal Cruelty on Saturday, May 12th. The 5K timed run or 3K fun run/walk starts at the base of the Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge in West Dallas in the Trinity Groves area. The route goes over the Ronald Kirk Bridge and winds through the Design District before heading back for a fabulous after party complete with mimosas and plenty of wonderful vendors to visit.

For more information, contact: Jan Scoggins - jscoggins@spca.org

Or you can register here.

Help THLN advances its mission and experience the workout of a lifetime! SoulCycle (at their location in the Domain Northside) is generously donating 15 bikes for a charity ride! 

SoulCycle is a 45-minute indoor cycling class that features high-intensity cardio, muscle-sculpting strength training, and rhythm-based choreography. But it’s so much more than just a workout — it’s a powerful mind-body experience. We'll ride together as a pack in candlelit studio to the rhythm of one-of-a-kind playlist, coached by a magnetic instructor, who will push us to reach our personal best. Riders come to SoulCycle to experience breakthroughs and unlock their full potential — on and off the bike.

Grab your seat now as space is limited! The cost is $30 a person and can be paid via cash or check at the event. Shoes and towels are provided at the venue, just bring water for the ride!

WHEN: Saturday, June 9th, 10:45am

WHERE: SoulCycle - Domain Northside

MHC's Hot Dog Run 5K & 1 Mile has been held since 2015 at Midland College.  Thanks to the support of our local community, our 3rd Annual Hot Dog Run was a huge success with over 200 runners & walkers registered.  We plan on our 4th Annual Hot Dog Run on Saturday June 16, 2018 to be a big success!

We will be offering many fun activities on this day of fun for the Midland Community including:
- Every participant signed up for the 5K & 1 Mile will receive a T-Shirt
- First 300 entries receive a Finisher Medal
- First 200 entries receive a Gift Bag & branded dog bandanna
- Chip Timed 5K
- Complimentary breakfast provided by Texas Roadhouse (for paid participants & volunteers only)
- Free Bounce Houses & Inflatables
- Free Face Painting
- Vendor Booths (for approved/paid vendors only)
- Public Microchip Clinic from 10-1
- Trophies provided to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place men & women, as well as 1st place dog
- Contests
    - Best Costume
    - Best Trick
    - Best Owner/Dog Matching Costume
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SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM - Vendor Booth & Race set up begins
7:00 AM - Registration Opens
8:00 AM - 1 Mile Starts
8:15 AM - 5K Starts
8:45 AM - Breakfast is served compliments of Texas Roadhouse (for paid participants & volunteers only)
9:30 AM - Contests begin
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Public Microchip Clinic (open to dogs & cats) INFO ON CLINICS HERE

You’re invited to join the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the Houston Humane Society and the South Texas College of Law Animal Law Clinic for our first-ever Houston Animal Lobby Day!

The Texas legislature's 85th regular and special sessions have ended, and with the elections approaching this spring, state lawmakers are back in their home districts and focused on constituent matters. While many advocates "lobby" their legislators during session, many don't reach out in the interim years.

The off-session year is actually the most opportune time to truly make a lasting impression with state legislators, so that they remember when it counts. 2018 is also important to Texas as there is urgent animal protection legislation pending in Congress as we speak. Now is the time to advocate for humane legislation!

Register for our North Texas Lobby Day today! Advocates will be trained on effective interim lobbying and on current state and federal legislative issues. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a panel of local law enforcement on how you can help enforce laws once they're passed. Finally local state representatives will be stopping by to meet you and hear your concerns for a more humane Texas. Lunch is provided.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with other animal lovers, speak directly with legislators about passing strong laws for animals and learn how you can make a big difference for animals in 2018!

Thank you for being their voice and helping us #LegislateToChangeTheirFate!

Join the Texas Humane Legislation Network at this year's VegFest Houston!