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Compassionate Sheriff Rallies Community

An entire community came together in Weatherford earlier this month to find a dog that fled the scene of a car. A pick-up truck driven by Marine Corps Major Andrew Butler was struck on March 2, and a five-year-old Australian shepherd named Cody escaped from his harness. Dozens of volunteers came together to help locate the missing dog,...

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Elephant Protections Trumped!

The Trump administration’s under-the-radar decision last week to legalize bringing elephant parts to the U.S. as trophies on a “case by case” basis—although not surprising—was a complete punch in the stomach to all who understand what the dwindling elephant population faces as a species for survival. To recap: In November 2017, the U.S...

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Longtime THLN volunteer Diane Coker p...

We are saddened to share that longtime THLN volunteer and animal advocate Diane Coker passed away earlier this month.

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The Fierce 500

March 6 was a good election day for Texas animals!  Only two of our 23 endorsed candidates lost their re-elections, and early voting and election day totals blew away previous records in Texas. It’s safe to say our electorate is engaged.

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Even Children Know That Cruelty is Wrong

Even children know that cruelty to animals is wrong. Unfortunately, many of our current lawmakers don't share our children's compassionate compass, which is why our work is so critical.

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Urgent Call to Action!

Tell Congress there’s a humane way to manage America’s wild horses and burros.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kathie Osborne

In lieu of flowers, Kathie Osborne’s obituary suggested that her loved ones consider rescuing, fostering, or adopting a cat or kitten. Her last request was a reflection of a life spent dedicated to animal welfare.

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Volunteer Spotlight: “Citizen Lobbyis...

Earlier this month, Bella Grace and her mother Kimberly spent 45 minutes with the Round Rock mayor, police chief, and animal control supervisor. (The meeting was only scheduled for 30 minutes.)

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Possible Strangulation By Tether Make...

Police in Abilene received multiple calls about a dog that appears to have died by strangulation on its own tether cord, according to one recent news story.

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Humane Legislator Spotlight: Rep. Joe...

Each month in 2018, we’ll be spotlighting one of our legislative champions at THLN. This month, in our inaugural post, we want to recognize El Paso-area Representative Joe Moody.

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