Join THLN at the Texas Animal Control Association's (TACA) 2019 Training Conference, where our President, Shelby Bobosky, will be providing a legislative update on the new state laws that just passed this legislative session, and provide insight on many that did not pass. She will also discuss bills that are likely to be introduced next session that could affect the animal welfare profession.  For more information on the conference, or to register, please visit their web site here.

Unity For A Solution is pleased to announce that it is time to kick off their 4th Annual Big Fix Houston event. Put on your favorite Halloween attire, grab your friends and join them on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 for a spooky good time at Kirby Ice House!

Calling all Central Texas animal lovers and volunteers! Join us at the Central Texas Chapter October meeting to participate in an important training event to learn how to effectively communicate THLN's message. This training will help you prepare to "table" at volunteer events coming up this Fall and to educate your Legislators at meetings ahead the 2021 Legislative Session!

Please RSVP in order to reserve a spot!

Our partners, North Texas LINK Coalition and the SPCA of Texas, a co-founder of the Coalition, will be exhibiting again at this year’s NTFFV conference and co-sponsoring the Thursday, October 24th Key Note The Cruelty Connection: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence by Preventing Animal Abuse by internationally acclaimed speaker Phil Arkow. Phil is Co-Founder of the National Resource Center on the LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence, and Coordinator for the National LINK Coalition.  To learn more about this conference, and to register to attend, please click here.

Come and join THLN and the Dogs of HD 92 at a gathering to discuss how you can get political for animals and effectuate change for dogs in HD 92 as we get ready to move into the 2020 Primaries and General Election.

This event is FREE and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP so we can ensure seats for all.

Don’t miss this essential monthly meeting to learn about challenges that impacted animal welfare laws in the last legislative session and the opportunities to strengthen animal protection laws in the future. This presentation will also share techniques for citizen advocacy and help you be a strong, unified voice for animals and victims in your community!

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Pets and Domestic Violence, investigation of animal abuse is often the first point of social services intervention for a family experiencing violence. Understanding laws that protect animals, including livestock, is an important tool for all first responders and victim advocates.

If you wish to attend this meeting please make sure to RSVP to Linda Yarbrough at [email protected].

Come and join our Board President, Shelby Bobosky, at a gathering in the Speaker of the House, Rep. Dennis Bonnen's district (HD 25) to discuss how you can get political for animals and effectuate change for dogs as we get ready to move into the 2020 Primaries and General Election.

This event is FREE and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP so we can ensure seats for all.

Best Friends Animal Society is teaming up with their partner rescue groups, shelters and animal welfare organizations to help save the lives of homeless cats and dogs at Strut Your Mutt, and is excited to help save the lives of homeless pets in the Houston area.  All funds raised go directly to lifesaving programs, such as spay and neuter services, adoption events and more.

THLN will be exhibiting at this fun-filled family event, and we will require some volunteer help.  If you haven't helped us at our exhibitor table before, it's a great way of meeting other like-minded people, and is so easy!  The event runs from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and we need volunteers to fill the following shifts (1 person per shift):

• 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (this includes helping our Chapter President set up)
• 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (this includes helping our Chapter President with take-down)

If you are interested in helping us out please click here.

For more information on the event please click here.