Winograd Fixes Austin: NKE Knows Best

Nathan Winograd makes his case for 'taking back' the animal center

"...lauded Rich Avanzino, former president of the San Francisco SPCA, who in the 1990s pioneered the "adoption guarantee": a..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

In Memoriam: Robin Goodfellow

Singular Austin improviser has taken his final bow (wow wow)

"..."I got Robin from the SPCA about a month after Hurricane Katrina," Simone told the..."

Aug. 12, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fun With Animals

While wildfires raged, so did arguments among local animal activists

"...Director Abigail Smith received an offer from the Houston SPCA to accept from Austin as many as 60 animals...."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Does Austin Need Fixing? Ask Reno.

Animal shelter reform has meant less euthanasia in Reno – why not in Austin?

"...overpopulation" if shelters focused more on adoption. Noting the ASPCA was founded in 1866, the FixAustin report argues that..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Still Seeking No-Kill Solutions

San Francisco consultant offers advice on reducing animal shelter euthanasias

"...is. It's incredibly possible," said Emily Jourdan of the SPCA of Greater Austin, which organized the event in coordination..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am writing on behalf of the Humane Society/SPCA of Austin. We are concerned about companion animal overpopulation..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am writing on behalf of the Humane Society/SPCA of Austin. We are concerned about companion animal overpopulation..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Naked City

As more and more people have abandoned Austin, the feral cat population has soared.

"...course, that can be a mixed blessing: The Austin SPCA has had to temporarily suspend its feral cat programs..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...Muttfest May 15, Amarillo, www.fb.com/events/starlight-ranch-event-center/amarillo-spca-muttfest/2843527119254850..."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Animal Shelter's Next Top Dog?

A brief look at the five candidates

"...N.Y., for a site visit of the Tompkins County SPCA, where she currently serves as executive director. A final..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...Ortega, vice president of shelter services at the Houston SPCA, recalls visiting PPI in August, where he immediately became..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Not Quite No-Kill -- Yet

As the Town Lake Animal Center nears the target date to complete its No-Kill Millennium plan, launched in 1997, most observers agree the situation has improved. Chances of meeting its goals, though, remain slim.

"...APA, Animal Trustees of Austin, EmanciPet, and the Humane Society/SPCA, also helped find homes for animals and provide education..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"...Rover in his glittery sweater for Saturday's Austin Humane Society/SPCA Santa photo-op. The annual event, which includes a blessing..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Public Notice

In honor of the O. Henry Pun-Off, Public Notice swears off the puns this week.

"...chunks to benefit Northwest Rescue, Mixed Breeds Rescue, Austin SPCA, and Animal Trustees of Austin. 462-0559...."

May 18, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Don't Just Stand There

"...42 will be the place to catch the Humane Society/SPCA Pet Telethon Sat, Aug 6, noon-6pm. The Humane Society..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Gov. Perry's 'Emergency'

"...or even Medicaid funded vasectomies. Can you imagine the SPCA saying "we only spay the females after taking their..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Postmarks

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...few months, APA! has also been competing in the ASPCA $100K Challenge – a nationwide contest with a $100,000..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Barrio Daze

La Raza's Edge – with a sense of humor, ese

"...AC: Would you rather have, as President of the..."

Aug. 31, 2011 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Unflinching Abigail Smith

New animal services chief faces up to Austin's shelter warfare

"...experience as director of the relatively small Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, N.Y., truly prepared her for the demands..."

March 25, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Shelter From the Storm: What's Next?

"...that Smith, executive director of the no-kill Tompkins County SPCA shelter in Ithaca, N.Y., will begin her job here..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...she's been the executive director of the Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, N.Y., one of the most successful "no-kill"..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature

Headlines

"...that Abigail Smith, executive director of the Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, N.Y., is the "top candidate" to become..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature

Fit To No-Kill?

Vetting the last of five candidates for city's chief animal services officer

"...do exactly what she's done at the Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, N.Y., since 2007 – improve programming for..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Headlines

News of the week, short and sweet

"...her family, Smith – director of the Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, N.Y. – was unable to attend the..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 12/8/10

Raining cats and dogs on the animal welfare front

"...Services Officer is Abigail Smith, Executive Director, Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, N.Y. Smith was unable to attend interviews..."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 11/5/10

Public meeting for new Animal Services Officer

"...York, where she served as Executive Director of the SPCA in Ithaca...."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Sara Smile Still

Behind Sara Hickman's sunny countenance lies real life. And still a smile.

"...who loves her unconditionally. She supports PETA, Amnesty International, SPCA, Mothers' Milk Bank, House the Homeless, Romanian orphans, literacy,..."

May 7, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Debs of the Derby: A Pin-Up-Scale Event

The TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls auction off pin-up-style posters to benefit local charities

"...SIMS Foundation, 100 Club of Austin, and Central Texas SPCA, just to name a few). Up for auction will..."

March 19, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Austin Humane Society has racked up 22,447 points, and CTSPCA 15,739; top-ranking Liberty Humane Society, of New Jersey, has..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

Buddy Daddy: A boy and his dog

ColdTowne's Arthur Simone and his dog, Robin Goodfellow, perform onstage as an improv duo – seriously

"..."I got Robin from the SPCA about a month after Hurricane Katrina," says Simone. "I..."

July 27, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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