Austin Shift Meal's Job Fair, the Quesoff's Triumphant Return, Jester King's Pet-Adoption Rescheduling, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...lovers! Remember how Jester King had to cancel that pet-adoption event last weekend, due to the weather? It’s been..."

May 26, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Shift Meal's Job Fair, the Quesoff's Triumphant Return, Jester King's Pet-Adoption Rescheduling, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

May 28, 2021 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Love Your Rescue Pet Day

Shop local, save more pets!

"...the largest no-kill cities in the U.S., Austin takes pet adoption pretty seriously. So serious, in fact, that Austin..."

July 17, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

The Pet Issue: Chronicle Staff Pets

"...has grown into the most wonderful combination of domesticated pet and feral beast." – Contributing writer and film critic..."

Feb. 9, 2017 Photo Gallery

Pet Sterilization Dogs City and Retailer

Hey, kitten, wanna get spayed?

"...cities have either passed or will soon adopt a pet-sterilization measure, an ordinance has yet to come before the..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Doesn't Like Pet Business

"...Dear Editor, I was completely appalled to learn that Petland was opening its doors in our city [“Pet Sterilization..."

April 10, 2008 Postmarks

Pet Evac: What You Should Know

They promise you lifelong devotion! Do NOT leave your pets at home during a disaster!

"...since, as FEMA points out on their page for pet owners, if you should evacuate your home, never leave..."

Sept. 11, 2008 Emergency Post by Anne Harris

Gift Guide: Pet Edition

Don't forget about the furry friends this holiday season

"...From the Humane Society pets up north to the furry running companions on the..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Live-Blogging the City Budget Adoption

Continuously updated blog of the budget adoption.

"...So here we are – about to start adoption of the final Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget for the..."

Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 12/8/10

Raining cats and dogs on the animal welfare front

"...heartstrings for the holidays, as low or no cost pet initiatives are under way this winter season, along with..."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

We Want You … To Adopt Today!

Pet adoption specials for the holiday and beyond

"...seams with kittens. That means there are plenty of adoption specials running through the July 4 holiday (and beyond!)..."

June 29, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Animal Extravaganza

Pet Expo comes to Austin this weekend

"...lovers: this is your weekend. That's right the Austin Pet Expo is coming to town Saturday from 10am to..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Winograd Fixes Austin: NKE Knows Best

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

"...consulting service, that promotes ramping up sterilization, foster care, adoptions, and volunteerism. Winograd advocated a "regime change" in Austin,..."

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

Naked City

"...• Lago Vista Pet Adoption and Welfare Services, now Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions,..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

Lots of Animals, Lots of Love

Animal adoption specials this weekend at AHS and AAC

"...and October will be a big month – for pet adoptions at both the Austin Humane Society and the..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...utility deregulation but precludes the city from meddling in competitive utilities' permitting business, for fear of having "competition injected"..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Puppy Mill: Cuteness Kills!

No one ever said we needed more puppies!

"...sale of these overbred animals? Protests Ramp Up for Petland Grand Opening Austin, Texas – On Sunday, March 29th,..."

March 25, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Purrr-fect Gift

With shelters swelling, slashed pet adoption fees

"...this is ridiculous: Just in time for the holidays, adoption fees for bringing home a pet this holiday season..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Free Puppy (And Kitty) Love

Two great adoption specials coming up – and a great hound hunt!

"...This week we've got two super hot adoption specials from the Austin Humane Society, and a few..."

Aug. 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Not A Creature Was Stirring ...

Put some furry, fluffy love under your tree!

"...Society will kick off the Home for the Holidays Adoption Campaign with is fifth shelter sleepover for employees and..."

Dec. 14, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Civics 101

"...NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND Area Petcos host National Adoption Weekend to encourage..."

March 9, 2012 News Column

Feline Friday

Austin Humane Society wants you to find your perfect feline friend

"...serving up a special feline event tomorrow (Friday), reducing adoption fees for feline friends to just $5. You heard..."

April 14, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Black Dog Blues: WilCo Shelter Flap Goes National

Before sending it out, perhaps the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter brass should have read aloud its press release advertising “Black is Beautiful” week

"...an earlier post from Kimberly Reeves) offering "a discounted adoption fee of $25 for all black dogs or cats..."

June 12, 2008 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

Gay Place

Love Jones brings queer black romance to the stage

"...Pet Play: Pet Adoption Charity Event BT2's fifth annual Austin..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Exit Interview: Animal Services Chief Tawny Hammond

Hammond championed no-kill shelter policy in Austin

"...$5.9 million in renovations to expand kennel space, add pet adoption rooms, and improve drainage, "I feel like I'm..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change

City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin

"...the dais, Gallo was actually trying to promote Austin pet adoption, as May marks Austin Pet Month. In other..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...31, Austin Animal Center, Austin Humane Society, and Austin Pets Alive! are coming together to offer $25 pet adoption..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...kickoff of the Iams Home 4 the Holidays 2008 pet adoption drive. By Jan. 5, 2,500 participating shelters and..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

Post Scripts

"...team up with the Williamson County ASPCA for a booksigning/pet adoption party, 4pm. If you adopt a pet from..."

July 21, 1995 Arts Feature

Austin’s Oktoberfest Gets the Royal Treatment

Partying with the prince, per tradition, at Koko's Bavarian Biergarten

"...you a few potent cocktails as well. Bonus: a pet adoption pop-up from Austin Dog Rescue. Sat.-Sun., Oct. 1-2...."

Sept. 30, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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