Update on vet who shot cat with an arrow

from: chron.com

Following a two-day hearing in Austin, the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is still probably at least five months away from making a decision on disciplining a Brenham practitioner who boasted about killing a cat with a bow and arrow.

Dr. Kristen Lindsey, a licensed veterinarian since 2012, caused a storm of controversy in June when she shot an orange tabby with a bow and arrow and posted a photo on Facebook.

Following an uproar from animal welfare advocates, the veterinary board filed a formal complaint in October to revoke Lindsey's license.

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iPet Companion to offer extra playtime for their rescued cats and for internet users

from: austin360.com

27 shelters partner with iPet Companion to offer extra playtime for their rescued cats and for internet users.

While this service isn’t new, it has grown from two shelters to 27 over the past five years. iPet Companion first tested its product at Idaho Humane Society in 2011, and expanded its reach across the United States. Only one shelter in Texas participates: you can play with the kittens at Central Texas SPCA in Leander, Texas.

Navigating the camera feels a little weird at first, but soon you’ll get the hang of it. 

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Inaugural May 7 Best in Show Fest will celebrate five years of no-kill in Austin

from: austintexas.gov

As one of the largest animal lifesaving communities in the nation, 

Austin animal welfare organizations have worked tirelessly to save 

pets across the city. The Best in Show Fest will raise funds and 

increase awareness for the local animal welfare community and 

the services it provides. The Fest will benefit Emancipet, 

Austin Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive!, and Friends of Austin 

Animal Center. In addition, the Austin Community Foundation will 

help further the mission of the participating animal welfare 

organizations by matching a portion of the donations raised 

during the April online fundraising competition.

“We’re always looking for creative ways to give back to the community and with this

 being Austin’s fifth year as a No Kill city it was a no-brainer,” said Hayley Swindell, 

Community Advocate at BuildASign.com. “Austin has always been a pet-friendly 

city and we’re excited to support local animal welfare organizations and the 

services they provide to the pets and pet parents across Austin.”

“Five years ago the City of Austin made a historic decision to stop ending the lives 

of shelter pets for space and convenience and thanks to city leadership, community 

animal welfare partners, compassionate volunteers, dedicated staff and the community 

at large, we’ve been saving more than 90% ever since,” said Chief Animal 

Services Officer, Tawny Hammond. “We are so excited to be throwing the doors 

open on May 7 and celebrating this historic No Kill anniversary!”

On May 7th, Best in Show will host a celebratory festival at Austin Animal Center 

that is free and open to the public. The family and pet-friendly festival will feature a 

dog show competition where the top online fundraisers can further compete with 

their dogs for titles like “Parent-Pup Look-A-Like” and “Best Trick”. In addition, 

the festival will also include live entertainment, vendors, activity stations and 

chances to get involved with animal welfare nonprofits from around the city. 

For more information on Best in Show or to register to fundraise, visit 

bestinshowfest.org