A Variety Of Pets Media based in Austin, Texas is comprised of radio shows and documentary videos highlighting heroes and pioneers. These individuals share their lives with two or more pets. The radio show portion has been featured in three magazines in two years and received an award in 2010.
Everyday individuals associated with non-profit rescue organizations devote great passion to furry or feather family members. Today these HEROES are being honored for their contributions.
10. Humane Heroes are children under fourteen to young to volunteer. The Austin Humane Society created this program to empower children interested in helping the sheltered pets.
9. Therapy pet parents know the value of having their pets provide comfort to children, adults or patients. Of course, the therapy is also shared with family and staff members. Love-A-Bull's program is called The Pit Crew and PAWS of Austin also offers Pet Therapy programs.
8. Stray cats share our communities. Feral Cat Feeders travel to cat colonies ensuring these living creatures are feed while other individuals have cats visit them in their yards. Click here to watch one man feed feral cats in east Austin. Everyday, these dynamic feeder heroes roam the neighbors of Austin.
7. Feral Cat Trappers believe TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) is the only humane and logical method of lowering the feral cat population. In July, Austin Humane Society's medical team spayed their 20,000th feral cat. One of Street Cat Rescue's missions is fixing (spay/neuter) feral cats.
6. Transporting pets from kill shelters to foster care is a rewarding experience. Pawsitive Karma Rescue is one of many rescue organizations seeking individuals to participate in relocating furry family members to a save environment. Beware, this adventure has become addicting to some pet lovers!
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