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A Kaboodle of Poodles

Citizens for Animal Protection and In Defense of Animals came to the rescue last week of fifty-three poodles at a Louisiana hoarder/breeder's kennel. Six of these poodles have traveled to Houston to find their forever homes. Stay tuned for more on these precious paws as they move from hardship to hope.

Valobra Party

valobra-sm Marvel at beautiful Italian jewelry over drinks and hors d'oeuvres at Valobra in Highland Village on 9/8 from 6-8PM. Toast this year's Gala honorees while helping CAP's own precious gems - Houston's homeless pets - find their forever home.

Hungry for Kibble

kibble Have some extra bags of dog or puppy food laying about the house? The CAP Shelter just ran out of dry dog and puppy kibble and we need your help to feed our canine friends! Drop off dye-free food at the shelter or donate today to help us purchase more!

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Farewell, Sweet Dixie

Dixie Dixie, CAP's "Ambassador of Goodwill and Humane Education" for the last thirteen years, passed away on July 28, 2010. Dixie was a wonderful animal companion to Trisha Royal, CAP's Community Outreach Director, and an inspiration to kids and adults alike as CAP's emissary at events and in humane education. She will be sorely missed. If you would like to make a gift to CAP in her honor, please use our online donation form and designate your gift as a memorial tribute in honor of Dixie under "Gift Information" (you may also give by mail or phone). You can make a comment about Dixie or her passing by clicking on "Add new comment" below.

Save the Date: Gala 2010

gala-2010 Save the date for the year's most furr-tastic and purr-ific charity event, the 2010 Celebrity Paws Gala entitled "Throught the Looking Glass...Going Home." On November 20 at the Hilton Americans Hotel, you can dance, bid on paw-some items, mix and mingle with other great animal lovers in Houston, all while helping the homeless pets at CAP's shelter. See you there!

Cizik Center Sizzling

CAP Cizik Center construction CAP's new shelter, the Jane Cizik Center, located at I-10 and Barker-Clodine Road, is on its way! Please join us on Facebook for construction updates and keep an eye on our online photo album to watch the progress unfold before your very eyes! Become a part of CAP's history through a naming opportunity today!

Summertime SOS!

sos Ahoy maties! The cats, dogs, and small animals marrooned on island CAP are sending you an SOS! They need wet and dry kitten food, wet cat food as well as clorox while they await rescue by their forever families. Please donate these and other wishlist items if you can or make an online gift so CAP can get these supplies to our sailors as soon as possible!