Two Austin-area animal shelters, Austin Pets Alive! and Humane Society of Williamson County, have been chosen to participate in the qualifying heat of the ASPCA $100K Challenge. During the initial voting round, which ends at midnight on Friday, April 15, supporters can vote online to send shelters to the final round of the challenge. The 50 agencies with the most votes will be the official contestants in the $100K Challenge. more ›

Infamous Texas humorist, Jewish cowboy, and recent candidate for both Texas Governor and Agriculture Commissioner , Kinky Friedman, plans to make an official endorsement in the Governor’s race, according to a number of sources. During his political career Friedman has campaigned as a Republican, Democrat and Independent, so this endorsement could finally shed a little light on where his true political motivations lie. Turns out it does, sort of. Kinky is forgoing the two top candidates in the governor's race to endorse Woodrow, a once-homeless rescue dog. The Woodrow for Texas Governor Campaign, united behind the motto "How Ruff Could it Be?”, is designed to help support Austin Pets Alive. more ›

Celebrate your dominion over animals at the annual Hotel San Jose/Jo’s Coffee Easter Pet Parade, making its eleventh appearance tomorrow afternoon. The parade benefits Austin Pets Alive! and is a tribute to the late Lyndon Lambert, a notable animal lover and co-owner of SF-based pet products purveyor GEORGE. more ›

Never mind raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens: beautiful boobies and adorable puppies are a few of our favorite things. And happily, the two come together (sort of) for a few brief but glorious hours on Friday night. more ›