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Interesting Look at Animal Cruelty and Overpopulation in Mexico from Outside Magazine Online

Outside Magazine Online recently published an article painting an in-depth picture of the treatment of stray dogs in Mexico and the work that a few people with big hearts are doing to try to make a difference.  Even in Mexico, there is a big push for the sterilization of animals in order to get to the root cause of their animal overpopulation.  The same groups are also calling for increased animal cruelty legislation and enforcement.

Read the full article here:  Outside Magazine, "Mom, There's a Dog Stapled to That Tree"

Be Your Own Hero

Educate, Empower, Transform.  The Barrio Dogs slogan consists of our 3 part mission to change the reality for many animals in the East End.  Our "Be Your Own Hero" initiative empowers community members to stop asking why someone doesn't do something about the problem and realize that they are someone who can make a difference. 

Last week, KHOU released a story about a woman who took a stand for a dog who had been shot.  The Needville resident had the dog vetted and nursed him back to health and eventually found the dog a forever home.  See the whole story here:  Inspiring Storyon KHOU

Many shelters and rescue groups are over capacity at this time of year as pets are abandoned while their owners go away for the holidays and many more pets who were given as gifts are dumped after the excitement of their arrival wears off.  In these cold, rainy months consider being the biggest hero to a stray animal by rescuing, adopting, fostering or donating.  If you find a lost or stray dog, the information here is a great resource on how to Be Your Own Hero.