News/Talk 790 KFYO » Pets http://kfyo.com The News & Talk of West Texas Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Dog Park in Lubbock [POLL] http://kfyo.com/dog-park-in-lubbock-poll/ http://kfyo.com/dog-park-in-lubbock-poll/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:51:45 +0000 Chad Hasty http://kfyo.com/?p=16404 Does Lubbock need a dog park? Let us know in today's LFN Poll of the Day.

]]> http://kfyo.com/dog-park-in-lubbock-poll/feed/ 0 Chad Hasty, KFYO.com Lubbock's First News LIVE at the Regal Pet Resort http://kfyo.com/lubbocks-first-news-live-at-the-regal-pet-resort/ http://kfyo.com/lubbocks-first-news-live-at-the-regal-pet-resort/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:30:04 +0000 Chad Hasty http://kfyo.com/?p=13231 Come on out on Friday, October 21st between 6 and 9am as Lubbock's First News will be broadcasting from the Regal Pet Resort located at 141st and Slide Road.

]]> http://kfyo.com/lubbocks-first-news-live-at-the-regal-pet-resort/feed/ 0 regalpetresort.com KFYO Rescue of the Week: Jimbo the Australian Shepherd http://kfyo.com/kfyo-rescue-of-the-week-jimbo-the-australian-shepherd/ http://kfyo.com/kfyo-rescue-of-the-week-jimbo-the-australian-shepherd/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:22:59 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=9802 This week's rescue is a Australian Shepherd mix named Jimbo. He's a shy, sweet dog who needs a loving home or foster family.

]]> http://kfyo.com/kfyo-rescue-of-the-week-jimbo-the-australian-shepherd/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher The Haven Animal Care Shelter Holds Cat and Kitten Adoption Event Today http://kfyo.com/the-haven-animal-care-shelter-holds-cat-and-kitten-adoption-event-today/ http://kfyo.com/the-haven-animal-care-shelter-holds-cat-and-kitten-adoption-event-today/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:59:03 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=7987 The Haven Animal Care Shelter has temporarily lowered the price for adopting cats and kittens for their adoption event today. Read more for details.

]]> http://kfyo.com/the-haven-animal-care-shelter-holds-cat-and-kitten-adoption-event-today/feed/ 0 Mario Tama, Getty Images KFYO's Rescue of the Week: Orion the Siberian Husky http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-orion-the-siberian-husky/ http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-orion-the-siberian-husky/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:08:30 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=6611 This week's rescue is a beautiful Siberian Husky named Orion. Read more for how you can make Orion yours after the jump.

]]> http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-orion-the-siberian-husky/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher KFYO's Rescue of the Week: Valentine the Vizsla Mix http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-valentine-the-vizsla-mix/ http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-valentine-the-vizsla-mix/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:00:40 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=6062 This week, KFYO is featuring a Vizsla mix named Valentine. Read more about Valentine after the jump.

]]> http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-valentine-the-vizsla-mix/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher Lubbock Animal Shelter Opens New Location on SE Loop 289 http://kfyo.com/lubbock-animal-shelter-opens-new-location-on-se-loop-289/ http://kfyo.com/lubbock-animal-shelter-opens-new-location-on-se-loop-289/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:38:18 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=6463 Animals now finally inhabit the new Lubbock Animal Shelter, however it will take months to fully move animals out of the old shelter. Read more for details and view the gallery after the jump.

]]> http://kfyo.com/lubbock-animal-shelter-opens-new-location-on-se-loop-289/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher KFYO's Rescue of the Week: Shadow the Shepherd Mix http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-shadow-the-shepherd-mix-2/ http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-shadow-the-shepherd-mix-2/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:06:25 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=6237 This week's featured shelter dog a kind, intelligent shepherd mix named Shadow. Read more to find out more about Shadow and if he's a fit for your family after jump.

]]> http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-shadow-the-shepherd-mix-2/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher KFYO's Rescue of the Week: Chaplin the Cocker Spaniel Mix http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-chaplin-the-cocker-spaniel-mix/ http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-chaplin-the-cocker-spaniel-mix/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:45:25 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=5856 This week's featured shelter dog is an upbeat Cocker Spaniel mix named Chaplin. Read more to find out more about Chaplin and the Cocker Spaniel breed after the jump.

]]> http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-chaplin-the-cocker-spaniel-mix/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher Best Places to Take Your Dog in Lubbock- Our Top Five http://kfyo.com/best-places-to-take-your-dog-in-lubbock-our-top-five/ http://kfyo.com/best-places-to-take-your-dog-in-lubbock-our-top-five/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:02:45 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=5740 Playing fetch in your backyard is great, but eventually you and your furry companion will want to venture outside the confines of the fence and spend a day out on the town. But how do you know that you and your pet will be welcome? Don't worry, we've got you and your four-legged-friend covered. Here's our top five best places in Lubbock to take your pet for a day (or night) out on the town.

]]> http://kfyo.com/best-places-to-take-your-dog-in-lubbock-our-top-five/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher KFYO's Rescue of the Week: Chloe the Dachshund Mix http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-chloe-the-dachshund-mix/ http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-chloe-the-dachshund-mix/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 23:28:30 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=5508 This week's featured shelter dog is a dachshund mix named Chloe. Keep reading to learn more about this sweet little girl after the jump.

]]> http://kfyo.com/kfyos-rescue-of-the-week-chloe-the-dachshund-mix/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher KFYO's Rescue of the Week: Tabasco the Australian Cattle Dog http://kfyo.com/lubbock-rescue-of-the-week-tabasco-the-australian-cattle-dog/ http://kfyo.com/lubbock-rescue-of-the-week-tabasco-the-australian-cattle-dog/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 22:39:49 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=5092 This week's featured shelter dog is Tabasco, a Australian Cattle Dog (also known as a red heeler.) Read more to find out if Tabasco is the right match for you!

]]> http://kfyo.com/lubbock-rescue-of-the-week-tabasco-the-australian-cattle-dog/feed/ 0 Julie Fisher Dog in Japan Guards Injured Companion [VIDEO] http://kfyo.com/dog-in-japan-guards-injured-companion/ http://kfyo.com/dog-in-japan-guards-injured-companion/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:03:19 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=2744 We all know the saying that dogs are man's best friend, but what about their loyalty to each other? Watch the video now and get the touching story of this loyal spaniel after the jump.

]]> http://kfyo.com/dog-in-japan-guards-injured-companion/feed/ 0 Texas Lawmaker Wants You to Buy Insurance For Your Dog http://kfyo.com/texas-lawmaker-wants-you-to-buy-insurance-for-your-dog/ http://kfyo.com/texas-lawmaker-wants-you-to-buy-insurance-for-your-dog/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:40:33 +0000 Chad Hasty http://kfyo.com/?p=1771 Should Texans be forced to buy insurance for their dogs? One lawmaker thinks so. Keep reading to find out who and to get Chad's thoughts.

]]> http://kfyo.com/texas-lawmaker-wants-you-to-buy-insurance-for-your-dog/feed/ 0 Texas State Preservation Board Owning a Dog Part 4: Puppy-Proof Your Home http://kfyo.com/owing-a-dog-part-4/ http://kfyo.com/owing-a-dog-part-4/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:55:41 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=1672 Bringing home a new puppy can be an exciting event for any family, however you’ll soon realize it’s not all fun and games. Read on to learn a little on expect during the first few weeks after bringing your furry friend home, plus a few tips on how to puppy-proof your home.

]]> http://kfyo.com/owing-a-dog-part-4/feed/ 0 scientificchick.blogspot.com Owning a Dog Part 3: Shopping Cheap for Your Puppy http://kfyo.com/owning-a-dog-part-3-shopping-cheap-for-your-puppy/ http://kfyo.com/owning-a-dog-part-3-shopping-cheap-for-your-puppy/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:19:16 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=1341 Ok, so you’ve evaluated your life and decided you can commit the necessary time to a new puppy. You’ve finally found a breeder and now you’re ready to bring the furry little fellow home with you. What do you do now? Read more to find out what supplies you’ll need, and a few tips to keep from breaking the bank.

]]> http://kfyo.com/owning-a-dog-part-3-shopping-cheap-for-your-puppy/feed/ 0 Photo by: Donna Fisher College Students Should Not Have Pets. http://kfyo.com/college-students-should-not-have-pets/ http://kfyo.com/college-students-should-not-have-pets/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:58:06 +0000 Sean Cunniff http://kfyo.com/?p=1316 I am a college student and I love dogs. I would love to have a dog, but at the same time, I know that I could not be able to properly tend to and take care of the dog the way it deserves. This is a message I want to get out to more college kids

]]> http://kfyo.com/college-students-should-not-have-pets/feed/ 1 Sleeping Next To Your Pet Could Cause Health Problems http://kfyo.com/sleeping-next-to-your-pet-could-cause-health-problems/ http://kfyo.com/sleeping-next-to-your-pet-could-cause-health-problems/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:13:28 +0000 Chad Hasty http://kfyo.com/?p=1118 This morning while I was going through different news articles, I came across a story about possible health problems with people who sleep next to their pets. The article is from the USA Today and be viewed here.

I'm a pet owner. I've got a Beagle at home and for the most part she is a great dog. I love dogs and think that if you can be responsible, you should get a dog. However, I don't treat my dog like a human. (more after the jump)

]]> http://kfyo.com/sleeping-next-to-your-pet-could-cause-health-problems/feed/ 0 Photo by: Christopher Furlong (Getty Images) Owning a Dog Part 2: Finding a Reliable Breeder http://kfyo.com/buying-a-dog-part-2-finding-a-reliable-breeder/ http://kfyo.com/buying-a-dog-part-2-finding-a-reliable-breeder/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:55:20 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=1050 Let’s say you’ve decided you want a puppy. Better yet, you’ve decided what breed of dog you want to buy. Finding a breeder may not be as easy as it sounds. You can’t just open up the phone book and find a listing. Finding a breeder capable of providing you with a puppy can take weeks, even months, depending on the breed. (more after the jump)

]]> http://kfyo.com/buying-a-dog-part-2-finding-a-reliable-breeder/feed/ 0 Strider's Mother and Sister (Julie Fisher) Owning A Dog: Part 1, So You Think You Want a Dog? http://kfyo.com/owning-a-dog-part-1-so-you-think-you-want-a-dog/ http://kfyo.com/owning-a-dog-part-1-so-you-think-you-want-a-dog/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:19:02 +0000 Julie Fisher http://kfyo.com/?p=943 Not too long ago, I made the big decision to move out of my parent’s house. I was, of course, excited beyond measure. However, after about the first week, I realized living on your own could get kind of lonely. My roommate’s work schedule meant she was usually gone, and there wasn’t always someone available to get coffee with me. So, I made the decision to buy a dog.

]]> http://kfyo.com/owning-a-dog-part-1-so-you-think-you-want-a-dog/feed/ 0 Strider (Julie Fisher)