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Saturday, March 30, 2013  The North Shore Animal League America teamed up with the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society to host the Tour for Life Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center helping displaced animals find homes.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Countless unclaimed animals wander the streets of the Panhandle. One small dog that happened to be injured was fortunate enough to be saved by a few acts of kindness of some unsuspecting strangers.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Friday that bans Americans from adopting Russian children. With Russia being the third most popular country for Americans to adopt, the ban will restrict many families from adopting.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Thousands of puppies spend time inside the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society, and many never get out due to a virus that can be costly to treat.

Friday, July 13, 2012  It's a heartbreaking problem foster care and adoption agencies face year to year -- not enough foster homes.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Three weeks ago, Lorie Hubbard asked for the help of the community in finding new homes for more than 70 of her dogs.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Amarillo Animal Control joined America in the national Just One Day adoption event, and the results were more than staff could keep track of.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Amarillo Animal Control is joining shelters all over the country in an event where no animals are euthanized for 24 hours.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Contrary to the accusations in an anonymous email sent to Pronews 7, it appears the new executive director at the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society has brought nothing but positive changes to the non-profit organization.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  There's a bit of a controversy brewing between the Amarillo SPCA and a local couple over whether or not they're capable of taking care of an adopted pet.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The more animals out the front door, the better.  That's the goal of the Amarillo SPCA and Amarillo Animal Control.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Adding a child to your family through adoption can be a rewarding process, one that enriches a parents life, and that childs.

Monday, May 07, 2012  A special report, giving prospect parents advice on adoption.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Amarillo Animal Control officials and the president of Texas Panhandle Pet Savers traveled to Austin last November to visit the new municipal shelter and get ideas on how to improve the lives of the animals in the Texas Panhandle.