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When the Harris County Shelter is overcrowded, here's where some of the most-vulnerable dogs go

Houston Chronicle

Amy Stroud of Pearland-based Wag Again Rescue was shocked when she said she saw a man forcefully drag three dogs into the Harris County Animal Shelter last month.

Dog found shot in face at Richmond park

ABC 13

Deputy constables in Fort Bend County are investigating after a dog was found with gunshot wounds to its face.

'We are coming for you'

Houston Chronicle

An investigation is underway after a older pitbull was found abandoned in a small kennel with gunshot wounds to the face at a Richmond area park last month.

Katy Authorities Seek Help Finding a Felon Who Shot a Dog in the Face

Katy Magazine Online

Authorities seek the public's help in solving an animal cruelty case in Fort Bend County. An 11-year-old pit bull suffered gunshot wounds to the head and was discovered in a cage at a local park. He is recovering now with a foster family.

Stop Sharing Those Sad Puppy Posts — Here’s How to Actually Help

Houston Dog Mom

The rescue that saved him is Wag Again Rescue, located in Pearland Texas.

As a medical rescue group, they save a tremendous number of dogs from Harris County Animal Shelter. Many of the dogs need expensive veterinary care, and Wag Again doesn’t hesitate to step up.

Local fosters and donations are needed to help support their life-saving organization.

Wag Again uses foster homes to care for their dogs, once out of the shelter. When they are healthy enough for adoption, the rescue posts them on PetFinder.com, to find the loving homes they deserve.

Man charged with animal cruelty after confessing to shooting dog at Richmond park

Houston Chronicle

The person responsible for shooting and nearly killing a senior dog at a Richmond park late last year has been charged.

Timothy Holloway, 32, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals, a third-degree felony. Holloway confessed to shooting and abandoning the dog at Harlem Road Park in Dec. 2019, according to a Facebook post from the Fort Bend County Constable's Office, Precinct 3.

Man charged, accused of shooting dog in face in Fort Bend County

KPRC2 Houston

Astonishingly, the 10-year-old terrier survived the shooting. Clarence underwent several major operations. He still has bullets fragments in his face and is blind in one eye. Wag Again Rescue also aided in the canine’s recovery.

Felony Charge Made in Fort Bend County Dog Shooting Case

HoustonPress

A happy and healthy Clarence joined George, Thompson, county Animal Services Director Rene Vasquez and county District Attorney Brian Middleton at Friday’s press conference. Clarence is currently being trained to be a support dog for students in Fort Bend ISD, said a representative from Wag Again Rescue, the group taking care of Clarence.

Alleged Dog Shooter Arrested in Ft. Bend County

740 KTRH

Clarence is a tough 10-year-old terrier --- he survived the shooting. He had several major operations and fragments of bullets remain in his face. He is blind in one eye. Helping with Clarence's recovery is Wag Again Rescue. "Animal abuse will not be tolerated in Fort Bend County and we will prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law," says Fort Bend County officials.

Man charged with animal cruelty after confessing to shooting dog at Richmond park

Times Union

The injuries cost Clarence his left eye. Bullet fragments were found lodged in his upper jaw, sinus cavity and bone and he is still dealing with health issues today. He has been recovering at Wag Again Rescue and is currently "excelling" at being trained as a therapy dog, according to a Facebook post from the rescue.