Public Service Announcement

Look at all of these great dogs at the shelter. Some just came in and others have been there a few weeks.

This week we are really hoping to help Ashley find a new home. She is a one and a half year old Black Lab/Retriever that is possibly the sweetest lab at the shelter. She is a happy-go-lucky Lab with a fun-loving disposition and a fun water-splashing dog! She will make a great family pet or companion…

Small and large breed dogs will be available for adoption on Saturday, July 11, at PetSmart in Texarkana. The rescues attending this adoption event are the Texarkana Animal League and Muttley Crew German Shepherd Rescue.

Donor turnout was low during the holiday weekend and has resulted in a low blood supply, particularly for the Rh negative blood types O-, B-, and A-. LifeShare Blood Center will be in De Kalb at 110 E. Grizzly Dr. from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and needs your help.

Mouse is a Terrier mix, small sized dog, that is approximately one to one and a half years old. At first he is shy but once he gets comfortable with you he is fun and loving. Mouse has a joyful personality, he likes to cuddle, he good with young kids and older folks and everyone in between!

The 2015 Big Bass Fishing Tournament July 11, presented by Cooper Tire, has been moved to Lake Wright Patman - Sportman's Cove. This tournament will benefit the United Way of Greater Texarkana.

These new videos show the newest arrivals of dogs and puppies at the animal shelter in Texarkana as well as some that are still waiting after several weeks to either be reclaimed or be moved to the adoption floor.

This poor little puppy was just worn out from all of the fleas crawling all over him. I could not believe how many fleas were on such a small dog.

Ernie is a pocket-size Pitty. He is a funny dog that likes to run around and check out all the smells then come back to check in on his human. Ernie is a happy and gentle dog that is great on a leash. His happiness is contagious!

A variety of dogs and cats will be available for adoption on Saturday, June 27, at PetSmart in Texarkana. Dog rescue groups will be set up inside as well as outside the store so be sure to look from the front to the back.

Paul Norton, Superintendent of Schools for Texarkana Independent School District, has been named the Region VIII Education Service Center Superintendent of the Year from a field of 46 school districts within the regional area.

Mark your calendars for Monday, July 6 at El Chico beginning at 5 p.m. for a very special fundraiser for the Texarkana, Ark., Dixie AA 8U West Division All Stars baseball team.