I love my job because it is so much fun. I always have something to say. I like to give advice to people and enjoy finding relationship & self-improvement stories to share with folks. I prefer to look at the bright side. I also believe that community service is a great gift that should be given by everyone and especially anyone willing to give of their time. I'm a huge dog lover and German Shepherds are my favorite. I visit our local animal shelter often and take photos for blogs to help find homes for the homeless pets. If you have lost a pet I can put a photo and description on our website with your contact information. Just send me an email! Please remember to spay and neuter your pets and, super important, get them microchipped.
Mimi C.
Provide a Pet a Pad — Jynx the Cat
Jynx is a super laid back kitty that would love to be your house companion. Jynx is smaller than the normal size cat too. She came to the shelter as a stray. If they could only talk and tell us where they lived or what has happened to them.
Vote Daily for Texarkana to Get a $25K Grant to Build an ADA Park
Come on Texarkana! It's time to vote for your community once again. Please take a minute to follow the link below to help get a $25,000 grant for an Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA) accessible park in town.
New Arrivals — Dogs and Puppies at Our Animal Shelter [VIDEOS]
These videos are the most recent taken at the shelter. If you have recently lost your dog or cat, the shelter is the first place you should check. These dogs are in the holding pens and a couple on the adoption floor.
Provide a Pet a Pad — Adopt this Sweet Pup [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
Gambit is the most adorable puppy. He is just a smidge bigger than Peanut, the shelter's office mascot. Gambit weighs approximately 15 pounds. He is a brindle mix pup. His ears look like they will stand up soon too.
The 2nd Annual Big Bass Fishing Tournament is Saturday
The second annual Big Bass Fishing Tournament to benefit the Brooke Howard Memorial Scholarship fund is Saturday, May 16 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at at Millwood Lake -- Yarborough Landing. First place receives $1,000 and there are three places paid per hour. This event will be a lot of fun and help out a great cause.
RailFest is Saturday in Downtown Texarkana [VIDEOS]
This year's RailFest will be bigger and better than any previous year. On Saturday, May 16, be at Front Street Festival Plaza at 11 a.m. when the gates open with your "let's have fun" shoes on because it is going to be a blast! Admission is free and fun awaits -- from a barbeque cook-off, to kids' games, to fabulous food vendors to a terrific magic show. The day will wrap up perfectly wi
New Dogs at the Animal Shelter in Texarkana [VIDEOS]
It is puppy and kitten season and animals are being dropped off in mass amounts at the shelter. Last week over 100 dogs and cats were adopted because of kind donations that paid for the vetting and adoption fees. Obviously that is not something that can happen every week. Normally the shelter has more animals coming in than what they have room for. If you have recently lost your dog or cat, the sh
Provide a Pet a Pad — Water Loving Lab at the Animal Shelter [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
The Animal Care and Adoption Center in Texarkana, Ark., is our only animal shelter in town. They have a few hundred dogs and cats that need to be reclaimed or adopted. Room is always an issue at a city animal shelter. We feature an animal each week to help get the word out about many of these great pets. This week we are showcasing a Black Lab mix named Ashley. She is a fun-loving, water-splashing
National Pet Adoption Event at Petsmart on Saturday
If you’ve been considering adopting a new four-legged family member, please come to PetSmart this weekend during the PetSmart Charities National Adoption Event. This special adoption weekend will be held at more than 1,200 PetSmart stores nationwide. When you adopt during this event you will receive free food for your new pet as well as coupons for great savings.
Leadership Texarkana Brings Big Name Speakers to Leadercast 2015
Leadership Texarkana is bringing big names to Leadercast this year. The event is Friday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Truman Arnold Center at Texarkana College.
A&M-Texarkana to Attend Medieval Studies International Congress
Medieval studies fans rejoice! Texas A&M University-Texarkana will attend the 50th International Congress on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University.
Scavenger Hunt in Memory of Trey Varner Coming in June
It's time to get your team together for the annual Trey Bob Scavenger Hunt scheduled for June. Also happening this summer, it's the "2015 Summer Trey-lympics." Fashioned after your elementary field day, there will be events for both teams and individuals. Start practicing your egg race and hula-hooping skills.