Emancipet

Emancipet Anniversary Luncheon Raises $200K for Animals in Need!

Dana Hansen — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:25:39 +0000

Emancipet celebrated 14 years of service and 173,900 spay/neuter surgeries at the Free Love Luncheon on May 13^th at the Four Seasons Hotel, chaired by veteran Austin fundraisers Mary Herr Tally, Bobbi Topfer, Armando Zambrano, Alex Winkelman and junior co-chair Alyssa Epstein.

The 14^th anniversary luncheon raised more than $200,000. H-E-B was the luncheon’s presenting sponsor. The luncheon was also sponsored by Scott Coburn, Private Mortgage Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, Mandarin Flower Company, Merck Animal Health, Rusty Tally/The Tally Group at UBS Financial Services, Bobbi Topfer, Tribeza, FIAT of Austin, and KIND Healthy Snacks.

At the luncheon, CEO Amy Mills announced Emancipet’s plans to expand services in Central Texas and beyond.

5 Saves Lives in May!

Dana Hansen — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:55:32 +0000

For the month of May only, spay/neuter surgeries for puppies and kittens under the age of 5 months are only $5.00!

A female dog or cat has the best chances for good health if spayed well before her first heat.

Make an appointment today! Call 512-587-7729 or visit http://www.emancipet.org/spay-neuter/appointment-request-form/

$25,000 Challenge Gift from Mr. James Armstrong & Mr. Larry Connelly

Dana Hansen — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:16 +0000

We’re excited to announce a $25,000 challenge thanks to the generous support of Mr. James Armstrong & Mr. Larry Connelly in honor of our 14th anniversary. Please give today to help animals in need across Central TX! Donate here!

Thanks again to our luncheon chairs who did so much to support Emancipet! 2013 Event Chairs: Mary Herr Tally, Bobbi Topfer, Alex Winkelman, Armando Zambrano and junior co-chair Alyssa Epstein.

Celebrating 14 years and 169,000 Surgeries

Dana Hansen — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:31:53 +0000

Emancipet is celebrating 14 years of free and low-cost spay/neuter services and preventive veterinary care at the Free Love Luncheon on May 13th from 11:30-1pm at the Four Seasons Hotel. We’re thrilled to have our partners H-E-B return as presenting sponsors for the second year in a row. We’re so grateful for H-E-B’s continued investment in Emancipet and Texas!

For more information about the luncheon, click here.

This Saturday in Lago Vista: Low Cost Vaccines & Preventive Care

Dana Hansen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:16:22 +0000

Emancipet’s mobile clinic will be in Lago Vista on Saturday, April 27th from 8am – 4pm providing basic, low-cost preventive care for pets. Services available include vaccinations, heartworm preventives, flea/tick control, microchips, etc. Find us at Lifelong Friends (address: 20803 FM 1431, Lago Vista, TX 78645). No appointment necessary just stop by between 8am – 4pm. For a complete list of preventive care services and pricing, click here. Lifelong friends will also be having a bake sale at the clinic!

Win a 2013 FIAT!

Dana — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:31:54 +0000

Support Emancipet and enter to win a 2013 FIAT 500 pop! Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Drawing will be held at our Free Love Luncheon on May 13th (need not be present to win). Participants must be Texas residents 18 years of age or older. Purchase tickets online here!

Save-the-Date Emancipet’s 14th Anniversary Luncheon 5/13/13

Dana — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:01:14 +0000

Join chairs Mary Herr Tally, Bobbi Topfer, Armando Zambrano, Alex Winkelman and junior co-chair Alyssa Epstein in celebrating 14 years of Emancipet at the Free Love Luncheon. Presented by H-E-B, the luncheon will be held May 13th at the Four Seasons Hotel from 11:30-1pm. Since 1999, Emancipet has provided free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to 169,000 pets! Visit the luncheon page for more information.

Attention North Austin Pet Owners – Emancipet Adding a Clinic in Pflugerville

Dana — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:00:36 +0000

At the end of April, Emancipet is adding a second stationary clinic in Pflugerville to serve North Austin and the surrounding communities. Opening April 25th, this clinic will offer afforadble spay/neuter and preventive veterinary care to pet guardians. Call 512-587-SPAY (7729) for more information and to schedule an appointment for a spay or neuter surgery. All preventive care services including flea/tick control, heartworm prevention, microchips, etc. will be available on a walk-in basis.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett Sponsors PUPS Act to End Puppy Mills

Dana — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:18 +0000

Rep. Doggett: Working to protect our animals from abuse

How we treat animals is part of our humanity, which is why I am sponsoring the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act. This act would require large-scale commercial puppy breeders to be licensed and inspected to ensure a humane environment. A 2010 audit of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Care program revealed a troubling lack of inspections of large-scale dog dealers and a failure to properly enforce violations of the Animal Welfare Act. In light of these unacceptable deficiencies, I am urging the United States Department of Agriculture to sufficiently enforce the existing regulations against animal cruelty perpetrated by large-scale dog breeders. I am also urging my colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee to review what the USDA is doing to correct these problems.

I am also a sponsor of the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act which would prohibit knowing attendance at organized animal fights and impose additional penalties for causing a minor to attend such events. Under current federal law, it is often challenging for authorities to differentiate between spectators and participants, and perpetrators often escaping responsibility by claiming they do not own the fighting animals. These spectators enable animal fighting through admission fees and gambling wagers, and by removing these funds, we remove a vital incentive for the fights.

As a member of the Friends of Animals Congressional Caucus, I continue to support reasonable, common-sense legislation to promote a more humane society. I welcome your advice on our efforts to further reasonable protections against animal cruelty and your concerns regarding any other federal matters on which I may be of assistance.

I would really like to hear your thoughts on other issues that may be considered in Congress. If you have not already, please take a moment to visit my website at doggett.house.gov where you can complete a survey online, sign up for the latest updates from my office, visit my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or send me an e-mail at Lloyd.Doggett@mail.house.gov. Your views are very important to me. Help me work for you by signing up today.

Sincerely,
Lloyd Doggett

Thanks Amplify Austin Supporters – $12,060 raised in 24 hours!

Dana — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Amplify Austin 24 hours of giving was a huge success for Emancipet and nonprofits throughout Central Texas! The generous support of 188 donors combined with the matching gifts and $1000 prize for most donors in the 7am hour raised a grand total of $12,062 for Emancipet! Every dollar will go to supporting Emancipet’s work to make spay/neuter and preventive care affordable and accessable to all pet guardians. Didn’t have a chance to donate during Amplify? Click here to give today!