By Zach Daniels Lubbock and the surrounding areas of the Llano Estacado have many interesting species of wildlife. Prairie dogs, bats, foxes, bison and many other species of animals have found sanctuary in the Llano Estacado. One species that is often forgotten about has a notorious reputation for being violent, unpredictable, and having a powerful […]
Abandoned pets roam Lubbock streets and fill local shelters to the brink
November 18, 2022 by
By Urvi Dalal, the Hub@TTU As the cold weather sets in, countless pets abandoned by their owners roam the streets of Lubbock, forcing local shelters and animal lovers to take in more than they can. Lubbock Animal Shelter & Adoption Center (LAS) currently has 397 animals in its care—two and a half times more than […]
Yellow Caped Raiders and Canine Companions for Independence raise puppies that make a difference
February 17, 2020 by
By Tyler Poda Disciplined, compassionate and intelligent, service animals are a common part of everyday life for many disabled United States citizens. The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 established guidelines that prevent businesses, government agencies and other organizations from specifically prohibiting service dogs on their premises. Service animals, most commonly dogs, are specially trained to […]
Tech Moo-ving Forward with Vet School
May 9, 2016 by
By Callie Yardley Plans to open a veterinarian school at the Amarillo branch of the Texas Tech University Health Science Center have become more concrete with the announcement of a target completion date: 2019. Guy Loneragan, a professor of food safety and public health and a veterinarian, said veterinarians have been an integral part of Texas […]
A Haven for Animals in Need
October 15, 2015 by
… to the Haven Animal Care Shelter, a no-kill, nonprofit organization on the outskirts of Lubbock. Haven Animal Care Shelter was founded by Brenda Wilbanks in 1977. The seven-acre property at 4501 N FM 1729 is home to about 100 dogs and cats in need of adoption. “Dr. Wilbanks doesn’t […]
Wildlife Center Makes a Home For Nature’s Orphans And Injured Animals
March 13, 2015 by
The residents of a children’s playpen are quacking loudly. Daniel Andrews leans over the enclosure, setting down a bowl of food for the two ducklings inside. The South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center provides shelter for many species of injured and orphaned, non-domesticated animals. The Center relies almost solely on donations and volunteers to keep its doors open, and […]
Prairie Dogs Serve as Loyal, Unique Companions
February 27, 2015 by
While some residents of the South Plains have worked to eradicate the native black-tailed prairie dog, one Texas Tech librarian has opened his home to the embattled rodents. Rob Weiner has had prairie dogs as roommates for more than 15 years. Weiner said he fights to change perceptions about a misrepresented animal. “I personally think that prairie […]
The Girl With A Story And A Dream
November 20, 2014 by
By Jenna Hay When people work with camels, research crocodiles, and casually mention names such as Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, they might be assumed to be a seasoned professor of sorts. However, these experiences are all under the belt of a 15-year-old girl. Olivia Wise-Dent, a sophomore from James Madison High School in San […]
Guess What Day It Is?!
October 30, 2013 by
Last week I visited Whitley Acres to meet with Debbie Whitley and her two camels, Rango and Caramel. The pair has been seen in the Lubbock area throughout the semester. Rango and Caramel have been out for Tech game days, and even out to some of the local bars! To learn a little more about […]
Wild Ones
June 21, 2013 by
If he could pick his favorite thing about being an intern at the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Payam Movahed said he would narrow it down as giving back to nature. “You always see pollution and animals being killed left and right because of our massively expanding infrastructure,” said Movahed. “It’s nice to come here […]
