A federal judge ruled that Austin must release Shane Lilly's dog Major rather than euthanize him after more than 575 days in city custody.
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October 31, 2026
Judge Blocks Euthanasia of Austin Service Dog MajorA federal court ordered the release of a Belgian Malinois from kennel isolation to undergo professional rehabilitation.
October 31, 2026
Pug Eddie James Wins Austin Potato DerbyA 2-year-old pug claimed victory during the annual Great Pug Grumble held in Austin.
October 30, 2026
Rescuers Save Stray Dog From Plastic JarAn Austin rescue team successfully freed a stray dog trapped with a cheese puff jar on his head for seven days.
October 28, 2026
Rescue ATX Dogs Seeks Home for StrudelThe young dog, rescued earlier this summer in East Austin, is now ready for adoption.
October 9, 2026
Allison Sullivan Won Austin Film Festival AwardThe Bryan screenwriter earned the Best Comedy Feature award for her screenplay, Unleashed.
September 30, 2026
Federal Judge Blocked Euthanasia of Austin Dog MajorA federal judge has extended an order preventing the city from euthanizing a dog currently held in an Austin shelter.
September 23, 2026
Maev Dog Food Earned Clean Label Purity AwardThe Austin-based company received recognition for the safety and quality of its raw canine food formulas.
