Archive for: pets
The Dog Days of Summer
By Jordan Schraeder
Buster, Sassy, Coco—a pet by any other name is, well, still a pet. But as an upcoming exhibit at the Blanton Museum of Art shows, our furry friends have come...
New York Chapter Helps Dogs Find Homes for the Holidays
By Rose Cahalan
Some 8 million homeless pets end up in animal shelters across the U.S. each year. Of those, 3.7 million are euthanized (according to American Human Association estimates)....
A Burnt-Orange Pup in Minnesota
By Rose Cahalan
Margaret Kiefer, BA ’69, regrets missing our Pets with Pride contest a few months back—but she still sent us this photo of her burnt-orange Chow Chow, Bailey....
Fishy Business
By Rose Cahalan
UT grad Alan Blake commercialized the world’s first genetically modified pet: a glow-in-the-dark fish. A decade later, the glow hasn’t worn off. Walk into almost...
Pets With Pride
By Alcalde Staff
We asked you to show off your most spirited furry fans—and you delivered. More than 116 of you submitted photos of Longhorn-loving pets, and thousands voted. From...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor