Local PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets March 23-29 as part of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Rowlett, TX (March 21, 2026) – Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAS) will help more cats in the North Texas area get healthy, adoption-ready, and into loving homes. The $50,000 grant will […]
Editor’s Note: While our annual How I Met My Mate feature celebrates love stories that bring people together, this Valentine’s issue also makes room for a different kind of soulmate. Here’s a reader-submitted story of a beloved pet whose arrival was just as unexpected and life-changing — a reminder that some of our greatest loves […]
Rowlett, Texas (February 3, 2026 – Updated Feb. 5, 2026) — Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAs) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to saving cats and dogs in America’s shelters. The grant recognizes FRAs’ efforts to increase pet adoptions through completing the Best […]
Rockwall, TX (January 26, 2026) – Meet Bailey (again)! Bailey is an adorable 5-year-old tripod sweetie featured in November but, still awaiting a family of her own. She is an endearingly goofy 54-pound lapdog who thinks she’s a big baby. Bailey does need to meet new canine friends slowly, but she lived previously with small chihuahuas […]
Rockwall, TX (January 20, 2026) – Oakley is a sweet and gentle soul who loves to give tail wags and kisses. He has been wonderful with the kids and other dogs in his foster home. Although he is just the sweetest with dogs and children, this softie needs a feline-free home. Oakley is housetrained and […]
Rockwall, TX (January 13, 2026) – Tofu is a happy, loving 3-year old Anatolian Shepherd mix who weighs 81 pounds. Her favorite things include kittens, kids, snuggles (she’ll bury her head in your neck), chew bones, treats, zoomies (she’d love a yard!), and stuffed toys to carry around. Tofu is extremely sweet and deserves the […]
Rockwall, TX (January 5, 2026) – Meet Brownie – our first Pet of the Week for 2026! Got a resolution to be more active? This energetic puppy will help you meet that goal! Brownie loves to run and play with the other dogs in his foster home. A natural entertainer, Brownie also follows his foster […]
Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) – Looking for the perfect present for under your tree this year? Meet Ellie! Just in time for Christmas, this 1-year old, Corgi/Terrier mix is ready for her forever home. Ellie is potty-trained, crate-trained, dog-friendly, and the sweetest girl ever who enjoys following her foster mom from room to room, […]
Rockwall, TX (December 8, 2025) – LuLu is a lovely 7-month old torbie kitten. She came into the shelter with her siblings after likely being born to a feral mom, and they were all battling illness when rescued. LuLu’s healthy now, but her tough start has made her wary of people. Her foster family has […]
Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2025) – Meet Lenora! This petite 1-year old loves carrying around toys, bones, and going for walks. She is great on car rides and finds it the perfect time to rest her eyes (and she has the cutest little snore). Lenora gets along with other dogs, big and small. She is […]