Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week >Meet our newest contestant in our Makeover of the Month competition. Chewy got his name because he looked like Chewbacca right after he was rescued from the Dallas animal shelter. One short grooming session later, he’s a new dog. But Chewy isn’t going to let a fancy new […]
Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight (ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) Meet Misty, a sorrel quarterhorse mare. She was a lesson horse at Throwaway Ponies, but is now ready for a new and permanent home. Misty is Parelli trained. She has navicular problems and is being treated to correct it. Her adoption fee is $250. DOB: 1/1/1992 Height: […]
Welcome to the Blue Ribbon News Personals. Here’s our most recent ad: WANTED: Loving family. Easy-going gentleman seeks companionship with like-minded family. LIKES: Leisurely strolls, peaceful evenings, larger house and yard (I’m a big boy!), mutual affection, nature park outings and the occasional quiet meal (candlelight optional). DISLIKES: Noise and hubbub, self-centered people and families who don’t […]
(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) Scratch the surface of this adorable, friendly Japanese Chin to discover the heart of a warrior. When Rockwall Pets rescued Checkers from the Dallas animal shelter, his right eye was fully outside its socket. It was the aftermath of a vicious attack when Checkers was ambushed by angry dogs. Dr. Keith Webb at […]
(WYLIE-May 7, 2013) Equest Mini Ambassadors, Tex and Sugar, are going to the theater! As one of the recipient charities of the Saturday night Texas premier of “A Southern Exposure,” Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship will have some pint-sized ambassadors greeting and thanking guests for their support. Tex and Sugar, two miniature horses, are getting used to […]
(ROCKWALL-May 7, 2013) Cheyenne has everything going for her. She’s a three-ear-old Akita who’s gorgeous, charming and mild-mannered. She’s a big girl – she weighs over 75 pounds – but Cheyenne is a gentle giant. She’s everything a great dog should be. Except one thing. She was apparently hit by a car and suffered substantial […]
(ROCKWALL-May 2, 2013) Throwaway Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization with locations in Rockwall and Farmersville, will host its annual “Play for Hay” Golf Tournament at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Buffalo Creek Golf Course. The cost is $100 per player, which includes fees, lunch, cart and range balls. Sign-in and practice begins at […]
(ROCKWALL-April 30, 2013)Have you been dreaming of a life that’s nothing but peaches and cream? This friendly dog can help.Peaches is one of the most easy-going dogs imaginable. Her positive outlook on life is infectious. She’s small in stature, so that’s why she prefers to be a lap dog. She gets along with everyone and […]
(April 24, 2013) The most famous cat in Rockwall history has lived in Irving the past two years. In fact, Gracie Lu lived only a tiny portion of her life in Rockwall. But she’s known as a YouTube star, since she has a video that’s attracted 50,000 views. It all started when she was a tiny […]
Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight (ROCKWALL-April 24, 2013) Meet Sassy the pony. She’s about 18 years old. She still needs a little work, but it won’t take long to make her a good kid’s horse. She has been ridden by Throwaway Ponies’ teens with riding experience. She has not given them any trouble; she just needs to […]