UPDATE–May 19, 2013-Lola has been adopted, within just one day of being the featured Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week! Original story: (ROCKWALL-May 18, 2013) Are you watching American Idol? Sure, the new judges are pretty good, but you’re wasting your time. America’s new idol is right here. Lola is our resident beauty queen and superstar. […]
(March 7, 2013) Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 9 when the first annual WOOF-Stock event gets tails wagging in Royse City. Hosted by Kuykendall Insurance, the event will help raise funds for local animal welfare organizations. The day begins at 7 a.m. with a “Strut Your Mutt” 5K Run. Registration is underway here. From […]
(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Rockwall Pets, a No Kill rescue and advocacy organization, is proud to announce two new members of its management team. Beth Cansler is now foster coordinator, and Christina Arriaga has been promoted from Dallas rescue coordinator to the organization’s overall rescue coordinator. Cansler oversees the expanding foster operation, coordinating housing for rescued […]
(ROCKWALL-March 5, 2013) Maverick is the classic Western male: rugged, fit and darned good-looking. He’d make a great ranch hand, because roaming some acreage would suit him just fine. He’s been staying at Ponderosa Pet Resort, where he’s been fully obedience trained. But this handsome male really needs a job to keep him occupied. We’ve been told […]
(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Since he’s eight years old and blind, some may consider Dakota to be a special needs pet. Here at Blue Ribbon News Pet Central, we certainly don’t. He’s an exceptional dog in many ways. He’s very mellow and extremely loving. He wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times. […]
(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Throwaway Ponies horse rescue and rehabilitation center will host a horse de-spooking clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Learn from local natural horsemanship trainer Ron Steele as he works with rescue horses from Throwaway Ponies teaching them to lunge for respect and how not to spook. People from […]
(ROCKWALL-February 18, 2013) What’s a strong and silent type to do? Jack is a handsome four-month-old shepherd mix who has everything going for him. But you won’t hear it from him. He’s the unassuming type who tends to keep to himself. You’ll certainly never hear him brag about himself. But get Jack alone, and he’ll […]
Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight Meet Miss Melody. She is a four-year old paint filly. She is just starting her training at Throwaway Ponies, and has only been ridden a couple of times. Melody is very sweet – ready and willing to learn. She has been well cared for, but her owner could no longer afford […]
(ROWLETT-February 15, 2013) The Rowlett Animal Shelter will host a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic in conjunction with an Adopt-a-Thon on Saturday, Feb. 23. A list of the available vaccination packages can be found here. Submitted by Donna Hurst. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL-February 14, 2013) Throwaway Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization, received a grant from the ASPCA to improve fencing at their location in Farmersville. TaPs has over 40 horses at its Rockwall location and 25 in Farmersville. There is more property in Farmersville (27 acres), but it needs cross-fencing. So, thanks to the grant […]