Meet Sandy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Sandy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This six-month-old young lady is pure sweetness. Yes, she’s still a puppy so she likes to romp and play. But you won’t believe how tender and loving Sandy can be. She’s intelligent and beautiful as well. It’s obvious she’s already growing up to be an exceptional dog. Get more information about Sandy at adoptapet.com/pet6239820.html. You […]

Three-fer Hounders: Blue Ribbon News Pets of the Week

Three-fer Hounders: Blue Ribbon News Pets of the Week

North Texas has been placed under a cuteness alert. These two sisters and their brother are friendly hound puppies. So sing along with us (to the tune of “The Brady Bunch”): “This is the story of the dogs named Hounders. There are two cute females and a male. They smile, sniff, run and play together. […]

Wags & Waves to benefit Metroplex Animal Coalition

Wags & Waves to benefit Metroplex Animal Coalition

(Garland) On the final day before the pools at Hawaiian Falls are drained for the season, the Garland waterpark will welcome man and his best friend to a special Wags & Waves event, benefiting the Metroplex Animal Coalition. About 1,000 human visitors and more than 1,100 dogs of various sizes, shapes and breeds are expected to participate – which makes […]

Meet Digger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Digger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Digger is an older little dog, so he’s very calm and mellow – rare for a chihuahua! He’s also very handsome and friendly. Put Digger in your lap, and he’ll be content to cuddle with you for hours. He’s the perfect companion for a senior citizen or a quieter household. He’s currently in a private […]

Join the tail-gate party every Sunday

Join the tail-gate party every Sunday

Here’s proof that Rockwall shelter pets rock. They host a tail-gate party from noon to 4 p.m. every Sunday at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center, and a Dallas Cowboys tote bag is given away with every adoption. Sponsored by Rockwall Pets, the tail-gate party adoption event includes game-watching, soft drinks, chips and popcorn. The Rockwall Animal […]

Meet Hank, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Hank, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Hank is simply stunning. He has one of the most beautiful coats imaginable. Sure, he may need a little obedience training. But this intelligent boy picks up anything in a hurry. He’ll be part of the Adopt-a-Bull adoption event this Saturday presented by Rockwall Pets and Dog Star Pit Bull Rescue. Meet great dogs like […]

Meet Melanie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Melanie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

  (Rockwall) Melanie is one of four heartworm-positive dogs at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center. A local nonprofit is currently attempting to raise funds to treat all of these highly-adoptable dogs. Like her sister Mia, Melanie is a miniature pinscher-chihuahua mix. Both sisters are fun-loving, delightful and cute little dogs. Find out more about Melanie […]

Meet Coby, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Coby, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) Those eyes! Coby is as handsome as they come. No one is sure what happened to him before he came to the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center, but he must have led a difficult life. He’s a little timid, but a patient and loving touch soon brings him out of his shell. Coby is currently […]

Rockwall City Council mandates No Kill status

The Rockwall City Council voted unanimously Monday night, Aug. 15,  to make Rockwall a No Kill community. It’s the culmination of a volunteer-driven campaign by Rockwall Pets, an independent nonprofit, to stop the killing of healthy and adoptable animals at the city shelter. Following meetings between Rockwall Pets board members and city management, the issue […]

Tabitha – ADOPTED!

This just in: Tabitha, the Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week for Aug. 15, has a new home, thanks to Alice Latham – and the generous donation to Rockwall Pets from a good samaritan, allowing Tabitha’s adoption fee to be waived.  Here was our original post, that went up only a couple hours ago: […]