Meet Rex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rex, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This friendly three-year-old needs your help. Rex needs to start eating some quality food so he can put some fat back on his bones. He’s a handsome, active and intelligent dog. With his love of the outdoors, he’d be a wonderful exercise companion.Just make sure he gets something to eat before he goes out to […]

Chicken Camp: Poultry in Motion can help you train your dog

Chicken Camp: Poultry in Motion can help you train your dog

Terry Ryan, renowned dog trainer and behaviorist, is coming to Patriot PAWS in Rockwall to teach clicker training in a fun and unusual way – through the training of chickens. The “Poultry in Motion” Chicken Camp will be March 16-18 at the Patriot PAWS training center, 254 Ranch Trail in Rockwall. “We are very excited […]

Meet Ace, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Ace, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

It’s the perfect week to fall in love with this strikingly handsome dog. Ace is incredibly intelligent and loving. He walks on a leash like a pro. And he’s so smart and attentive that he picks up on any command in a flash. But he can sometimes be picky about who he gets along with. […]

Don’t dismiss doggy breath; could be sign of dental disease

February is Pet Dental Health Month Bad breath in dogs is often dismissed simply as “doggy breath.”  But in fact, it may be a sign of serious periodontal disease. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by three years of age. […]

Meet Cowboy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Cowboy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Those little heifers don’t stand a chance when this handsome Cowboy rides into town. This energetic young dog can do it all: calf ropin’, steer wrestlin’ and sheep herdin’. He’ll do it all and still have energy to burn. Cowboy will be proud to gussy up your ranch. With this good-lookin’ pardner by your side, […]

Meet Uggs, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Uggs, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This handsome boy is the curious type. Uggs can keep himself occupied for hours checking out every smell in the yard. He’s very friendly and trusting, and he wouldn’t mind a bit of playtime every now and then. Give Uggs something to do, then invite him inside to snuggle with you in the evening. He’s […]

Adoption fees lowered for seven Rowlett shelter pets

Rowlett Animal Shelter has lowered adoption fees to $25 for several pets. There are seven cats and two dogs with this reduced rate, including Nibbles, the VIP Cat for January. Nibbles, Mae, Ebony, Dusty, Murphy, Sami and Abby have been neutered or spayed by Dr. David Shirley in order to help them find homes. They […]

Meet Obi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Obi, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

If you’re a Blue Ribbon News reader, you know what to expect of Obi. He’s a yellow lab. You already know what that means: friendly, intelligent, obedient and oh-so-good looking. Obi may even be housetrained. Your entire family will be happy to meet this wonderful dog. See for yourself at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center […]

Adopted! Bing, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Adopted! Bing, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

_______________________ Sure, Bing may be a little timid. But he more than makes up for it with his good looks and his sweetness. This little terrier mix is also very intelligent. Be a little patient with him – and give him a lot of scratches under his chin – and Bing will soon be ready […]