First pet adoption of 2013 gets gift basket

(ROCKWALL-January 7, 2013) Harold Bunch and his family received a large gift basket stuffed with dog food and treats when they adopted the first dog of 2013 from Rockwall Pets. Barclay, an adorable black poodle, had caught their eye one day prior to the adoption. When the family returned the following day to make it official, they […]

ADOPTED! Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(January 5, 2013) UPDATE: Lauren Cochran made the long drive from Plano to adopt sweet little Clara at the Rowlett PetSmart. Clara may be blind, but she’s always playful and inquisitive! ORIGINAL STORY: (December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little […]

Ring in the New Year with Peaches

Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week (ROCKWALL-December 31, 2012) Just in time to welcome the new year, a love muffin enters the scene to bring good luck. Peaches recently gave birth to her last litter of puppies. Since she’s now spayed, she won’t have babies to tend to any longer. That means she can focus […]

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little seven-month-old stocking stuffer is pure sweetness. She was born with underdeveloped eyes, so she’s blind. Once she gets used to her surroundings, you’ll barely notice that she can’t see. In fact, she […]

Angel Tree benefits medical care for pets

Angel Tree benefits medical care for pets

(November 28, 2012) Santa Claus is getting some help when he visits the homeless pets of the DFW area. This holiday season will be even more meaningful for the orphaned pets of North Texas thanks to Dr. Keith Webb and his staff at Pet Doctor. Those homeless dogs and cats will receive much-needed medical care […]

Meet Nikki, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Nikki, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 17, 2012) Hey Santa Claus! Do you want to make me happy this year? Make sure you come down the chimney with Nikki. I’ve always wanted a dog like her. She’s two years old, so she’s not a puppy any longer. But I want a dog who’ll play with me and my kids and go for […]

ADOPTED! Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 10, 2012) Breaking news: The investigative staff here at Blue Ribbon News has intercepted a top secret dispatch from the North Pole. “Dear Santa, since I’ve been extra good this year, I’d like a puppy for Christmas. Can you bring one that’s not too small? I’d really like one that everyone in my family […]

ADOPTED! Noah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ADOPTED! Noah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 3, 2012) Looking to add some fun to your holiday season? Make sure this little action figure is under your Christmas tree. Noah loves to romp, and he’s always ready for excitement. He’s going to grow up to be an intelligent dog, because he already takes direction well. He needs to be corrected at times, […]

Meet Angel, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(November 26, 2012) Looking for the perfect Christmas lap warmer? This little Angel is happy to spend the entire holiday season cuddled up with you. And she’s truly an angel. She’s sweet, adorable and very gentle. You may have a family tradition of putting an angel atop your Christmas tree. But this Angel belongs in your […]

Seven-year-old donates earnings to help local pets

(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Seven-year-old Oshin Dixon recently set up her own Glitter Tattoo Shop. She bought her supplies with commissions she earned for doing jobs around the house. She reached her goal of $150, and then generously split her earnings three ways: with Rockwall Pets, the Rockwall shelter and the Royse City shelter. She […]

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