Grand opening celebration in Rowlett supports homeless pets

Grand opening celebration in Rowlett supports homeless pets

ROWLETT (March 4, 2014) The grand opening of the new Unleashed by Petco store in Rowlett promises to be a lifesaving experience for hundreds of homeless pets. As part of the festivities, Unleashed by Petco will show its support for the homeless dogs and cats of Rockwall Pets. From the presentation of a $1,500 check to a […]

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

(January 31, 2013) After a disorienting ramble that lasted several chilly days, Kevin wasn’t scared when a Dallas Animal Services truck stopped nearby. The little Shih-Tzu was relieved. His matted, urine-soaked fur carried two pounds of dried feces. He had a gaping neck wound that was filled with maggots. He had an upper respiratory infection […]

Pet-a-Palooza Saturday at Rockwall shelter

(Rockwall) June 5, 2012 – The Rockwall Animal Adoption Center, located at 1325 Airport Road in Rockwall, will host a Pet-a-Palooza adoption event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9. There will be fun for the whole family, as visitors meet and greet an assortment of wonderful, adoptable dogs and cats. Hot dogs […]

No Kill mission spreading across Rockwall County

Ella was perfectly healthy on Tuesday, April 10. By the next day, the young dog was laying in a heap at the Royse City animal shelter, barely able to move. Ella had been stricken with parvovirus, an often fatal intestinal disease. The dog had one shred of hope. One month ago, her disease would have […]

K9 unit, adoptable pets at Lewisville’s first Paws in the Park

Rescue groups and their dogs, local shelters, vets invited to participate Lewisville Animal Services will host its first off-site pet adoption event, “Paws in the Park,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the northeast parking lot of Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The location is across the street from the new Lewisville […]

Free agility demos, animal health fair at Pet Palooza

Free agility demos, animal health fair at Pet Palooza

(Plano) Take advantage of low-cost vaccinations, micro-chipping and informative presentations by veterinarians, trainers and groomers at the second annual Plano Pet Palooza, the education and health fair benefiting the Plano Animal Shelter. There is no charge for admission to this special event, which will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Plano […]

Free Howl-o-Ween event, costume contest at Dallas Animal Services

Free Howl-o-Ween event, costume contest at Dallas Animal Services

Adoptions discounted to $30 all weekend Dallas Animal Services will host a Howl-o-Ween Pet Psychic Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct.29.  Sponsored by The Petropolitan, the event will feature a pet costume contest at 1 p.m., dozens of vendors,  children’s activities, free treats for people and dogs, professional pet photos and, of […]

Meet Tucker, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tucker, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

The race is on! Tucker is a handsome schnauzer, so all you schnauzer fans out there know what you’re getting. And since the adoption fee is only $60 for all dogs during Adopt-a-Dog Month at the Rockwall shelter, you won’t find a better quality dog for the money.   So how long will Tucker be […]