Ode to Gwen, the stray who ran away with our hearts…and a tribute to the team who helped her

Ode to Gwen, the stray who ran away with our hearts…and a tribute to the team who helped her

COLLIN COUNTY/ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 28, 2022)  – If you travel a lot on North Highway 205, you may be familiar with Gwen – a street-wise stray who’s logged more miles in the past three months than I have with my step-counter and a gym membership over the last year. Since early December, the black-and-brown […]

Meet Juno, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Juno, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 28, 2020 – Meet Juno! This 8-year-old, super-calm, laid back, sweet, loving, dog-friendly gem of a dog is a huge fan of belly rubs and car rides! She is great on a leash. She does say no-thank-you to the cats though. Juno’s foster has fostered many, many dogs with Rockwall Pets […]

Meet Ryan, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Ryan is waiting at the door for you to open it and let him into your heart. He loves to play with his four-legged foster sister, though they can both be a little rough sometimes and he does not like to share his toys. Ryan enjoys going for rides […]

How to save a pet’s life in your spare time

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 29, 2015) It’s all the rage these days! But first, a word of caution. You won’t be reading about Technicolor hair dyes, fitness bands, i-dosing (look it up) or Ariana Grande. And trust me, we won’t be going anywhere near the Kardashians. The lastest fad that’s developed during the past couple […]

Motherly love…4-H teen fosters passion for pups

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2014) This Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a special one for Brooke Peters. She’s thrilled that the babies she brought into the world are now a year old. And she was so enamored with being a mother that she wrote an award-winning essay to share her experience. But Brooke’s babies […]

Meet Ariana, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rockwall’s resident beauty queen. Ariana is a stunning kitty. She’s no prima donna, though. She’s incredibly gentle and affectionate. She tested positive for feline leukemia, which means she needs to be an indoor-only kitty. Plus, she needs to be an only kitty unless you have other cats with the same disease. Once you discover […]

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 […]