Meet Marshmallow, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 16, 2016) Marshmallow is just as sweet as her name implies. She is a calm and loving girl who wants nothing more than a soft spot to lay on and a gentle hand to nuzzle. She enjoys belly rubs and wants to be by her human’s side. Marshmallow has been spayed, […]

Meet Jericho, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 8, 2016) Here’s Jericho! Jericho is a handsome and happy boy who loves everyone he meets. He does great with dogs of all sizes and loves to play. He is also an expert cuddler and wants to be a lap dog. His adoption fee is a donation of $150, which includes his […]

Rowlett Pet Spotlights: Dallas and Mathis

(ROWLETT, TX – July 19, 2016) My name is Dallas, and I am about 7 years old, and I am a Shepherd/Husky mix.  At about 45 lbs, I am just the right size!  I love to be with humans.  My coat is so soft.  Maybe because my favorite thing is when someone brushes my coat.  […]

Memorial Day at Rest Haven: Patriotism & Puppies on Parade

Memorial Day at Rest Haven: Patriotism & Puppies on Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2016) If you are one of the hundreds of families who look forward to Memorial Day at Rest Haven Memorial Park every year, chances are you have already marked your calendar for 10 a.m. Monday, May 30.  If you have not yet discovered Memorial Day at Rest Haven, this is […]

Rowlett Pet Spotlight: Rollo

(ROCKWALL, TX—May 16, 2016) Rollo is a 3-4 year old Labrador Retriever mix. He has a handsome brindle coat with white markings on his face and chest. Rollo gets along really well with other dogs. He loves peanut butter and honey flavored dog treats. You can use them to lure him into the car for […]

A Memorial Day tribute to two influential females

A Memorial Day tribute to two influential females

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2016) Memorial Day will be exceptionally meaningful for Rockwall-area animal lovers. We lost a pair of influential females recently. They were instrumental in Rockwall’s move to become a No Kill community five years ago. One of them is well-known to Blue Ribbon News readers. The other stayed under the radar, […]

Meet Leela, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2016) Meet Leela! She is about a year old and right under 40 lbs. She loves to play but certainly enjoys the calmer moments of love and cuddles. She seems to be fully house trained and is comfortable in her crate when her foster family is away from home. She plays […]

Rockwall Pets invites community to special screening of ‘The Champions’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb 17, 2016) Rockwall Pets welcomes the community to join them for a very special screening of “The Champions,” an inspirational story about the pit bulls rescued from the brutal fighting ring of former Atlanta Falcon’s star quarterback Michael Vick, and those who risked it all to save them. The event will be […]

Area volunteers show love for community

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) I still get excited when a presidential election year rolls around. It’s one of our great American traditions: debating the future of our country every four years, then voting to see which vision attracts a majority. In fact, I’ve always believed that our right to vote is our most […]

Meet Beltre, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Beltre is an adorable white, scruffy boy. He’s full grown at just 9 pounds so he won’t take up much room snuggling on the couch with you! He’s a sweet boy who is great with the other dogs and children in his foster home. Beltre has been neutered, microchipped […]

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