Rockwall Pets welcomes new board members

ROCKWALL,TX. (September 4, 2014) Rockwall Pets is proud to announce a new board of directors.  Christina Arriaga, Jeri Fontenot, Jennifer Peters, Amanda Singleton, and Anne Haddox have been appointed to the board.  Each board member has dedicated a combined nine years of service to Rockwall Pets. Christina, a dedicated animal lover, has saved numerous lives […]

Meet Kira, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Kira, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (September 2, 2014) This playful pup we call Kira is looking for a family to call her own. She loves to cuddle, play, and chew on shoelaces! Not only is she good with children of all ages, but she has wonderful dog and cat social skills. To make a date to meet Kira, […]

Meet Spike, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2014) If the best gifts come in small packages, Spike is a present from heaven. He weighs only three pounds, but he shares his love in a big way. He’s a unique pomeranian/chihuahua mix where both breeds combined to create the cutest little dog imaginable. He’s 12 years old, so he’s […]

Is my dog deaf or ignoring me?

Dear Sassy, I think my 14 year old dog Ginger has lost her hearing. Do you have any suggestions on ways I can help her? Signed, Hearing Impaired Dear Impaired, Hearing loss is part of the aging process. This is a common medical issue for older dogs and cats. Detecting hearing problems in pets is […]

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

October 17, 2012 – Halloween is a holiday that’s enjoyed much more by people than by pets, who don’t know that the miniature monsters and ghoulish goblins ringing the doorbell all night long aren’t real.  “Dogs and cats can easily become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of trick-or-treaters and holiday festivities,” […]

Addison man gives pets ‘The Gift For Life’

Revolutionary, all-natural products reverse aging process, increase vitality, in older dogs (Addison) September 16, 2012 –Lauriston Crockett’s best friend was Joe “Cocker.” They shared life together for more than 17 years. Then the inevitable happened. Joe died of disease due to old age, and Crockett was never the same. He decided to undertake a new […]

Wags & Waves pool party for people, pets Sept. 15

Wags & Waves pool party for people, pets Sept. 15

August 29, 2012 – Wags & Waves, the ultimate pool party for people and their pets, takes place Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NRH20 Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26, in North Richland Hills. At the day-long event, presented by the Metroplex Animal Coalition (MAC), pet owners can say so […]

Open Volunteer Meeting at Richardson Humane Society Thursday

(Richardson) August 15, 2012 – The Richardson Humane Society will host an Open Volunteer Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Richardson East Church of Christ, Room A1-A2, 1504 East Campbell Drive. All volunteers are invited as well as anyone else who is interested in learning more about RHS. Attendees will learn “Easy Tips […]

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

Bring your four-legged best friend to the Friends of Rowlett Animals’ Fourth Annual Pooch Plunge from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 19 at Wet Zone in Rowlett. The event benefits Rowlett’s homeless pets, and features the Hula Hound Costume Contest, the Distance Dive, Bobbing for Hotdogs, and Funniest Trick contest. The cost is only $5 per […]