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 […]

Meet Hannah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Hannah, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Hannah is an exceptional dog. Period. She’s apparently a full-blooded Treeing Walker Coonhound. Like her breed description reads, Hannah is loving, confident and intelligent. The biggest strike against Walker Hounds? Owners report that it’s difficult to move them once they get comfortable on your bed or your sofa! (Find out more about Treeing Walker Coonhounds […]

Chance to win big by adopting at Rowlett PetSmart

Rockwall and Rowlett area residents have an opportunity to win big prizes by adopting PetSmart’s five-millionth pet. Rockwall Pets holds a weekly adoption event at the Rowlett PetSmart every Saturday from noon to 4 pm. An adoption this weekend may qualify a local resident for the national PetSmart award for adopting pet number five million. […]

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 […]

Real Men Care event to honor local animal advocates

Real Men Care event to honor local animal advocates

Muscle car-themed event includes special guests Dallas DA Craig Watkins, and former Texas Ranger pitcher Jose Guzman  Dallas Animal Advocates and the Metroplex Animal Coalition present the second annual Real Men Care event celebrating men of character, commitment to and compassion for animals. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 6 […]

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 […]

Puppy promises and prayers

It poured rain on the spring Saturday that I drove across town on a mission of motherhood. But I was less than half-hearted to fulfill it. My more enthusiastic, 13-year-old son sat in the middle seat of our minivan as we plowed down a waterlogged road, looking for street signs. The small plastic bin next […]

Meet Tiger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tiger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

You don’t have to visit your local toy store to pick up the latest action figure. Tiger is the real thing. You won’t find a cheap plastic figurine here. Tiger still has a lot of puppy in him, so he’s very playful. But he’s about as friendly a dog as you’d ever hope to meet. […]