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Help Build the First Veterinary Hospital for Homeless Animals; Join Mazie’s Mission for the 2nd Annual Disco InFURno Gala

May 2, 2013

Mazie’s Mission, a Frisco-based animal rescue agency, will hold their 2nd annual BARC Gala on Friday, May 17, from 7-11 pm at the Frisco Embassy Suites. BARC stands for Build A Rescue Clinic, a capital campaign to raise funds to build the first ever veterinary hospital for homeless animals. According to Erin Shults, DVM and CEO of Mazie’s Mission, veterinary care is a huge challenge—and overwhelming expense—for cash-strapped rescue groups. “We euthanize over 200,000 animals in North Texas every year. Rescue groups and municipal shelters do their best to save as many animals as they can, but sometimes the cost of veterinary care can be overwhelming. Local veterinarians offer as much discounted care as they can to help these organizations, but they have financial responsibilities they must meet also,” explained Shults. “By building a hospital with the benevolence of the public, Mazie’s Mission can offer greatly discounted care strictly...

Get a professional photo portrait of your pet for just $75 and help end gas chambers in Texas

February 26, 2013

Love at Last pet photo sessions, hosted by The Petropolitan Dallas, will raise awareness and funds to support the bill sponsored by Texas Humane Legislation Network to eliminate the use of the gas chamber in Texas. 100% of proceeds benefit Texas Humane Legislation Network. Photo shoots will take place at Petropolitan on March 16 & 17 and March 23 & 24. 20-minute sessions are just $75 (cash or check) and include one 8×10 print (additional prints may be purchased directly from the photographers). Selected prints will be displayed at Petropolitan through May 31. Then, you’l want to join THLN on March 31 at the Easter in the Park celebration at Lee Park from 10am to 6pm. Petropolitan will be hosting a special party at which you may pick up (and show off!) your pet’s photos, view the display, and learn more about THLN and their legislative agenda for 2013....

Pit bull lovers, check out North Texas Pit Bull Alliance

February 7, 2013

North Texas Pit Bull Alliance was established in 2012 to organize North TX residents who appreciate Pit Bull type dogs. They aim to change public perception of Pit Bulls, encourage responsible ownership and reduce the homeless Pit Bull population through education and advocacy. The first Alliance meeting has been scheduled for March 23 from 11:30 – 2:30 in Arlington. This event is designed to bring together area rescues, shelters and animal advocates to understand the issues surrounding Pit Bulls in North TX. The information will help North Texas Pit Bull Alliance to construct programs that are relevant to the area. NTxPBA is already working on a number of programs for Pit Bull type dogs in the North Texas area such as a training program, a Canine Good Citizen test day, monthly meetup walks, and compiling resources such as Pit Bull friendly housing in the Metroplex. Space for the meeting...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day – An Evening For Dog Lovers

February 6, 2013

Have you bought your tickets for An Evening with Dog Lovers? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, celebrated Dallas photographer Teresa Berg & Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Oboist Erin Hannigan are teaming up for a romantic evening benefiting Paws In The City. This one-of-a-kind event combines a unique blend of live classical music and fine art photography in a popular contemporary setting, Tuesday, February 12th at 7 p.m at the Event1013 Art Space in Historic Downtown Plano. One $50 ticket buys you: –A performance of amazing photography fused with gorgeous classical music –Beer, wine, and desserts –Access to a silent auction loaded with amazing stuff –The coolest of performance spaces –The knowledge that you helped homeless dogs Dinner available at the curb from Easy Sliders! Purchase your tickets online now at http://doglovers.eventbrite.com/# Copyright Rebecca Poling 2012. All rights reserved. Email DFWAnimalRescue@att.net if you have a story you’d like...

Pet Rescue Alliance volunteer lights up holidays for Operation Homefront

December 12, 2012

Local professional photographer Cindy Gordon, a volunteer for Pet Rescue Alliance, is helping light up the holidays once again. For the sixth consecutive year, the Gordon Family of Plano, presents Gordon Lights, an animated, musically synchronized Christmas spectacular unlike any other in the DFW area. With over 150,000 lights, mostly LED, the show draws audiences from around the Metroplex, as well as many who travel from afar just to view the amazing spectacle. Gordon Lights is located at 4665 Quincy Lane, Plano, 75024. The show runs daily from 6-10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and 6-11 PM Fridays and Saturdays. And it’s all for a great cause. Once again this year, the show’s producers expect to collect more than $5,000 this season for Operation Homefront of Texas, which supports our troops and the families they leave behind. Donations to Operation Homefront support programs such as emergency financial assistance, home and...

Creature Comforts Campaign provides beds for shelter pets

November 26, 2012

Dallas Animal Advocates Annual ‘Creature Comforts’ holiday celebration will take place at Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N. Westmoreland, on Sunday, December 9th, from noon until 3 p.m. The purpose of the event is to raise money for new Kuranda beds for the pets in the shelter. Everyone who donates or adopts during the event will get a free pet photo and a special gift! DAA volunteers will also be collecting donations of pet food, leashes, collars, bowls, treats and toys for the needy pets in the shelter. You can even bring your own pets to the event for low-cost vaccinations and testing, including: $5 rabies vaccination only $35 complete vaccination packages $20 heartworm test for dogs $25 combo test for cats Can’t make it on 12/9? Donate online to the Creature Comforts fund at Dallas Animal Advocates, and they’ll purchase the Kuranda beds and have them shipped directly to...

Bad to the Bone benefit November 10th should be a memorable evening

November 5, 2012

The second annual ‘Bad to the Bone” fundraiser benefiting Operation Kindness and the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) will be held Saturday, November 10, 2012, starts at 7:30 p.m. and promises to deliver a memorable evening. Attendees are encouraged to replace their ball gown and monkey suits with their leather jackets, vests, designer jeans and skullcap rings. Instead of a hotel ballroom venue, guests are invited to the home of Scott and Kelly Hershman who transform their mansion into an upscale ‘biker bar’ for the evening. A $100 donation includes fabulous food, great music, a beer tasting, a wine pull, photos with rescued canines, and a chance to bid on sensational silent auction items. A few of the highlights of the evening will include: Get your photo taken on a customized Bad to the Bone motorcycle with a rescued puppy mill dog dressed in biker gear Visit a one...

Richardson Animal Luv walk and parade this Saturday to benefit Richardson Animal Shelter

November 1, 2012

The 2012 Richardson Animaluv’s City-Wide Pet Day benefitting the Richards Animal Shelter will be held on Saturday, November 3rd 2012, from 10am-4pm, at the Owen’s Farm in Richardson. The event is an educational and fun filled day for both family and animals. Entry fee is $1. There will be a dog walk for $5 per person. Registration starts at 9am. Rescue groups from throughout DFW will be showcasing pets for adoption, a pet parade which begins at noon, and low-cost microchipping and nail clippings. All pets are welcome. Copyright Rebecca Poling 2012. All rights reserved. Email DFWAnimalRescue@att.net if you have a story you’d like to share. Or find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest!

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Meet Pit Bull advocate Shorty Rossi Sunday at Rock A Bully 2 rescue benefit

October 31, 2012

Shorty Rossi, star of the Animal Planet reality TV series “Pit Boss,” will visit Dallas November 4 as part of the ROCK-A-BULLY 2 fundraiser at Sue Ellen’s. The one-day event, which will also include vendors, live bands, beautiful Pinups for Pitbulls, prizes and even a kiss-a-bull kissing booth, is being held from 1 to 7 p.m. “I’m so excited to be putting together our 2nd Rock A Bully event to raise funds for 3 local rescue groups who welcome the Pit Bull type breeds with open arms” explained event organizer Mia Bissette. “But we also want to educate people about how misunderstood and mistreated this breed is. We want to get across the importance of adoption instead of breeding – and of course, remind everyone about the importance of spaying and neutering!” Bissette said that Rossi, whose hit TV show “Pit Boss” airs Saturday nights on Animal Planet, will...

Mazie’s Marathon AdoptAThon brings 300 adoptable pets to Fairview this weekend

October 23, 2012

Mazie’s Mission will team up with PetSmart Charities to host a large scale pet adoption event this weekend. The “Forever Home Marathon” will be held at the Village at Fairview from 9:00 pm on Friday to 6:00 pm on Sunday. The goal for the event is to find loving homes for over 250 homeless animals in one weekend. Erin Shults, DVM and CEO of Mazie’s Mission states “We euthanize over 200,000 animals in North Texas every year. It is time to show the public the amazing animals that are available for adoption through shelters or rescue groups. The tide is turning where it is more popular to adopt a homeless pet than to buy a pet from a breeder, a pet store or online.” The event will last 45 hours, offering adoption discounts and specials during midnight hours. More than 300 animals will be onsite to choose from including...

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