On March 4, 2013, the Humane Society of Flower Mound (HSFM) put three dogs on a truck bound for Dewitt, NY. It was the beginning of an innovative new program that will send dogs to partner organizations in other parts of the United States where adoptable dogs are in short supply. The first transport was so successful, that another six dogs left Texas bound for New York yesterday. “Love on Wheels” takes dogs facing euthanasia from shelters in the DFW area and sends them to rescue organizations in the northeast such as New York, where effective spay/neuter and education programs have resulted in adopters being placed on waiting lists to find available rescued dogs. “It’s a little surreal to those of us in Texas who see hundreds of dogs in shelters every week with no place to go, to think that there are places where people want to adopt...
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Walk & run September 15th benefits Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake
The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake is hosting the “Walk n’ Wag” Fun Walk & Expo Saturday, September 15th, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Mabank Pavilion and Walking Trail, 200 S. Easley Parkway in Mabank. Scheduled activities include: 1 Mile Fun run/5K Race Pet & Community Vendor Booths Dog Training and Agility Demonstrations Ask the Vet with Dr. Morton Pet Photography Owner/Pet Dance Contests Pet Costume Parade Dachshund Race Demonstration Fun & Educational Games & Activities for Families an Pets! Registration is only $25 per dog (one person/2 dog limit) and will include one t-shirt and a bandana for each dog. Funds raised from the event will be used for adoption operations. Friendly, well-mannered pets who don’t mind crowds, people, children and other animals are welcome to attend. All pets must be at least 4 months old to participate, and all pets must be...
Dallas Animal Services & Humane Society of West Texas partnership saves 100 cats and kittens in one day
It’s kitten season once again and Dallas Animal Services is overflowing with cats and kittens with nowhere to go. But this past Friday, nearly 100 kittens and their moms got a second chance when the Humane Society of West Texas in Lubbock stepped in and transferred them all to the foster-home based rescue group. It was a huge undertaking, and a great example of how partner organizations can help each other save more lives. DAS staff and rescue coordinator worked overtime Friday, processing the necessary paperwork for all 100 cats and kittens. HSWT volunteers were able to get on the road with their precious cargo late that afternoon, arriving back in Lubbock very late Friday night. They then stayed up most of the night getting everyone fed, watered, and settled in. Any way you look at it, 100 cats and kittens are a lot to care for. If you...
A 4-month-old puppy is fighting for its life after being set on fire last week in Pleasant Grove
On April 4th, Dallas police responded to a call that a puppy was doused with lighter fluid and lit on fire in Pleasant Grove in southeast Dallas. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the puppy badly burned and hiding behind an air conditioning unit. Police contacted Dallas Animal Services, which in turn contacted DAS’ partner, DFW Rescue Me. A volunteer with the group immediately transported the puppy to an emergency clinic for treatment. DFW Rescue Me has named the puppy Justice. Although he has second and third degree burns over 60% of his body, the vets treating him are cautiously optimistic that he will survive. Jim Wenger, president of DFW Rescue Me, said he is “cautiously optimistic” that the puppy, who still has his baby teeth, will survive. Wenger said that Justice’s condition remains guarded. An animal cruelty investigation is now in progress. DAS Animal Cruelty Supervisor...
New PSA for Dallas Animal Services debuts
A new 30-second Public Service Announcement for Dallas Animal Services debuted last week. The PSA was created by Molly DeVoss of MDVC Creative and filmed in conjunction with Phillip Thomas Films, with voice overs by Ken Eaken and Roy Machado. It features images of Dallas Animal Services staff and volunteers (and at least one Animal Shelter Commission member!) with their pets. Check it out and be sure to share with your friends! Subscribe via email (above right) so you don’t miss any breaking rescue news, adoptable pets, happy endings, or special event invitations. Your email address will not be shared. You can also get DFW Animal Rescue on Kindle. Or follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Copyright Rebecca Poling 2012. All rights reserved. Email DFWAnimalRescue@att.net if you have a story you’d like to share.
Volunteer photographers help promote Dallas Animal Services’ adoptable pets
It’s true: A picture is indeed worth 1,000 words, and a good picture is worth even more to a homeless pet waiting in a shelter. Take Hunter for instance. He’s just one of many fabulous cats and dogs available for adoption at Dallas Animal Services, and isn’t he a handsome guy? Beginning last month, thanks to professional photographer Teresa Berg, graphics guru Molly DeVoss, Animal Shelter Commission Chair Mary Spencer, the team at Dallas Animal Services, and the generosity of Cafe Pacific owner and Six Flags Over Texas Fund Ltd. General Partner Jack Knox, Hunter and the other adoptable animals at DAS will have the benefit of professional “glamour shots” to help them find new homes. Together these dedicated members of the community have taken an unused retail space in the lobby of the Adoption Center and turned it into a fully equipped photo studio where professional photographers volunteer...
PetSmart Charities and Fort Worth open another Pet Adoption Center
This Saturday, December 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. PetSmart Charities and the City of Fort Worth Animal Care and Control will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to formally open the newest PetSmart Charities Satellite Adoption Center. Pet adoptions and tours of the new 1,730 square foot center, located at 2901 Texas Sage Trail in Fort Worth will be available all day. In May of 2010, the City of Fort Worth and PetSmart Charities opened the first-even “enhanced adoption center” off Loop 820 in Fort Worth. That adoption center has already helped save the lives of more than 2,600 pets – increasing adoptions for Fort Worth AC&C by 119 percent in its first year. The new adoption center will house more than 35 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, and about 20 pets are expected to be adopted from the center each week. Subscribe via email (above right) so you don’t miss...
Tails and Trails 5K and fundraiser Saturday benefits Denton Animal Shelter Foundation
Tails and Trails, the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation’s annual fundraiser, takes place this Saturday ,October the 22nd beginning at 8 a.m. The event takes place at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton and features a 5K run, 1 mile pet walk, 2 free live concerts, a silent auction, a parade of shelter dogs available for adoption, a pet costume contest, over 40 pet-friendly vendors, and activities for kids, adults and pets. Friendly pets on leashes are welcome. Low-cost pet vaccinations and microchipping will be available. The Denton Animal Shelter Foundation supports the City of Denton Animal Shelter by funding facilities, adoption programs, emergency medical needs, and public education on animal welfare. Proceeds from Tails and Trails will go toward helping the existing City of Denton animal shelter, and toward a campaign to fund construction of a new $5.0 million, 15,200 sq ft. state-of-the-art shelter and adoption center. The city...
Collin County Humane Society’s “Give A Dog A Home” Gala Friday at City Place
Collin County Humane Society’s annual “Give A Dog A Home” Gala takes place Friday night from 7 p.m. to midnight at the 42nd Floor, Cityplace Conference Center, 2711 North Haskell in Dallas. A cocktail hour with live music by Derek Teague, served appetizers, drinks and a silent auction kicks off the event, followed by a 3-course meal with wine service. Guest speaker Gus Hinojosa of Hinojosa Architecture & Interiors will discuss progress on the new Adoption Facility, slated to open in 2015. He will be followed by American Dog Rescue’s Arthur Benjamin, and a presentation to Scotlund Haisley and Animal Rescue Corps for their work saving animals in disasters. A live auction, featuring a one week stay at a stunning mountainside condo in Park Cities, Utah, and entertainment by the Ad Libs Comedy Improv Troup will finish off the evening. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased online in...
Lots of great events for pet lovers in North Texas this weekend!
According to local meteorologists, this may be the last warm weekend we get for a while, so get out and enjoy it, help some homeless pets, and take advantage of some very special offers: Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15 Mazie’s Mission hosts the area’s 1st ever multi-organizational 24-hour adoption event. The “Fall in Love Fur-Ever Adopt-A-Thon” starts this Friday, October 14th at 9 p.m. and runs until Saturday, October 15th at 9 p.m at The Village at Fairview Grand Commons Stage, located on the northeast corner of US-75 and Stacey Road just on the north side of Allen. All of the shelters and rescue groups on hand will be offering reduced adoption fees of just $75 for the duration of the event, and there will be lots of promotions and fun activities as well. For more information: “DFW’s 1st ever Mega Adoption Event Starts Friday!” Saturday, October...
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