Denton to replace city animal shelter
The city council said it hopes to begin the groundbreaking by 2010, and the estimated cost is about $760,000.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Pets
Pets
First annual Cat Food and Litter Supply Drive benefiting AlleyCat Angels of Texas
The goal of Happy Tails Harvest, being held at The Enchanted Forest in Fort Worth, is a combined 3,000 pounds of food and litter.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Capital campaign for new Denton animal shelter announced
Denton has a critical need for a new animal shelter to replace the existing 30-year old City of Denton shelter.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
UPDATE: Metroplex Animal Coalition suspends free spay/neuter program due to surge in requests, lack of funding
Metroplex Animal Coalition has provided free spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats belonging to lower-income pet owners since 2001.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Arlington police shoot aggressive dog
The dog, a boxer, is expected to survive.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Animal assisted therapy at UNT offers dog-aided counseling
Rusty and Dolly, two cocker spaniels, help create a positive learning atmosphere.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
SPCA of Texas offering $5,000 reward for information about mutilated and killed cats in Northwest Dallas
Cats recently killed had been strangled first, then cut with blade.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2009
Dallas police department to oversee investigation of cat killings and mutilations
Police will be working with an investigator from Animal Services.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Arlington schedules low-cost pet vaccine clinic for Sept. 12
Because dogs and cats need vaccinations, too.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Keller man shoots neighbor in fight over dog, bullet also hits man’s wife
Both men were intoxicated.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Hawaiian Falls in Garland to host Wags and Waves
Proceeds from Wags & Waves will benefit the Metroplex Animal Coalition’s free spay/neuter program.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Retired Garland schoolteacher has collection of 118 rescued turtles
She and her husband pick them up off the side of the road.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Dallas Public Library to put on Petzapalooza
This year’s annual celebration will feature a wide variety of children’s and adult programs.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
New Denton animal shelter needed to educate citizens, save animals
The city of Denton Animal Shelter handles more than 5,000 animals a year in a facility that is capable of holding a maximum of 114 animals at a time.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Dallas Animal Services issues reminder tips on how to treat your dogs during the summer
Seems like common sense that you don't want to leave your pet in a hot car, stuck in the sun, or without water.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Dallas to commemorate National Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month with open house
The event will showcase cats available for adoption and tout the benefits of adopting from a shelter.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Pet Flix Film Festival plays the Granada this Sunday (June 7)
Proceeds benefit the SPCA of Texas, and there will be pets available for adoption at the event.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
North Richland Hills People & Pet Walk-A-Thon scheduled June 13
By pets they mean dogs. Leave those creepy ferrets on a leash at home!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines to allow boarding of small cats and dogs in aircraft cabin for $75 a ride
Beginning June 1.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Oak Cliff woman mauled by friend’s dogs
The owner of the dogs, H.J. Whitmill, says that the woman was "agitating" the dogs prior to them attacking her.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Texas House votes to protect pets in domestic violence situations
Violators would be charged with a felony and could spend a year in jail.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Dozens of North Texas animal groups to participate in May 9 Pet Adoptathon
Community event promotes animal shelters as the best place to adopt pets.
Friday, May 1, 2009
North Richland Hills holding low-cost pet vaccination clinic April 25
The clinic will offer rabies vaccinations for only $5, canine and feline boosters for $10 and heartworm testing at an affordable price.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Fort Worth to spin webs over dangerous dogs
Police are considering using net guns that shoot out non-lethal web-like nets and are accurate up to 50 feet..
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Fort Worth dog fetches human skull
The skull was real, but part of a scientific teaching skeleton.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Collin County SPCA lets family adopt another owner’s dog
Virginia Miller did not have microchips embedded in her dogs, which would have ensured their safe return to her.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
UPDATED: Two teens arrested for setting dogs on fire in Dallas
Both were burned so badly that they were euthanized Sunday.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Photo Gallery: Deep Ellum Arts Festival (Sunday)
The final day of the Deep Ellum Arts Festival boasted a pooch parade.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
World’s tallest dog to be featured at grand opening of Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks
Gibson, the record-holding world’s tallest dog will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting at noon and pictures.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Burleson Animal Shelter uses soothing classical music to calm dogs
Playing soothing music to calm the four-legged charges’ fears is a new concept touted by Through A Dog’s Ear.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Dog celebrity draws stargazing dog lovers to Fort Worth show
Though Stump failed to take a bite out of crime, he did succeed in sitting amiably to have his picture taken.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Unleashed Indoor Dog Parks in Dallas to ban pit bulls
Pit bulls are a problem, and have been a problem.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Texas Legislature to crack down on puppy mill cruelty in Texas
The anti-puppy lobby is up in arms already.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics in Fort Worth set March 13, April 4
The vaccinations will be only $5 per animal.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Winners of Arlington animal essay contest announced
... and they will be feted on March 24 at a public awards reception.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Arlington family files federal lawsuit against manufacturer of SlyDog retractable dog leash
Suit alleges multiple eye injuries from the device.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Fort Worth cracking down on negligent pet owners
Violations include animal abandonment, dog tethering or failure to provide food, water, or medical care.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Dog day afternoon in downtown McKinney
Blessed by a beautiful day, the seventh-annual Krewe of Barkus “Classic TV for Canines” Dog Parade was bigger and better than ever.
Monday, Feb. 23, 2009
Fort Worth offers half-price pet adoptions to mark animal center dedication
The animal center boasts a new 3,800 square foot spay and neuter clinic.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
McKinney to host seventh annual Krewe of Barkus Parade
Last year, 200 dogs participated in the parade and more than 3,000 spectators enjoyed the sights and sounds of the event which was created by the Art Institute of McKinney.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
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