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May is last month to donate to the Adopt a Dallas Pet Metroplex Animal Coalition fundraiser

MAC is an alliance of animal welfare organizations whose members have joined together in order to reduce the killing of dogs and cats in municipal animal shelters and humane societies.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

SPCA of Texas offering spay and neuter specials

The spay/neuter special offers $20 spay and neuter surgeries for cats by appointment only at three area pet clinics.

Friday, May 2, 2008

DMN column makes strong argument for animal ordinance in Dallas by visiting shelter “back room”

It's the room where 80 to 100 unwanted animals are killed every day.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Breeders oppose Dallas’ proposed animal control ordinance

Proposed laws would mandate spaying and neutering, require breeders to pay a $500 annual permit fee, and impose a limit of six pets per household.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Dallas-based poop scooper Pet Butler achieves 100th franchise milestone

The company had $3.5 million in revenues in 2007.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Yet another Fort Worth dog isolated after encountering a skunk with rabies

The incident occurred in the 76108 ZIP code.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Fort Worth will offer low-cost rabies vaccinations April 12, 26

Vaccinations are for pets, not people.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

The Best of the Breed

Rawlins Gilliland says one old dog deserves another, like Honey (pictured).

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Three dogs in Fort Worth isolated after skunks test positive for rabies

Rabies-positive skunks encountered dogs in the 76117 and 76248 zip codes.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Fort Worth approves several animal ordinance amendments

Public safety officials can now rescue trapped in cars, and pet pigs can weigh more than ever.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Annual Crescent Spring Celebration 2008 coming to Rosewood Crescent Hotel on April 17

Auction items include ... a Labrador puppy? That's kind of sad.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

This Easter weekend has something for everyone in Dallas

Pack of dogs, a group of bears, a Christian pop star, several hundred lesbians and the Easter Bunny.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Spaniel from Argyle wins “best of breed” at Westminster Dog Show Monday

Ch. Pinecrest Orchard Hill Rock the Boat -- AKA "Rocky" -- has a shot at winning the whole shebang Tuesday night.

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

Pet store owner in The Colony abandons store with pets still inside

Two snakes and two hamsters were found dead in the abandoned store.

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

The City of Fort Worth passes ban on chaining and tethering dogs

Warning: tethering your dog may make it mean (if it wasn't already mean) and now results in a fine of up to $2,000.

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

Cat hitches plane ride from Florida to Dallas

How does a cat jump in a suitcase with no one knowing?

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

Fort Worth dog poisoned by heartless bastard

Lourdes Radelat's giant schnauzer Mia falls ill seven months after other dog died from similar poisoning.

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

Dallas city officials considering stronger animal laws

The Dallas Animal Shelter Commission to consider, among others, a ban on the unsupervised tethering of animals to trees or posts.

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

Fort Worth council to consider ban on dog tethering

Leaving chained dogs unattended would bear a $2000 fine

Cowtown may join Irving and Austin in banning dog-chaining

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

Arlington family offers $10k reward for information on the death of their dog

They have raised the reward from $2500 after receiving no tips.

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008

UPDATED: Arlington family’s dog set on fire, killed

Spike (not pictured) was a three-year-old Pomeranian.

Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

Haltom family thinks city euthanized cat too soon

While typical policy allows owners 72 hours to claim animals, the city can euthanize any animal immediately if determined that the animal is considered to be suffering.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008

When is a closed dog park not really closed?

When dogs are outlawed in the park, only outlaws will be in the dog park.

Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007

Hurst Dillard’s to disabled vet and service dog: Get out

Man says manager of North East Mall Dillard's didn't believe he was disabled since he's not deaf or blind.

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

Mountain lions in Sachse?

They've got to be kidding. (Don't they?)

Bobcats in the neighborhood are old hat, but mountain lions are something new in the backyard wildlife mix, according to residents.

Monday, Dec. 10, 2007

Needless Necessities and Paws in the City to host Photos With Santa December 15

Shoppers and their pups can come out and take pictures with Santa.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007

New Tri-City animal shelter could be the cat’s meow

The shelter is jointly funded by Cedar Hill, DeSoto and Duncanville.

Friday, Dec. 7, 2007

Lewisville Kangaroo chase exposes dark underbelly of vet’s backyard denizen

(Well, it's more buff-colored, actually...)

Marsupial madness hits suburbia - at 25 mph

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007

Plano man saves dog from burning home

Firefighters are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Monday, Nov. 26, 2007

Adopt a Dallas Pet: Weimaraner needs a home

Tater is a wonderful gray male Weimaraner. His rescuer described him as a goofy, happy boy.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007

KittiCo Cat Rescue unveils ambulance with design by students from Art Institute of Dallas

Purchased as part of a grant from PetSmart Charities, the ambulance will be used in the rescue and protection of stray and feral cats in the Dallas area.

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007

Hurst Animal Services to offer pet microchip clinic

Clinic costs $20 per pet, including enrollment.

Monday, Nov. 5, 2007

Flower Mound will spray for mosquitos to prevent West Nile

Spraying scheduled overnight Oct. 15-16, weather permitting

Monday, Oct. 15, 2007

Hawaiian Falls in Garland hosts Operation Kindness

Park ends summer season with charity benefit.

Monday, Sept. 17, 2007

Local Pet Butler embroiled in cyber-squatting brouhaha

In the digital age, even a simple squat can get you in trouble.

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007

Downtown Petropolitan pampers your pets while you work

Petropolitan, 408 S. Harwood, is a one-stop shop for the urban animal.

Friday, Sept. 7, 2007

SPCA announces adoption awareness event

The SPCA is trying to raise awareness of the importance of adopting animals from shelters and rescue groups.

Friday, Sept. 7, 2007

Lancaster officer shoots two pitbulls; one dead, one euthanized

A new state law seeking to control the problem, ironically, went into effect the same day.

Friday, Sept. 7, 2007

The Hill’s “Second Chance for Love” Tour will be in Dallas on Friday and in McKinney on Saturday

This is your chance to save Dallas' homeless pets.

Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007

Dog training program reduces inmate discipline incidents 63% at private prison

Some of the dogs come from backgrounds as sketchy as the inmates, and the accounts I've seen of the program suggest both parties benefit from the project.

Monday, Sept. 3, 2007


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