Mesquite child and Godmother mauled, bitten by dogs
According to the WFAA story, the dogs that attacked the little girl belonged to the Godmother.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Dogs
Pets > Dogs
Oak Cliff pet store offers free food delivery
Green Pet offers lines like Merrick, which has tantalizing treats like Grammy’s Pot Pie, Turducken or Wilderness Blend.
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
“Black Dog Barkapalooza” to be held in Dallas
Black-coated dogs are often difficult to adopt, and the festival is meant to highlight their plight and show people what great dogs they are.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Dallas ordinances limiting number of pets, banning tethering go into effect Thursday
The ordinances were part of a package of amendments approved by the Dallas City Council on June 25.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Grapevine to host doggie bathing suit competition, among others
The Pleasant Glade Pool in Grapevine hosts its first ever "Doggie Dive-in" on September 6.
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Gay List Daily’s must-do events: September 4-9
Huey Lewis, spicy food, gay stand up comedians, senior follies and dogs are all on tap this weekend.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Hawaiian Falls Garland to host Operation Kindness 14th Annual Dog Day Afternoon
Activities will include a pledge walk, canine contests, entertainment, pet photos, a Doggie Mall, food, drinks and frozen treats.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Cedar Hill City Council discusses pit bull problem
Cedar Hill followed Duncanville’s lead in seeking permission from the state to at least be able to ban specific breeds.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
UPDATED: City of Frisco looking into approves doggie park at BF Phillips
The city will vote on approving a contract with engineers who will assess the feasibility and cost of the park.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Denton animal shelter accidentally euthanizes claimed dog
Couple is asking city to pay them $206,000 for "the loss of the dog and future breeding opportunities, along with emotional pain and stress."
Monday, June 2, 2008
Dallas-based poop scooping business Pet Butler sold for $1.2 million
Dog poop is now worth its weight in gold.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Fido Fest will have tails wagging on May 17 in North Richland Hills
Fido Fest will include plenty of free fun for people and dogs of all varieties.
Monday, May 12, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Texas laws place stricter penalties for animal cruelty, attacks
The owners of dogs that attack human beings can now be labeled "criminally negligent."
Friday, Aug. 31, 2007
Dallas man who allegedly lit his dog on fire is jailed on separate probation charge
In April 2006, he allegedly stabbed his dog and lit it on fire, a case that goes to trial next month.
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007
Farmers Branch shelter has plenty of adoptable pets
"Now that summer is almost over we still has some wonderful pets left for people to adopt", said Louise Maranzana.
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007
Injured dog at Hillside Veterinary Clinic in need of donations
Lost, abused dog needs help.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
DeSoto City Council to amend animal ordinance
More than 100 people expressed their opinions with the recurring theme being "owner responsibility."
Friday, July 20, 2007
DeSoto considering crackdown on stray and dangerous dogs
OK, but if they're stray dogs, how do you find the owners?
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Richland Hills police dog, Hiko, needs spinal surgery
His handler, Jason Baxter, and others in the department have set up a "Hiko Fund" where citizens can donate money for the dog's surgery.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Something smells funny in the Uptown Bubble
The West Village is a great place...For me to poop on!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
City of Benbrook to consider jumping on the dog park bandwagon
Meanwhile, the puppies are on standby, and they really have to potty.
Friday, June 15, 2007
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