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
Dogs
Pets > Dogs
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
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
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
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
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
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
Arlington family files federal lawsuit against manufacturer of SlyDog retractable dog leash
Suit alleges multiple eye injuries from the device.
Friday, March 6, 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
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
Texas Senate Bill would make it unlawful to restrain dogs outside except in pens, fenced yards
Senator Ken Seliger’s bill takes a good law that was passed last session and makes it ten times worse.
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
Pet altercation at White Rock Dog Park turns bloody for one woman
A dog fight, a switchblade and a bloody eyebrow made an exciting Saturday afternoon at White Rock Dog Park.
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
Gay List Daily’s must-do events: Jan. 15-20, 2009
The big news this week is, of course, the inauguration of that fine lookin’, yet big-eared, new leader of ours.
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009
Kennedale holding Bark in the Park logo contest
Deadline for submissions is March 2, 2009. Winner will be announced March 9th, 2009.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009
North Texas cities hope upcoming legislative session will consider dangerous breed restrictions
Some North Texas cities do not subscribe to the tabula rasa theory when it comes to this little tyke.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009
Plano pet store puppy thieves will be charged
A man and a woman were caught on surveillance tape stashing the puppy into a purse.
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009
Abandoned animals in DeSoto to get new digs
The Tri-City Animal Shelter, which opened in 1995 as a combined effort of the cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto and Duncanville, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new shelter Nov. 22.
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Gay List Daily’s must-do events: Nov. 6 - 10
This week's events are all about living the dream of making sweets and wearing capes.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Two dogs are in need of a good home
Rudy and Baxter were found on the side of the road starving.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
Gay List Daily’s Halloween Weekend Happenings
Angels, Demons And Those On All Fours.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
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
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
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