Home for the Holidays
As we approach the end of the year, we find ourselves reflecting on the countless heartwarming stories that have unfolded within the DPA community. Your support has played a crucial role in making these stories possible, and we are excited to share the joy and accomplishments that have filled our hearts. Consider making this season […]
September: Transforming Lives of Our Rescued Pets
Inquiries to Dallas Pets Alive! regarding community members finding strays or seeking to rehome their pets have surged by 50% since the summer of 2022. Take Daisy’s story: Her family encountered significant hardships, particularly in securing housing. As a family of three, including a young child and another on the way, they didn’t meet the criteria to […]
North Texas Giving Day Early Giving Is Open Now!
Set a Reminder to Get Up and Give to DPA! North Texas Giving Day Early Giving is open RIGHT NOW! North Texas Giving Day is one of our BIGGEST fundraising events of the year. Our goal this year is $115,000! Last year, DPA raised more than $100K during North Texas Giving Day, which allowed us to […]
DFW Pets Are Family. Some Need Food & Care
We all know a pet isn’t just a pet. Each pet is someone’s family member. Unfortunately, too many people face the heartbreaking reality of needing to surrender a pet to a shelter because of life’s inevitable challenges. That’s where DPA has stepped in with partners like CUDDLY and other local nonprofits to help. September 9th, we will participate in the 5th […]
MayPop and Yaupon Finds A Home Together
Each kitten season (usually April – October), shelters around the Dallas, TX area take in over 1300 kittens Maypop & Yaupon joined the DPA family after the sudden passing of foster kitten, Juniper. Foster mom, Sarah was heartbroken but wanted to continue saving lives. Maypop & Yaupon grew to become big healthy babies and found […]
Kids Reading to Foster Dogs at The Adoption Container
Sign up your little one today to become a ‘Tales and Tails’ volunteer, where they can read their favorite stories to our adorable and adoptable foster dogs. Together, we’re creating joyful moments and building a brighter future for both kids and our furry companions. It is BYOB – bring your own book, or we will have options […]
DPA! Pups at the Container (8/12 – 8/13)
Saturday, August 12th | 12 pm to 7 pm Meet Buddy! As his name suggests, once you meet him, you have a buddy for life. Which is perfect, because Buddy would love a forever family to call his own. Buddy is the perfect pup – he’s friendly, goofy, playful, and smart. He gets along with […]
August To-Do’s: Clear the Shelters, Vote, and Eat Cookies!
I’m Ollie! I’m the luckiest dog in the world because my wonderful fosters rescued me! Now, I need to be adopted so they can rescue another pet in need! Clear The Shelters is when people all over the country work together to find loving homes for pets, like me. When you adopt a pet from DPA, the foster family is available to rescue […]
Calling All Heroes: We Have an Exciting, New Foster Adventure!
A million thanks to the generous grant funding from The Dallas Foundation and the Emma Barnsley Foundation*, we’re excited to announce a new program called Foster +, committed to reducing barriers and making it easier than ever before to foster! We will trial the program and the following new benefits will be available from July 1, 2023- July 1, 2024: Have you been […]
Dogs & Beer The Ultimate Pairing
The Dallas Pets Alive Adoption Container powered by @weloveCUDDLY embodies a pioneering environment where teamwork, innovation, and animal rescue intersect – a transformative space reflecting the very essence of our rescued companion animals’ journey. Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) celebrated the official grand opening of the DPA Adoption Center on March 24th located adjacent to Community […]