Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the weight so many people quietly carry. Across the U.S., mental health challenges are more common than many realize. More than 1 in 5 adults are living with a mental illness, and millions experience anxiety or depression symptoms every year. Even in day to day life, the […]
Dallas Pets Alive’s 2025 DPA Soirée is Just Around the Corner!
Signature fundraising gala returns November 7 to celebrate rescue, transformation, and community impact DALLAS, TEXAS (October 2025) Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is a volunteer-based rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of North Texas’ most at-risk pets. By working alongside fosters, adopters, volunteers, and community partners, DPA provides the resources and programs needed to give […]
Meet The New Faces Behind Our Mission
At Dallas Pets Alive and The Humane Society of Dallas County, we believe our people make our mission possible. From behavior and training to HR and community engagement, our teams continue to grow with passionate individuals dedicated to creating a better world for pets and the people who love them. We’re thrilled to welcome three […]
Dallas Pets Alive’s Leslie Sans Appointed to Best Friends Network Strategy Council
Dallas Pets Alive’s Leslie Sans Appointed to Best Friends Network Strategy Council Dallas, TX, September 2025 Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is proud to announce that our Founder & CEO, Leslie Sans, has been appointed to the Best Friends Animal Society’s Network Strategy Council (NSC). The NSC is a volunteer committee of 16 animal welfare leaders […]
Dogs Matter Receives $4,500 Grant from Byrne Family Foundation Trust to Expand Aftercare Program
DALLAS, TX July 2025 – Dogs Matter is proud to announce it has been awarded a $4,500 Fast Track grant from the Byrne Family Foundation Trust (BFFT) to support the expansion of its life saving Aftercare Program. This timely grant will directly impact the organization’s ability to provide continued care and support to clients and […]
Dallas Pets Alive Receives $50,000 Grant from The Dallas Foundation
DALLAS, TX June 2025 – Dallas Pets Alive is proud to announce it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Dallas Foundation as part of the Foundation’s 2025 Spring Grants Cycle. This generous support will directly benefit Dogs Matter and their Aftercare Program: Sustaining Sobriety Through Pet Ownership, an initiative dedicated to supporting individuals […]
A 7-Year-Old Dog Finds Love After Nearly 5 Years in a Shelter, HSDC
DALLAS, TX June 2025 – After nearly five years of patiently waiting at the Humane Society of Dallas County, Ollie, a 7 year old Shepherd mix, has finally found a home and the hearts of animal lovers across North Texas are celebrating! Ollie arrived at the shelter on June 22, 2020, and for over 1,400 […]
Christopher Skoog Named Board President of Dallas Pets Alive!
DALLAS, TX – March 2025 – Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Skoog as its new Board President. A dedicated advocate for animal welfare, Chris has been an integral part of DPA since 2019, bringing passion, leadership, and hands-on experience to the organization’s mission of promoting pet rescue and […]
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Dallas Pets Alive to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in North Texas
Dallas, Texas (February 19, 2025) – Dallas Pets Alive is set to receive a $10,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of our life saving work for pets in the North Texas Area. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities […]
New Merger Brings The Humane Society of Dallas County under DPA Umbrella.
DALLAS, TEXAS (January 22, 2025) – Dallas Pets Alive! (DPA!) is thrilled to announce a transformational merger with The Humane Society of Dallas County, (HSDC), marking a significant milestone in the North Texas animal welfare landscape. By bringing HSDC under the DPA umbrella, this merger represents more than a collaboration – it’s the unification of […]