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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recognizing 1 Year (and Counting!) Of Life-saving Work
Sixteen youths incarcerated in the BARK Dorm at Gainesville State School received certificates of achievement from Dallas Pets Alive to commemorate the one year anniversary of the life-saving work these teens have been doing every single day. Celebrating a Life-saving Program Dallas Pets Alive staff and 2024 CNN Hero of the Year, Stephen Knight of […]
Brown Paper Packages Tied Up with Strings
The generosity of Esther and Bobby Mooring AND their expert gift wrapping skills for Dallas Pets Alive! are a few of our favorite things! Gift Wrapping For A Cause If you stop by the Barnes and Noble at 2201 Preston Rd in Plano, you will find two of the most dedicated and selfless volunteers south […]
Local Hero Named 2024 CNN Hero Finalist
Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, has been named a 2024 CNN Hero finalist in recognition of his pioneering work in not only supporting people struggling with addiction but also in caring for their beloved companion pets throughout the rehabilitation and recovery process. Knight understands that dogs are truly extraordinary companions and their unconditional love […]