Innovative Animal Rescue: Ranger’s Journey from Park to Forever Home
Ranger’s tale is a shining example of how innovative projects like Dallas Pet’s Alive’s PASS Program and the adoption container at Community Beer Co. (CBC) play a crucial role in animal rescue. Ranger, a sweet Husky-Pitt mix with two different colored eyes, started his rescue journey when he was found in a local park — […]
DFW Pets Are Family 2024: How Animal Welfare Groups Are Coming Together to Support Pet Owners in Need
In an era where families are facing increasing financial pressures, the bond between humans and their pets has never been more crucial. Pets play a major role of comfort and companionship for their humans and are truly members of their families. For some, especially during times of hardship, their pets may be the only source […]
BestyBnB and DPA! Are Building a Pet-Friendly Network of Nonprofits in DFW
No one should have to let go of their best friend because they’re experiencing a crisis. This is a core belief of both BestyBnB and our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program, where our mission is to keep pets in their homes, and out of the shelters. But to keep pets and their people […]
Meet the Dogs Inspiring Change in the Youth Residents at the BARK Dorm
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s ‘BARK Dorm’, or the Building Attachment and Resilience K-9 program, launched in mid-2023. It is the first of its kind in the juvenile system, and Dallas Pets Alive’s newest partnership within the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program. Families undergoing situations of extreme hardship often need support in finding […]
Dogs Transforming the Lives of Youth Offenders
Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) recently partnered with Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s BARK program at Gainesville State School, providing the young residents there with a warm and furry opportunity to help support dogs in need of temporary foster care and helping DPA extend fostering help to people with acute needs. This collaboration is creating a three-fold […]
Family Reunion: Loki’s Pizza Tradition Continues
Loki was brought to the shelter after a dog attack on Christmas Day. He had puncture wounds on his chest and left hind leg, which were treated, and X-rays were taken. Loki received antibiotics and pain medication. However, he was feeling very down and in need of care beyond what the shelter could provide. Hearing […]
Mya’s Story: Resilience & Recovery with Support from PASS and Dogs Matter
Gentle senior pup Mya’s owner was entering recovery — but during her temporary foster stay, Mya would soon find herself in need of some medical treatment of her own. When a small bump on her lower lip began to rapidly grow, our teams worked quickly to get Mya the life-saving care she needed. How Mya […]
A Community Transformed: Dogs Matter Joins Dallas Pets Alive
At Dallas Pets Alive (DPA), our commitment to ensuring the welfare of pets and pet owners in the Dallas community has always been at the forefront of our mission. We are thrilled to share some news in our ongoing efforts — the integration of Dogs Matter into our organization! This partnership will expand the important […]
Calling All Pet Caregivers: DPA and BestyBnB Join Forces to Keep More Pets and Families Connected During Times of Crisis
We all fall on hard times at one point or another — but can you imagine being faced with the impossible choice of deciding to seek life-saving help for yourself if it meant leaving your pet behind? Pets are part of the family, and most pet owners who find themselves in this scenario end up […]
Community Wellness Event Keeping Pets In Homes and Out Of The Shelter
In 2022, DPA! teamed up with CUDDLY to host a wellness event for the residents of the city of Dallas. We brought several organizations into the collaborations, including Spay Neuter Network, Dallas Animal Services, Dogs Matter, Operation Kindness, SPCA, GoodPup, to offer free pet food, vaccines, and resources to the community. Many pet owners do […]