by Leslie Sans | Oct 20, 2016 | Blog, News, Uncategorized |
Spot’s human parents loved him the moment they laid eyes on him, but they found out quickly that raising a puppy is hard work! They tried and tried to work with Spot on the chewing and the barking and the nipping. They looked into professional training, but it was not an option they could afford. Soon, they were so frustrated and saw no other option but to take him to the shelter. They thought, Maybe we were not cut out to be pet owners and Spot deserves better than we can give him. Situations like Spot’s happen all the time. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a program that could help Spot’s family get him the training he needs at a low cost, so they don’t feel like they need to return him to the shelter, where there’s a risk that Spot might get euthanized? Come December 2016, there will be such a program in Dallas! Dallas Pets Alive!, since its inception, has focused on reactive rescue, pulling animals from Dallas Animal Services (DAS) into our adoption program. This year and into 2017 our goal is not only to continue our good work rescuing animals from the shelter but also to take a more proactive approach. A major component of this approach is helping owners who are having problems so great that they see surrendering their pet(s) to a shelter as their only option. Helping these owners is the basis of the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program, which will launch on December 3, 2016 thanks to the support of The Dallas Foundation’s grant program. The new...
by Haley Edman | Sep 1, 2016 | Blog, News, Promotions, Uncategorized |
He could… go… all… the… way!!!! TOUCHDOWN! With every winning team, there is always a MVP or most valuable player. Without these key players, the team is just average at best. Are you looking for your very own MVP? Do you want to make it to the playoffs in life? We have the perfect solution for you. From September 1 to September 30, our MVPs are going for a minimum donation of $25. Never before in your life could you afford such talent on a limited budget. Strike now before all our MVPs are drafted! Cats: Jasper Julia Callie Millie Purdy Grace Precious Pru Cochise Ava Dogs: Roo Fiona Mickey Fancy Charlie Alexi Marjorie — ADOPTED!!! Maximus Baku Applejax Bernadette — ADOPTED!!! Cowboy Edgrrr Allan Paw Ruger Sweet Pea Duke Elvis Skip Jolene Ava Darcey **To be eligible for the $25 adoption donation discount, all applicants must have their application in after September 1 at 12 a.m. and by 11:59 p.m. on September 30. Have questions about the adoption process? Email...
by Haley Edman | Aug 4, 2016 | Blog, News, Promotions, Uncategorized |
The Olympics may only come once every four years, but Dallas Pets Alive! is bringing home the gold in rescue on the daily. To honor this momentous occasion, we wanted to feature our top athletes in the Fur Division. From 8/5 to 8/21, all dogs and cats on our Olympic Team will be adoptable at a lower adoption fee. Why do you ask?? We, at Dallas Pets Alive!, feel that all homes deserve to share in our Olympic Gold Glory. All eligible dogs on the following list will be adoptable for $100 & all eligible cats will be adoptable for $50! Check out our winning roster and let us know if you found the one that will bring you the gold at your house. DOG OLYMPIC TEAM: Roo – Gold in Marathon Running Mickey – Gold in Cover Stealing Fancy – Gold in Swimming Charlie – Gold in Soccer Alexi – Gold in Hugs Lyla – Gold in Cute Derpiness Baku – Gold in Belly Rubs Applejax – Gold in Twerking Edgrrr Allan Paw – Gold in Relay Dove – Gold in Weightlifting Ruger – Gold in Synchronized Swimming Sweet Pea – Gold in Boxing Rosie – Gold in Touching Your Tongue to Your Nose Elvis – Gold in Napping Skip – Gold in Being Ridiculously Good Looking Jolene – Gold in Dog 1500 meter Darcey – Gold in Smiling Even When You Say Something Weird Wrena – Gold in Finding Shady Spots ADOPTED!!!! Scarlett – Gold in Physical Therapy Britney – Gold in Surviving 2007 and 2016 Ghost – Gold in Field Hockey Beckley – Gold in Handball ADOPTED!!! CAT OLYMPIC TEAM: Jasper – Gold in Staring Contests Julia – Gold in Staring into Your Soul Tonka – Gold in Long Jump ADOPTED!!!! Callie – Gold in Rhythmic Gymnastics Millie – Gold in Parallel Bars Purdy – Gold...
by Leslie Sans | Apr 14, 2016 | Blog, News, Photo Album, Promotions, Uncategorized |
Our talented friends at the Dieste, Inc. agency (three-time Ad Age Multicultural Agency of the Year, by the way) launched a new pro-bono program for DPA this week. Remember the crazy-cool Mutt-bombing campaign? And #AdoptableTrends, they did that one, too. The #MyMartha initiative invites people to share memories of the pet who changed their lives – the same way a pup named Martha once changed the life of a Beatle – and inspire others to adopt a homeless pet of their own. See what it’s about at mymartha.pet and tell us how your pet changed you, with the hashtag #MyMartha on your Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. SHARE YOUR STORY and SPREAD THE WORD. Rescue pets change lives, and there are millions waiting for a human best friend to find them and take them home. #MyMartha We thank the staff of Dieste for their creativity, expertise, love and their valuable time in helping us save the lives of more companion animals in our...
by Leslie Sans | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog, News, Promotions, Uncategorized |
We’re excited to be teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society to help you find “The One” in time for Valentine’s Day! Adopt one of DPA’s Valentine’s pets this February 1-15 for just $14 – read the list below and click on their name to read more about them on our website. Roo Fiona Minerva Spencer Lulu Baxter Grace Kelly Micah Mickey Fancy Nema Roxy Charlie Anna Willis Elsa Maisy Luke Emmitt Smith Want to learn more about any of these pups? Visit our website or email us at adopt@dallaspetsalive.org. And visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Google+ and Twitter for more...
by Leslie Sans | Jan 20, 2016 | News, Uncategorized |
This is Emmitt, Emmitt Smith. He’s a youngish, black and white lab mix with his own gorgeous eye mask who’s in the market for a forever home of his own. We thought we’d found that home for him – not once, but three times – and through no fault of his own, it didn’t work out. He didn’t bite anyone, set the house on fire or steal the family car. One adoptive home decided they weren’t ready to be pet parents after all, time-commitment-wise. Another thought he wasn’t gentile enough for their well-decorated home. Each time he’s come back to a DPA foster home and patiently waited, happily re-adjusting when we’ve asked him to. Emmitt has a lot going for him, too. He’s a sweetie: the ultimate teddy bear who wants to cuddle and get his belly rubbed all day. Plus he’s house-trained, walks well on a leash and knows the basics for canine manners. He gets along with people and dogs of all shapes and sizes, and even cats! In fact, he’d be good a good fit for most any type of household, because he’s so laid back and gentle. Plenty of dogs have a tough time finding the right fit – dogs just like him who aren’t bad or mean or destructive, they just haven’t found their forever human family. But when they do it’s the BEST! If you want to see a veteran animal rescuer cry like a baby, tell them how a wonderful, patient, sweet pet who’d waited and waited for a “FURever” finally got one. We’ve seen it happen plenty of times, so we know it will...
