Fursgiving Pet Vendor Market
2024-11-24 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for Fursgiving, a festive pet vendor market at Community Beer Co., where we celebrate the season of gratitude with our furry friends! Enjoy delicious food and refreshing craft beers while browsing an array of local pet vendors offering unique products for your beloved companions. The event will also feature adorable adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes, making it the perfect opportunity to find your new best friend just in time for the holidays.
Bring your family, friends, and pets to enjoy a day filled with fun, shopping, and community spirit. With Thanksgiving-themed activities, special treats for pets, and plenty of ways to support Dallas Pets Alive!, Fursgiving is sure to be a heartwarming event for all. Don’t miss out on this chance to give back and celebrate the joy of pets this holiday season!

Country Tails on Tap Adoption Event
2024-12-07 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us at Community Beer’s FREE Country Music Festival on December 7th for a paw-some addition to the festivities—our Country Tails on Tap Adoption Event! While you enjoy an incredible lineup of country music artists and explore local vendor booths, take a moment to meet some adorable, adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.
Stop by to find your new best friend, soak up the good vibes, and make it a day to remember with great music, local brews, and wagging tails. Adoption event kicks off at 12 PM alongside the festival—don’t miss it!

Grinch Pictures
2024-12-08 12:00 - 16:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Get festive with Pictures with the Grinch at Community Beer Co. on December 8th from 12-4 PM! For just $5, snap a memorable photo with our Grinch, who’s ready to pose with everyone—humans of all ages (adults and kiddos) and all your furry friends, whether they bark, purr, or anything in between.
All proceeds benefit Dallas Pets Alive!, helping rescue animals in need. Come out for holiday cheer, great brews, and a Grinchy good time—all for a great cause!
Minimum donation of $5 to DPA!, cash, card, or Venmo accepted
Pictures with the Grinch going towards a GREAT cause!!!! Dogs, kids, families all welcome.

Caturday
2024-12-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-15 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
It’s the purrrfect way to start the weekend. We’re rolling out the red carpet for our feline friends, and you’re invited to enjoy a day filled with all things cat-tastic. Come and mingle with fellow cat enthusiasts, share your favorite cat stories, and meet some of the most adorable adoptable cats seeking their forever homes.

Holiday Market & Santy Paws
2024-12-14 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-15 12:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for a day of Holiday Shopping and supporting small businesses. DPA! will have our very own Santa ready to take pictures with your family, pups, or kiddos! For a small donation of $5 you can have a picture with Santy-Paws. This money goes to animals in need!
Our Santy-Paws will be there during the below times:

Saturday 12/14 2-6PM
Sunday 12/15 12-5PM

Minimum donation of $5 to DPA, cash, card or Venmo accepted
Pictures with Santa going towards a GREAT cause!!!! Dogs, kids, families all welcome.

Kiddos Reading to Foster Pups
2024-12-20 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!
To sign up, fill out this form.

Tales to Tails
2025-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!

DPA! Vendor Market
2025-01-25 12:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States

Valentails: Singles Social
2025-02-08 15:00 - 18:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us at Community Beer Co. Saturday, February 8th for “Valentails,” a singles social & dog-friendly Valentine’s Day event & fundraiser for pet pawrents!
You don’t need to be single to attend (although if you are, you may meet the love of your life who is also an animal lover, and what better way to take the pressure off meeting someone new when you have your canine friend with you). Join us and make this a date with or without your dog! Food and drinks available for purchase
Your ticket comes with a goody bag filled with a DPA! Adoption Container beer glass, a beer ticket, a raffle ticket, BINGO card, dog and/or cat treats.
Take advantage of early bird tickets, $20 + fees, until Friday, February 7th 11:59PM or $30 at the door. (We accept cash or card.)
We’ll have fun activities for both humans and canines:

Doggy Kissing Booth
Adoptable Foster Dogs onsite
Make Valentines for the foster animals
BINGO (first person to finish Bingo Card gets TWO beers…one for you and one for your selected lover)
Raffle drawing at 5:00PM

Email container@dallaspetsalive.org with questions.

Senior Bowl
2025-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Senior Bowl: A Celebration of Senior Pets
🏈🐾 Touchdown for Love! Join us on Super Bowl Sunday for the ultimate Senior Bowl, an event dedicated to celebrating and promoting the adoption of senior pets in need of loving homes.
💖 Meet the MVPs (Most Valuable Pets): Our senior pets may be older, but they’re full of wisdom, love, and charm! Come meet these seasoned companions who are ready to find their forever families.
🎉 Parade of Champions: Don’t miss our heartwarming parade featuring the adoptable senior pets strutting their stuff. They’ll show off their personalities and winning attitudes as they take the spotlight.
📸 Photo Fun: Capture the moment with themed photo opportunities to celebrate your love for senior pets.
🍔 Food & Fun: Enjoy Community Beer’s game-day snacks, beverages, and a festive atmosphere to get you in the spirit of both football and adoption!
📅 When: Super Bowl Sunday, February 9th 1-3PM
📍 Where: Community Beer Co.
VOTE HERE!
Questions? Email container@dallaspetsalive.org
Come cheer on these senior champions and help them score a forever home! Whether you’re a football fan or just a lover of animals, this event is the perfect way to kick off your Super Bowl celebrations while supporting Dallas Pets Alive!’s mission.
Let’s make this Senior Bowl one to remember—see you there! 🏆🐕

Tales to Tails
2025-02-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
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.

We’re creating joyful moments and building a brighter future for both children and our furry companions. Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time.

It is BYOB – bring your own book, or we will have options for your kiddo(s) to pick from.

Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/DPAReadingtoFosters

Questions? Email container@dallaspetsalive.org

2025 Dates:

Friday, January 17th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, February 21st, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, March 21st, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, April 18th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, May 16th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, June 20th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, July 18th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, August 15th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, September 19th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, October 17th, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, November 21st, 5:30-7:30PM
Friday, December 19th, 5:30-7:30PM

Hearts & Paws: Vendor Market
2025-02-22 12:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for a heartwarming day of wagging tails and endless love at the Hearts and Paws Adoption Event and Vendor Market! This family-friendly event brings together adoptable pets from Dallas Pets Alive! and a curated selection of local vendors for a day of celebration you won’t want to miss.
🐾 Meet Your Furry Valentine: Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy, a snuggly senior, or a loyal companion, our adoptable pets are ready to steal your heart and find their forever homes.
💖 Shop Local: Stroll through our vendor market featuring unique, pet-themed goodies, handcrafted gifts, and treats for you and your furry friends—all while supporting local businesses.
📸 Photo Opportunities: Capture the love with Valentine’s Day photo setups perfect for you and your four-legged friends.
🎶 Entertainment & Fun: Enjoy beer, food, and activities for both pets and humans alike!
📅 When: Saturday, February 22nd, 12-5PM
📍 Where: Community Beer Co.
Come celebrate love in all its forms and make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
Bring your family, friends, and, of course, your furry companions. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🐾

Dallas Pets Alive! Town Hall
2025-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
We will be hosting our annual DPA Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, February 26th! Join us on Facebook Live, Instagram Live and TikTokLive at DallasPetsAlive on all social media channels. We are excited to share our accomplishments in 2024 but will be focusing on the future of DPA. There will be an opportunity to submit questions in advance for our Founder and Executive Director, Leslie Sans to answer!
Submit your questions here: https://www.jotform.com/form/240994510328155

Merger Celebration
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 2719 Manor Way, Dallas, TX 75235, 2719 Manor Way, Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
RSVP HERE.

Caturday
2025-03-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-10 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
One Saturday a month join us from 1 pm to 5 pm for Caturday at the Container at Community Beer Company.
Meet adoptable foster cats and participate in interactive activities such as:
Creating cat wands for foster & shelter cats
Playing with adoptable cats and kittens
Using our innovative, matchmaking software to find a cat fit for your home
Come spend a purr-fect day supporting cats in our program and connecting with our cat-loving community!
2025 Caturday Dates: (dates subject to change)

January 11th, 1-5 PM
February 15th, 1-5PM
March 8th, 1-5PM
April 5th, 1-5PM
May 10th, 1-5PM
June 14th, 1-5PM
July 19th, 1-5PM
August 9th, 1-5PM
September 20th, 1-5PM
October 11th, 1-5PM
November 8th, 1-5PM
December 13th, 1-5PM

Questions? Email container@dallaspetsalive.org

International Women’s Day Celebration
2025-03-08 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
✨ Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Girls of DPA! 💜🐾
Join us for a special adoption event dedicated to our fabulous female furry friends—because girls rule the world! 🌟 Whether you’re looking for a loyal lady pup or a sassy feline queen, this is your chance to meet some incredible adoptable girl dogs and cats ready to steal your heart. ❤️
💐 When: March 8th, 1 PM – 5 PM
💐 Where: Community Beer Co. (3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247)
Come celebrate the power of women—two-legged and four-legged—while supporting pet adoption and female empowerment. You might just meet your new best girlfriend! 💕

St. Pawdy's Day Adoption Event
2025-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
🍀 St. Pawdy’s Day Adoption Event 🍀
Get ready to shamrock and roll with us at Community Beer Co. for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with wagging tails and cold ales! 🐾🍻
🐶 Meet adorable, adoptable pets searching for their forever homes
💚 Celebrate with festive brews and St. Paddy’s Day vibes
📸 Snap some cute pics with our themed photo ops
🎉 Bring your pups and let’s make it a paw-some night!
📅 When: Saturday, March 15th | 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Where: Community Beer Co. | 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
Find a four-leaf clover 🍀 or maybe even your four-legged lucky charm! 🐶💚
Sláinte to new friendships—both human and furry! 🍻🐾

Spring into Adoption Pet Vendor Market
2025-03-23 12:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
🌷 Spring into Adoption Pet Vendor Market 🌷
Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, sipping, and meeting adoptable pets at Community Beer Co.!
🐶 Meet adorable dogs and cats looking for their forever homes
🛍️ Shop from local pet-friendly vendors and artisans
🍻 Enjoy delicious brews from Community Beer Co.
🎉 Bring your pup along for a paw-some day of fun!
📅 When: Sunday, March 23rd | 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Where: Community Beer Co. | 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
Come for the shopping, stay for the cuddles, and maybe leave with a new best friend! 💕
Adopt. Shop. Celebrate spring! 🌼🐾

Firefighter Jam
2025-04-04 18:00 - 22:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
The Krodle Memorial Foundation is hosting this year’s Firefighter Jam, from 6pm – 10pm. This event is family and dog friendly! There is no cover charge, but we do encourage a $10 donation to the Krodle Memorial Foundation and/or a toy donation to Dallas Pets Alive!
See y’all at Community Beer Co!

Foster Fest
2025-04-12 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Have you ever been curious about fostering or volunteering, but nervous about what it is like? Look no further! Come to Foster Fest. We will have our partner shelters out here with animals ready to go into a foster home and open a kennel at the shelter. Throughout the event, dedicated DPA volunteers will be available to answer questions and discuss the current state of animal welfare, providing valuable insights and guidance to those interested in making a difference in the lives of animals in need. Foster Fest promises to be an engaging and transformative experience, fostering connections and encouraging proactive involvement in animal fostering and welfare initiatives.
Benefits of Attending the Event:

Essential Supplies – Enjoy complimentary food, toys, and other necessities to help you get started.
No Pressure – Not ready to decide on-site? Take your time—there’s no obligation.
Convenience – Ready to commit? You’ll have the option to finalize your decision at the event.
Fostering Tips & Guidance – Gain valuable insights and advice for first-time fosters.
Exclusive Goody Bag – Take home a special gift from DPA & Community Beer.

Foster Perks – Take Home a Foster Pet and Receive:

Beer Token – Enjoy a drink on us!
$25 Virtual Amazon Gift Card – Use it for pet supplies or anything you need.
DPA & CBC Swag Bag – Includes exclusive merchandise and special discount coupons.
Essential Foster Supplies – Get the basics to help you and your new foster pet settle in.

Reserve your spot here.
Please email tag@dallaspetsalive.org with any questions, and/or to let us know if you are coming!

Easter Bunny Pictures
2025-04-19 12:00 - 18:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
🐰🌸 BUNNY PAWS: Easter Photos for a Cause! 🌸🐾
Hop on over to Community Beer Co. for a paw-some Easter celebration benefiting Dallas Pets Alive! Bring your kids, pups, and the whole family for adorable photos with the DPA! Easter Bunny! 📸🐶🐰
🐾 $10 suggested donation per photo – all proceeds go directly to DPA!’s life-saving mission!
✨ Why You Should Join:
📸 Capture the cutest Easter-themed photos with your pets & family
🐶 Meet adorable adoptable fosters looking for their forever homes
🍽️ Enjoy delicious brews & bites from Community Beer Co.’s Delicious Kitten Menu
🎉 Support a great cause while celebrating the season!
Help us spread the word and bring your fosters along for a special photo-op—who knows, they might just meet their future family! 💕

Paws and Petals Vendor Market and Adoption Event
2025-04-26 12:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
🐾🌸 Paws & Petals Market – A Springtime Adoption Event & Vendor Market! 🌸🐾
Spring is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with adorable adoptable pets, local vendors, and a day full of fun! 🌼🐶🐱
Join us for Paws & Petals Market, a vibrant spring festival where you can:
🌷 Meet adoptable dogs & cats looking for their forever homes
🛍 Shop from amazing local pet-friendly vendors
🍻 Enjoy craft beer & great company at Community Beer Co.
🎉 Support Dallas Pets Alive! and our mission to save lives
Whether you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family, spoil your pet with some new goodies, or just soak up the spring vibes, this event is for you!
🌟 Bring your friends, bring your pups, and let’s make this a day to remember! 🌟

Cuddly Food Launch Party with DPA!
2025-05-03 14:00 - 19:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Party for a Purpose: CUDDLY Food Launch & Adoption Event!
Join us for the official launch of CUDDLY Food—a game-changing, rescue-approved pet food—while supporting Dallas Pets Alive!

Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with:
Meet adoptable pets & find your new best friend
Sip on craft brews while supporting rescue pets
Shop local vendors
Giveaways, raffles & exclusive CUDDLY Food discounts

What is CUDDLY Food?
CUDDLY Food is premium, rescue-approved nutrition designed with high-quality ingredients at a rescue-friendly price. With real salmon as the first ingredient and an easily digestible formula, it’s perfect for pets—especially those with sensitive stomachs.
For every bag purchased, $35 will be donated to Dallas Pets Alive!
Come celebrate CUDDLY Food’s launch, meet fellow animal lovers, and give back to pets in need! Let’s party for a purpose and make a difference together!
