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10 Do’s and Don’ts When Preparing For Your First Foster Pet
Whether you have pets of your own or have never had a furry friend, preparing for your first foster pet can be nerve-wracking. Trust me, you are not alone. Even the most experienced fosters you see today were where you are now, with more questions than answers and...
Support DPA With Holiday Shopping
Are your friends and loved ones hard to shop for during the holidays? We have a few suggestions for you that allow you to give back while gifting! These businesses support Dallas Pets Alive! by donating a portion of your purchases back to DPA. Happy Shopping!Support...
A Tribute to Pearl
Blog by Allison Brandon, DPA Medical Director Much of what we do in rescue is exhilarating. Our work is meaningful, and we see the difference we make in countless lives every single day. But rescue work can also be heartbreaking and downright ugly. We choose to see...
A Letter from Laz
I know it’s raining today, and that’s kind of lame, but I have some good news! My friends at Preston Road Animal Hospital said I could come in for a free re-check and weight update, so Foster Mom took me this afternoon. Guess what they said? They said that, not only do I not have to be in my crate so much anymore, but I’m finally at a healthy weight, and I’m clear to start coming off my anti-anxiety meds! My allergy problems have cleared up, too!
Just in case: Animal Disaster Preparedness
Floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfire, and storms of all kinds are natural disasters and should be prepared for continuously. Weather can change quickly and protecting your most valuable possessions should be top of mind – including your pets. Luckily you can begin the groundwork now, in honor of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day on May 8th, by gathering some of your dog or cat’s most helpful belongings in the case of an emergency.