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 […]
Steven Knight Named 2024 CNN Hero of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that earlier this week, at the 18th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, our very own Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, was named 2024 CNN Hero of the Year. This incredible honor recognizes Knight’s innovative work supporting pet owners facing addiction and treatment. Since launching Dogs Matter in 2015, […]
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 […]
Tales for Tails- How Reading to Dogs Can Actually Make Your Kid Smarter
Reading to dogs is a fun and worthwhile activity to do with your child and it is also great for the dog. If you are looking for something different that is also educational, but might not seem like it, why not sign up for one of DPA’s monthly Kiddos Reading to Foster Pups events at […]
A Forbidden Family Reunion (And It’s Not At All What You Might Be Thinking)
A dramatic tale with all the plot elements of a made-for-TV movie unfolded this week at Dallas Pets Alive. The true story about hope and overcoming adversity began with the anonymous surrender of a 6-year-old Rottweiler-Terrier mix in September. The female dog, in desperate and deteriorating health, was left tied to a post outside Dallas […]
A Meaningful Pet Memorial That Makes A Difference For Foster Animals
There is a profound and lasting connection between humans and our four-legged friends. Thatunbreakable bond is not lessened when the heart-wrenching moment comes and our belovedpet crosses the Rainbow Bridge without us. We can be left feeling lonely, distraught, hopeless, empty and may struggle to find an appropriate pet memorial. Of course our pets live […]
The BARK Dorm Celebrates One Year of Granting Second Chances
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s BARK program, in partnership with DPA and Dogs Matter, is celebrating one year of providing second chances; for the young men enrolled at the school, some special dogs in need of temporary foster care, and the dog’s owners who are finally free to get the professional help or restart they […]
Hip Hip Hooray, DPA! is 12 Years Old Today!
Please join us in celebrating this purr-fect milestone by reminiscing about some of our greatest tail-wagging accomplishments in the North Texas animal welfare community over the past 12 years! 12 Years Of Saving Animal and Human Lives Every Day Since 2012, DPA! and its mostly volunteer-based team have touched the lives of more than 31,000 […]
Dallas Pets Alive! Partnership with QuakeCon 2024 Results in Many Successful Pet Adoptions
Dallas Pets Alive! (DPA) was back at QuakeCon again this year and hosted pet adoption events at the 27th annual bring-your-own-computer gaming convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. QuakeCon is widely considered the “Woodstock of the gaming world” with an unofficial motto of “peace, love and rockets.” This year […]
Animal Rescue Stories | Through Jasmine’s Eyes
Our pets often reflect the best parts of ourselves, serving as reminders of resilience and integrity in the face of life’s challenges. Animal rescue stories show us the inspirational strength and unwavering spirit that lies within our beloved companions. Today, we share the heartfelt journey of Jasmine Paris, a young puppy whose path through adversity […]