Gift Hope This Holiday

As the end of 2023 approaches, we are overflowing with gratitude for the support you have provided to animals in North Texas. This year, we spent more than $315,000 in medical treatment for animals in our program and through PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) This year we have seen a tremendous increase in medical […]

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 […]

Leslie’s Wishlist: On a Mission to Find Loving Foster Homes for Shelter Pets

The number of animals we can save at Dallas Pets Alive depends entirely on the number of people who can open their homes and hearts to foster them. 2022 was a year of growth and new adventures for our organization. In 2022, Leslie’s Wishlist emerged as an innovative initiative, alongside Spot Tagging, aimed at alleviating […]

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 […]

Jessie’s Remarkable Journey

Jessie, formerly known as Vera, arrived at the shelter in April, terrified and painfully uncomfortable in her own skin. It is possible she may have been wandering astray for days and possibly months. Jessie’s future treatment plan will consist of frequent vet visits to receive repeated Cytopoint injections, antibiotics, and antifungal medications until her skin […]

September 2023 Pawesome Person Of The Month

The medical team at DPA would like to acknowledge Candice for her hard work and dedication to the team. From Jenny Wolff, Medical Director, “Candice is communicative, a quick leader, and has been an asset to increasing our prevention compliance numbers” Candice lives on the East Coast and said that she still feels such a […]

DPA Fosters @ CBC 9/14-9/17

Happy Thursday! Check out who will be visiting the Adoption Container this weekend: (as signed up so far) Thursday, September 14th from 3PM – 8PM  Meet Gonzo!  Long and lean, Gonzo is a shepherd/husky mix, but strolls like a giraffe. He can be shy upon first meeting, but his polite personality makes him a gentle […]

Your donation keeps homeless pets like Windsor from disappearing

North Texas Giving Day is next Thursday, September 21st. You can make your gift early and help homeless pets from disappearing. When we take in a pet, we don’t always know what health issues they bring with them. But no matter the price, we never give up on them because your generosity helps us get […]