A Home for Spike- A Life of Service at the BARK Dorm
Spike’s residency at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s BARK Dorm was never meant to be a permanent one. Much like the juveniles who cycle through the program at Gainesville State School, Spike was living at the residential dormitory until his life, actually the life of his owner, turned around. Temporary Care For Permanent Change As […]
Community Cat Day and The Importance of Trap-Neuter-Return
Community Cat Day is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the humane management of outdoor cat populations through Trap-Neuter-Return. Community cats—also known as feral, unowned, or free-roaming cats—often live in colonies and may or may not be socialized to humans. Left unaltered, these cats can reproduce rapidly, leading to overpopulation, suffering, and strain on […]
Make Our 13th Year a Lucky One And Support DPA On North Texas Giving Day 2025
Dallas Pets Alive is proud to participate in NTXGD again this year and we are hopeful that you will support DPA and be the missing piece to make our 13th year a lucky one for some very deserving companion animals across our area. By pledging your support on North Texas Giving Day, you can save […]
The Importance of Pet Fostering
Homeless pet fostering is one of those activities that is not only critically important, but also very rewarding and can be wildly entertaining. The importance of fostering displaced pets while they await adoption cannot be overstated. It is a lifeline for animals and a heart-warming experience for humans. And to be a DPA foster all […]
The Snuggle Spot: A Hands-On Sanctuary for DPA! Adoptable Cats
Tucked away in the heart of the Adoption Container at Community Beer Co is Dallas Pets Alive’s newly launched Snuggle Spot which offers a cozy, peaceful retreat where our adoptable cats and kittens can mingle, cuddle, play, and maybe even form a love-at-first-purr connection with potential adopters. The Snuggle Spot is open Thursday through Saturday […]
It’s “National Love Your Pet Day” 365 Days A Year At DPA!
At Dallas Pets Alive!, we could not let “National Love Your Pet Day” pass us by without acknowledging a day that is really at the crux of what we are about and what we do on all the other 364 days each and every year. Today we thought we might share some of the happy […]
CATS Dorm Has Changed More Than Just The 9 Lives It Has Saved
Much like the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s BARK Dorm, the CATS Dorm (Creating Attachment Through Safety) program at McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility in Mart, TX is providing young women with some real-life lessons in caring for others thanks to some feline friends. Changing the Lives of Young Women While the BARK Dorm (Building […]
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 […]