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 […]
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 […]
Senior Bowl 2024: Meet Team GOLDEN OLDIES
Welcome, gridiron fans, animal lovers, and Swifties alike, to the most tail-waggin’, ear-scratching event of the year – the Senior Bowl 2024! As we gear up for Super Bowl LVIII, let’s turn the spotlight on the rescue game veterans seeking that all-important lifetime contract. Today, we’re not just talking about your average pets; these are […]
Senior Bowl 2024: Meet Team PRIME TIMERS
Super Bowl LVIII is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with DPA’s very first Senior Bowl adoption event! The Senior Bowl will place the beloved senior pets in our program at center stage, kicking off the festivities with a fun-filled afternoon where we’ll shine the spotlight on some of our standout […]
BestyBnB and DPA! Are Building a Pet-Friendly Network of Nonprofits in DFW
No one should have to let go of their best friend because they’re experiencing a crisis. This is a core belief of both BestyBnB and our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program, where our mission is to keep pets in their homes, and out of the shelters. But to keep pets and their people […]
Meet the Dogs Inspiring Change in the Youth Residents at the BARK Dorm
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s ‘BARK Dorm’, or the Building Attachment and Resilience K-9 program, launched in mid-2023. It is the first of its kind in the juvenile system, and Dallas Pets Alive’s newest partnership within the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program. Families undergoing situations of extreme hardship often need support in finding […]
Dogs Transforming the Lives of Youth Offenders
Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) recently partnered with Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s BARK program at Gainesville State School, providing the young residents there with a warm and furry opportunity to help support dogs in need of temporary foster care and helping DPA extend fostering help to people with acute needs. This collaboration is creating a three-fold […]
Mya’s Story: Resilience & Recovery with Support from PASS and Dogs Matter
Gentle senior pup Mya’s owner was entering recovery — but during her temporary foster stay, Mya would soon find herself in need of some medical treatment of her own. When a small bump on her lower lip began to rapidly grow, our teams worked quickly to get Mya the life-saving care she needed. How Mya […]
11/10 – 11/12 Fosters @ The Container
Ready to meet some adoptable pups this weekend? Head over to our adoption container located at Community Beer Co., 3110 Commonwealth Drive in Dallas.