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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In-home Pet Sitting: How to Get and Give Special Help With Temporary Pet Foster Programs
Imagine the unthinkable; the agony of choosing between your physical safety and keeping your cats. How does your son choose between personal wellness and the wellbeing of his dog? In-home pet sitting services can offer help when it is needed most. Besty Bnb and PASS have entered the chat Every day individuals in the DFW […]
Powerful Partners: PASS & Champions Club
As many of you may remember, Stephanie and her beloved dog, Dice, have been on a challenging journey that has touched countless hearts. We have some uplifting news to share about these two very special members of the DPA! community — including how our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program and Champions Club helped […]
2023 Impact Report: See The Change We Made Together!
Reflecting on 2023, we’re deeply grateful for the milestones Dallas Pets Alive! has reached with your support. Our 2023 Impact Report highlights our joint accomplishments, and I’m eager to share them: 2024 is already off to an amazing start, we are inspired to achieve more for pets and people alike. Your ongoing support drives our […]
Innovative Animal Rescue: Ranger’s Journey from Park to Forever Home
Ranger’s tale is a shining example of how innovative projects like Dallas Pet’s Alive’s PASS Program and the adoption container at Community Beer Co. (CBC) play a crucial role in animal rescue. Ranger, a sweet Husky-Pitt mix with two different colored eyes, started his rescue journey when he was found in a local park — […]
DFW Pets Are Family 2024: How Animal Welfare Groups Are Coming Together to Support Pet Owners in Need
In an era where families are facing increasing financial pressures, the bond between humans and their pets has never been more crucial. Pets play a major role of comfort and companionship for their humans and are truly members of their families. For some, especially during times of hardship, their pets may be the only source […]