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, […]
How 2 Foster Heroes Changed Queen’s Life Forever
Foster Heroes are at the heart of our rescue efforts at Dallas Pets Alive! As one of our most precious resources, fosters enable us to save the lives of countless companion animals in North Texas. Fostering gives at-risk shelter animals hope by providing the love, care, and dedication they need to thrive — while giving us the time we need to […]
Meet Kevin: Passionate Animal Welfare Advocate & DPA Board Member
For the past five years, Kevin Kirksey has been deeply involved with Dallas Pets Alive, driven by the unwavering passion of the organization’s Executive Director, Leslie, for animal welfare. Inspired by Leslie’s dedication, Kevin made the decision to join the board, where he has contributed to the mission of saving and improving the lives of animals in need.
August 2023 Pawesome Person Of The Month
Join us in congratulating Sharif Abboud on being a PAWsome Volunteer on our Adoptions Team! From Christine, our Adoption Team Director: Sharif has been a dedicated volunteer for over 7 years with DPA! He is a vital piece of our adoption team and never misses sending out the adoption finalization emails to our amazing adopters. […]
DPA!’s Pawsome People: January 2023 Volunteer Spotlight
The Pawsome Person Program recognizes some of the amazing volunteers & fosters who support our organization and companion animals in North Texas. “Nace was our boots on the ground in DAS’s 150for150. He made himself available to meet with DPA! fosters to help them find the perfect foster pup, despite the chaos at the shelter. […]
DPA’s Pawsome People: September 2022 Volunteer Spotlight
Meghan is a perfectly Pawsome member of the DPA Family!
DPA’s Pawsome People: July 2022 Volunteer Spotlight
The Pawsome Person Program recognizes some of the amazing volunteers & fosters who support our organization and companion animals in North Texas. “Adhya just finished her Sophomore Year at the University of South Carolina and joined DPA in April as a Social Media Intern. In her short time with DPA, Adhya has made a tremendous […]
DPA’s Pawsome People: May 2022 Volunteer Spotlight
Markita HG’s essential work helps to keep our organization running smoothly.
DPA!’s Pawsome People: April 2022 Volunteer Spotlight
Jazmin is just so wonderful to work with and we sure are lucky to have her. Jazmin might have started as a foster and volunteer, but she has turned into an amazing leader and friend to so many. Thank you Jazmin for the countless lives you’ve saved and time you have given to DPA.