This past weekend was simply incredible. Hopefully, folks took full advantage sipping beverages on patios, bicycling around White Rock and escorting their pooches around the neighborhood, because it's all coming to an end Monday. Sure, there'll be some off-and-on drizzles, but the big news is that the day's high of 64 degrees will take place at 10 a.m. Then it's all way … [Read more...] about [W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
Dallas Animal Shelter
A Sale To Howl About This Saturday and Sunday
The cute pooch to the left is the MySweetCharity mascot. Her name is Sweet Cherry T.Pretty darn cute. Looks like one of those designer breeds that cost as much as a couture blouse and has better pedigree that the British royals.Wrong!Cherry was found at the Dallas Animal Shelter when she was six months old.Oh, but you've heard tales about "those pound dogs." They have … [Read more...] about A Sale To Howl About This Saturday and Sunday
A Call For Blankets, Bedding And Towels
Yes, it's getting warmer, but there is a group that is desperate need of blankets, bedding, towels, etc. No, you don't have to rush out and buy some expensive stuff. The group would gladly welcome second-hand items because the recipients won't mind.Who are they? The dogs and cat at the Dallas Animal Shelter. With the place in overload condition (800 animals), the staff is … [Read more...] about A Call For Blankets, Bedding And Towels
Update On Logan
MySweetCharity has had some inquiries on how Logan was doing. You remember the little guy who turned up at the Dallas Animal Shelter after someone chopped off his foot a couple of weeks ago. Luckily, DAS, Paws in the City and Highland Park Animal Hospital pulled together to help him out. Logan had to have his entire right leg amputated due to infection but is mending. He's … [Read more...] about Update On Logan
Attention, Animal Rescue Groups: “Cold and Wet” Program In Place Until January 30
On the heels of the article in the Dallas Observer, the following email was sent out by City of Dallas' Mark Cooper:"Good morning everyone!! Below are pictures of the TWO remaining VSP dogs. Also Lt. (Scott) Walton asked that I put the word out to each of you that we are having a “Cold & Wet” Rescue free-for-all!!! From today until next weekend (close of business Sunday … [Read more...] about Attention, Animal Rescue Groups: “Cold and Wet” Program In Place Until January 30
Dallas Observer On The Dallas Animal Shelter
Dallas Observer's Andrea Grimes does an in-depth piece on the situation broiling at the Dallas Animal Shelter. If you own a pet and/or pay taxes, you might want to settle back in an easy chair and read this one. … [Read more...] about Dallas Observer On The Dallas Animal Shelter
Youngsters In Desperate Need
Six adorable puppies were born 3 1/2 weeks ago to an unwed mother. and a smooth-talking wirehair terrier. The owners of the mother turned the puppies in at the Dallas Animal Shelter yesterday and kept the mother. Situation: Puppies are in desperate need of fostering since they were too young to be weaned. Mother is still in desperate need of being spayed. Unfortunately, she … [Read more...] about Youngsters In Desperate Need
A Question That Has Been Bothering The Animal Lovers At MySweetCharity
Each week a list of the adoptable dogs and cats that are to be euthanized at the Dallas Animal Shelter is sent out to rescue groups and "friends." The reason for killing these perfectly healthy and user-friendly critters like Cassidy (pictured) is lack of space at the DAS.The media, especially the television stations, promote individual pets from no-kill facilities like the … [Read more...] about A Question That Has Been Bothering The Animal Lovers At MySweetCharity
UPDATE: Theo Is Being Rescued
Let's start the week off on an upbeat note -- you can check Theo (pictured) off today's kill list at the Dallas Animal Shelter! Jonnie England just notified MySweetCharity that Theo, the last of 55 animals on today's kill list, is being rescued today by Heart2Heart. Thanks to individuals and rescue groups, not only were these animals saved from destruction, but the Dallas … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Theo Is Being Rescued
Theo Is The Last Dog Standing
Remember when we started out with 55 animals slated to be euthanized at the Dallas Animal Shelter on Monday? Now, only one is left -- Theo (pictured). All the others have been rescued or adopted. The sorry little fella who is going to die is a one-year old, 57-pound, neutered pit mix. Yes, we all know about pit breeds. But this guy is "a handsome fellow with a few red-orange … [Read more...] about Theo Is The Last Dog Standing