When Clay Cooley arrived at noon today at his Volkswagen dealership on Lemmon Avenue just as the Dog Adoption Event was getting underway, he was surprised, saying, “There are so many people here.” Yup, while food trucks and games were bustling with folks, inside the showroom were a multitude of people and pooches. Some of the dogs were in crates topped with personality forms … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dog Adoption Event Is Highlighted By A $20,000 Check For Dallas K-9 Unit Honoring Scott And Figor
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Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Park Cities Is Going To The Dogs Sunday With A Mission
Most car dealerships are closed on Sundays. But there’s always an exception, and this Sunday Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Park Cities (5555 Lemmon Avenue) will be howling with activity. However, nary a car will be sold or even test-driven. Instead, the place will be going to ... and for ... the dogs. Partnering with Dallas Animal Services, Clay Cooley Auto Group is … [Read more...] about Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Park Cities Is Going To The Dogs Sunday With A Mission
CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
Before people even started putting on their makeup for today's Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon at The Statler, word arrived that the event was cancelled. The reason the sold-out fundraiser won't take place? According to Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis, "The Statler lost air conditioning at 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning and has not been able to repair the issue. … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
Operation Kindness Was Treated To A Raising Cane’s $28,885.45 Check And A PetSmart Ribbon Cutting
It’s always great to start the week with a check presentation. And thanks to Raising Cane’s DFW-area Limited-Edition National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Plush Puppy sales, they were able to hand over a $28,885.45 check to Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison and his team of humans and critters. This support of an animal rescue group aligns with the very founding of … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness Was Treated To A Raising Cane’s $28,885.45 Check And A PetSmart Ribbon Cutting
2022 Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Paddles Raised, Tails Wagging And “Hot Lips” Onstage
The 2022 Fur Ball at the Hyatt Regency Dallas was an animal lovers delight on Saturday, October 1. As if the remarkable tales of rescued animals whose lives had been turned round wasn't enough, there was still more. To the delight of guests like Clay Jenkins with his mom JoAnn Jenkins and his daughter Madeleine Jenkins, Ali Turiano and Ismail Santiago, Phyllis Comu, Chad West, … [Read more...] about 2022 Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Paddles Raised, Tails Wagging And “Hot Lips” Onstage
JUST IN: Olympian Scott Hamilton To Serve Up A Healthy Dose Of Inspiration At Healing Hands Luncheon
When Scott Hamilton was six weeks old, he was a sickly baby but lucky enough to be adopted by professors Dorothy and Ernest Hamilton, who gave their all to help him get better. But thanks to misdiagnoses, he spent most of his time in hospitals. At one point the Hamiltons were told he likely only had six months to live. While his parents wouldn’t give up on their son, they … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Olympian Scott Hamilton To Serve Up A Healthy Dose Of Inspiration At Healing Hands Luncheon
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc.
According to Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc. Director Louisa Bennett, “'Just one more day, is what we hope for every day' — we are in the business of buying more time. Shelter2Rescue assists in photographing the cats and dogs, to help with better exposure, transports to a foster/rescue/vet, medicines, and mostly a huge amount of networking from our amazing Shelter2Rescue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc.
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue
According to Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue (TBC Animal Rescue) Co-Founder Karen Cadis, “North Texas Giving Day is Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue’s largest fundraiser of the year and the most successful! We have participated for seven years and each year our donations have increased. Last year we raised a record $23,122.89 lifesaving dollars including $5,000 in matching … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas CARES Cat Adoption And Rescue
According to Texas CARES Cat Adoption and Rescue Fundraising Coordinator Stephanie Murdoch, “It has been said that saving one cat won’t change the world. But for that one cat, the world changes forever. For nearly 30 years, Texas CARES Cat Adoption and Rescue has worked hard to change the lives of thousands of cats in the DFW area by helping them find wonderful, loving … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas CARES Cat Adoption And Rescue
Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
For all the world, Dallas CASA Children's Council's Cherish the Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom on Friday, May 6, may have seemed like a familiar fundraiser. While the Dallas CASA fundraiser reception with its silent auction items were unique, thanks to artisans like Monica Kirchmer, who had created Sunshine Children's Trunk, it still seemed like … [Read more...] about Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
The musical chairs of North Texas non-profit CEOs has landed some interesting results. A good example of such changing execs was kicked off back in August 2020. Teresa Lenling left her position as School and Community Engagement VP at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to become the CEO of Hope Cottage after Brooks Quinlan decided after three years to take “a personal … [Read more...] about Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected