Another outdoor gathering on the evening of Wednesday, September 22, that lucked out when it came to perfect weather conditions was the SPCA of Texas' patron party at Mimi and Bill Vanderstraaten's home. While four-legged friends were taking the night off, two-legged best friends of the animals were getting charged up for the next day's North Texas Giving Day (that ended up … [Read more...] about SPCA Patron Party Was A Howling Success As Animal Lovers Prepared For North Texas Giving Day And Fur Ball
Animals
The Layton Ladies Revealed Women’s Auxiliary Of Equest Luncheon Raffle Items At Highland Park Village
There was a new fellow hanging out in front of the Carolina Herrera salon in Highland Park Village the evening of Thursday, September 16. His name was Ranger and he, along with his blonde pal, Dare, were showstoppers. New to the area, he was quickly a babe magnet. Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth couldn’t resist the newest member of the Equest mini-ambassador … [Read more...] about The Layton Ladies Revealed Women’s Auxiliary Of Equest Luncheon Raffle Items At Highland Park Village
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive
According to Dallas Pets Alive Founder/Executive Director Leslie Sans, "Is your adorable pet next to you right now? Maybe laying by your side or your lap, begging for a head scratch or a belly rub. Now think for a moment about being put into such a dire life situation where you have to consider giving your companion up and surrendering them to a shelter. Can you imagine what … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Pets Alive
Trinity River Audubon Center Is Heading Back To The Prairie For Its Songbird Supper’s Meal In The Meadow
While many think of Dallas as a place where skyscrapers rule with jets passing overhead and highway traffic sounds filling the air, there is an oasis just ten miles southeast of the CBD area on the edge of the Great Trinity Forest — the Trinity River Audubon Center. Sure, you’ve heard the stories how its 120 acres were transformed from an illegal dump site into an … [Read more...] about Trinity River Audubon Center Is Heading Back To The Prairie For Its Songbird Supper’s Meal In The Meadow
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter
According to Dogs Matter volunteer online marketing and foster operations leader Taylor Stensrud, “Founded in 2014 by Stephen Knight, Dogs Matter is the only dog fostering program in the country that helps to temporarily house dogs during the owner’s stay at treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Finding a temporary home for your dog while going to treatment is an issue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dogs Matter
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
According to Denton Animal Support Foundation Executive Director Kiara Hunter, “Denton Animal Support Foundation celebrates its 15th anniversary this year - and what a year it's been! “Denton Animal Support Foundation (DASF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save more Denton area animals. We accomplish this by focusing on four major components, the City of … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
According Don’t Forget To Feed Me Operations Manager Maria Koegl, “Don’t Forget to Feed Me envisions a community in which all pet owners can feed their pets. “The American Pet Products Association reports that 67% of American households own a pet. According to Feeding America, one in seven Texans struggle with hunger. Tarrant County’s food insecurity is 18.1%, which is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Tri-City Animal Shelter
According Friends of Tri-City Animal Shelter Executive Director Brandy Moriah Wicker, “Sometimes an animal’s story is obvious—like Diesel, the large puppy dropped off at the Tri-City Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in May with 19 individually-shot pellets lodged in his back legs. Some stories are less clear but still heartbreaking, such as Reeses, a cat needing a front … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Tri-City Animal Shelter
Dallas Arboretum And North Texas Food Bank Are Getting Downright Buggy Come September
Despite trucks spraying areas to eliminate West Nile mosquitoes, bugs aren’t all bad. In fact, North Texas non-profits are promoting bugs for good this September. Over at the Dallas Arboretum, the Autumn at the Arboretum’s signature display "Bugtopia" running from Saturday, September 18 through Sunday, October 31, will “come alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum And North Texas Food Bank Are Getting Downright Buggy Come September
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Golden Retriever Rescue Of North
According to Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT) President John Hovland, “Each year, Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT) spends approximately $175,000 on medical and rehabilitation services for the Golden Retrievers we rescue. The monies we raise on NTX Giving Day account for 40% of this annual spend. “The funds we raise every year through NTX Giving … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Golden Retriever Rescue Of North
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton, “For more than 40 years, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship has improved the lives of children and adults with diverse needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies. “Equest annually serves nearly 2,000 participants whose diagnoses range from Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show