While VNA is well known for providing meals for the community’s “hidden hungry,” it also helps those same folks with their “best friends.” Due to being on a tightly fixed budget and/or being unable to physically care for their dog(s), cat(s), bird(s) or fish, they sometimes struggle to provide for their needs. Thanks to a $2,500 grant from Meals On Wheels America, … [Read more...] about Thanks To A $2,500 Grant, VNA Is Going To The Dogs And Cats
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The Beginning Of A New Year May Spell The End Of A Beautiful Relationship
With fireworks coloring the skies and TV screens, the beginning of a new year blasts forward in just hours. Sadly, it may be the end of a beloved relationship. Each year as humans celebrate the coming of a new 365 days with celebrations of fireworks, it is a mind-blowing event for their critters. Evidently, they haven’t gotten the memo that it’s all for fun and not … [Read more...] about The Beginning Of A New Year May Spell The End Of A Beautiful Relationship
North Texas Giving Day Booster: SPCA Of Texas
Every year, the people of North Texas come together to help thousands of local non-profits for North Texas Giving Day, including the SPCA of Texas. The organization has been serving the Dallas area since 1938 making it the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in North Texas. When you donate to the SPCA of Texas, you’re helping thousands of local animals. There … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: SPCA Of Texas
Two Cases Of Rabid Bats Result In Reminders To Vaccinate Pets And Be Wary Of Sick Animals
Dallas Animal Services staffers have been making the rounds in the Lakewood and White Rock Lake area. They haven't been doing a head count on the number of critters in households. No, they've been handing out fliers about the discovery of two dead bats on separate dates that tested positive for rabies. According to the handout, Each year more than 55,000 people still … [Read more...] about Two Cases Of Rabid Bats Result In Reminders To Vaccinate Pets And Be Wary Of Sick Animals
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Party
The weather may have been threatening on Thursday, June 7, for the 2018 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Party, but the elephants could have cared less. After all, what’s a little thunder and rain when you have a tasty tree branch to munch on? And those fancy flamingo showgirls were in their element squawking and stealing the limelight. But like the Zoo residents, 2018 Z2D … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Party
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
According to Fur Ball 2018 Chair Cindy Lindsley and Co-Chair Jennifer Lindsley, “Fur Ball is the SPCA of Texas’ premier event that raises funds to help rescue, rehabilitate and find new homes for thousands of animals across North Texas. We are thrilled to serve as co-chairs as the organization celebrates its 80th Anniversary. With Honorary Chairs, President and Mrs. George … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
According to Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Mark Wolf, “Visit one of the greenest places and spaces this summer with your children, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which is open seven days a week. No reservations are needed, and you’re welcome to bring your own food, beverages, strollers, wagons and picnic blankets. We also offer many food and dining options. To … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk
Despite a recent memory-making afternoon, former head mistress of the formerly known Trinity River Trust Gail Thomas was in her garden burying a beautiful bird — “It’s the most beautiful bird I’ve seen” — in her backyard garden. The winged beauty had suffered an “air disaster" hitting the Thomases’ window. Gail was heartbroken that her home was the cause of the death of … [Read more...] about Trinity River Audubon Center’s Scissor-tails And Cocktails Top Donors To Be Rewarded With A Bubbl Dallas Roundtrip Perk