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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2023 Erik Jonsson Awardee Peter Brodsky Stressed The Essential Ingredient For Ethics Is Empathy
For the fortunate, there will be an occasion when their family, friends and associates will out her/him for being nerdy, telling the worst jokes — and being a true blessing. That occasion for Peter Brodsky took place at the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon on Tuesday, March 21, in the Dallas Arts District Mansion ballroom. As Peter, … [Read more...] about 2023 Erik Jonsson Awardee Peter Brodsky Stressed The Essential Ingredient For Ethics Is Empathy
(Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
Pooch Parade Chair Barney Betts is howling over plans for Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park. His human companions/Event Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and sons Jack Betts and Logan Betts have just confirmed that come rain or shine, the 50+ year-old tradition with food trucks, music, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Recognition Wall will officially start at … [Read more...] about (Almost) Last Call For Sunday’s Easter In Turtle Creek Park’s Pooch Parade Registration
Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Jack Knox “Ignites” His Love For SMU With A $11M Gift
Back in the 1960s, Jack Knox was that tall drink of water that any mom would have wanted for her daughter’s beau. With both a degree in English (1960) and a law degree from SMU (1963), plus chiseled good looks, diamond blue eyes and a dazzling smile, the Breckinridge native who was raised in Weatherford just shone when he walked into a room. And there was something about his … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Jack Knox “Ignites” His Love For SMU With A $11M Gift
Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
It’s not every day one receives an email from a formerly homeless fellow by the name of Barney. He reported that after a three-year hiatus, Easter in Turtle Creek Park is returning on Sunday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Organized by Turtle Creek Park Conservancy, the 50+ year-old, family-oriented celebration is renowned for attracting more than 5,000 people from all over the … [Read more...] about Easter In Turtle Creek Park And Its Pooch Parade Return With Food Trucks, Entertainment, Pets And The Betts
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
Dallas Animal Issues Continue To Suffer From “The Crazy Uncle In The Attic” Syndrome
There comes a point when even the best intentions aren’t enough. Between the Dallas Zoo’s weeks of vandalism and the kidnapping of two emperor Tamarin monkeys and the SPCA of Texas' reduction of services and sudden "stepping down" of its president/CEO, it appears that humans are once again scrambling to figure things out. While the peeps with the grey matter wonder what to … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Issues Continue To Suffer From “The Crazy Uncle In The Attic” Syndrome
JUST IN: SPCA President/CEO Karen Froehlich “Steps Down” With Don Lindsley Named Interim Replacement
SPCA of Texas CEO/President Karen Froehlich has just “stepped down” from the role she has held since 2019 following the departure of James Bias. According to SPCA Board of Directors Chair Hiren Patel, “We respect Karen’s decision and thank her for her seven years of service to our organization. She is passionate about protecting and caring for vulnerable animals, and we're … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SPCA President/CEO Karen Froehlich “Steps Down” With Don Lindsley Named Interim Replacement
Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Was Ideal To Catch Up And Have A “Rosie” Guest
Like Mahjong games and quilting bees, letter signings are ripe for the exchange of news among the participants. Recently one such example was the Foundation for the Callier Center’s Callier Cares Luncheon signing letters to underwriters about the Callier Center for Communication Disorders that is scheduled for Monday, April 17, at the Dallas Country Club. The signing took … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Letter Signing Was Ideal To Catch Up And Have A “Rosie” Guest
MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas volunteer Jorja Williams, “My wish this holiday season is that no family in North Texas will have to surrender their beloved family pet because of financial hardship. “Did you know that the primary reason families surrender their family pets in North Texas is because of financial hardship? SPCA of Texas understands that the best place for a pet … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
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