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JUST IN: Dog Adoption Event Is Highlighted By A $20,000 Check For Dallas K-9 Unit Honoring Scott And Figor

May 21, 2023 4:39 PM by Jeanne Prejean 3 Comments

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

Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Park Cities Is Going To The Dogs Sunday With A Mission

May 18, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

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

Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place

Jul 1, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This Fourth of July is a holiday that most grownup kids dream of — a four-day holiday in the middle of summer. Okay, so today isn’t officially a day off, but most folks are cutting out early ... if they even showed up at all. On the other hand, since the Independence Day celebration is going to last longer than usual, it’s important to extend your care for your children and … [Read more...] about Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place

Dallas Animal Services Is Howling For Food And Volunteers For Its Pet Food Donation Drive

Jun 17, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Out of the pandemic emerged incredible programs to help North Texans in need. One of those programs was Dallas Animal Services’ Pet Food Pantry. It was created to help pet owners who were facing tough times and having to make even tougher decisions. According to DAS Interim Director MeLissa Webber, “The last year has been devastating for countless Dallas residents and many … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Is Howling For Food And Volunteers For Its Pet Food Donation Drive

Dallas Animal Services Top Dog Ed Jamison To Become Operation Kindness CEO On March 29

Mar 16, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When Ed Jamison arrived at Dallas Animal Services a little over three years ago, he found an operation with a dismal history at best. From a cat trapped in the wall starving to death over days to the fatal attack of Antoinette Brown by a group of loose dogs in May 2016, DAS made more headlines for bad news than good. Changes were needed to stop the packs of dogs freely roaming … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Top Dog Ed Jamison To Become Operation Kindness CEO On March 29

Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times

Nov 12, 2020 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

North Texans take pride in being in the top ten when it counts. Why, Dallas alone is the ninth largest city in the U.S., the third largest in Texas, has the tallest cowboy in Texas (52’ Big Tex), the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the U.S. (at the Galleria), the largest urban arts district in the U.S., the largest metropolitan area in the nation not on a navigable body of … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Services Continues To Turn Things Around Even During “Ruff” Times

The Beginning Of A New Year May Spell The End Of A Beautiful Relationship

Dec 30, 2018 6:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

How About A Free Gift That Will Last A Lifetime?

Nov 22, 2018 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Forget all the hype about Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other big deals. The Dallas Animal Services has the winner of the holiday season. From Friday, November 23, through Monday, November 25, “DAS will waive all adoption fees and as always, all adoptable animals will be microchipped, spayed/neutered and vaccinated before heading home with adopters.” According to DAS … [Read more...] about How About A Free Gift That Will Last A Lifetime?

Two Cases Of Rabid Bats Result In Reminders To Vaccinate Pets And Be Wary Of Sick Animals

Aug 23, 2018 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

UPDATE: Travels With Charlie

May 10, 2018 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Remember that little fellow named Charlie and his 10-day jaunt? His story had a happy ending thanks to a number of people coming together to bring him home. Folks have emailed asking if Charlie had stayed put or taken off on another world tour. The answer is that Charlie has made the perfect housemate for his adoptive mom, Wendy. He’s perfectly housebroken, has his own … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Travels With Charlie

JUST IN: Dallas Animal Service Announces Dramatic Drop In Adoption Fees Plus Additional Super-Duper Specials Due To 90% Capacity

Feb 27, 2018 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It may be raining cats and dogs outside, but the real animal news is being made by the folks at the Dallas Animal Services. Due to the fact that they’re operating at 90% capacity and are predicted to be on track to follow last year’s intake of 32,000 animals, they’re reducing adoption fees. Dogs were going for $85 and are now available for $45. Instead of $55, cats can be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Animal Service Announces Dramatic Drop In Adoption Fees Plus Additional Super-Duper Specials Due To 90% Capacity

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