Not a great way to end the week for Dallas Animal Services. It seems that the facility has been hit with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) aka Kennel Cough. The staff is trying their best to “understand the underlying cause to ensure we provide the proper cleaning and medical protocols at our location to reduce its effect on our population. We are waiting for lab … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Animal Services Is Suspending Intake Of Dogs Due To Kennel Cough
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Young Unwed Mother And Her Kids Rescued After Being Rejected By The Man In Her Life
It was an oh-so-typical situation. An unwed mother of four was rejected by the man in her life. At least the man took her and the four youngsters to a shelter instead of turning them out in the street to fend for themselves. As he was preparing to take them into the shelter, a couple saw the situation and offered to take two of the little ones to prevent them from being in … [Read more...] about Young Unwed Mother And Her Kids Rescued After Being Rejected By The Man In Her Life
Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
The Dallas Police Department is beefing up its Animal Cruelty Unit, adding detectives as it continues working on the cruelty problem with partners Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness. The non-profit Operation Kindness finalized a "memorandum of understanding" with DPD and DAS in February of last year, putting together a specialty veterinary team to provide forensic … [Read more...] about Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
MySweetWishList: Dallas Animal Services
According to Dallas Animal Services volunteer and rescue affiliate Alicia Ayers, "Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is Dallas’ municipal shelter and has the third highest animal intake shelter in the entire country. They also have over 1,000 animals in foster homes—enough to fill 2 other shelters! They support the pets in our community and could use our help. "Launched in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Animal Services
Friends Of Katy Trail To Hold Dog Adoption Event Thanks To Clay Cooley Auto Group Sponsorship
There's no doubt that besides the two-legged types on the Katy Trail, there are a heck of a lot of four-legged critters joining them. So, it's only natural that the Friends of the Katy Trail is holding the Katy Trail Dog Adoption Event sponsored by Clay Cooley Auto Group. Taking place at the Trail's Snyder's Union on Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, the event will … [Read more...] about Friends Of Katy Trail To Hold Dog Adoption Event Thanks To Clay Cooley Auto Group Sponsorship
The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
Thursday, 15 animals were killed on purpose in Dallas. Ten of them were dogs. Sorry for the brutal opening, but that is the ugly reality facing Dallas Animal Services as it has reached the “Critical Overflow” stage, with 344 dogs and only 300 kennels. As bad as that sounds, it could be worse if not for the success of various foster programs and adoption events. It was … [Read more...] about The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
JUST IN: Dog Adoption Event Is Highlighted By A $20,000 Check For Dallas K-9 Unit Honoring Scott And Figor
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
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
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
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
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