We’re now into the three-digit summer heat. You know the drill better than anyone. Slather on the sunscreen, apply plenty of DEET, drink loads of water, wear a hat that goes perfectly with those adorable sunglasses and think wonderful thoughts for whoever invented air conditioning.Now that we’ve taken care of your well-being and comfort factor, let’s expand the thinking. How … [Read more...] about Beat The Heat And Helps Others Survive
Metroplex Animal Coalition
May 15 Round Robin: Cherish The Children, Past CCB Chairs Dinner, Helping Animals And Celebrity Waiter Luncheon Kick-off
Wednesday, May 15, the nonprofits were acting like it was a Thursday with the emphasis of activity in the downtown/uptown area. From lunching in the Ritz-Carlton ballroom to checking out “thangs,” including the approaching storms in the Museum Tower and One Arts Plaza luxury residences or a Preston Hollow mansion, it was indeed busy, busy, busy.Cherish the ChildrenCherish the … [Read more...] about May 15 Round Robin: Cherish The Children, Past CCB Chairs Dinner, Helping Animals And Celebrity Waiter Luncheon Kick-off
Jonnie England Expands Her Role As Area’s Animal Advocate
Long known for her role as the Metroplex Animal Coalition's director of Animal Advocacy and Communication, Jonnie England will take on a new position starting August 16. That's when she will also be director of Animal Advocacy and Communications for the Texas Humane Alliance (THA).If THA is new in your vocabulary, it should be. According to Jonnie, the group"launched last month … [Read more...] about Jonnie England Expands Her Role As Area’s Animal Advocate
Share-A-Date: 4th Annual Wags & Waves
Saturday, September 15: Sure, September is starting to fill up with all types of lunches, dinner and "stuff," but they're aimed at two-legged creatures. If you're not an animal lover, you can tune off. The reason is that the 4th Annual Wags & Waves will take place at a larger facility.This year's gathering of furry and hairy types will be held at NRH2O Waterpark in North … [Read more...] about Share-A-Date: 4th Annual Wags & Waves
Metroplex Animal Colation’s Big Fix Is On To Stop Needless Sex
Don't you just hate irresponsible sex? You know, the type that is without thought or care and especially when it's conducted right in front of people!Oh, dear, is this post appropriate for MySweetCharity?Absolutely. It's because the problem is rampant throughout the city of Dallas.Thank heaven, the good folks at the Metroplex Animal Coalition are sponsoring the "Free Spay & … [Read more...] about Metroplex Animal Colation’s Big Fix Is On To Stop Needless Sex
Let Your Best Friend Get Wet This Weekend
Just checked the weather this weekend and it's going to be in the 90's. . . again. But that's good news! It'll be perfect weather for you to take your best friend to a pool party.Instead of just sitting around the yard (pictured), why not let your pooch join the other canines at the 2nd annual Wags & Waves at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark - Firewheel in Garland. From 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Let Your Best Friend Get Wet This Weekend
Why Are These Two People Smiling?
The two folks in the picture (Jonnie England, left, and John Shore) are smiling for two entirely different reasons. Metroplex Animal Coalition Director of Animal Advocacy and Communications (whew) Jonnie is smiling with the hope that she can rustle up some volunteers for "Cars & Stripes Forever," Saturday's car and bike wash from noon to six benefiting the Metroplex … [Read more...] about Why Are These Two People Smiling?
This May Be Painful
The Metroplex Animal Coalition is launching a campaign that's hitting below the belt. . . literally. It's "Real Men Neuter." Told you! It's a citywide campaign to build awareness of the necessity to spay and neuter critters. Appearing on DART buses for at least a month in English and Spanish, it will encourage people to "fix" their pets -- "Spay or Neuter Your Pets. It Save … [Read more...] about This May Be Painful
A Story About A Cheeseburger And A Cherry
One year ago today, I got suckered into trying to help rescue a dog in need. It was a malnourished Great Pyrenees that had been traded by a homeless man for a cheeseburger and $20 in downtown Dallas. Due to circumstances, the pooch (let's call him "Cheeseburger") ended up at the Dallas Animal Shelter in danger of euthanasia. Thanks to the dedicated rescue groups like the … [Read more...] about A Story About A Cheeseburger And A Cherry
Dead Pets Walking
Jonnie England of the Metroplex Animal Coalition just notified MySweetCharity that three cats and nine dogs will be euthanized this Monday if they're not adopted or rescued. No, they are not killer cats and scary pooches. They just aren't puppies and kittens anymore and, let's face it -- young beats out experienced in pet picking most of the time. Look, the folks at the … [Read more...] about Dead Pets Walking