Just heard from our friends at Top Hats & Tails about their change of strategy. In between taking care of critters, they let us know: “We are doing things a little differently. We have members of the community who raised money for us dancing. . . Our Honorary Chair is Chelsie Hightower from ABC's “Dancing With The Stars”. . . Our judges are Kellie Rasberry, John … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Top Hat & Tails Format Changes From Celebrities To Fundraising Heroes
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“Dancing With The Stars'” Chelsie Hightower To Be Honorary Chair For Top Hat & Tails With Yet-To-Be-Named Local Celebrity Dancers
Top Hat & Tails has proven to be the biggie event of June in past years with local celebrities doing a Dallas version of “Dancing With The Stars” with professionals for the benefit of Paws in the City. This year’s disco-theme dance-athon is Saturday, June 15, and returns to Frontiers of Flight Museum with Preston Pearson and Scott Murray as the Tom Bergeron-type … [Read more...] about “Dancing With The Stars'” Chelsie Hightower To Be Honorary Chair For Top Hat & Tails With Yet-To-Be-Named Local Celebrity Dancers
Top Hat & Tails Contestants Included A Real Hoofer For Paws In The City Fundraiser
Top Hat & Tails has always been good, clean fun where local celebs wear costumes and dance their way into embarrassment on behalf of Paws in the City. It's so outrageous that you come to realize that your serious newscasters do have senses of humor.Ah, but this year on June 9 the Dallas version of "Dancing With The Stars" turned into a game of "Clue" -- which was the … [Read more...] about Top Hat & Tails Contestants Included A Real Hoofer For Paws In The City Fundraiser
Warning: Top Hats & Tails Is Within A Whisker Of Selling Out
One of the most unpredictable and fun events in Dallas summers is approaching this weekend and is oh-so-close to a sellout that you'd better hustle.Top Hats and Tails once again returns to the Frontiers of Flight Museum Saturday where a lot of local celebs will try their hands. . . uh, feet at dancing for the benefit of Paws in the City.With a 60's theme, "All They Need is … [Read more...] about Warning: Top Hats & Tails Is Within A Whisker Of Selling Out
Just In Case You Were Wondering Where Phoenix Was
Remember back this summer how you met a pooch named Phoenix? Sure, you do. He was the little fellow that had been scalded, but was rescued by Paws in the City and managed to attend Top Hat & Tails. Just in case you were wondering what happened to the good looking blonde terrier, here's a photo of him with one of his new forever family members. (Phoenix is the one on … [Read more...] about Just In Case You Were Wondering Where Phoenix Was
Rescue Groups Are Needed And Have A Real Need
Today Paws in the City is having "Pet Patio Party" at McCormick & Schmick's at NorthPark. Besides hanging out and having fun, it's also hoping to raise awareness and funds.This rescue group, like so many others, is constantly in need of funding and volunteers. So often these groups sweep in at the very last minute to rescue wonderful pets, who have ended up in area shelters … [Read more...] about Rescue Groups Are Needed And Have A Real Need
Top Hat & Tails Was Dog’s (And Cat’s) Best Friends With Dancing Celebs And Awards
Photo Gallery Alert: Additional photos are available for viewing at MySweetCharity’s “Photo Gallery”Phoenix looked a little confused Saturday night. Instead of hanging out in his foster home, he was high rolling it with a bunch of swells at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Obviously, this was his first Top Hat & Tails. But in a form-fitting T-shirt that covered the … [Read more...] about Top Hat & Tails Was Dog’s (And Cat’s) Best Friends With Dancing Celebs And Awards
SOLD OUT: Top Hat & Tails
If you had planned to show up at Frontiers of Flight Museum tomorrow night without a ticket for the Top Hat & Tails gala, you're going to be an unhappy camper. It's a sellout. Even groveling won't work at this point.This Paws In The City fundraiser has grown in popularity to a point that even the 100-degree heat doesn't discourage folks from joining the fun. You just never … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT: Top Hat & Tails
Lucky Dog Barkery Expands And Benefits Area Groups Through Saturday
Fashion checklist: One-shoulder swimsuit? Yes! Blue-and-white-striped T-shirt? Yup! Espadrilles? Course! Collar and leash? Say what? True clotheshorses know that their ensemble is not complete until their very favorite "accessory" is dressed to the nine's, too. That's why a seasonal change of looks is imperative for that best friend. And Lucky Dog Barkery has timed its … [Read more...] about Lucky Dog Barkery Expands And Benefits Area Groups Through Saturday
Barbie And Her Brood Of Seven Are Resting Comfortably, Thank You
Remember that horrible picture (the worst that MySweetCharity has ever posted) of the black lab with the mouthful of porcupine quills? Yeah, you remember. Just a couple of days after the vets at the Dallas Animal Services put her under and removed the quills, Paws in the City got the call to rescue her before she gave birth.Here is a picture of motherhood sans quills, so you … [Read more...] about Barbie And Her Brood Of Seven Are Resting Comfortably, Thank You
What’s A Pregnant Girl To Do With A Mouthful of Porcupine Quills
Each morning the staff of Dallas Animal Services discovers many unusual things in its overnight drop box. Last Sunday they discovered a pregnant black lab. Not unusual, but wait. Her mouth and throat were embedded with porcupine quills. (If you can handle it, a picture of her mouth pre-surgery follows the jump.) DAS saint Mark Cooper contacted Paws in the City after the DAS … [Read more...] about What’s A Pregnant Girl To Do With A Mouthful of Porcupine Quills