If you are looking for ways to entertain your pet-loving kids during these long summer days, we have compiled a Top 10 List of dog-centric summer activities for kids which will not only promote kindness towards our furry friends but can also benefit shelter and foster dogs who are patiently waiting for their forever families.  DPA’s Top Summer Activities For Kids Who Love Dogs #10 Author! Author! Help your kid write and illustrate an original story about a special dog’s journey to find a forever home. Kids can write about their favorite breed or favorite kind of dog and make the story as ..read more

July Fourth reminds us of the true meaning of freedom, belonging, and a forever home. In August 2022, the Mesquite Animal Shelter received a call about an abandoned dog in an empty house. Left to fend for herself after her litter had been taken or sold, was a skinny, three-year-old blue and white Terrier Pit. Despite her circumstances, she remained cheerful and peppy, inspiring the shelter staff to name her Lark. Lark swiftly became the MAS Staff favorite, charming everyone with her endearing eyes and friendly character. After putting on some healthy weight and overcoming heartworms, she was r ..read more

As the Independence Day approaches, many of us are looking forward to celebrating with family, barbecues, and fireworks. Although it’s a joyful occasion for us, it can pose serious risks for animals. The Fourth of July sees more lost pets than any other day of the year, with shelters reporting a 30-60% spike in intakes in the days surrounding the holiday. Even firework residue and certain picnic foods are potential pet hazards. To ensure a safe celebration for both people and animals, we’ve compiled a list of pet-friendly July Fourth activities that will keep boom-induced stress to a minimum ..read more

 Meet Our Board Member: A Passionate Advocate for Animal Rescue  We are thrilled to introduce one of our dedicated board members and Chair of the Development Committee, Christopher Skoog, has been a driving force at Dallas Pets Alive for the past five years. Inspired to broaden their impact in the animal rescue community, Skoog joined our board with a mission to spread the word about animal rescue and save as many lives as possible. One of their most memorable experiences has been volunteering at our DFW Pets Are Family quarterly vaccine and food drive, making a significan ..read more

Since its debut last year, the Adoption Container has been buzzing with activity, reshaping animal welfare, and creating happy tails. In fact, we had 439 adoptions in 2022 and 506 adoptions in 2023. That’s a staggering 15% increase! But this space isn’t just a venue for events and meet-and-greets with potential adopters; it also houses our office, shop, and ingenious pet-matching technology. The Container’s prime location in Dallas, shared with our partners at Community Beer Co., has significantly increased our visibility and allows us to advance our no-kill mission — making it an essential pa ..read more

As many of you may remember, Stephanie and her beloved dog, Dice, have been on a challenging journey that has touched countless hearts. We have some uplifting news to share about these two very special members of the DPA! community — including how our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program and Champions Club helped transform their lives. Stephanie’s Journey In 2019, Stephanie faced an unimaginable loss—the passing of her nephew. The grief pushed her into the depths of addiction. On a lonely Christmas Eve, which also happens to be her birthday, Stephanie made a decision that ..read more

Foster Heroes are at the heart of our rescue efforts at Dallas Pets Alive! As one of our most precious resources, fosters enable us to save the lives of countless companion animals in North Texas. Fostering gives at-risk shelter animals hope by providing the love, care, and dedication they need to thrive — while giving us the time we need to find them the perfect adopters! Queen‘s story is the perfect example of a dog who desperately needed some extra time to receive the second chance at life she deserved. When Queen was just 2 years old, she and her mother were ..read more

Did you know that fostering saves two lives at once? Fostering is one of the greatest ways to rescue homeless animals, giving them the best chance possible to find their fur-ever homes. For each pet we keep out of local shelters by fostering, one more shelter space can be saved for another animal in need.  We’re hosting our very first annual Foster Fest: a special day all about fostering! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25, from 1p.m. to 5p.m. and join us at the Adoption Container @ Community Beer Co. [3110 Commonwealth Dr.] We’ll be ..read more

Tammi wasn’t raised with any pets, so the joy she felt when she attended a Dallas Pets Alive! adoption event at Hollywood Feed 9 years ago and saw sweet Canella for the first time was unforgettable. It was love at first sight. Canella was skinny and recovering from being a stray, and Tammi just knew she was meant to be part of their family. She is forever grateful to DPA for saving Canella. When Tammi and her family wanted to give Canella a sibling, they went back to DPA and found her sister, Lexi. The positive experience Tammi had as an adoptee of two amazing dogs inspired her to join the bo ..read more

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we celebrate the invaluable role volunteers play in bringing positive change to our community. It’s an opportunity for organizations to acknowledge the generosity of those who dedicate their time and talents to causes close to their hearts. Volunteers have been instrumental to our ability to achieve milestones and save more lives than ever before. Today, we are privileged to feature four of these remarkable volunteers — chosen by DPA! staff, volunteers, and fosters — whose allegiance to animal welfare is nothing short of heroic. Volunteer Appreciation Week ..read more