September 27th from 12-1:30PM
Come see the SPCA of Texas’ Mobile Adoption Vehicle in the State Fair of Texas opening day parade, September 27th from 12-1:30PM at Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75210.
You’re my best friend! The most elegant party animals in North Texas will gather for the SPCA of Texas Fur Ball, our annual gala presented by Nancy C. & Richard R. Rogers on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum from 6:30-10:30PM. The emcee for the evening is NBC 5 News Anchor Brian Curtis. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, live entertainment by Georgia Bridgwater Orchestra, the always-exciting Pony Up for Paws, and live and silent auctions. We are grateful for everyone’s support of Fur Ball, which raises important funds for our critical work in the community.
Sunday, October 6th
Join the SPCA of Texas and meet your new best friend at the grand opening of Wag N’ Wash, 414 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd Suite 110, Mansfield, TX 76063 on Sunday, October 6th from 11am – 3pm. The first 100 neighbors that day will get a free bag of dog food!
Nov 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Experience a Spectacular Horse and Rider Christmas Lights Adventure!
Bring your horse and enjoy a magical ride through a dazzling display of twinkling lights. Let the spirit of Christmas illuminate your heart as you traverse our breathtaking holiday lights on horseback, all while supporting a great cause.
Thu, Dec 26
Additionally, HSNT is partnering with Petco Love’s 1 million free vaccination initiative to distribute FREE DAPPv Canine and HCP Feline vaccines while supplies last!
10/30/24
On the last Wednesday of each month (pending holidays, please check the calendar here), Operation Kindness partners with Dallas Animal Services to provide free spay/neuter services for up to 75 unowned, free-roaming community cats for City of Dallas residents.
11/16/24
Texas Coalition for Animal Protection will be at Dallas Animal Services (1818 North Westmoreland Road) to provide a low-cost wellness clinic on November 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
November 1 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dallas Animal Services will be distributing pet food at The Stewpot (1835 Young St) food pantry on November 1 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Supplies are limited – we provide supplemental food only. First come, first served.
October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It’s the purrrfect way to start the weekend. We’re rolling out the red carpet for our feline friends, and you’re invited to enjoy a day filled with all things cat-tastic. Come and mingle with fellow cat enthusiasts, share your favorite cat stories, and meet some of the most adorable adoptable cats seeking their forever homes.
October 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!
October 26 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a spooktacular celebration. Get ready for a tail-wagging, spine-tingling good time! Dress your furry friends in their most creative, cute, or downright spooky costumes, and let them strut their stuff!
November 15 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Get ready for a thrilling event, the 5th Annual DPA Soirée, a powerful evening dedicated to our life-saving mission! Our team is buzzing with plans that promise to make this the best soirée yet. You’ll help us raise critical funds to support DPA’s life-saving work in North Texas. There will be exciting entertainment, delectable food and drink, fabulous auctions, gratitude, and heart-warming stories, and it’s all for the animals!
November 16 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pets belong at home with the people who love them, not in shelters because times are tough. But with times tougher than ever, more and more people are struggling, shelters and rescues across the country and in the Dallas Fort Worth area are feeling the impact. At just one shelter in the DFW metropolitan area, pet intakes increased by nearly 10%, last year, compared to 2021. When families have trouble accessing resources and feel like there are no options, they are more likely to make desperate decisions and pets can end up being surrendered, even when they are so loved. Last year, a collective of area organizations, including ours, came together. Supported by CUDDLY, we provided almost 100,000 lbs of food, plus free medical services and supplies to local families. Even so, it was a drop in the bucket compared to the need. That’s why we’ve committed to again participating in the DFW Pets Are Family events in 2024, with four events total. Our goal is to make the most impact by providing the community with what they need to stay together. Families shouldn’t be separated when all they need is a little bit of help. Please consider donating an item off our wishlist today to provide that help. Sign up for Full Bowls Club at checkout to provide support for these events all year long.
10/12/24
The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) offers low-cost vaccines and microchipping from 9-11 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Silcox Animal Center, 4900 Martin St. Cash or credit is accepted. Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier; cats must be in a carrier. No appointment is necessary, and vaccines are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
10/19/24
Come out to shop and then adopt your new best friend! All dogs are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and ready to go home with you! Adoption fees are waived.
On the last Wednesday of each month (pending holidays, please check the calendar here), Operation Kindness partners with Dallas Animal Services to provide free spay/neuter services for up to 75 unowned, free-roaming community cats for City of Dallas residents.
Oct 4
You’re my best friend! The most elegant party animals in North Texas will gather for the SPCA of Texas Fur Ball, our annual gala presented by Nancy C. & Richard R. Rogers on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum from 6:30-10:30PM.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Join us for an elegant evening featuring a three-course dinner, an open bar, a spectacular auction, dancing and live music from Emerald City Band!
Saturday, Sept 28th
From the 1920’s and 1940’s when trick dogs such as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie won peoples’ hearts, trick dog training has become one of the most exciting new areas in dog training today.
1st Saturday of the month, 11-2pm
Attending events is a great way to help your fosters learn to socialize and get comfortable around other humans and animals. Hollywood Feed is also a great neutral location to schedule meet and greets for potential adopters, instead of in your home. Don’t let your foster miss a chance for some socialization and exposure-help them get adopted by attending an event!
Join us for our Alumni Dog Show Event on Saturday Oct. 26 from 11am to 2pm, a FREE event for everyone to enjoy!
Not only will you get to see some adorable furry friends, but there will also be delicious food and merchandise available for purchase from food trucks and vendors.
The Sachse Animal Shelter adoption fee is $80. This includes:
Spay/Neuter
Rabies Vaccine
FVRCP (cats) or DHPPC (dogs)
Our shelters chips here at the shelter for only $15.
1st Sunday 11-2, 3rd Saturday 10-2
Every Saturday Noon- 4
Arlington clinics are held twice a week at the Dog Wash: Sundays 4-6pm and Tuesdays from 6-8 pm.
Saturday, November 09, 2024 | 09:00 AM
Join us for our 2nd Annual 5k9 Fun Run! Dogs and kids welcome! We will start at Grand Prairie Animal Services at 9 a.m. and follow a 3 mile path leading around Epic Central to come back to GPAS. It’s not a timed race.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween with us! Vendors will be set up outside where our Bark or Treat trail will be set up; so bring your furry friends and their trick or treat bags because they will be getting their own “candy”!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Stop by Grand Prairie Animal Services and help us celebrate turning 21! Our building, Prairie Paws Adoption Center was built in Sept 2013 and we could use your help celebrating all of the lives we’ve saved and members of the community we’ve helped over the years! 50+ vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, additional rescues and shelters will be on site with adoption animals, including a reptile rescue! You won’t want to miss this!!
SPCA of Texas | Event Calendar - SPCA of Texas
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Events | Operation Kindness North Texas No-Kill Animal Shelter & Animal Welfare Organization
Events - Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (galtx.org)
Stay tuned for details about the 2024 gala!
Your support of Canines, Cats and Cabernet Gala enables Operation Kindness to provide lifesaving medical care, shelter, nutritious food and loving care to dogs and cats across Texas.
October 31, 2024
7331 Gaston Ave #100, Dallas, TX, US, 75214
If you like to dress up your pup...this is the party for you! 1M dog walk will be a parade of the cutest dressed up dogs in DFW! There will be a Canine Costume Contest. Dress up your pup and come on for a walk! The best dressed up pups will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
Halloween 5K and 1M Fun Run & Dog Walk (runsignup.com)
June 1, 2024
Free Pet Food, Vaccines, & More
DFW Pets Are Family | Dallas Pets Alive!
November 16, 2024
Free Pet Food, Vaccines, & More
DFW Pets Are Family | Dallas Pets Alive!
MONTHLY PET EVENTS
3201 Earhart Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006
Operates from a food truck in the parking lot.
Hours of Operation: Thursdays from noon to 3:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
OPK Pet Food Pantry - Be Dallas 90
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
HSNT's Spay and Neuter Clinic, 2309 Chester St, Fort Worth, TX 76103
HSNT will be providing FREE basic veterinary care by appointment only every Tuesday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (this includes vaccines, microchipping, flea & tick treatment, heartworm testing, and prevention) to help keep pets in homes with senior citizens! To make an appointment, please email or call the HSNT Clinic: clinic@hsnt.org or 817-332-4768 x 112.
Pet Adoption | Humane Society of North Texas | Fort Worth (hsnt.org)
Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212
3RD Saturday of every month
We’re teaming up with our friends at Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) to offer Affordable Vaccine Clinics right here at Dallas Animal Services. Vaccines are critical to keeping your pet healthy! The rabies vaccine is required for all pets in the City of Dallas.
Pricing information found here: https://texasforthem.org
These vaccine clinics are for both dogs and cats. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. No appointment or tickets are needed but please arrive early to make sure you receive service and prepare for a line.
HSNT's Spay and Neuter Clinic, 2309 Chester St, Fort Worth, TX 76103
HSNT offers a low-cost vaccination clinic by appointment only.
When: Each Thursday from 9:00 a.m–4 p.m. by appointment only.
How: email clinic@hsnt.org or call 817-332-4768 x 112
Pet Adoption | Humane Society of North Texas | Fort Worth (hsnt.org)
DAILY PET ACTIVTIES
1192 Greenway Drive, Plano, TX, US, 75075
K9 Cinemas in Plano, Texas is pet-friendly. This movie theater allows you to bring your dog in with you, that's right, you heard us correctly.
4001 Preston Rd Suite 510, Plano, TX, US, 75093
Painting with a Twist is the place to be in Plano. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or any other beverage of your choice and snacks to enjoy during class. You will paint along with our artist to create your own artwork that you will take home at the end of the evening. Painting with a Twist classes are not serious art lessons, but are intended for you to relax and have fun! Leashed dogs are welcome to attend
6701 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX, US, 75093
Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Located on the western border of Plano, this 200-acre park features vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering, and other outdoor activity. One of the best spots in the park is the observation tower, offering you a lovely view of the city itself. Dogs and their owners can enjoy this area every day of the week from 5am to 11pm.
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5369 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX, US, 75093
Spanning five acres of grassland, the dog park is a fully fenced double-gated space with separate enclosed sections for large and small dogs. The park has several features including a dog rinse station located on the outside of each fenced area, waste pickup/disposal stations, water stations, benches & picnic tables. Shade shelters provide relief from summer heat and inclement weather, and the park also has LED lighting for those visiting after sunset. The dog park closes from sunrise to 4pm each Wednesday for routine maintenance.
5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX, US, 75074
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is dog-friendly. This park is the largest in Plano, spanning 800 acres in total size. There are a number of different trails that weave around the area. These nature trails can be accessed every day of the week from sunrise to sunset.
1501 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX, US, 76102
Fort Worth's Art Worth Scavenger Hunt Tour is pet-friendly. Walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles that can only be found on location. If you can't find the answer, they'll guide you to the next location. Leashed pups are welcome to take part in this app-led hunt that can be completed at any time.
4737 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, US, 76107
Wag is family owned and operated and prides itself on personalized service. Carrying a wide variety of products from unique collars and leashes to healthy dog food, Wag will ensure your pal will look great while feeling great too!
2501 Rodeo Plz, Fort Worth, TX, US, 76164
John Wayne: An American Experience is a dog-friendly museum in Fort Worth, TX. Pets are welcome to join you inside the exhibit halls while on a leash. Learn about John Wayne's life and legacy during your visit to the exhibit that is housed near the Fort Worth Stockyards.
6950 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, US, 76116
The park has separate sections for large and small dogs, sized at 7 acres and 3 acres respectively. It’s also equipped with two shelters, various agility items, pet fountains and two aerated ponds making it perfect for pups of all sizes and dispositions. Humans will enjoy the park’s benches, and will be grateful for the dog wash station and waste stations that will make cleaning up after their four-legged friend a walk in the park. ZBonz is closed every Monday for scheduled maintenance. It can also close after a rainfall if the ground is deemed too saturated.
2401 University Dr, Fort Worth, TX, US, 76107
Pets are welcome on-leashes on the extensive walking trails of this Fort Worth park. Most of the trails are paved.
1502 Commerce Street
The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis located downtown, adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Escape to a shady sanctuary where the serene quiet pool is the perfect spot to take in the beautiful outdoor nature and relax in Fort Worth.
812 Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
Our "Phantom Glory" Adults-Only tour in downtown Fort Worth will deliver historically accurate stories of violence, and will also include relevant hauntings and ghost tales, which will also explore Fort Worth's original outlaws through the centuries. Some of the stops will include: Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, The Ashton Hotel, the Land Title Building, the Jett Building, former home of the White Elephant Saloon, and the former Holmes Hotel. This tour will run nightly at 9:00pm and will last for approximately 90 minutes. Promptly meet your tour guide at 812 Main Street (8th & Main Street) in front of Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse.
2501 Roberts Cut Off Road Fort Worth, TX 76114
The Marion Sansom Park Trail is comprised of several interconnecting loops that wind through a wooded area with scenic vistas overlooking Lake Worth. It includes hiking & mountain-biking trails through forestland with a scenic waterfall & lake vistas.
3600 Winscott Plover Road Fort Worth, TX 76126
Mustang Park is a spacious, year round tent campground and dayuse area on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north-central Texas, accessible from Winscott Plover Road. Camping, picnicking, fishing, boat launching, and wildlife viewing are available. Mustang is a unique camping experience at Benbrook, where campers are not restricted to designated table sites or roadways - you may set up and camp anywhere in the park you like, even right on the shoreline. The adjacent swimming beach is popular, as is fishing along the shoreline of Mustang Point.
5317 Clearfork Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76109
Welcome to MUTTS Canine Cantina, the premier place to play with your best friends. We are an off-leash dog park that caters to both two-legged and four-legged friends alike – where pups and peeps come to have fun! Come on in. Have a seat. And stay for a while. Become a member and enjoy the benefits of the MUTTS community every day!
122 E Exchange Avenue #340 Fort Worth, TX 76164
Second Rodeo Brewing is a come-as-you-are brewery, live music venue and outdoor bar-garden for folks of all ages and their furry buddies, too.
3317 View Street Fort Worth, TX 76103
Located 3 miles East of Downtown Fort Worth, the Tandy Hills/Stratford Park Natural Area is 200 acres of untouched, indigenous Texas landscape. A perfect escape from the city, Tandy Hills are a popular spot for hiking, photography, bird watching, dog walking and more. Elevated views from the hilltops give sweeping views of Downtown Fort Worth. The area contains one of the most diverse and dense wildflower collections in North Texas, making it a popular Bluebonnet location. Parking available along View St.
Northside Drive and Samuels Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76102
TRWD’s Trinity Trails System winds through much of Fort Worth and is one of the Metroplex’s most used recreational facilities. Encompassing more than 70 miles, it provides an excellent venue for trail users to bike, walk, or run by yourself or with your dog. There are dog fountains along the trails and picnic tables if you and your four-legged friend get tired. Just remember to keep your pup on a leash at all times. Remember to submit photos of your beautiful dog by using the hashtag #TrinityTrails or by directly messaging @TrinityTrails and you could be featured.
NE 4th Street Fort Worth, TX 76164-9500 Region: Panther Island
Pet friendly https://coyotedrive-in.com/
2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, US, 76164
From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, every inch of the Stockyards tells the true history of Texas’s famous livestock industry. Leashed dogs are welcome to watch the daily cattle drives as long as they remain under control. https://www.fortworthstockyards.org/
4899 Gramercy Oaks Dr, Dallas, TX, US, 75287
NorthBark Dog Park offers over 22 acres of dog-friendly, off-leash space for you and your pup to enjoy. Features include separate areas for small and large dogs, open space, shaded areas, walking trails, picnic tables, pond, dog shower, human and doggie water stations, restrooms, and more.
2889 CityPlace W Blvd, Dallas, TX, US, 75204
Mutts Canine Cantina is a unique place for you and Fido to enjoy some outdoor fun and meet all sorts of dog people. The cantina features a dog-friendly public outdoor patio and beer garden and a membership-based off-leash park. Attendants are on duty in the park to clean up after your pup and provide water while you relax. Membership fees are $8.95 for a day pass, $16.95 for a monthly pass, and $169.50 for a yearly pass.
Dulcet Cafe & Bakery, Dallas, TX, US
The Dallas Dash Scavenger Hunt' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Kat & Alan. Your hosts are experts in scavenger hunt experiences, with many pet-friendly options available on Airbnb.
'Official Graffiti Wall Art Photowalk 2' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Don. You and your pooch will take a guided walking tour of the Deep Ellum's graffiti murals and learn their history.
1900 Main St, Dallas, TX, US, 75201
Downtown Dallas pooches finally have a dog park of their own here, where they can run and play off-leash. The park is securely-fenced.
207 E Louisiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
Our treat line has expanded, as has our merchandise lines, over the last few years. We carry an eclectic inventory of treats, toys, and accessories for dogs, as well as fun doggie-centric items for their humans.
4280 Lavon Dr Suite 242, Garland, TX, US, 75040
Hollywood Feed is pet-friendly. They offer four-legged friends high-quality foods, USA-made treats, toys, beds, and more. The Feed Team sales associates receive over 40 hours of training from veterinarians, nutritionists, vendors, and behaviorists every year. Hollywood Feed is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 7:30pm and Sunday from 11:30am to 6:30pm.
245 Cedar Sage Dr, Garland, TX, US, 75040
Firewheel Town Center is the premier outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in the North East Dallas area offering unique group experiences. The center has some dog-friendly stores.
2410 N Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX, US, 75050
Mike Lewis Park has plenty of areas for dogs to play on leash, along with water fountains for dogs. The Fitness Trail connects to Waggoner Park. Both parks have multiple restroom facilities as well as horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, fishing pond, softball fields, a playground, pavilion, riding arena, and basketball courts.
2222 W Warrior Trl, Grand Prairie, TX, US, 75052
Central Bark Grand Prairie Dog Park at Veterans Park in Grand Prairie, TX, allows you to bring your pet to play off-leash. The park features three separate, fenced-in areas: one for small dogs and two for larger pets.
1900 Valleywood Dr, Arlington, TX, US, 76013
Rush Creek Dog Park is a gated community park with separate areas for large and small dogs. Rush Creek features 5.3 acres of fenced paddocks, benches, shaded areas, water fountains, two parking lots, and lighting. Dog owners are allowed three dogs per visit, must clean up after their pets, and must keep their pet on a leash until they are inside the double-gated entry. Rush Creek Dog Park is open from 5am to 10pm. It is closed on Wednesdays until 12pm for maintenance.
950 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX, US, 76018
Pet owners rave about this lovely off-leash dog park, which is fully fenced with drinking water and both wooded and open areas.
906 Jean St, Grapevine, TX, US, 76051
The beer garden at Hop and Sting Brewing Co. in Grapevine is a hit among local dog owners who love craft beer. They brew high quality, small batch, craft ales and lagers available on draft and in cans to take home with you. Your pooch might even make a new friend at the brewery.
4140 Valley View Ln, Irving, TX, US, 75038
Irving Dog Park is a dog park in Irving, TX. This dog park features separate play areas for small dogs (less than 25 lbs) and large dogs (25 lbs and heavier).
1300 California Crossing Rd, Irving, TX, US, 75039
Features include fully-enclosed areas for large and small dogs, benches, shade structures, and water fountains. Visitors can also use the park as an access point to take Fido along nearby Campion Trail.
6701 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX, US, 75093
Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Located on the western border of Plano, this 200-acre park features vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering, and other outdoor activity. One of the best spots in the park is the observation tower, offering you a lovely view of the city itself. Dogs and their owners can enjoy this area every day of the week from 5am to 11pm.
2410 N Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX, US, 75050
Mike Lewis Park has plenty of areas for dogs to play on leash, along with water fountains for dogs. The Fitness Trail connects to Waggoner Park. Both parks have multiple restroom facilities as well as horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, fishing pond, softball fields, a playground, pavilion, riding arena, and basketball courts.
2222 W Warrior Trl, Grand Prairie, TX, US, 75052
Central Bark Grand Prairie Dog Park at Veterans Park in Grand Prairie, TX, allows you to bring your pet to play off-leash. The park features three separate, fenced-in areas: one for small dogs and two for larger pets.
4th Army Memorial Rd, Frisco, TX, US, 75034
Ruff Range provides 2.5 acres of open space including hills, terrain, trees, pavilions and benches for dogs and their owners to enjoy. Ruff Range has an area for smaller dogs, weighing less than 25 pounds, and a separate area for larger dogs, weighing 25 pounds or more. Ruff Range is open sunrise to sunset, every day except Thursdays when the facility is closed for maintenance. Ruff Range is the result of a collaborative partnership involving the Frisco’s Park & Recreation Department, Parks & Recreation Board, the Frisco Community Development Corporation (FCDC) and the Frisco Dog Park, Inc., a local organization.