Dallas Animal Services Launching Pilot Program to Get Lost Pets Home Faster

The initiative is in partnership with the Best Friends Animal Society.

Help 'Calm the Canines' with Dallas Animal Services This July 4 Weekend

Provide comfort to shelter pets during one of the loudest nights of the year.

Dallas Pet Owners Invited to Free Microchip Event Ahead of July 4

Every year, shelters across the country see an increase in stray pets following celebrations.

Dallas Animal Shelter at Critical Capacity

Here is how the community can help.

State Grant Will Pay for Free Spay/Neuter Services in North Texas

The program is intended for low-income families and shelter partners.

Eaglets at White Rock Lake Learning to Fly

Visitors should keep noise levels low and dogs on leashes.

Dallas Animal Services Dog Kennels Still Over Capacity

Adoptable dogs can be found on Dallas Animal Services' website.

Dallas Animal Services Celebrates Kitten Season with Community Shower

The event will take place on Sunday, March 22, from noon-4 p.m. at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road.

Dallas Animal Services Announces Valentine's Day Initiatives

Date night, staycations, and daycations are on the Feb. 14 agenda

Dallas Animal Services Calls for Donations Ahead of Kitten Season

Here's how the community can help.

Dallas Woman Buys Popular Dog Toy On Amazon. Then She Says It Almost Takes His Life

"I have an email confirming it's appropriate."

North Texas Animal Shelters Welcome 130 Displaced Animals From Florida Following Hurricane Milton

The nonprofit has dispatched five trucks and trailers, two of which are equipped with kitchen units.

A Puppy With A Purpose: CBS News Texas Follows The Journey Of A Service Dog

CBS News Texas has partnered with Canine Companions to follow one puppy's two-year journey to becoming a service dog.

DAS proposes a new era of animal welfare with modern shelter

Dallas responds to animal welfare challenges with new shelter proposal

Dallas Animal Services promotes fee-waived adoptions

Dallas Animal Services offers free adoption in response to rising animal population

Kaya, Service Dog Who Helped Advocate For PTSD Treatment And Veterans' Health, Has Died

Kaya stood alongside Lyle as he advocated before Congress for better access to service dogs for veterans.

Dog Abandoned At Richardson Shelter Goes Viral, Nursed Back To Health

Richardson Animal Services is hoping that attention translates into a home for the dog, and will serve as a cautionary tale for pet owners.

Highly Contagious Virus Impacting Cats At Denton Animal Shelter

Cat adoptions and surrenders are postponed for 10 days at the Denton Animal Shelter due to a virus that's impacting their feline population.

No, World’s Tallest Dog Doesn’t Have A Saddle; No, You Can’t Ride Him.

Guinness World Records has confirmed that Zeus, a Great Dane in the Dallas suburb of Bedford, is the world’s tallest living male dog.

Dallas City Council To Vote On 'Humane Pet Store Ordinance'

Soon residents may not be able to buy puppies or kittens from pet stores in Dallas.

'Cowtown Friends' Working With Fort Worth Animal Control To Find Pets Their Forever Homes

In just two years, the local non-profit Cowtown Friends helped more than 800 animals in Fort Worth find their forever homes.

City Of Denton Animal Shelter Temporarily Closing Because Of Uptick In COVID Cases

The shelter, located at 3717 North Elm Street, will be closed to the public from December 27, 2021 until January 4, 2022.

A 2nd Chance For Strays Through The 'Street Dog Project'

One woman decided to pick up strays, feed and clean them, and prepare them for adoption.

Dallas Police Looking For Whomever Abandoned 5 Kittens In Cage By Dumpster

Police said someone found the caged kittens there on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Charity To Fly 60,000th Pet To Safety From Fort Worth

Among these 95 passengers is a one-year-old redbone coonhound named Ophelia, who is the charity’s 60,000th rescue.

Fort Worth Animal Shelter Cooking Up Special Meal For Adoptable Pets

More than 50 volunteers prepared Thanksgiving meals for 750 animals at the shelter.

Fort Worth Police, Animal Control Rescue Cat From Busy Freeway

It happened around 2:15 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near the Trail Lake Drive exit.

Humane Society Of North Texas Dealing With Distemper Outbreak

The Humane Society of North Texas is dealing with a distemper outbreak among dogs at a shelter.

DFW Shelters Are Seeing Pets Boomerang Back After The Pandemic

COLUMN: Pets are victims of COVID-19, too. After finding new homes during the pandemic, local shelters are seeing many of them returned.

North Texas Animal Shelters Seeing Pets Returned After Being Adopted During Pandemic

“I didn't know what was in it. I opened it. I knew it was an animal bag. It had six little kittens and mother,” he said.

Hey, Dallas! Here's How To Give Your Pets A Happy July 4th

The city has put together some guidelines to keep you and your critters safe and happy throughout the holiday weekend.

Dog Behaviorist Explains How To Prepare Rover For Fourth Of July Noises

The loud and unexpected sounds can induce anxiety in dogs and cats, triggering their fight or flight response.

21 Dogs Removed From ‘Overwhelmed Owner' Of One Bedroom Apartment In Arlington

"Ten of the dogs were transferred to HSNT. Those 11 dogs in our care will be medically and behaviorally evaluated and examined."

A Dozen Dogs Abandoned By Arrested Owner Leads to SPCA Rescue

Nearly a week elapsed between the arrest of a pet owner and his dogs' access to food and water. They may have been discovered just in time.

New Fort Worth Animal Shelter Already Full, In Desperate Need Of Fosters And Adopters

Fort Worth animal shelters are calling on communities for help to reduce the number of animals in their crowded shelters.

Cautionary Note If Considering Adding Certain Breed Of Dog To Your Family

Dalmatians are a high energy breed, prone to a lot of health issues, and they need a lot of training.

Running Out Of Space: Dallas Animal Services At Highest Capacity Since Pandemic Began

To prevent the euthanasia of healthy, friendly dogs, DAS is urging the community to adopt or foster a medium or large dog this week.

Dallas Animal Shelter In Urgent Need Of Help With Adoptions

The Dallas Animal Shelter currently has over 300 animals in need of adoption. That's a dangerously high number for the shelter.

Fort Worth Dog Parks Reopen But People Must ‘Stay’ 6 Feet Apart During Pandemic

Capacity limits are in effect and people must wear masks, social distance and use hand sanitizer.

Fort Worth Zoo To Host 'Sensory-Friendly Day'

The Fort Worth Zoo will host its first Sensory-Friendly Day on Feb. 8. The zoo will open an hour early for those participating.