Sep 1st - Sep 22nd , 2022
Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center and Ellis County Animal Care Center
2400 Lone Star Dr. Dallas, TX 75212
Don’t miss out on the biggest giving day in the nation!
Donations made to the SPCA of Texas during the North Texas Giving Day season, beginning September 1, go even further to help animals in need throughout your community.
October 1st, 2022
6:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Hyatt Regency Downtown Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd Dallas, Texas 75207
November 12, 2022
400 Olive St. Dallas, TX 75201
Sponsor VIP Reception
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner, Entertainment and Auction
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
A spectacular tradition for 30 years, the Canines, Cats & Cabernet Gala & Auction features dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions with proceeds to provide shelter, medical care and love for pets in need.
Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm - Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm
Home for the Holidays, now in its 31st year at NorthPark Center in Dallas, showcases unique, state-of-the-art dog homes and cat condos, designed and created through our partnership with the American Institute of Architects Dallas (AIA) and TEXO, The Construction Association. These singularly stylish pet homes will be auctioned off to help support the SPCA of Texas November 17 through Dec. 5.
Home for the Holidays also features adoptable pets at our Adoption Pavilion, November 25 – December 23 from noon to 6 p.m. The pavilion also features festive holiday merchandise, seven days a week from noon to 6 p.m.
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.
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
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.
McKinney Main Street 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069
Krewe of Barkus - Mardi Gras Dog Parade
Thank you for making our 20th Anniversary a success!
2996 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX, US, 75071
Dog Park at Bonnie Wenk McKinney'sVery Own Park for Our Canine Friends Unleash the Fun! This is a beautiful two-acre, fenced, off-leash park. Splash pad for dogs Separate areas for
big and small dogs Shaded pavilion
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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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.
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.
Operation Kindness Adoption Events
https://www.operationkindness.org
(Dog Park) Bow-Wow Laua Doggie Splash Day Festival Sept 18 2022 Sun 1-5pm https://www.thecolonytx.gov
(Event) Fur Ball 2022 (SPCA)
Sat. Oct 1,2022 6:30pm-11:59pm
(Adopt) Pet Smart Adoption Event @ Montgomery Plaza
(adoption) Chuck and Brenda Silcox
Animal Care and Adoption Center
http://fortworthtexas.gov/animals/adoption
(adoption) Hulen Petsmart Charities Adoption Center
https://www.fortworthtexas.gov
(adopt) Alliance Petsmart Charities Adoption Center
(adopt) North Animal Campus
https://www.fortworthtexas.gov
(low cost Vaccine)Texas Coalition For Animal Protection$10 Mobile Vaccinations Clinics-Fort Worth And other citieshttps://texaspawcare.com
(low Cost Vaccine) Low cost Pet Vax Rabies $10Held First Saturday/Sunday View website for schedule/locationhttps://lowcostpetvaccinations.net
(Adoption) Buddies Place Cat Rescue of Texas
Adoption Locations: 4 locations
Pet Smart N.Arlington Lincoln Square
Petsmart Fort Worth Hulen
Petsmart Hurst Northeast Mall
Petco N. Arlington North Collins
https://www.buddiesplacecatrescue.org