Events from July 6 – June 8 (lostpawsrescueoftexas.org)
April 10, 3-7PM
11680 Forest Central Dr Dallas, 75243
Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty presented by VCA Animal Hospitals will be held on April 13, 2024, at Fair Park in Dallas. Strutters can participate in the 3K fun run/walk beginning at 8:15AM or the 5K timed run beginning at 8AM as an individual or part of a team. Plus, enjoy family-friendly food, drink and entertainment.
April 11th from 1-5pm
Join the SPCA of Texas on April 11th from 1-5pm at Kroger’s NASCAR Block Party at Kroger in Fort Worth, 1653 Basswood Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76131 for mobile adoptions, an appearance from NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and more!
April 12 @ 6:00 Pm - 11:30 Pm
3110 Commonwealth Dr. Dallas, TX 75247
35th annual Firefighter Jam…family and dog friendly! There’s no cover charge, but we do suggest a $10 donation to DFD Pipes and Drums and/or a toy donation to Dallas Pets Alive.
Pipes And Drums 35th Annual Firefighter Jam | Dallas Pets Alive!
April 13 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, United States
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.
April 13, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Get ready to strut your stuff with your furry best friend at Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty. Strutters can participate in the 3K fun run/walk or the 5K timed run (Dallas Only) as an individual or part of a team. Plus, enjoy family-friendly food, drink and entertainment.
SPCA of Texas | Strut Your Mutt 2024 - Dallas - SPCA of Texas
April 14th from 1-5PM
2889 Cityplace West Blvd. Dallas TX 75024
Join the SPCA of Texas on April 14th from 1-5PM at MUTTS Canine Cantina, 2889 Cityplace W Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204 for a Mavericks Watch Party hosted by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and meet your new best friend!
April 19 @ 5:30 Pm - 7:30 Pm
3110 Commonwealth Dr. Dallas, TX 75247
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!
Sign up here.
April 20th 11am-4pm
3656 Howell St, Dallas TX, 75204
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, April 20th from 11am-4pm for mobile adoptions at The Barking Project Adoption Event – Paws for a Cause and Adopt a Dog at 3656 Howell St, Dallas TX, 75204
Donate & Buy a Raffle Ticket here – https://www.thebarkingproject.com/
April 20 @ 11:00 Am - 3:00 Pm
1818 N Westmoreland Rd Dallas, TX 75212
Spot Tagging | Dallas Pets Alive!
News & Events - Dogs Matter (dogsmatter2.org)
April 21st from 8AM-12pm
917 Bank Street Dallas, 75223
Join the SPCA of Texas at Jubilee Park, 917 Bank St. Dallas, TX 75223 for a free vaccine clinic on April 21st from 8AM-12pm for dogs only. First-come, first served.
Vaccines included will be rabies and DHPP for dogs. All dogs must be on a leash.
We’re grateful to our sponsor of vaccines: Petco Love
April 27, 2024 from 12-4 p.m
3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for our 10th Annual Pup Crawl on Saturday, April 27, 2024! Hosted by Community Beer Company, we are celebrating saving lives in North Texas. All proceeds from this event go to the medical care of our pets available for adoption. This year again, we are having the crawl fully at Community Beer Company’s location that now features the Dallas Pets Alive! new Adoption Container!
Bring your friends! Bring your dogs!
2024 DPA Pup Crawl | Powered By GiveSmart
April 27th from 11am-2pm
701 E Palace Pkwy Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, April 27th from 11am-2pm at Grand Prairie Ford, 701 E Palace Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX 75050 and meet your new best friend!
SPCA of Texas | Mobile Adoptions at Grand Prairie Ford - SPCA of Texas
May 18, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get ready to strut your stuff with your furry best friend at Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty. Strutters can participate in the 3K fun walk as an individual or part of a team. Plus, enjoy family-friendly food, drink and entertainment.
SPCA of Texas | Strut Your Mutt 2024 - Ellis County - SPCA of Texas
SPCA of Texas | Event Calendar - SPCA of Texas
Blog - Humane Society of Dallas County (dognkittycity.org)
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Join us for a special evening benefiting animals in need across Texas! Enjoy an exciting and intimate gala with a four-course dinner, signature cocktails, entertainment, a live auction and lounge with adoptable pets.
Hope Gala | Operation Kindness North Texas No-Kill Animal Shelter & Animal Welfare Organization
Events | Operation Kindness North Texas No-Kill Animal Shelter & Animal Welfare Organization
Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM Sun, Oct 20, 2024, 4:00 PM
Dallas 2024 Cat Entries — Loving Cats Worldwide (lcwwgroup.us)
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.
September 5-7, 2024 (with pre-conference activities on Sept. 4)
International Association of Canine Professionals | Home (iacpdogs.org)
April 13, 2024
4747 4th Army Dr #300, Frisco, TX, US, 75034
1st Annual community Pups & a Picnic Tickets, Sat, Apr 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
June1, 2024
Free Pet Food, Vaccines, & More
DFW Pets Are Family | Dallas Pets Alive!
July 3, 2024
6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034
Calling all dachshunds for the annual Frisco Dachshund Dash! Stay tuned for registration for 2024 in the Spring.
Dachshund Dash Races | Frisco Freedom Fest, TX - Official Website
September 7, 2024
5828 Nancy Jane Ln, Frisco, TX, US, 75035
Paws in the Pool | Frisco, TX - Official Website (friscotexas.gov)
September 14, 2024
Free Pet Food, Vaccines, & More
DFW Pets Are Family | Dallas Pets Alive!
April 16, 2024 · 1pm - April 21, 2024 · 5pm
6204 West Park Boulevard Plano, TX 75093
We’re at the Plano PetSmart, 6204 W Park Blvd, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5
November 16, 2024
Free Pet Food, Vaccines, & More
DFW Pets Are Family | Dallas Pets Alive!
MONTHLY 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)
3110 Commonwealth Dr. Dallas, TX 75247
This monthly class gives foster or alumni parents and their pups an opportunity to socialize with other humans and dogs. Plus, fosters will get nails, ears, and teeth cleaning provided by Barkbus Grooming!
Don’t rush off after this event! Fosters who stay after the social for networking will get a FREE beer token to have for our Bark Brunch.
This class is open to all foster humans, alumni humans, and pre-approved foster/alumni dogs.
Please email support@dallaspetsalive.org to reserve your spot.
DPA! Canine Social | Dallas Pets Alive!
DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR PET
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.
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.
1902 Texas 66 Garland, TX 75040
Blueprint Community Church Is Partnering With .The Garland Animal Shelter To Bring You A Fun, And Relaxed Environment To Get To Know The Animals Available For Adoption.
No Pressure, Just Come And See If One Of These Cuties Steals Your Heart!
While You're Here, Enjoy A Coffee, Accompany A Dog On A Walk With A Licensed Walker, Observe All The Pets, Or Even Start The Process Of Adoption!
Don't Miss This Chance to Make a New Best Friend and Support a Great Cause!
See You There!