Dallas Companion Animal Project

03/28/2022

Petland stores across Illinois suddenly closed earlier this week, including the Rockford location near CherryVale Mall.

03/28/2022

Please read below to stop the selling of puppy mill puppies!

🚨 CALLING ALL DALLAS SUPPORTERS!
Across the state, retail pet stores sell a tremendous number of puppies, sourcing them from out-of-state large-scale commercial breeding facilities, thus continuing the puppy mill pipeline. These puppies are shipped in tight quarters over hundreds, even thousands, of miles before arriving at a store for sale—often arriving dehydrated, sick, and infected by a number of diseases such as super viruses like Campylobacter and Giardia. Unsuspecting Texans buy these puppies, become attached, and are soon faced with crushing vet bills and the potential death of their new pet.

A humane pet store ordinance will CLOSE the puppy mill pipeline to Dallas. Records show that Dallas Petland has sold out-of-state puppy mill puppies for years… Online reviews demonstrate that it has engaged in predatory practices at the detriment of residents and puppies alike. Dallas Petland has had horrific online complaints in just the last TWO years, not only for selling sick puppies but extremely high-interest rates not disclosed with the purchase.

On Tuesday, March 29th, Dallas City Council Committee, Quality of Life Arts & Culture, will be discussing the Humane Pet Store Ordinance. Dallas Animal Shelter (DAS) will be asking the city council to draft an ordinance to stop the sale of puppies in Dallas and ONLY allow adoptions.
Please contact the following Dallas council members and ask them to support DAS and the Humane Pet Store Ordinance so it can join Houston, San Antonio, and the other growing list of Texas cities that have similar ordinances.

Why a Humane Pet Store Ordinance?
➡️ Dallas pet stores will not be selling puppy mill puppies. Instead they’ll be supporting adoption of puppies from shelters and rescues, giving homes to animals that need them.
➡️ Good for consumers: Dallasites will be free from purchasing sick puppies, unfair lending practices, unscrupulous balloon payments, or immediate vet bills from a sick puppy.
➡️ Good for business: Out of 33 pet stores, only one is out of compliance with this potential ordinance and selling puppies. The only business affected would be the one taking advantage of everyday Texans.

Adam Bazaldua, Chair, [email protected], (214) 670-4689
Chad West – Vice Chair, [email protected], (214) 670-0776
Carolyn King Arnold, [email protected], (214) 671-9347
Paula Blackmon, [email protected], (214) 671-8916
Omar Narvaez, [email protected], (214) 670-6931
Paul Ridley, [email protected], (214) 670-5415
Casey Thomas, [email protected], (214) 670-0777

01/30/2022

DALLAS COMPANION ANIMAL PROJECT ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF PROGRAMS
Dallas, Texas, January 24, 2022 – Dallas Companion Animal Project, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization created to focus on the future of the community by strengthening the connection between people and animals, announced today they have begun the process of distribution of all assets prior to dissolution of the non-profit corporation and ceased operation of all programs and activities.
The sole purpose for the Dallas Companion Animal Project was “Bringing our Community Together To Save Lives.” In addition to saving lives, by reducing euthanasia rates community-wide could engage the community in the welfare of our animals, make Dallas a pet-friendly place to live, save taxpayer dollars, result in a more educated and informed public, encourage private/public partnerships, and improve the quality of life for pets and people in the City of Dallas.
For nearly a decade, DCAP fought the pet over-population problem here in Dallas, through our hugely successful Pets For Life program that brought free resources to underserved community in Dallas, the critically important Lucy Fund that provided emergency funding for pet owners for ill or injured pets, and Spay Days that provided free and low-cost spay/neuter to pets of all Dallas residents.
DCAP Supporters are heartily encouraged to continue the fight by supporting Humane Tomorrow, Mazie's Mission, Friends of DAS, Angie’s Friends, Cat Matchers, Feral Friends and A Voice For All Paws.
www.humanetomorrow.org
www.maziesmission.org
www.friendsofdas.org
www.catmatchers.org
https://angiesfriends.org
www.feralfriends.org
www.avoiceforallpaws.org

09/14/2021

Join us as a volunteer at Wags and Waves 2021 (Sept 18 at Hawaiian Falls Garland)! Sign up here to help us make the best doggie swim day benefiting local rescues in DFW even better!
*All volunteers must be signed up through this link.
https://m.signupgenius.com/...

Join us as a volunteer at Wags and Waves 2021 (Sept 18 at Hawaiian Falls Garland)! Sign up here to help us make the best doggie swim day benefiting local rescues in DFW even better!

*All volunteers must be signed up through this link.

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10c0d4baaae28a2f94-wags5

08/20/2021

Calling all PAW-some sponsors and vendors for Wags and Waves 2021!
Don't have a pet related business or product? No problem! 'People products' welcome too!
Visit wagsandwaves.org or email [email protected] for details on how you can be spotlighted at one of the best events of the year!

Calling all PAW-some sponsors and vendors for Wags and Waves 2021!

Don't have a pet related business or product? No problem! 'People products' welcome too!
Visit wagsandwaves.org or email [email protected] for details on how you can be spotlighted at one of the best events of the year!

08/20/2021

Here is a fun video from 2019 Wags and Waves. The video was sent to us by Garland Animal Services who will be joining us again this year at Wags and Waves. It is great to know that this dog was adopted by someone who met her at the event and now likes to swim at their lake house!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=741809112937528

08/05/2021

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Grab your discounted early bird tickets for Wags and Waves 2021 - the best doggie swim day of the year on Sept 18 at Hawaiian Falls Garland!

This year we’ve made the ticketing process even easier with the required waiver built right in. No extra forms to print and sign!

*Please remember ALL dogs attending Wags and Waves MUST be spayed or neutered. Unaltered dogs regardless of age, weight, breed, etc will not be allowed entrance.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 10 am - 4 pm HAWAIIAN FALLS GARLAND PARK 4550 North Garland Avenue, Garland, TX 75040

07/21/2021

Hey rescue groups wanna join in on a great time!! Check out Wags and Waves!

07/13/2021

Calling all vendors! Vendor registration for Wags and Waves 2021 is now open! Don't have a pet related business? No problem! Even non-animal related products are welcome. www.wagsandwaves.org/vendor-information

04/04/2021

Happy Easter everyone!!

04/02/2021

SAVE THE DATE! Wags and Waves will make its epic return on SEPTEMBER 18, 2021!
Details and ticket info coming soon, so stay tuned...

12/25/2020

We want to wish you all a wonderful holiday!
Thank you for supporting us!

12/05/2020

2 year old Oreo, a shih tzu mix, isn't feeling well. He has diarrhea and has been vomiting for 3 days. His people reached out to the Lucy Fund and we've just been to the vet where he received injections and medication for a bacterial infection. Stay tuned for Oreo's progress. www.dallasanimals.org/donate.

12/02/2020

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported us on GivingTuesday 2020. You’re awesome! Together, we will help more pets like these Lucy Fund recipients.

12/01/2020

All of you who have donated so far, you ROCK!! We just want to say thank you for supporting us on this Giving Tuesday! Your donations are making it possible to continue our important work helping low income family pets recover from illnesses and injuries!

12/01/2020

NPR’s Morning Edition this morning highlighted the issue The Lucy Fund is struggling to address. “Research shows having a pet improves both physical and mental health. But economic hardships are making it hard for some families to keep their pets. Animal welfare groups are trying to help.” Your gift today will go directly to help a beloved pet with an urgent illness or injury get the veterinary care they need. Donate today.

12/01/2020

This is the big day! Help pets in DFW by donating on Giving Tuesday! Donate here or go to www.dallasanimals.org/donate.

12/01/2020

Today is the day to donate! Help families and their pets in these uncertain times by donating here (100% of your gift goes straight to the Lucy Fund) or online via our website at http://www.dallasanimals.org/donate/

11/30/2020

Coolio, a beloved 8 month-old Jack Russell-Yorkie, was lethargic, vomiting, and not eating or drinking when his person contacted The Lucy Fund for help. Our greatest fears were realized when our partner vet diagnosed him with Parvo, a common but preventable virus that can be fatal in unvaccinated puppies. But the combination of your donations, excellent veterinary care, and Coolio’s unfaltering spirit saved the day. Coolio survived and is sliding into the holidays like the cool dude he is.Please donate tomorrow: www.dallasanimals.org/donate/.

11/30/2020

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Please donate to DCAP's Lucy Fund so we can help save more lives!

11/29/2020

Your gift will help us help people and their pets.

11/29/2020

Leah, a sweet chihuahua, just wasn’t herself – she wasn’t eating or playing or wagging her tail. Leah means the world to her owner, who is suffering with a life-threatening illness and is confined to her apartment. Her disability check barely covers her rent and food, so when Leah needed help, she reached out to the Lucy Fund for assistance. We were able to pay for Leah’s veterinary care and meds and a few weeks later, helped get her spayed and vaccinated. We also provided dog food and pet supplies to help them get by. We are so appreciative of our donors without whom we could not do this work. Please remember DCAP on Giving Tuesday so the Lucy Fund can continue to help beloved pets like Leah. +People

11/28/2020

Help us make a difference by giving on December 1st!

11/28/2020

Kuma has skin allergies. Over-the-counter medicine and shampoo stopped working and he developed skin infections covering 80% of his body and even infecting his eyes and mouth. His frantic owner, already barely getting by financially, reached out to the Lucy Fund for assistance. We were able to provide for a vet appointment, prescription medicines, and a skin treatment to ease the pain and itching. It’s been almost a year and thanks to our supporters and the ongoing medications, Kuma remains rash free and infection free. We need your help to keep saving Dallas his pets in need. +People

http://www.dallasanimals.org/donate/

11/28/2020

When people Google "financial help for pets in Dallas", they don't find the SPCA or the Humane Society. They find DCAP and the Lucy fund. The Lucy Fund was established to assist people who cannot afford needed veterinary expenses, and who, without financial assistance would have to surrender their beloved pets to a shelter. The Lucy Fund does not receive any local, state or federal funding and relies 100% on donations from compassionate pet lovers like you. Please donate to DCAP's Lucy Fund on Giving Tuesday.

11/27/2020

Don't forget Giving Tuesday is December 1st!

11/27/2020

Bentley’s elderly owner contacted the Lucy Fund for help when his adored Yorkshire terrier developed a severe ear infection. Being on a fixed income, he couldn’t afford to have her treated and watching her suffer was too much to bear. The Lucy Fund was able to arrange for Bentley to be seen by one of our partner veterinarians where he was treated. I’m very relieved owner tells us that Bentley is already back to being his “normal rascally self.” Seniors and the disabled who were on a fixed income often need the help of the Lucy Fund in an emergency - and this year they need help more than ever. Please help us help them. +People

http://www.dallasanimals.org/donate/

11/27/2020

Rocky had a painful hernia that had become so large, he desperately needed surgery. Surgery his mom couldn’t afford. The Lucy Fund stepped into assist with the cost and this cute senior got his surgery. Rocky came through with flying colors and his mom is thrilled. Donations from caring pet lovers like you enable us to help pets like Rocky. +People
http://www.dallasanimals.org/donate/