Student at Art Institute of Dallas wins third prize in Humane Society no-fur fashion competition
Melinda "Yasmina" Johnston won a $400 award for her full-body cotton canvas coat with padded detailing.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008
Animals
Animals
Animal control finds 100 cats in Fort Worth woman’s freezer
Wow. How do you explain that to your house guests?
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
UPDATED: Humane Society of Dallas County forced to stop accepting animals
The community rallied Thursday morning to keep the ailing shelter afloat.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Determined raccoon escapes Dallas police officers, Taser
The raccoon made a harrowing escape out the chimney.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
You can watch Lily Tomlin at Dallas City Council meeting via video Wednesday morning
She's in town to do a benefit performance for Jenny the Elephant at the Improv on Thursday night.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Lily Tomlin to do benefit performance for beleaguered Dallas Zoo elephant Jenny at Improv on Thursday October 16
She's stepping up efforts to get the city to send Jenny to a sanctuary.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Updated: Stinky Fort Worth rat factory will learn its fate tonight
The city council will vote whether or not to rezone the area so the factory can stay.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Irving Art Association putting on Kids Wildlife Safari exhibition
Kids will be able to learn how to draw their favorite animals and even interact with some animals.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Fort Worth-based Rahr Brewery releasing new pale ale at tasting this Saturday
Blind Salamander Pale Ale is the first in a series intended to raise money for endangered Texas species.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Mountain lion near Grapevine Lake not the best at hiding
The mountain lion ran away when hikers yelled "olly olly oxen free!"
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
Dallas’ North Oak Cliff area to be sprayed this week for West Nile Virus
Within the following boundaries: I-35, the south Trinity River levee, Corinth St, Clarendon Drive, and Ewing Ave back to I-35.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
Denton dog shooting incident emphasizes need for responsible pet owners
A bad incident could have been a lot worse.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center groundbreaking set for Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.
The new state-of-the-art facility will be constructed just east of the Justice Center, near the corner of Valley View and Marsh
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Dallas Zoo’s Jenny the gorilla euthanized
At 55-years-old, Jenny was the oldest gorilla in captivity.
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Dallas Animal Advocates issues brochure with details on recent animal ordinance
It summarizes the details on the new ordinances, including information on registration, tethering, number of pets, and spaying/neutering.
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Mosquito control spraying scheduled for North Dallas on Friday Sept. 5 at 10 p.m.
The City of Dallas will spray the Churchill Park area where mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been collected.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Dallas Zoo receives largest private gift in its 120-year history
The zoo’s African savanna habitat is a giant step closer to reality thanks to a $5 million gift from the Harold Simmons Foundation.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Mosquito spraying in East Dallas pushed back to Thursday Sept. 4 and Friday Sept. 5
The area runs north of R.L. Thornton Freeway between Carroll Avenue, Beacon Street, and south of Swiss Avenue.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
Thieves grab rare bird from Duncanville pet shop
Max, a 28-year-old blue and gold macaw parrot, was the sole thing taken from the Pet Village.
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Mesquite considering stricter rules for pit bulls
Pit bulls are especially mean and awful when you don't feed them or take them for walks.
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Jenny the elephant will remain a Dallasite
After the death of her mate moves to Tennessee and Mexico were discussed, but she's staying put.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Police bust Corsicana cockfighting operation Saturday
Police seized around $13,000 and 150 birds.
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Gorilla named Hercules dies following medical procedure at Dallas Zoo
Hmm, another unfortunate situation at the Dallas Zoo.
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
Reason for dead fish in Lake Arlington a mystery
Tests of the lake water have not turned up any toxins, leading officials to blame the heat.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Jenny the elephant may stay an American citizen
The Dallas City Council decided that the Dallas Zoo should come up with plan that wouldn't require sending Jenny to Mexico.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Collin County animal shelter planning to allow public adoptions
Currently, about one in every four animals admitted to the shelter is euthanized.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
Jenny the elephant’s move to Mexico still a go — for now
Zoo director Gregg Hudson "impressed with the facilities that we've seen and the expansion that they're doing" at Africam.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Concerned Citizens for Jenny stage rally July 27 at Dallas Zoo to fight to save elephant
Group is lobbying to send aging elephant to sanctuary in Tennessee rather than a tourist attraction in Mexico.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Dallas letter carriers rank 3rd in the nation in most frequent dog bites
Rain, sleet, snow... the saying doesn't mention attack dogs.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Dallas Metroplex citizens come together to save Jenny the African elephant
The grassroots organization is protesting the Dallas Zoo's decision to send Jenny to a drive-through safari in Mexico rather than a USDA-approved sanctuary.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Rat factory odor inspires complaints from surrounding businesses and residents in South Fort Worth
I think I smell a rat...
Monday, July 7, 2008
Dallas County announces West Nile Virus found in Highland Park
Of course, it was wearing little Louis Vuitton booties.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
City of Dallas passes animal ordinance, 10-3
Council members eager to hear how it will be enforced.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Dallas Zoo’s last remaining pachyderm to make a run for the border
What - is the price of hay too high?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Dallas Animal Ordinance draws line between breeders and humane groups
Dallas City Council to vote today.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Wall with windows in Dallas a danger to ducks
Homeowner in Preston Hollow put up a wall with windows, and a "big splatter" of ducks soon followed.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Duncanville will attempt to get legislation passed banning pit bulls
A number of residents spoke in favor of the ban, citing personal attack or one they had witnessed.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Skip Trimble to debate Dallas animal ordinance on KLIF 570 AM on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Trimble is chair of the Animal Shelter Commission and Officer of the Metroplex Animal Coalition.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Dallas City Council considering backing down on animal ordinance
It would appear that the profiteering breeders have done a better job at lobbying than those concerned about plight of animals.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Male gorilla at Dallas Zoo shamelessly promoting his own sex appeal
The teenage gorilla is just showing up for the ladies.
Monday, June 2, 2008
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