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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    Ten Things You Missed at Sunday's Chefs for Farmers Event. Plus, the Food. Oh, the Food.

    Chefs For Farmers is an event in which 30 area chefs compete for attendees' votes with a singular signature bite. The winning chef gets $2,500 toward his or her charity of choice. The event was created by Iris and Matt McCallister to support local farms, local ingredients and getting really full, d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Warrant Issued for 18-Year-Old Accused of Setting Puppy on Fire (Update: Arrest Made)

    Update, 9:42 p.m., Friday: An arrest has been made. From DPD: Darius Ewing, who was wanted in connection to the puppy who was burned, has surrendered to the Dallas Police Department. He surrendered to police while a candle light vigile was being held by area animal advocates for the puppy named Ju ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Despite RIF Process, Dallas Animal Services Still Has 30 "Urgent" Vacancies It Needs to Fill

    Jody Jones​"It's mid-January," Dallas Animal Services Commission member Bonnie Matthias said emphatically. "And we're caught with our pants down again." As usual, there's good news and there's bad news at Dallas Animal Services. This week, shelter manager Jody Jones and head of Code Complianc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2011

    Wiping the Sheen off Conservative Rich Guys' Morality

    ​Today, a commenter on a previous blog item of mine about GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain suggested it was mighty mysterious that President Obama doesn't have any sexual peccadilloes in his closet when so many Republican presidential contenders seem to. "Joshua," the commenter, suggest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    What the 53 Layoffs in Dallas Animal Services Will Mean as City Reorganizes the Department

    Photo by Mark Graham​Straight off, City Hall spokesman Frank Librio would like us to clarify something he told Anna yesterday: It's not that new Dallas Animal Services director Jody Jones isn't ready to handle media requests, as we noted, it's just that she's "focusing on operations at the moment ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    Shaggy Dogs Go Shelter Chic for Doggone Cute Web Series & Other Four-Legged News

    ​After last-last-last week's cover story on Dallas Animal Services, I have become the go-to person for animal welfare inquiries here at the paper. And I am happy to oblige. Especially when inquiries come with adorable videos, and this latest sure does: Shelter Chic is a Dallas-based web video seri ... More >>

  • News

    January 20, 2011

    Dallas taxpayers have every right to be pissed about the goings on at the city's animal shelter.

    ​After last-last-last week's cover story on Dallas Animal Services, I have become the go-to person for animal welfare inquiries here at the paper. And I am happy to oblige. Especially when inquiries come with adorable videos, and this latest sure does: Shelter Chic is a Dallas-based web video seri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2008

    Karaoke to Raise Funds For Animal Adoption - But Please, No 'Who Let The Dogs Out'

    ​After last-last-last week's cover story on Dallas Animal Services, I have become the go-to person for animal welfare inquiries here at the paper. And I am happy to oblige. Especially when inquiries come with adorable videos, and this latest sure does: Shelter Chic is a Dallas-based web video seri ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 5, 2008

    Doggie Style

    Get a puppy upper from A Dog's Life at Theatre Three; all's well with Kitchen Dog's world premiere of Sick

  • News

    March 20, 2008

    Dallas Lawyer Specializes in Animal Welfare and Rights

    Plus, if you want to bequeath your savings to Sparky she'll help you set up a pet trust

  • News

    January 17, 2008

    The Vick House Project

    Plus, if you want to bequeath your savings to Sparky she'll help you set up a pet trust

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2008

    Rescuing Michael Vick's Dog House

    Plus, if you want to bequeath your savings to Sparky she'll help you set up a pet trust

  • News

    August 24, 2006

    High on the Hog

    In Texas, shoot as many feral pigs as you like. Just don't let your dog bite them.

  • Calendar

    June 2, 2005

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    In Texas, shoot as many feral pigs as you like. Just don't let your dog bite them.

  • Calendar

    May 5, 2005

    Piece of Her Heart

    In Texas, shoot as many feral pigs as you like. Just don't let your dog bite them.

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    To the Dogs

    Canines and cornies take over Lee Park

  • Calendar

    April 8, 2004

    Ruff Stuff

    Unleash yourself for a day of sun, fun and dogs

  • Calendar

    November 20, 2003

    C'mon Ride the Train

    Join the babes in train land

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2003

    High-Calorie Splendor

    Just what Dallas needs, more food and drink

  • Dining

    July 11, 2002

    Reality Bites

    Authentic cuisine requires trust, vigilance...and a trip overseas

  • News

    December 13, 2001

    Fixing Downtown

    Plus: Beatle Mush, Beyond Her Nose, Parking Payback

  • Film

    July 5, 2001

    All Bark

    Cats & Dogs doesn't quite build a better mousetrap

  • News

    November 23, 2000

    If Horses Could Talk

    The city alleges that horses at Samuell Farm's private riding concession were mistreated

  • News

    November 16, 2000

    Animal-free Farm

    Ducks and chicks and geese better scurry from Samuell Farm

  • News

    March 4, 1999

    Crying fowl

    Wildlife activists claim that the managers at Samuell Farm Park are abusing the land, its animals, and anyone else who gets in their way

  • News

    April 9, 1998

    Letters

    Wildlife activists claim that the managers at Samuell Farm Park are abusing the land, its animals, and anyone else who gets in their way

  • News

    November 20, 1997

    Holiday Highlights

    Wildlife activists claim that the managers at Samuell Farm Park are abusing the land, its animals, and anyone else who gets in their way

  • News

    August 7, 1997

    Four legs and a funeral

    This tale of a boy, his dog, and Mesquite Animal Control doesn't have a happy ending

  • Calendar

    May 2, 1996

    Events for the week

    This tale of a boy, his dog, and Mesquite Animal Control doesn't have a happy ending

  • News

    December 21, 1995

    In search of Santa

    Kris Kringles are everywhere this time of year, but where's the real Mr. Claus? With a skeptical 7-year-old's help, we cut through the fake snow and polyester beards so you know where to go

  • Culture

    September 7, 1995

    Jackie Sherrill's 'example'

    Coach cites duty to Mississippi State players in dodging Houston court date

  • Calendar

    June 22, 1995

    Events for the week

    Coach cites duty to Mississippi State players in dodging Houston court date

  • News

    June 8, 1995

    Dog and pony show

    A small-town uproar follows shooting of two beloved pets

  • News

    April 27, 1995

    The Dogs of War

    A tale of bitches and betrayal

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