Scooter (formerly known as Luke) adopted by Laurie on 07/30/2016
For the past 30 years, my husband and I have adopted cats, kittens, and even a couple of dogs from various shelters and foster care. We’ve cared for and eventually adopted feral cats in our neighborhood, having them spayed or neutered.
During the span of one week in July, three of our indoor/outdoor adopted strays went missing, as well as our adopted Maine Coon who used to just stay in the yard. We were truly devastated, not knowing what happened to them. We shudder to think that someone in our neighborhood could do something to our furry babies… We miss them dearly.
This left us with just two cats — our oldest female of 12 years old, and a 1-year old female who was among the last litter born in our neighborhood before we caught the mother and had her spayed. The 1-year old wanted to play with the oldest cat, but she had no interest in playing. She also wanted to play with the dog, but he didn’t seem interested, either. We wanted to comfort the little girl and give her a little playmate. We missed watching her play with her big sister and her mother.
July 30th, we went to the Humane Society and found a playful and happy little boy named Luke. Within just a few days, he was completely at home, running everywhere and purring constantly! As he scooted from room to room, under our feet, on and in everything, the name Scooter just seemed natural.
In less than one week, our 1-year old girl began to play with Scooter, and as of today, three weeks later, they’re now best buddies! Even our 12-year old cat and the dog like him! Scooter is the happiest little buddy we’ve had in years. He sleeps with us, runs to me when I walk through the door after I come home from work in the evening, and he’s incredibly playful.
Thank you, Humane Society, for helping to rebuild our happy little family of pets. We do our best to take care of them, and in return, they give us so much unconditional love.
IRVING, Texas (August 18, 2016) – DFW Humane Society is thrilled to once again be a part of the eighth North Texas Giving Day on September 22, 2016! On that day, every donation of $25 or more made through the DFW Humane Society profile page on the North Texas Giving Day website will go further with bonus funds and prizes between 6 a.m. and Midnight. All participating nonprofits, including DFW Humane Society, will receive a portion of the total $2.5 million dollars in available bonus funds.
In 2015, DFW Humane Society raised $33,572 from 145 donors on North Texas Giving Day providing more than enough funds to cover a full month’s worth of care for the pets sheltered at DFW Humane Society. “North Texas Giving Day is an incredible event that shows the generosity, caring, and compassion of our donors,” said Sarah Kammerer, Executive Director. “Of course, every day of the year, we have amazing individuals and businesses that contribute to the care and daily needs of our pets, as well as special needs vet care through our Guardian Angel Fund,” Mrs. Kammerer continued. “North Texas Giving Day provides a special opportunity for our donors to magnify their impact through the addition of bonus funds and, potentially, prize money.”
Our donors’ generosity provides the means to rescue hundreds of unwanted pets each year and place them in loving homes. DFW Humane Society is continually awed by our donors and the renewed commitment they inspire in us each day.
About DFW Humane Society
Founded in 1967, DFW Humane Society works tirelessly to rescue unwanted and neglected pets and give them a second chance in life through adoption.
About North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event for people across the nation (and the world!) to come together to raise as much money as possible for North Texas nonprofits on one day: September 22, 2016. In seven years, North Texas Giving Day has pumped more than $119 million into the North Texas community. In 2015, $33 million was raised through more than 118,000 gifts benefiting 2,020 nonprofits.
https://www.dfwhumane.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/logo-300x138-sept2020.png00Michael Whitesidehttps://www.dfwhumane.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/logo-300x138-sept2020.pngMichael Whiteside2016-08-18 16:10:372016-08-18 17:55:50DFW Humane Society Set to Participate in North Texas Giving Day on September 22, 2016
IRVING, Texas (July 20, 2016) – Many people look forward to summer with anticipation and excitement, but in the animal rescue world, summer means high pet intakes, overcrowding, and low adoption rates. Clear the Shelters is one summer adoption event that keeps hopes high.
“We definitely see an increase in pet surrenders and fewer adoptions during the summer months,” said Sarah Kammerer, Executive Director. “The reasons for surrenders are as varied as the pets themselves – owners are moving, they want to go on vacation, they don’t have the time to spend with a pet. Many of those pets end up in municipal shelters or rescue organizations like ours.”
Clear the Shelters has become an annual event that seeks to alleviate low adoption rates. On Saturday, July 23, all pet adoption fees will be waived at 70 shelters, including DFW Humane Society, who will be working together to find homes for all sheltered pets in their care and end the day with rows of empty kennels. Pet adopters will still receive all the adoption benefits including up-to-date vaccinations, general deworming, heartworm tests (for dogs), feline leukemia tests (for cats), microchips and microchip enrollment, and a free wellness exam with a participating vet within the first 10 days. Last year, over 4400 pets were adopted in the North Texas area with only 34 shelters participating, so the expectations for 2016 are high.
“Some people express concern about adopting out pets with no fees,” said Sarah, “but we follow the same adopter vetting processes and procedures that we do every day for every potential adopter to ensure that our pets are heading home with a caring family.”
This year, DFW Humane Society also received a generous $20,000 grant from ASPCA that is providing over 7600 collars to be placed on adopted pets along with their microchip tag prior to leaving the shelters on Saturday. All of our pets leave the shelter with a microchip but providing a visible identifier increases the likelihood that if a pet is lost, it will be easier to return them home. The collars are being distributed to all participating shelters in the North Texas area.
A non-profit corporation since 1967, the DFW Humane Society accepts no state or federal funding, relying wholly on the generosity of people like you to allow us to rescue hundreds of animals each year. Our mission is to rescue neglected and unwanted pets and give them a second chance in life through adoption. Our shelter is located in the Irving Animal Care Campus at 4140 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038. For more information, please visit https://www.dfwhumane.com.
https://www.dfwhumane.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/logo-300x138-sept2020.png00Michael Whitesidehttps://www.dfwhumane.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/logo-300x138-sept2020.pngMichael Whiteside2016-07-22 08:07:242016-08-18 17:58:08Adoption Event, Clear the Shelters, Aims to Place All Rescued Pets into Loving, Forever Homes
Sonny adopted by Houston on 03/22/2014
After a very long wait, Sonny has found his true forever home. We had been searching for the right addition to our family for a while and when we met Sonny, we knew he was the perfect dog for us! Since coming home Sonny has spent lots of time at dog parks, watching sports on the couch, and on his comfy new bed chasing squirrels in his dreams. He misses all his friends from DFW Humane, but is quickly making new friends in Uptown Dallas. We are so thankful for the staff and volunteers that rescued him and helped him grow into the wonderful, loving dog he is today. It’s only been a short while that we’ve had Sonny, but we already can’t imagine our lives without him.
Sheldon adopted by Jill on 08/02/2014
When the DFW Humane Society volunteer walked out of the new trailer at an Irving Parks and Rec event last Saturday with Ramsey, I was hooked. This small little guy (12 pounds) walked out of the trailer like he owned the place. Tail high and wagging with a jaunty, happy gait. (What he lacks in size he more than makes up for in cockiness!) We took him home that day and he quickly joined the family–although the cats aren’t too thrilled. We renamed him Sheldon after the TV character in “Big Bang Theory” because he nestles into our spots on the sofa whenever we move. I had been casually looking for a dog online through rescue and shelter sites for a year but never made a phone call or sent an e-mail to follow up. My mom has the dearest little Yorkie I found for her last year through rescues so I was primarily looking for one of them. Well, you can look through all the dog photos you want but there is nothing like meeting him/her in person–that’s when the magic happens, and we were bewitched by this little guy from the start. We are all adjusting. I am asserting myself as the alpha dog and he is asserting himself as the dog. He fetches, runs like the wind, and goes right into the crate at night without any fuss. And, in the morning, he is very excited to see me and knows we are headed out for a walk. (He is great on a leash!) Today, we ran errands and got him a car seat. When I put him in it, he looked at me as if to say, “Hey, hey, I prefer to sit on your lap when you drive if it’s all the same to you.” I encourage you to come to the shelter or go to an adoption event and you will meet that special animal that will be the perfect pet for you and your family. As you can tell from the photo, Sheldon has made himself right at home. He will be sleeping on that sofa for the rest of his life. :-D Thank you Sarah, Kate, Teri, and all the other volunteers for your dedication and commitment. You ROCK! It is because of you that we will now live happily ever after with this great little furry pal.
Another happy adopted baby!
Success StoriesScooter (formerly known as Luke) adopted by Laurie on 07/30/2016
For the past 30 years, my husband and I have adopted cats, kittens, and even a couple of dogs from various shelters and foster care. We’ve cared for and eventually adopted feral cats in our neighborhood, having them spayed or neutered.
During the span of one week in July, three of our indoor/outdoor adopted strays went missing, as well as our adopted Maine Coon who used to just stay in the yard. We were truly devastated, not knowing what happened to them. We shudder to think that someone in our neighborhood could do something to our furry babies… We miss them dearly.
This left us with just two cats — our oldest female of 12 years old, and a 1-year old female who was among the last litter born in our neighborhood before we caught the mother and had her spayed. The 1-year old wanted to play with the oldest cat, but she had no interest in playing. She also wanted to play with the dog, but he didn’t seem interested, either. We wanted to comfort the little girl and give her a little playmate. We missed watching her play with her big sister and her mother.
July 30th, we went to the Humane Society and found a playful and happy little boy named Luke. Within just a few days, he was completely at home, running everywhere and purring constantly! As he scooted from room to room, under our feet, on and in everything, the name Scooter just seemed natural.
In less than one week, our 1-year old girl began to play with Scooter, and as of today, three weeks later, they’re now best buddies! Even our 12-year old cat and the dog like him! Scooter is the happiest little buddy we’ve had in years. He sleeps with us, runs to me when I walk through the door after I come home from work in the evening, and he’s incredibly playful.
Thank you, Humane Society, for helping to rebuild our happy little family of pets. We do our best to take care of them, and in return, they give us so much unconditional love.
DFW Humane Society Set to Participate in North Texas Giving Day on September 22, 2016
Press ReleasesIRVING, Texas (August 18, 2016) – DFW Humane Society is thrilled to once again be a part of the eighth North Texas Giving Day on September 22, 2016! On that day, every donation of $25 or more made through the DFW Humane Society profile page on the North Texas Giving Day website will go further with bonus funds and prizes between 6 a.m. and Midnight. All participating nonprofits, including DFW Humane Society, will receive a portion of the total $2.5 million dollars in available bonus funds.
Our donors’ generosity provides the means to rescue hundreds of unwanted pets each year and place them in loving homes. DFW Humane Society is continually awed by our donors and the renewed commitment they inspire in us each day.
About DFW Humane Society
Founded in 1967, DFW Humane Society works tirelessly to rescue unwanted and neglected pets and give them a second chance in life through adoption.
About North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event for people across the nation (and the world!) to come together to raise as much money as possible for North Texas nonprofits on one day: September 22, 2016. In seven years, North Texas Giving Day has pumped more than $119 million into the North Texas community. In 2015, $33 million was raised through more than 118,000 gifts benefiting 2,020 nonprofits.
Adoption Event, Clear the Shelters, Aims to Place All Rescued Pets into Loving, Forever Homes
Press ReleasesIRVING, Texas (July 20, 2016) – Many people look forward to summer with anticipation and excitement, but in the animal rescue world, summer means high pet intakes, overcrowding, and low adoption rates. Clear the Shelters is one summer adoption event that keeps hopes high.
“We definitely see an increase in pet surrenders and fewer adoptions during the summer months,” said Sarah Kammerer, Executive Director. “The reasons for surrenders are as varied as the pets themselves – owners are moving, they want to go on vacation, they don’t have the time to spend with a pet. Many of those pets end up in municipal shelters or rescue organizations like ours.”
Clear the Shelters has become an annual event that seeks to alleviate low adoption rates. On Saturday, July 23, all pet adoption fees will be waived at 70 shelters, including DFW Humane Society, who will be working together to find homes for all sheltered pets in their care and end the day with rows of empty kennels. Pet adopters will still receive all the adoption benefits including up-to-date vaccinations, general deworming, heartworm tests (for dogs), feline leukemia tests (for cats), microchips and microchip enrollment, and a free wellness exam with a participating vet within the first 10 days. Last year, over 4400 pets were adopted in the North Texas area with only 34 shelters participating, so the expectations for 2016 are high.
“Some people express concern about adopting out pets with no fees,” said Sarah, “but we follow the same adopter vetting processes and procedures that we do every day for every potential adopter to ensure that our pets are heading home with a caring family.”
This year, DFW Humane Society also received a generous $20,000 grant from ASPCA that is providing over 7600 collars to be placed on adopted pets along with their microchip tag prior to leaving the shelters on Saturday. All of our pets leave the shelter with a microchip but providing a visible identifier increases the likelihood that if a pet is lost, it will be easier to return them home. The collars are being distributed to all participating shelters in the North Texas area.
For more information about Clear the Shelters, please visit http://www.cleartheshelters.org. For more information about ASPCA, please visit http://www.aspca.org.
About DFW Humane Society
A non-profit corporation since 1967, the DFW Humane Society accepts no state or federal funding, relying wholly on the generosity of people like you to allow us to rescue hundreds of animals each year. Our mission is to rescue neglected and unwanted pets and give them a second chance in life through adoption. Our shelter is located in the Irving Animal Care Campus at 4140 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038. For more information, please visit https://www.dfwhumane.com.
My Gracie Macie
Success StoriesGrace (formerly known as Hope) adopted by Michelle on 04/16/2016
I just love her. I’m so blessed that I got to take her home!
Sonny
Success StoriesSonny adopted by Houston on 03/22/2014
After a very long wait, Sonny has found his true forever home. We had been searching for the right addition to our family for a while and when we met Sonny, we knew he was the perfect dog for us! Since coming home Sonny has spent lots of time at dog parks, watching sports on the couch, and on his comfy new bed chasing squirrels in his dreams. He misses all his friends from DFW Humane, but is quickly making new friends in Uptown Dallas. We are so thankful for the staff and volunteers that rescued him and helped him grow into the wonderful, loving dog he is today. It’s only been a short while that we’ve had Sonny, but we already can’t imagine our lives without him.
Sheldon
Success StoriesSheldon adopted by Jill on 08/02/2014
When the DFW Humane Society volunteer walked out of the new trailer at an Irving Parks and Rec event last Saturday with Ramsey, I was hooked. This small little guy (12 pounds) walked out of the trailer like he owned the place. Tail high and wagging with a jaunty, happy gait. (What he lacks in size he more than makes up for in cockiness!) We took him home that day and he quickly joined the family–although the cats aren’t too thrilled. We renamed him Sheldon after the TV character in “Big Bang Theory” because he nestles into our spots on the sofa whenever we move. I had been casually looking for a dog online through rescue and shelter sites for a year but never made a phone call or sent an e-mail to follow up. My mom has the dearest little Yorkie I found for her last year through rescues so I was primarily looking for one of them. Well, you can look through all the dog photos you want but there is nothing like meeting him/her in person–that’s when the magic happens, and we were bewitched by this little guy from the start. We are all adjusting. I am asserting myself as the alpha dog and he is asserting himself as the dog. He fetches, runs like the wind, and goes right into the crate at night without any fuss. And, in the morning, he is very excited to see me and knows we are headed out for a walk. (He is great on a leash!) Today, we ran errands and got him a car seat. When I put him in it, he looked at me as if to say, “Hey, hey, I prefer to sit on your lap when you drive if it’s all the same to you.” I encourage you to come to the shelter or go to an adoption event and you will meet that special animal that will be the perfect pet for you and your family. As you can tell from the photo, Sheldon has made himself right at home. He will be sleeping on that sofa for the rest of his life. :-D Thank you Sarah, Kate, Teri, and all the other volunteers for your dedication and commitment. You ROCK! It is because of you that we will now live happily ever after with this great little furry pal.