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Photo Credit: Tammany Stern Gift Giving Party

Fur Ball Chairs John and Lana Payne welcomed dozens of SPCA of Texas donors and sponsors into their home for a Gift Giving Party on June 5, 2019. The group donated some great live and silent auction items for Fur Ball 2019 and they helped raise money to go towards the auction. Thanks to everyone at the party who came together to help purchase a Mediterranean Cuisine Cruise package valued at $9,600!

We are very excited for all of the packages that will be available at this year’s Fur Ball, which includes a trip to Las Vegas to see Lady Gaga in concert, a trip to the Westminster Dog Show in New York, and other remarkable packages! Thank you to our wonderful Auction Chairs Sandra Fite and Julia Howard, Auction Co-Chair Amber Camper and their Auction Committee for working so hard to create these amazing items. We also want to thank Fur Ball Chairs John and Payne, their children and co-chairs, Katherine and Jacob Payne for opening up their home for the Gift Giving Party.

This year’s black tie gala will be held at the iconic Hyatt Regency Hotel from 6:30pm to midnight on Saturday, September 21st. Fur Ball 2019 marks our 81st anniversary of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming helpless animals in the North Texas community. Your support ensures we can stand by our promise to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home.

Tickets to last year’s gala sold out early, so if you want to be a part of this amazing event make sure you buy your tickets before it’s too late at www.furballdallas.com. If you have any questions about Fur Ball, including sponsorships, please contact Jan Scoggins, Manager of Special Events, via email: jscoggins@spca.org or via phone: 214-461-1830.

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Game of Homes

If you've been looking to adopt an animal from the SPCA of Texas to help you make it through the final episode of Game of Thrones and beyond, you're in luck! The SPCA of Texas is having its final Game of Homes adoption special this weekend at its two Metroplex-area shelters. From now until Sunday, May 19, adoption prices for dogs and cats that have been with us for over 100 days are $8 in honor of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones! To see all available animals, visit www.spca.org/findapet.

Come find the Prince (or Princess!) Who was Promised to bring happiness to your family. Whether you support House Bark or House Puggaryen the SPCA of Texas is ready to help you find the pet of your dreams!

To view and download photos of SPCA of Texas animals on the Iron Throne, please click on the following link or copy and paste it into a browser: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gfgbfqe96ei20fb/AAAM4DEjk5fDgYBIM6jf1MKOa?dl=0.

The SPCA of Texas has two shelters where you can adopt your new best friend. There are dozens of animals waiting for you at the SPCA of Texas' Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas at 2400 Lone Star Drive and at the SPCA of Texas' Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney at 8411 Stacy Road. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Regular adoption fees are $125 for puppies and kittens aged 0-6 months and $60 for adult dogs and cats aged 6 months or older. Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, a heartworm test for dogs six months and older and a FIV/FeLV test for cats 4 months and older, initial flea/tick preventative and heartworm preventative, a microchip, 30 days of PetHealth Insurance provided by PetPlan, a free 14-day wellness exam with VCA Animal Hospitals, a free year-long subscription to Activ4Pets, a rabies tag and a free leash.

We hope you’ll visit our adoptable pets online and then visit them in person at one of our shelters.

Jessica Benavides

The SPCA of Texas will be participating in the 9th Annual Hoarding Conference on Thursday, June 6, 2019, to raise awareness about hoarding and how it can affect animals. Presented by Mental Health America of Greater Dallas, this conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain knowledge about hoarding disorder, teach the community how to effectively approach hoarding and learn about the resources available in the DFW Metroplex. To purchase tickets visit www.mhadallas.org.

Animal hoarding is a disorder that causes people to acquire animals compulsively despite the inability or unwillingness to provide them with adequate care. It is a complex condition affecting both people and animals, often resulting in animals being neglected and people living in unsafe conditions.

The 9th Annual Hoarding Conference: A Multi-Discipline Approach to Hoarding is not only geared toward professionals who deal with hoarding situations, but it is also open to family members and others involved with those who exhibit hoarding behavior. Over 200 registrations are anticipated including professionals in social work, casework, psychiatrists, counselors, code enforcement, animal control, law enforcement and other first responders. Speakers include: Melissa Brentlinger, a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist, followed by Workshops taught by Judge Rodney Adams, Municipal Court, Irving, Texas; Dawn Baxter, City of Dallas Code Enforcement and Senior Inspector for the city’s Community Risk Abatement Team; Theda Redwine, Real Estate professional and instructor, and Jamey Cantrell, City of Plano Animal Services Director. 6.25 Hours CE’s pending: SW, LPC, CE.

Registration for the conference costs $100 per person through May 31st. On-site registration the day of the conference will then increase to $125. Lunch is not guaranteed for day-of registrations.

WHEN: Thursday, June 6, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Lovers Lane United Methodist Church
9200 Inwood Rd., Dallas, Texas 75220

COST: $100 online through May 31st
On-site Registration $125

HOW: To register for the 9th Annual Southwest Conference on Hoarding, please sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-hoarding-conference-a-multi-discipline-approach-to-hoarding-tickets-59413954738. 

To learn more about the SPCA of Texas, please visit www.spca.org.

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It's time to strut your stuff with your best tailwaggin’ friend and the SPCA of Texas. Come join the party on Saturday, May 11 at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge near Trinity Groves for the 14th Annual Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill's Pet Nutrition. Registration is $35 for the 3K Fun Run and $40 for the timed 5K (canine companions are welcome but not required). Get $10 OFF your registration with code LASTCHANCE. Register today at GoStrut.org! Then, take the next step and form a team to help the SPCA of Texas raise money to end animal abuse. Donations may be made through May 31.

Strut Your Mutt, the Race to End Animal Cruelty will happen rain or shine. In the occurrence of severe weather, please check the Strut Your Mutt Facebook page and website for information. The SPCA of Texas will announce if the race has to be cancelled due to severe weather by 5:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. 

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. The festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. with with WFAA's Demetria Obilor, Carter from 102.9 NOW and Lone Star 92.5's Debbie Alcocer. The Dallas Mavericks ManiAACs, MavsMan and Champ will be there to pump up the crowd and lead the pre-race warm ups. The timed 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 3K walk/fun run will begin at 9:30 a.m.

The goal of Strut Your Mutt is to raise awareness about animal cruelty in North Texas. The SPCA of Texas hopes to continue to positively impact this problem with the support of the community. The SPCA of Texas' Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit investigates more than 3,700 animal cruelty cases each year, many resulting in criminal convictions. As a result of these cases, the SPCA of Texas is successful in rescuing over 3,000 animals out of harm's way every year in multiple Texas counties.

After the race/walk, strutters will enjoy a live DJ, free mimosas and beer, as well as free hot dogs and hamburgers provided by Fuddrucker's. We will also have plenty of family-fun events for you to enjoy in our Bow-Wow-Bazaar, which will include vendor booths, demonstrations and more!

SPONSORS INCLUDE: Main Stage Sponsor: ISN; Platinum Paw Presenting Sponsors: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, VCA Animal Hospitals; Golden Collar Sponsors: Geico Texas, Guaranty Bank & Trust, The Run Project; Silver Bone Sponsors: Bulldog Mobile Billboards, The Ginger Man, Hollywood Feed, North Texas Honda Dealers, Orangetheory Fitness, Trinity Groves, Walt Disney Pictures “Aladdin”; Strut Supporter: Dogtopia of Dallas - Inwood, Eco-Safe Natural Pest Control Since 1962, RunFar;  Hospitality Sponsors: Dos Equis, Fuddruckers, HoneyLu's, PepsiCo; Media Sponsors: Best of Guide, iHeart Radio, 102.9 NOW, Lone Star 92.5, WFAA TV-Channel 8; Entertainment Sponsors: Dallas Mavericks featuring the ManiAACs, MavsMan and Champ, Radio DJs featuring DJ Mark Cutz.

WHEN: Saturday, May 11 from 7:30 a.m. to noon
Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m.
Timed 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.
3K Walk/Run begins at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Trinity Groves
Base of the Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge in Dallas

COST: Registration includes free food, beverages, a t-shirt, dog bandana and goody bag.
3K Fun Run- $35
Timed 5K- $40

HOW: Registration is available online at GoStrut.org or you can register onsite the day of the event beginning at 7:30 a.m.

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Strut Your Mutt, the Race to End Animal Cruelty SPCA of Texas Staff

Lace up those sneakers and get ready to strut your stuff with your furry best friend and the SPCA of Texas! On Saturday, May 11th come join the party at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge near Trinity Groves in Dallas at the 14th annual Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Registration is $35 for the 3K Fun Run and $40 for the timed 5K (canine companions are welcome but not required). Register today at GoStrut.org. Then, take the next step and form a team at GoStrut.org and help raise money to help the SPCA of Texas end animal abuse.

The festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. with WFAA's Demetria Obilor, Carter from 102.9 NOW and Lone Star 92.5's Debbie Alcocer. The Dallas Mavericks ManiAACs, MavsMan and Champ will be there to pump up the crowd and lead the pre-race warm ups. There will also be great tunes provided by DJ Mark Cutz of Radio DJs. The timed 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 3K Fun Run will start at 9:30 a.m. Registration fees include a t-shirt, goody bag, and free food, mimosas and refreshments! We will also have plenty of family-fun events for you to enjoy in our Bow-Wow-Bazaar, which will include vendor booths, activities for pets and kids, demonstrations and more!

The goal of Strut Your Mutt is to raise awareness about animal cruelty in North Texas. The SPCA of Texas hopes to continue to positively impact this problem with the support of the community. The SPCA of Texas' Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit investigates more than 3,700 animal cruelty cases each year, many resulting in criminal convictions. As a result of these cases, the SPCA of Texas is successful in rescuing over 3,000 animals out of harm's way every year in multiple Texas counties.

Pick up the leash and pick up the pace! Register today and help the SPCA of Texas raise funds to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome pets across North Texas.

The SPCA of Texas is grateful for the tremendous support of its Strut Your Mutt sponsors, including Platinum Paw Presenting Sponsors: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, VCA Animal Hospitals; Golden Collar Sponsors: Geico Texas, Guaranty Bank & Trust, The Run Project; Silver Bone Sponsors: Bulldog Mobile Billboards, The Ginger Man, Hollywood Feed, North Texas Honda Dealers, Orangetheory Fitness, Trinity Groves, Walt Disney Pictures “Aladdin”; Strut Supporter: Dogtopia of Dallas - Inwood, Eco-Safe Natural Pest Control Since 1962, RunFar;  Hospitality Sponsors: Dos Equis, Fuddruckers, HoneyLu's, PepsiCo; Media Sponsors: Best of Guide, iHeart Radio, 102.9 NOW, Lone Star 92.5, WFAA TV-Channel 8; Entertainment Sponsors: Dallas Mavericks featuring the ManiAACs, MavsMan and Champ, Radio DJs featuring DJ Mark Cutz.

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Help a Horse Home Challenge Photo Credit: SPCA of Texas Volunteer Photographer, Nina Meir. Nintendo the horse goes through training at Turn About Training in Stephenville, TX

The SPCA of Texas will be participating in the ASPCA's (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help a Horse Home Equine Adoption Challenge, competing for a chance to win some of $150,000 available in grant prizes. The nationwide competition kicks off tomorrow, April 26 and runs through Sunday, June 30.

This two-month-long competition for equine rescues, shelters and sanctuaries is designed to increase adoptions of equines across the country and raise awareness about the lifesaving work that these organizations do to prepare horses for good homes. The SPCA of Texas will be competing against more than 170 organizations for prizes that will be given to the groups who adopt out more equines than they did last year during the same period. To learn more about the SPCA of Texas' Equine and Livestock department follow their Facebook page. To see all available horses, visit www.spca.org/findapet.

The Help a Horse Home Challenge kicks off on April 26, a date chosen for its significance to the ASPCA’s long history of horse protection. In 1866, ASPCA founder Henry Bergh stopped a cart driver from beating his horse, resulting in the first successful arrest for the mistreatment of a horse on April 26 of that year. Each year the ASPCA hosts a national grant competition to elevate the work of equine rescues that help at-risk horses who have been abused, neglected or are homeless. Since 2014, the ASPCA has awarded equine groups more than $300,000 in grant funding through this competition.

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Game of Homes SPCA of Texas Staff

Winter is here and if you've been looking to adopt an animal from the SPCA of Texas to help you make it through the Long Night, you're in luck! The SPCA of Texas is having several Game of Homes adoption specials during the final season of Game of Thrones at its two Metroplex-area shelters, starting with a special discount on big dogs. From Monday, April 15 until Tuesday, April 30, anyone who adopts a dog weighing 40 pounds or more will receive 50% off adoption fees. To see all available dogs, visit www.spca.org/findapet.

Come find the Prince (or Princess!) Who was Promised to bring happiness to your family. Whether you support House Bark, House Puggaryen, House Labbister or the White Hoppers, the SPCA of Texas is ready to help you find the pet of your dreams! Tune into the SPCA of Texas Facebook page for future Game of Homes adoption specials and adoption updates.

To view and download photos of SPCA of Texas animals on the Iron Throne, please click on the following link or copy and paste it into a browser: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gfgbfqe96ei20fb/AAAM4DEjk5fDgYBIM6jf1MKOa?dl=0.

The SPCA of Texas has two shelters where you can adopt your new best friend. There are dozens of animals waiting for you at the SPCA of Texas' Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas at 2400 Lone Star Drive and at the SPCA of Texas' Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney at 8411 Stacy Road. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Regular adoption fees are $125 for puppies and kittens aged 0-6 months and $60 for adult dogs and cats aged 6 months or older. Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, a heartworm test for dogs six months and older and a FIV/FeLV test for cats 4 months and older, initial flea/tick preventative and heartworm preventative, a microchip, 30 days of PetHealth Insurance provided by PetPlan, a free 14-day wellness exam with VCA Animal Hospitals, a free year-long subscription to Activ4Pets, a rabies tag and a free leash.

We hope you’ll visit our adoptable pets online and then visit them in person at one of our shelters.

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Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty SPCA of Texas Staff

Get ready to strut your stuff with your furry best friend and the SPCA of Texas at the 14th annual Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. On Saturday, May 11th come join the party at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge near Trinity Groves in Dallas. Registration is $35 for the 3K Fun Run and $40 for the timed 5K (canine companions are welcome but not required). All money raised at the run will help the SPCA of Texas rescue, rehome and rehabilitate thousands of animals in the DFW area. Register today at GoStrut.org.

The SPCA of Texas is getting the competition started early with a T-shirt design contest. Starting Monday, April 1, the SPCA of Texas is letting strutters choose the T-shirt design for the race. Runners and pet lovers can vote on the SPCA of Texas' Facebook page until Sunday, April 7. Runners will also receive a special discount starting tomorrow on April Fool's Day. Participants will receive $10 off the registration fee for the 5K or Fun Run with code "NOFOOLING." The discount code will expire on Sunday, April 7.

On May 11th, The festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. with WFAA's Demetria Obilor, Carter from 102.9 NOW and Lone Star 92.5's Debbie Alcocer. The Dallas Mavericks ManiAACs, MavsMan and Champ will be there to pump up the crowd and lead the pre-race warm ups. There will also be great tunes provided by DJ Mark Cutz of Radio DJs. The timed 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 3K Fun Run will start at 9:30 a.m.

The goal of Strut Your Mutt is to raise awareness about animal cruelty in North Texas. The SPCA of Texas hopes to continue to positively impact this problem with the support of the community. The SPCA of Texas' Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit investigates more than 3,700 animal cruelty cases each year, many resulting in criminal convictions. As a result of these cases, the SPCA of Texas is successful in rescuing over 3,000 animals out of harm's way every year in multiple Texas counties.

In addition to the walk, strutters will also enjoy free food, mimosas and refreshments! We will also have plenty of family-fun events for you to enjoy in our Bow-Wow-Bazaar, which will include vendor booths, activities for pets and kids, demonstrations and more!

Pick up the leash and pick up the pace! Take the next step and form a team at GoStrut.org and help raise money to help the SPCA of Texas end animal abuse.

The SPCA of Texas is grateful for the tremendous support of its Strut Your Mutt sponsors, including Platinum Paw Presenting Sponsors: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, VCA Animal Hospitals; Golden Collar Sponsors: Geico Texas, Guaranty Bank & Trust; Silver Bone Sponsors: Bulldog Mobile Billboards, The Ginger Man, Hollywood Feed, North Texas Honda Dealers, Orangetheory Fitness, Trinity Groves, Walt Disney Pictures “Aladdin”; Strut Supporter: Gutter Logic, LLC;  Hospitality Sponsors: Fuddruckers, Dos Equis, PepsiCo; Media Sponsors: iHeart Radio, 102.9 NOW, Lone Star 92.5, WFAA TV-Channel 8; Entertainment Sponsors: Dallas Mavericks featuring the ManiAACs, MavsMan and Champ, Radio DJs featuring DJ Mark Cutz.

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Dash Down Greenville 2018

WHAT: Lace up those sneakers and get ready to dash down Greenville Avenue in a sea of green! The 24th St. Paddy's Day Dash Down Greenville 5K, benefitting the SPCA of Texas, is tomorrow. You can register online for $45 until the end of the day, then the Race Day price will increase to $50. You can register in person starting at 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning or online anytime at www.runproject.org. Use Code: DDGSPCAOFTX and get $5 OFF registration until midnight.

The SPCA of Texas is excited to take part in the annual festivities, which begin at 8:00 a.m. at Central Market on Lovers Lane. The race will be followed by an award ceremony, cash prizes and FREE beer garden available for race participants. Runners will even have the chance to meet some of the SPCA of Texas' adoptable pets out at the race and possibly take home a new furry running partner!

Dress up in your luckiest gear and join the sea of green for the best 5K and post-race party this side of the rainbow. The SPCA of Texas will benefit from the race, so come have some fun for a good cause! For more information such as the race day schedule, DART map, parking information or to sign up, visit www.runproject.org.

WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE: Central Market on Lovers Lane
5750 E Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75206

ABOUT THE SPCA OF TEXAS

The SPCA of Texas is the leading animal welfare organization in North Texas. Founded in 1938, the non-profit operates two shelters, three spay/neuter clinics, two mobile spay/neuter vehicles, one mobile adoptions vehicle and an animal rescue center, all located in Dallas and Collin Counties, and maintains a team of animal cruelty investigators who respond to thousands of calls in North Texas counties. Moreover, the SPCA of Texas serves as an active resource center for an array of services that bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives. The SPCA of Texas is not affiliated with any other entity and does not receive general operating funds from the City of Dallas, State of Texas, federal government or any other national humane organization. The SPCA of Texas is dedicated to providing every animal exceptional care and a loving home. For more information, visit spca.org.

ABOUT RUN PROJECT

The Run Project includes 10 race events, with an emphasis on both passion for running/biking and for GIVING BACK LOCALLY. Each race bolsters a local nonprofit organization or cause. The Run Project is owned and produced by Racing Systems, Inc.

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Strut Your Mutt 2018 SPCA of Texas staff

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to strut! It’s time for the SPCA of Texas’ 14th annual Strut Your Mutt, the Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and VCA Animal Hospitals! On May 11th, join more than 3,000 pups and their people for a 5K timed run at 8:30 am or 3K fun run/walk at 9:30 am. Both start at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge near Trinity Groves and cross over the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge!

In addition to the walk, strutters will enjoy mimosas and refreshments, as well as free hot dogs and hamburgers. We will also have plenty of family-fun events for you to enjoy in our Bow-Wow-Bazaar, which will include vendor booths, activities for pets and kids, demonstrations and more!

The goal of Strut Your Mutt is to raise awareness about animal cruelty and what people can do to help animals in crisis. If you suspect animal cruelty contact local law enforcement or report it to the SPCA of Texas. All money raised at the run will support the SPCA of Texas’ wide array of programs and services, and help the organization rescue, rehome and rehabilitate thousands of animals. Take the next step and form a team at GoStrut.org and help raise money to help the SPCA of Texas end animal abuse. Pick up the leash and pick up the pace!

2019 SPONSORS CURRENTLY INCLUDE:
Platinum Paw Presenting Sponsors: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, VCA Animal Hospitals; Golden Collar Sponsors: Geico Texas, Guaranty Bank & Trust, North Texas Honda Dealers; Silver Bone Sponsors: The Ginger Man, Hollywood Feed, Orangetheory Fitness, Walt Disney Pictures “Aladdin”; Hospitality Sponsors: Fuddruckers, Dos Equis; Media Sponsors: iHeart Radio, 102.9 NOW, Lone Star 92.5, WFAA TV-Channel 8.

COST: Registration fee for an individual is $35 for 3K and $40 for 5K (includes free food, beverages, a t-shirt and a goody bag). Sign up at GoStrut.org.