SPCA Pet Adoption, March 23, 2025

The SPCA of Texas Dallas Animal Care Center is open for adoptions every day from noon to 6:00 PM. Animals are available by walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are also available for select animals. Animals at the Jan Rees-Jones building don't need an appointment. Some of the SPCA dogs up for adoption are temporarily housed in the Russell E. Dealey Rescue Center. This overflow area for adoptable animals is nearby but is accessible by appointment only. Please browse available animals at spca.org/findapet and visit spca.org/dogadopt to inquire about a dog or spca.org/catadopt to inquire about a cat.

These adult dogs and adult cats are at the SPCA of Texas' Dallas Animal Care Center and our Ellis County Animal Care Center (2570 FM Road 878, Waxahachie, TX).  Adoptions are sponsored by the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center. There's one exception—when a senior adopts a senior pet, age seven or older the adoption fee is waived. Puppies and kittens under the age of six months are $150. 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 MetLife Insurance, a free 14-day wellness exam with VCA Animal Hospitals, a rabies tag and a free leash.

Special: From Sunday, March 16 through Saturday, March 22, 2025, spin the wheel to get up to $75 off any shelter pet adoption fee! Senior citizens (over 65) can adopt any senior animal (over age 7) for free!

Looking for a new home: Star Fox

Meet Star Fox, a one-year-old shepherd mix who weighs 38 pounds. She has a short tan coat accented with a dark muzzle, alert ears, soulful eyes, and is an affectionate and gentle companion who walks well on a leash. She's good with people including kids under 12 and good with other dogs, though it is always a good idea to bring the family and dogs down to meet any animal you're considering adopting. Star Fox is at the the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center and her adoption fee is $75. Visit her profile here.

Diya, Courage, Jessie, Acorn, Duchess, Rayden, Caroline, Sammie, Galvin, and Oompa are still waiting for their forever homes.

Still looking for a new home: Diya

Meet Diya, a smallish 2-year-old Lab mix, weighing in at 49 pounds. She as a short white and tan coat, tan ears and a light tan mask. Diya's ears are soft and she has a sweet smile when she isn't playing a game of fetch or being silly chasing her tail. This snuggler is great with adults and with kids under 12 years and with other dogs. Bring the family and dogs down to meet any dog you are considering adopting. Diya is at the Dallas Animal Care Center and can be seen any day from noon to 6pm and her profile can be seen at https://spca.org/adoptable/diya/.

Still looking for a new home: Courage

Meet Courage, a three-year-old 45-pound Labrador Terrier mix with a short shiny black coat and white highlights. He has a great smile, loves toys and plays fetch. Courage is good with kids under 12 years and other dogs, and is treat motivated. It is always a good idea to bring the kids and dogs down to meet any animal you are considering adopting. Courage is at the Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Drive, 75212), which is open from noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week. See his profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/courage/.

Still looking for a new home: Jessie

Meet Jessie, a two-year-old shepherd-terrier mix. At 29 pounds she's a good size for snuggling, something she loves to do. She's also good walking on a leash and likes other dogs and children under 12 years. Jessie has a short brown, black, and white coat with soft floppy years. She is shy at first but warms up to people quickly and is very friendly. Jesse is at the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center (2410 Lone Star Drive, 75212), which is open from noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Appointments are no longer needed to visit the animals in the Animal Rescue Center. It's always a good idea to bring the family and dogs down to meet any animal you consider adopting. See Jessie's profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/jessie-2/

Still looking for a new home: Acorn

Meet Acorn, a 5-year-old mixed breed with some boxer and pit in the blend. He's 64 pounds of goofy playfulness. He is described as smart, affectionate, curious, and a calming presence. Acorn is good with children under 12 years and with other dogs, but it's always a good idea to take the kids and dogs down to meet any dog you plan to adopt. He is at the Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Drive), which is open from noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. See his photos and a short video on his profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/tip/.

Still looking for a new home: Duchess

Meet Duchess, a beautiful gray/silver pittie mix who weighs 59 pounds. At one-year-old, she may grow a bit more, but is considered adult. She is active, adventurous, affectionate, curious, and smart. Duchess is great with other dogs and with children, though it is always a good idea to bring the kids and dogs down to meet any animal you're considering adopting. She is at the Dallas Animal Care Center, so she can be seen from noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Animals are available for adoption at both the SPCA Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Drive) and the Ellis County Animal Care Center (2570 FM Road 878 in Waxahachie, Texas). See Duchess' profile here.

Still looking for a new home: Rayden

Meet Rayden, a 2-year-old mixed breed (looks like lots of pitbull terrier) with a flat smooth white and black coat and a big happy smile. He loves people, loves walking on a leash, is house trained and is treat motivated. At 65-pounds Rayden is full-grown snuggler who is mellow and friendly. He's okay with children under age 12 and with other dogs. It's always a good idea to bring the family and dogs down to meet any dog you're considering adoption. Rayden is waiting for you at the Dallas Animal Care Center at 2400 Lone Star Drive in Dallas and they are open from noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week. See his profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/rayden/

Still looking for a new home: Caroline

Meet Caroline, a seven-year-old mixed hound and beagle who tips the scales at 69 pounds. This friendly girl has a beautiful black and white dappled short coat, with dark mask and ears and a lovely smile. Caroline is mellow, friendly, gentle, and cuddly. She's good with kids under 12-years of age and with other dogs, and is at the Dallas Animal Care Center, so you can meet her any day from noon till 6pm. Her adoption fee is $75 (but if you are over 65 you can adopt this senior dog for free) and you can see her profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/caroline/.

Still looking for a new home: Sammie

Meet Sammie, a lovely pure-white Siberian husky with stunning blue eyes. At 18 months she's a big pup and may grow a bit more. Now she is 55 pounds. This dog is intelligent, eager to learn, is energetic and playful but gentle, and is good with children under 12 and with other dogs. She's a cuddler when the occasion arises. Sammie is one of the dogs available for the "foster-to-adopt" program, to take her home and see how she fits with other dogs and the family. Email foster@spca.org to learn about that possibility. It's always a good idea to bring down other dogs and children to meet any animal you plan to foster or adopt. Sammie is at the Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Drive, 75212) so no appointment is needed to meet her. See her profile here: https://spca.org/adoptable/sammie/.

Still looking for a new home: Galvin

Meet Galvin, an American Blue Heeler mix who is almost two years old and 49 pounds. He has a merle or marbled coat with tan and white accents and the classic blue heeler face mask (dark over his eyes). Galvin is friendly, gentle, and loving with people, is good with kids under 12 and other dogs, and is in need of a foster or foster-to-adopt situation. It's always a good idea to bring the family and dogs down to meet any dog you're considering adopting. His adoption fee is $75 and he is at the Dallas Animal Care Center, so come by any day of the week between Noon and 6 p.m. to meet him. Here is his profile at the SPCA.

Still looking for a new home: Luca

Meet Luca, a 35-pound seven-month-old boxer-terrier pup. He is a typical pup: energetic, affectionate, curious, sweet, and a fast-learner. He apparently is a very good snuggler who gives good kisses. Luca is well-mannered and good with kids under 12-years and with other dogs. He is housed at the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, so you’ll need an appointment to meet him, and you can find a link for an appointment on his profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/lexter/.

Still looking for a new home: Oompa

Meet Oompa, a lovable and goofy two-year-old mixed breed dog, searching for his perfect forever home! This charming 68-pound boy is a bundle of joy and silliness, guaranteed to fill your life with laughter and happiness. Oompa's unique journey began when he was found as a stray, seeking refuge under a house alongside 12 other dogs. Despite his rough start, Oompa's resilient spirit shines through, and he's now ready to embark on a new chapter of his life with a loving family by his side. He is in a foster home, so an appointment is needed to meet him. Despite his previous hardships, Oompa is great with other dogs, showcasing his ability to be a wonderful companion to furry siblings. He will be good with human siblings, too! With a little patience and love, Oompa's potential knows no bounds. Visit Oompa’s profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/oompa/ and click on the "Make an Appointment" button. Oompa's team will set everything up from there.

Thank you for your support

Logan Garrett, holding Tony, started the SPCA Pet Adoption program while she was in high school.	Here are our current SPCA adoptees - the veteran Tater and the new girl, Nellie.

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