SPCA Pet Adoption, October 6, 2024
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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.
Through October 15th, it’s Bissell Empty the Shelters! Adoptions are FREE for all available animals at our Dallas Animal Care Center and Ellis County Animal Care Center, thanks to the Bissell Foundation.
Looking for a new home: Bellatrix
Meet Bellatrix, a 60-pound shepherd mix who loves going on walks, is a fast learner, and is treat motivated. At 1 1/2 years old, this sweet girl with the soft long black coat is pretty close to full size. She is playful and affectionate, she gets along well with children under 12 and other dogs. She is housed at the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, so you’ll need an appointment to meet her, that you can do by following the link to her profile https://spca.org/adoptable/bellatrix/ and clicking on the appointment button.
Patrick, Dalia, Chad, Orchid, Myla, Chunk, Nino, Tanker, Little Bear, Barry White, Toot, Buster, Petey, Barnabas, and Oompa are still waiting for their forever homes.
Still looking for a new home: Patrick
Meet Patrick, a big pup with a striking short red coat with white highlights. At 1 1/2 years Patrick is a survivor; he is a tripod (one leg amputated) who gets around super well and is always ready to explore the world on leashed walks (he is very good at walks!) and is good with children under 12 years and other dogs. Patrick is 57 pounds and may be growing a bit more. He loves spending times outdoor and when he's around people he loves to be the center of attention. Bring the kids and other dogs down to meet him at the Dallas Animal Care Center (always a good idea when considering adopting a new pet). Find his profile at the SPCA of Texas here.
Still looking for a new home: Dalia
Meet Dalia, a 5 1/2 years old boxer-terrier mix who is an affectionate and gentle soul. This 53-pound girl has a short bridle coat accented with a white chest and feet. She walks well on a leash and gets along well with other dogs and people (no information about small children). She spent time with a foster family who note that she loves attention was was attentive to the foster and "never got too excited or aggressive with my dog or other people." Dalia is at the Dallas Animal Care Center and you can visit her any day between noon and 6pm. Her profile is here.
Still looking for a new home: Chad
Meet Chad, a 3 1/2 year-old tan and black mixedbreed guy who is a gentle sweetie. He loves a walk on a leash or to cuddle on the couch, and at 72-pounds he'll take up his share of the couch. He has a short coat with a white chest and bright brown eyes. Chad is good with other dogs and with children under 12, but it's always a good idea to bring the kids and dogs down to meet any animal you're considering adopting. He is at the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, so you’ll need an appointment to meet him. There are links to a couple of short videos on his profile page and you can also click from there to make an appointment to meet him.
Still looking for a new home: Orchid
Meet Orchid, a 2-year-old female large terrier mix. With her short tan and white coat and soft floppy ears her dark eyes are very soulful. She is a 52-pound cuddlebug who walks well on a leash. Though Orchid might be shy at first when meeting you, she is a sweet dog who is great with people, including kids under 12. She is also good with other dogs, but as we always recommend, please bring the kids and dogs down to meet any dog you're considering adoption. Meet Orchid at the Dallas Animal Care Center any day from noon to 6pm. Her online profile is https://spca.org/adoptable/orchid/.
Still looking for a new home: Myla
Meet Myla, a sweet and gentle senior shepherd mix. At 8 1/2 years old she has some problems requiring vet visits, so she is part of the "fospice" - foster home for older dogs in the last tender stage of life. Fostering Myla is free, and includes all her medications, food, bowls, bed and anything else she might need. Her loving foster must only agree to bring her to scheduled vet appointments and surround Myla with kindness. Myla is 77 pounds with a black and tan coat and some gray. She walks well on a leash and loves treats and snuggles. Myla is housed at the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, so you’ll need an appointment to meet her. To do that, visit her profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/myla/ and click on that make an appointment button. You can also email FosterMed@spca.org or fill out an application. Myla’s team will take it from there.
Still looking for a new home: Chunk
Meet Chunk, a five-year-old 66-pound mixed-breed pooch with a sleek tan coat, white feet, and dark highlights around his muzzle and eyes. (Looks like a lot of Lab in there.) He is great with kids under 12 years and other dogs, is good on a leash and enjoys going for walks. He also enjoys stuffed animals. This playful boy is at the Dallas Russell E. Dealey Center so an appointment is needed to meet him. See his profile and make an appointment on his profile page: https://spca.org/adoptable/chunk/.
Still looking for a new home: Nino
Meet Nino, a senior golden retriever mix who is 64-pounds and young at heart. At eight he is still active and loves to play and cuddle. Nino has a short gold, tan, and white coat and smiling brown eyes. He is in the Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Drive), so come by any day between Noon and 6 p.m. to meet him. He's good with kids under 12 and other dogs, but it is always a good idea to bring the family down to meet any dog you're considering adopting. See Nino's profile at https://spca.org/adoptable/nino/.
Still looking for a new home: Tanker
Meet Tanker, a playful 3-year-old boxer mix with a short white and red coat. He is a 69-pound pooch who is treat motivated, easy to train, walks well on a leash and is obedient. He is ok with other dogs, but the SPCA suggests he should meet children younger than 10. This is always a good idea, to bring the family and dogs down to meet a new animal. Tanker is at the Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Drive), so come by any day between Noon and 6 p.m. to meet him. His profile can be seen here: https://spca.org/adoptable/tanker/.
Still looking for a new home: Little Bear
Meet Little Bear, a senior shepherd/chow chow mix who is 47 pounds of playful curiosity mixed with a love of calm and quiet people. He would be best as the only dog in the home, but if you have a calm dog, bring it down for a meeting. No mention of small children or not (bring them to the meeting also). Little Bear is ten years old with a beautiful medium golden coat, fluffy tail, and dark eyes, and he likes slow walks and just hanging out with his people. It would be best if it is someone home most of the day. He is at the Dallas Animal Care Center so no appointment is needed to meet him. His profiles can be found at https://spca.org/adoptable/little-bear/.
Still looking for a new home: Barry White
Meet a sweet senior pitbull terrier mix named Barry White, who is a mellow soul who just wants to hang out near his people. He arrived at the SPCA with some skin issues that have been successfully treated and now he's ready for a forever home. At 74-pounds he is a big dog, but his photos show a dog who needs to gain weight to be at his best weight. His coat is white and sleek with a few black spots and he has dark eyes and floppy ears. Barry likes to walk on a leash and is motivated to work for treats. There isn't much information about his attitude toward kids and other dogs, but they think he probably would be ok. As always, take the two- and four-legged family members to the shelter to meet him before adoption. Barry White is at the SPCA of Texas Dallas Animal Care Center so no appointment is needed to meet him. His profile is at https://spca.org/adoptable/barry-white/.
Still looking for a new home: Toot
Meet Toot, a 72-pound mixed-breed (Heinz 57!) male with a short blonde and white coat with white feet. His demeanor is calm and happy and his expression is usually smiling. He is treat motivated and gets along with other dogs and people, including kids under age 12.
For now Toot is being offered in the foster-to-adopt program because he is currently being treated for heartworms. He needs to be in a calm home and be fairly quiet due to exercise restrictions during the treatment. Toot is sometimes shy at first, but warms quickly and will love meeting you and your other dogs if you're considering adoption. Also, he is currently in the Russell Dealey Animal Rescue Center so an appointment is needed to meet him. View his profile make an appointment here: https://spca.org/adoptable/toot/
Still looking for a new home: Buster
Meet Buster, a playful male German Shepherd mix with soulful brown eyes and a short blonde coat. This easygoing boy is friendly and easy-going and loves going for walks. He's very good on the leash and is good with other dogs and with children under 12. At 62-pounds and two-years-old he is an adult dog who is eligible for the Spring Fling adoption price of only $25. Since Buster is housed in the Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center an appointment is necessary to meet him. His profile can be seen at https://spca.org/adoptable/buster/
Still looking for a new home: Petey
Meet Petey, a large white with brindle-brown patches mixed breed (looks a short coat and a mix of pitbull and some retriever and cattledog) and soulful eyes. At three-years-old and 59-pounds he is full-sized and is out of all of his puppy stages. The shelter description says he is a loyal and gentle pooch who is good with other dogs. He is shy yet curious, but we don't know about how he is with small children, so as always when considering a dog to adopt take your current dogs and children to the shelter to meet him. Petey is at the Dallas Animal Care Center, and to see his profile visit https://spca.org/adoptable/petey/. Through the rest of February adult dogs and cats are $25 in the "True Love Has Paws" promotion.
Still looking for a new home: Barnabas
Meet Barnabas, a four-year-old mix of American pit, bulldog, and terrier. At 65 pounds he has a blonde coat, yellow eyes, a sweet disposition, and is a social friendly pooch. When he arrived at the Russell Dealey Rescue Center he was fearful, but has come around to enjoying people in general, other dogs, and small children. He would be happy to join a family with other dogs. He has skills and learns well, especially responding to the offer of treats. Make an appointment at this link to meet Barnabas. Be sure to bring down the dogs and kids to meet him. His adoption fee is $75.
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 Dallas at the Dealey Animal Rescue Center, 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.
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