Archive for the ‘Pets’ Category

More than 100 dogs and cats sheltered in Beaumont after Hurricane Ike will be available for adoption at the SPCA of Texas.

The SPCA late Monday announced 75 dogs and 33 cats were being transported to the group’s animal care center in McKinney, about 30 miles north of Dallas.

The animals were at a shelter in Beaumont, and available for adoption. The transfer will allow Beaumont Animal Control to respond to animals in need along the Texas coast.

The SPCA continues its adoption discount on large dogs and adult cats to make room for animals evacuated from the hurricane until further notice.

Admitting departments at both the Dallas and McKinney SPCA locations are closed until further notice to Ike transfers, but adoptions and spay-neuter clinics remain open.

Let’s hope the weather stays nice for this!

The All About Uptown Fest will be this Saturday, 13 Sept 08 from 11a - 11p.

There will be historic tours of Uptown and sponsors include: City Vets, Pets R Uptown, Dean Foods, Kids Korner, Renowned Restaurants

Located on Fairmont Street between McKinney Avenue and Cedar Springs

CHEF SHOWCASE TENT
11AM: Juan Rosado - The Crescent Club at Rosewood Crescent Hotel
12PM: Vu Le - The Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1PM: John Coleman - Fearings at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
2PM: Chris Meier - The Capital Grille
3PM: Paula Lambert - Mozzarella Company
4PM: David Bull - Bolla at the Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa
5PM: Brian Wubbena - Trulucks
6PM: Gianni Santin - The Conservatory at Rosewood Crescent Hotel

MAIN STAGE
11AM: Scott Whitaker - Country
1PM: A Hard Days Night - Beatles Tribute Band
3PM: Mount Righteous - Progressive Big Band
4:30PM: Jonnie Blanco - Pop Alternative Rock
7PM: Brave Combo - Alternative Polka Party Rock
9PM: The Killdares - Irish Rock

For more information, contact the Uptown Association at:
469.341.0613
www.AllAboutUptown.com

Today, (Saturday) the high will be 105.

Sunday: 106

Monday: 107

Tuesday (a cold front!): Only 103

Unless you have a really good reason to be out in this heat such as: You’re a masochist and get your jollies off of dehydration and heat stroke, stay inside.

And for the love of God keep your pets indoors! If you are a mean hearted sod, then at least have the decency to give them LOTS of fresh water and shade.

When you think of an animal shelter, you probably envision dogs and cats. But not in McKinney - the strays come in all shapes and sizes. But usually the more exotic animals get few takers.

Animal shelters across North Texas aren’t just shelters but barnyards, filled with everything from cows to goats, ducks and pigs. More exotic animals come through here. There are emus and a wallaby, a kangaroo-like animal.

Many of the animals escape from farms or yards. Sometimes the owner either doesn’t realize the animal is missing or doesn’t care.
Sometimes they end up on highways or in subdivisions. But once they’re caught, the real challenge is finding a home for them.

So many animals sit for weeks or months in shelters, upstaged by the more traditional pets.

Animal officers try to find owners but when they can’t, they are auctioned off, sold, or given to rescue groups.

From 4p-7p today is Dog Day Afternoon at Moto Liberty.

You and your Best Friend are invited over from 4:00 to 7:00.

They will have treats for you and your dog and 10% of sales will benefit Operation Kindness.

Moto Liberty
Tel: 972-243-5995
11441 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 201
Dallas, TX 75229

The annual CityArts Festival is taking place this weekend in the Dallas Arts District.

All events are FREE, including museum admission.

Click the dates below for full schedule

6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, June 13
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday , June 14
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday , June 15
Hours for Museum Activities Vary

If you are looking for something to do, you can’t do better than to get out and embrace this gorgeous weather by attending the Deep Ellum Arts Festival.

Main Street from Good-Latimer to Hall is blocked off for the stages, foods and vendors displaying their creations.

The Pet Parade begins at 11a on Saturday morning.

This is a FREE event!