Dallas Animal Services

Our Mission

Dallas Animal Services is dedicated to leading the nation in the compassionate care of animals by finding positive outcomes for all placeable pets. We believe in building a future where every healthy and behaviorally sound pet finds a loving home through innovative operations and community partnership.

Our Vision for the Community

Launched in 2018, our #Dallas90 initiative is a community-driven movement inspired by our goal to ensure that 90% or more of our shelter population finds a positive outcome. Since achieving this major milestone in 2020, we have continued to evolve our outreach to better serve both pets and their owners across the City of Dallas.

How We Care for Animals

As an open-admission municipal facility, we rely on a vast network of support to provide the best care possible for every animal in our building. Our lifesaving efforts are powered by a dedicated team of nearly 200 staff members, an active foster network, and partnerships with local and national animal welfare organizations. From on-site medical care and vaccinations to our robust enrichment programs, we ensure every animal is supported while they wait for their new beginning.

Your Partner in Adoption

Adoption is more than just bringing a pet home; it is a joyful, life-changing partnership. When you adopt from Dallas Animal Services, you are joining a compassionate community committed to making Dallas the best city in the country for pets. We are here to guide you through the process, ensuring you find the perfect match to complete your family.

Join the Movement

There are so many ways to get involved, whether you are looking to adopt, foster a pet in need, or volunteer your time at our Westmoreland Road location. Visit our website to view our current adoptable pets or check our event calendar to see how you can help us save lives today.

Trust Assessment
GoldRated Sep 9, 2026
Municipal ShelterPhysical Facility
Online Review Highlights
  • Compassionate and helpful staff
  • Free adoption services
  • Communication and follow-up delays
Coverage We Reviewed
TPR

10/1 - Dallas animal shelters are overcrowded. High prices and housing issues may be partly to blame

Dallas Animal Services secured budget dollars for fiscal year 2027 to address suspected animal cruelty cases. But staffers say housing and economics are driving shelter overpopulation.

Dallas News
Improves Trust

9/23 - Animal services chief retires after 129 ‘dog years’ with city

Paul Ramon retires after what many call a successful run as chief of Dallas Animal Services.

https://www.newschannel10.com

9/22 - Amarillo joins statewide coalition to improve animal welfare

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare joined over 20 other groups across the state to improve animal welfare priorities.

Be Dallas 90

9/21 - Adopt Joy @ PetSmart on Greenville - Be Dallas 90

Join DAS at PetSmart Greenville for pet adoptions!

Dallas News

9/20 - Dallas bumps animal services by $1.5M in new funding, targets cruelty cases

Dallas bumps animal services budget by $1.5M, with more than half of new cash aimed at cruelty cases.

Hoodline

9/9 - Dallas' Community Beer Co. Hosts Free Oktoberfest With Dog Adoptions and Stein Hoisting

Free Oktoberfest, adoptable pups, and a stein-hoisting contest hit Dallas' Pegasus Park this month.

Ideastream Public Media
Improves Trust

9/8 - Petting Zoo: Unique Raccoons!

This summer, unique raccoons took the internet by storm!

Oak Cliff

8/27 - Rock meets hard place: Dallas is short on trap, neuter, return resources for community cats - Oak Cliff

Some advocates think Dallas Animal Services should participate in TNR. The department currently isn’t proposing a City-run TNR program.

Dallas Sports Journal

8/26 - Cowboys Bring Adoptable Shelter Dog Chanel To Training Camp

The Dallas Cowboys gave adoptable shelter dog Chanel a day at training camp at The Star and shared her adoption listing on National Dog Day.

Be Dallas 90

8/19 - Adopt Joy @ PetSmart - Be Dallas 90

Join us for an afternoon of furry friends and fun at PetSmart on Greenville Ave! Meet some adorable, adoptable foster dogs from Dallas Animal Services and walk away with a new best friend! Can’t adopt a dog right now? Become a DAS foster! Speak directly...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

8/17 - Community cats could get new protections under Dallas city code

The proposal comes as Dallas Animal Services works to address more than 10,000 neonatal kitten intakes. NBC 5’s David Goins has the details.

Dallas News

8/16 - Hundreds of animals get adopted at massive North Texas adoption event

The Humane Society of North Texas and over 30 local animal shelters hosted an adoption event on Saturday and Sunday to combat shelter overcapacity and help about 1,000 animals find permanent homes.

Dallas News

8/11 - SPCA head: Here’s why shelters are full

Removing barriers to pet ownership can help thousands more animals find loving homes.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

7/28 - CatVideoFest coming to North Texas theaters in August

Catch a 70-minute compilation of cat videos on the big screen. A portion of ticket proceeds supports cat charities and shelters.

Dallas News

7/23 - See the trends in Dallas animal adoptions from 20 years of data

The Dallas Morning News looked back at 20 years of data to analyze more than 120,000 pet adoptions from Dallas's animal shelter.

CBS News
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7/21 - Construction crews, pet owners urged to take extra precautions during dangerous North Texas heat

As dangerous heat continues across North Texas, construction crews are changing schedules, adding hydration breaks and covering up to stay safe. Experts also warn pet owners to keep animals cool and know the signs of heat stroke, for both people and pets.

Dallas News

7/16 - Dallas, Fort Worth animal shelters are significantly overcapacity

Dallas Animal Services and Fort Worth Animal Care and Control are seeking residents to foster, adopt and volunteer as they deal with overcrowded shelters.

Parade Pets
Dallas Observer

7/7 - As dog days of summer approach, Dallas Animal Services braces for impact

Mechanical failures and crowding have pushed Dallas’ animal shelter to the limit yet again. What’s the fix?

StateScoop
Improves Trust

7/1 - Dallas to distribute ID-tags to help owners find lost pets and reduce pressure on city shelters | StateScoop

Dallas Animal Services has launched a six-month pilot program that aims to reunite more lost pets with their owners.

Dallas News
Improves Trust

6/24 - Dallas City Council tackles taxes, streets and development deals

The city maintained a key homestead exemption, accepted federal funding for street improvements and backed incentives for homelessness and theater projects.

Yahoo News

6/12 - Dallas Animal Services reaches critical capacity, asks community to take action to save lives

Dallas Animal Services is urgently calling on the community to help as the shelter faces critical overcrowding and an ongoing influx of animals. This surge has pushed the shelter well beyond its idea...

wfaa.com
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5/29 - Your Weekend Guide: Top Events Across DFW from Museum Nights to Wine Fest

Dallasites101 highlights the top things to do across North Texas, from late-night museum fun, immersive Harry Potter experiences to pool parties.

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10/12 - MARVIN #A1291789 Please leave any additional notes you may have about Marvin in the comments! #goodexistschallenge I also wanted to emphasize that his ideal family would be willing to help him with his leash pulling/reactivity. Marvin is a 10-month-old puppy still figuring out the world and would love someone to help him! 💙10 months old 💙51 pounds 💙Friendly, seems potty trained, loves treats, and pets, wiggly and cute. 💙Playgroup: Playful and social with other dogs, puppy energy. 💙HW negative 💙Stray 6/24, adopted 9/7, left at the shelter 9/10. Has been on a daycation and had good notes! 💙Neutered and ready to go home! ❤️TO FOSTER OR ADOPT EMAIL: Dasadopt@dallas.gov or dasfoster@dallas.gov IN THE SUBJECT LINE: MARVIN (A1291789) Or come to the shelter! 📍1818 N Westmoreland Rd Dallas, TX Hours: Monday 11am-7pm Tuesday 11am-7pm Wednesday 1pm-7pm Thursday 11am-7pm Friday 11am-7pm Saturday 11am-6pm Sunday 11am-6pm Email dasrescue@dallas.gov to rescue tag Email dasadopt@dallas.gov to adopt Email dasfoster@dallas.gov to foster ***remember the 3/3/3 rule- shelter dogs need at least 3 days to decompress and get used to their new environment. Don’t introduce to resident dogs or cats the first few days or lots of people/visitors. Give them time to rest and get used to things first. It makes a huge difference.

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10/11 - SUMMER 🌳er… 3rd time’s a charm! SUMMER is ready for the FOR REAL For Real match. He’s a chill blonde boy with good manners but needs a bit of grace in his new place. That is where the 3/3/3 Rule comes in! Time to adjust, learn, and feel settled. Tap @dallaslovebugs posts and links for specific guidance on 333 (3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months) to set you and your new dog up for success! 😻 • 5yo, 71lb, neutered, HW+ • knows sit • appears potty trained • good manners • social, mingles in playgroup 7/9 Stray 9/9 Adopted 9/20 Return, Personal Issues 9/23 Adopted 10/9 Return, for marking in apartment Lots of boy dogs mark - a training solution: kennel while away + a consistent potty break schedule + hire a trainer for a session (they train the human, the human guides the dog 🕶️). “Surrendered due to marking apartment. He is sweet and affectionate. He is so well behaved, obedient, sweet, likes to check up on you. Knows sit, come, and wait.” -2 WEEK ADOPTER “calm and friendly demeanor around kids, very well mannered, a gentle giant, likes affection but independent” -DAYCATION 8/15 “He is such a love bug and wants to follow you around wherever you go! He knows to sit and comes when you call. He is seriously so sweet, higher energy but maintainable, gentle, and low maintenance.” -DAYCATION 9/1 WARNING: Do you have a large lap? SUMMER will try to fit in it for snuggs!! SUMMER #A1293011 is available at Dallas Animal Services. 🍃 DAS is open 7 days a week! 🪴Foster to Adopt, Adoption, Foster, Daycation 👾 Loads of helpful links and posts about all of the above @dallaslovebugs _____🪱Heartworm is a parasite spread via mosquito bite. It is not contagious dog to dog or to people. A worm-like shape, it grows to eventually clog the organs, if not treated. DAS offers HW therapy which may clear the parasite in low positive dogs - most private vets will recommend the full HW Treatment protocol once you bring your new pet home. P.S. Regular preventative protects a dog against contraction!

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10/11 - Every time I visit DAS I see scared puppies; but something about Maya #A1280998 hit differently. My heart breaks every time I think of her shaking in her kennel wondering when’s my family coming back. 💕 9months old 50lbs 💕 Found as an underage stray; was adopted in March and surrendered in September for not being able to afford housing and was going to become homeless 💕 She has been at DAS over 3 weeks and still is terrified 💕 Shelter and volunteer notes say nervous, hiding, and scared 💕 Timid in playgroup and is currently cohoused 💕 Surrender notes: shy with strangers, good with kids, free roamed to the apartment, knows sit, likes toys I’m really hoping Maya can find a new home or at least a foster home. I cannot imagine what she is feeling losing the only home she’s ever known. Come meet her at Dallas Animal Services: 1818N Westmoreland Rd Dallas Tx 75212 Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday 11-7 Wed 1-7 Sat and Sun 11-6 To adopt: dasadopt@dallas.gov To foster: dasfoster@dallas.gov To rescue: dasrescue@dallas.gov

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10/11 - 10/12 UPDATE: WAFFLES has been picked up for ADOPTION! 🎉 Meet Waffles…Our #DASDoggieDaycation pup! Euthanasia deadline (due to space): 10/15 Please share. ❤️ Waffles - #A1287441 🌟 4 years, 42 lbs., female 🌟 Microchipped, vaccinated, spayed 🌟 Adoptions fees are waived currently 🌟 Originally found as a stray in May 🌟 About Waffles: Waffles is one of the longest stay pups at the shelter, and we do not understand why no one has scooped up this precious girl. She is a cute little size, loves people, is affectionate, and loves to give kisses. She connected quickly with us and just loves getting attention. We love this girl so much! 🥰 🌟 Personality: Calm, happy, loving demeanor. 🌟 Car Skills: Jumps in on her own and is calm the entire time 🌟 Reaction to New People: Happy to receive attention from everyone! 🌟 Reaction to Cats: No cats seen 🌟 Reaction to Other Dogs: Very calm, if she gave a reaction, it was friendly interest. 🌟 Leash Skills: Excellent! Does not pull, walks at a great pace. Does check-ins. 🌟 Potty Skills: Went potty immediately outside 🌟 Treat Skills: Takes treats gently 🌟Tricks: Seems to know sit 🌟 Playgroup Notes: Social, Dainty & Gentle Playstyle, timid, tolerant, and allows greets ❣️ HW+: not contagious, DAS provides single injection of ProHeart 12™ (moxidectin) and Diroban™ (melarsomine) therapy for free, and will give more information about any further treatment. We stopped by: @katytraildallas @communitybeerco Halloween collar by: @barkandbaubletx 🎃👻 If you are interested in adopting, or fostering Waffles, the quickest way to do so is to go directly to: Dallas Animal Services 1818 N Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, Texas 75212 Hours: M,T,TR,F – 11-7; W – 1-7; Sat. & Sun. – 11-6 If you cannot go to the shelter today: 1. Email DASAdopt@Dallas.gov “URGENT - Waffles - #1287441” as the subject, include your phone number. 2. Then, Waffles’ page on bedallas90.org; click “I’m Interested!”, and complete the steps. Out-of-state adoptions: Adopter must arrange transportation, and DAS can provide information for transportation options.

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10/10 - 💙🐾 LOVE FITS EVERY LIFESTYLE! 🐾💙 With hundreds of dogs waiting at Dallas Animal Services, there's a perfect match for just about every lifestyle! Whether you're looking for an adventure buddy, social butterfly or sidekick, your new best friend could be waiting right here. ❤️ 🐶 Meet Bluffie #A1298329! Bluffie is a 2-year-old German Shepherd who's ready to trade shelter life for a lifetime of love and adventures! ✨ She's one smart girl who knows how to sit, loves treats and pets, and patiently waits to hear what you'll ask her to do next. And when Texas gets hot? Bluffie loves taking a splash in the pool to cool off! 💦 From exploring new places to enjoying some fun in the sun, Bluffie is ready to find her person and start her next chapter. Could that person be YOU? 📍 Come on down to Dallas Animal Services this weekend and meet Bluffie and hundreds of other dogs waiting for their perfect match! Love fits every lifestyle. Find yours! 🐾💙

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10/10 - Dirk (A1298592) 🏀 1 year old male 🏀 51 pounds, neutered 🏀 good with kids 🏀 loves butt scratches 🏀 takes treats gently 🏀 great on leash 🏀 good with other dogs If you are interesting in fostering, adopting, or fostering-to-adopt Dirk, the quickest way to do so is to go directly to: Dallas Animal Services 1818 Westmoreland Road Dallas, Texas 75212 Hours: M,T,TH,F - 11 AM to 7 PM W - 1 PM to 7 PM Saturday and Sunday- 11 AM to 6 PM If you cannot go to the shelter today, but are interested, you can: 1. Email DASAdopt@dallas.gov with “A1298592” as the subject 2. Go to Dirk’s page on BeDallas90.org and click “I’m Interested” Out-of-State adoptions possible! Adopter must arrange transportation. DAS can provide more information and options! Today we visited: @cedricscoffeeshop @communitybeerco #kiddspringspark #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #dallas #adoptme #shelterdogsofinstagram #pittie #adopt #pittiesofinstagram

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10/10 - Meet Rocky A1271944 🐾 With his silly, sweet and lovable personality, Rocky is sure to bring lots of smiles and laughter into your life! This fun-loving boy is full of personality and loves running around, playing with toys, splashing in water and soaking up attention from his favorite people. He even knows a few tricks, like sit and paw, especially when treats are involved! Rocky has also shown that he can be social and playful with other dogs, especially in smaller groups. He enjoys running around and playing chase with his dog friends! Whether he’s showing off his goofy side or enjoying some love and affection, Rocky has so much joy to share! Rocky is available for adoption or fostering at Dallas Animal Services and is ready to find a loving home to call his own! 💙 #shelterdogs #pitties #dallas #dogsofdallas #blackdogs

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10/9 - Sweet Chuck #A1297000 has been at DAS for 45 days and is still the same scared boy I met on day one. Really hoping someone sees beyond his fear and that there is a wonderful, sweet boy underneath. 💙 11months 51lbs 💙 is very shy in the Shelter, but does walk well on leash 💙Treat motivated, so using treats will help gain his trust 💙 Has been co-housed at the shelter. Is timid around the other dogs, but does accept greets. 💙 He will need decompression and a quiet place to learn that he is safe Chuck is already neutered, heartworm negative, vaccinated and is ready to go home today Come meet him at Dallas Animal Services: 1818N Westmoreland Rd Dallas Tx 75212 Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday 11-7 Wed 1-7 Sat and Sun 11-6 To adopt: dasadopt@dallas.gov To foster: dasfoster@dallas.gov To rescue: dasrescue@dallas.gov

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10/9 - Helmet Head 🪖 is ready to be adopted! Halloween litter doing good except for Binx Reach out to me for helmet head interest! All kittens will be available through @dallasanimalservices Binx A1300650 Bones A1300651 Salem A1300649 Wednesday A1300652 #AdoptDontShop #fosterkittens #FosterSaveLives #kittensoftiktok

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10/8 - GOOSE #A1263655 is a sweet boy who has been looking for a FURever home all of his life. You see, back in October of last year, GOOSE arrived as a stray to @DallasAnimalServices at only a few months old. No little baby should be out on the streets all alone! 😭 By November, he found a foster home that immediately decided to adopt him! Three months later, he was surrendered for not being the right fit. He was only 7 months old and spent half of his life in that home. How can he possibly be the wrong fit? ☹️ GOOSE spent THREE MORE MONTHS back at the shelter waiting to be noticed and by May of this year he found another foster home who also wanted to adopt this good boy! :whew: Sadly, just a few weeks ago, GOOSE’s owner passed away and now he’s back at the #animalshelter here in #DallasTX. Third time is a charm? PLEASE SHARE GOOSE! ⭐️ 1 year & 4 months old ⭐️ 49lbs ⭐️ Neutered and Heartworm negative ⭐️ VERY dog friendly! He has been co-housed with several dogs during his time at the shelter and even goes to play group! ⭐️ Sometimes he’s a little shy but there’s nothing like a treat (which he takes soooo gently) to warm him up! ⭐️ Knows ‘sit’ and is eager to learn more tricks ⭐️ Enjoys getting petted and waits calmly for attention ⭐️ Still a puppy who hasn’t had a ton of stability in his life so he’ll need some time to understand that he’s finally home, and an owner that knows he’s still a baby with a whole life to learn. GOOD BOY, GOOSE!! 📍1818 N Westmoreland in #Dallas! #shelterdog

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10/8 - JET #A1287038 This is Jet’s 9-5! 💻👔📞 He was in foster for two weeks and this is what the foster had to say about him: ✨potty trained ✨loves to run ✨loves humans ✨wants attention and love ✨goofy ✨old man but young at heart ✨great manners -8 yrs old -55 pounds -HW negative -Neutered and ready to go home today! -Playgroup: people oriented, allows greetings, he has had a couple of altercations with other dogs at the shelter so he may be best in a home as the only dog. -Stray 5/11, short term foster 7/19, short term foster 8/3, short term foster 9/1 -volunteer favorite, D90 runner all star , loves rolling around in the grass and belly rubs, good at matching energy, knows when to be calm and when to run and play. #goodexistschallenge ❤️TO FOSTER OR ADOPT EMAIL: Dasadopt@dallas.gov or dasfoster@dallas.gov IN THE SUBJECT LINE: JET (A1287038) Or come to the shelter! For more adoptable pets visit bedallas90.org 📍1818 N Westmoreland Rd Dallas, TX Hours: Monday 11am-7pm Tuesday 11am-7pm Wednesday 1pm-7pm Thursday 11am-7pm Friday 11am-7pm Saturday 11am-6pm Sunday 11am-6pm Email dasrescue@dallas.gov to rescue tag Email dasadopt@dallas.gov to adopt Email dasfoster@dallas.gov to foster ***remember the 3/3/3 rule- shelter dogs need at least 3 days to decompress and get used to their new environment. Don’t introduce to resident dogs or cats the first few days or lots of people/visitors. Give them time to rest and get used to things first. It makes a huge difference.

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10/8 - Let’s Frisbeeee!!! Rebel #A1286425 would brighten your home! ⭐ 2/3 years spayed ⭐ HW negative ⭐ Easy going ⭐ Solicits belly rubs ⭐ Knows sit, okay, Hall, Excuse, Accio(fetch), Expelliarmus(leave toy) ⭐ Loves to sun bathe ⭐ Good on leash ⭐ Dog friendly, co housed ⭐ Laid back, will sleep in with you on lazy mornings! 📍 Dallas Animal Services (Texas) To adopt: apply at BeDallas90.org with A# and email dasadopt@dallas.gov To foster: dasfoster@dallas.gov Rescue tag: dasrescue@dallas.gov More 🐶🐱: BeDallas90.org ☀️All animals are spayed/neutered/vaccinated ☀️Local fostering available ☀️Dogs can be adopted out of state, adopter must arrange transport ☀️DAS is open 7 days a week

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10/5 - Meet Francis (A1300519), Grooming Glow-Up Project’s 24th member. When we went to pull Francis from the shelter, he made one thing very clear: he was not leaving without his sister, Susan (A1300520.) Since it seemed more like a demand than a request, we followed his lead. Francis and Susan arrived at Dallas Animal Services after their dad passed away. Both are senior pups looking for a loving home to spend their golden years. They were not in the best condition when they entered the shelter, but it sounds like their dad had been very ill, so we choose to lead with grace and compassion. Francis was heavily matted, and his toenails had grown so long they were beginning to curl under. Susan was extremely greasy, and her toenails had already curled under as well. These two have spent their entire lives together, and we would love to see them continue that journey side by side. However, they do not have to be adopted together if the right homes come along. In the meantime, Francis would like everyone to know that Susan comes with him at no extra charge. After all, they’re basically a buy one FREE, get the other MORE FREE. ❤️🐾

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10/5 - Sketching them from photos is one thing, but sketching them when I finally meet them in person feels completely different. I’m so happy I finally got to meet some of the dogs I had only seen through photos on the website—and now, at the shelter. I’ll continue creating their portraits and sharing their stories, hoping that a little more attention can help them be seen, loved, and find their forever homes. ❤️

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10/5 - TINY GALLERY TRAIL PRESENTS Tails on the Trail A Celebration of Dogs & Art When: Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 3–7 PM Where: ElmWoof Dog Park • 2100 S Edgefield Ave Bring the family. Bring your best friend. WHAT’S HAPPENING 3 - 5PM • Youth Art Activities — Get creative! Make a mini clay dog or draw your best dog for a chance to have your artwork permanently displayed at ElmWoof Park! 3:30 - 5:30 • Dog Fashion/Costume Contest — Does your dog have the look? Think ’80s style, Eras Tour glam, creative costumes, matching human-and-dog duos, and more! Compete for fun prizes and show off your four-legged fashionista. All looks welcome!
 3 - 7PM • Pet Adoption & Wellness Resources — Meet adorable dogs looking for their forever homes and discover helpful resources for local pet owners. Let’s get those pups out of the shelter and into loving homes! 3 - 7PM • Tiny Gallery Trail — Explore Dogs, a special dog-themed art exhibit in five gallery boxes along the Elmwood Branch Trail. Kids can collect stickers at each gallery, complete a trail card, and earn a special prize! Special shout out to our sponsors: CityVet Bishop Arts @cityvet Dallas Arts & Culture @dallasculture Cliffside Collective Real Estate Group @cliffsidecollectivegroup Edgefield Animal Clinic | edgefieldanimalclinic.org Event partner: Herby’s Burgers @herbysburgers Art & Animal Partners: Dallas Animal Services @DallasAnimalServices SPCA of Texas @spcaoftexas Green Pet Supply @greenpetdallas Trade Oak Cliff @tradeoakcliff Pegasus Creative Reuse @pegasusreuse In-Kind Sponsors Davis Street Mercantile @davisstreetmercantile JD’s Tree Service Nova @novadallas Cenzos @cenzospizzaanddeli Methodist Dallas @Methodist_Dallas #OakCliffDogs #AdoptDontShop #freefamilyfun

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