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Spend your July 4th with the dogs at DAS

June 26, 2026

Dallas Animal Services is once again inviting the public to come spend time with anxious dogs on July 4th. We have details.

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2026-06-26T10:51:00	Furry Friday: Meet Mr. Frizzle the cat and Wiggly the dog	Furry Friday: Meet Mr. Frizzle the cat and Wiggly the dog June 26, 2026 Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its care that are available for adoption. They are Mr. Frizzle the cat and Wiggly the dog.
2026-06-26T05:53:14	Hate pet rent fees? San Diego city leaders to consider ordinance that could end pet rent	Hate pet rent fees? San Diego city leaders to consider ordinance that could end pet rent June 26, 2026 There’s a new push to get rid of monthly rental fees for pets in San Diego and the San Diego Humane Society is supporting it. Folks have the opportunity to make their voices heard on the matter at San Diego City Council next week.
2026-06-26T04:52:29	San Diego city leaders consider ordinance that could end pet rent	San Diego city leaders consider ordinance that could end pet rent June 26, 2026 There's a new push to increase transparency in the rental process for people living across San Diego. NBC 7's Mark Mullen talks to the San Diego Humane Society about what it could mean for renters' who are also pet owners.
2026-06-26T02:54:29	Rochester Animal Services Verona Street shelter needs 49 dogs fostered or adopted before $2.6 millio	Rochester Animal Services Verona Street shelter needs 49 dogs fostered or adopted before $2.6 millio June 26, 2026 The City of Rochester is preparing for a major renovation at the Rochester Animal Services Verona Street Shelter, with construction set to begin on July 6.
2026-06-25T22:30:37	Critters Are Howling And Snarling About America's 250th Anniversary Celebration	Critters Are Howling And Snarling About America's 250th Anniversary Celebration June 25, 2026 Animal organizations are gearing up for a tough challenge. While the 4th of July is a great hoopla for families with parades and nighttime activities, it ain’t so great for critters. First of all, while cats seriously aren’t interested in parade watching, wo/man’s best friend pooches can’t think of anything better than palling around with []
2026-06-25T20:52:07	Charleston Animal Society seeks homes for 250 animals for America’s 250th anniversary	Charleston Animal Society seeks homes for 250 animals for America’s 250th anniversary June 25, 2026 CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Charleston Animal Society has officially announced its “250 for 250” adoption campaign, seeking homes
2026-06-25T20:48:57	Tucson Now: Adopt a dog? Celebrate with some pics!	Tucson Now: Adopt a dog? Celebrate with some pics! June 25, 2026 Tucson photographer Craig Peterman: free photoshoots of any kind for anyone who adopts a dog from PACC during the summer months.
2026-06-25T15:00:00	Thrive Pet Healthcare Expands Pet Insurance Access Through Pumpkin and Trupanion to Help Pet Owners	Thrive Pet Healthcare Expands Pet Insurance Access Through Pumpkin and Trupanion to Help Pet Owners June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Pet Healthcare today announced a new option to help pet owners plan for veterinary care costs, including expanded access to pet...
2026-06-25T13:18:31	PACC reopens parts of shelter after canine distemper cases	PACC reopens parts of shelter after canine distemper cases June 25, 2026 According to PACC, the first distemper case was identified at the end of May. They believe the outbreak can be traced back to two stray dogs brought into the shelter.
2026-06-25T13:00:00	National Animal Welfare Workforce Development Nonprofit Launches Soul Phood	National Animal Welfare Workforce Development Nonprofit Launches Soul Phood June 25, 2026 A Community-Centered Pet Food Brand Co-Founded by the Critter Fixers
2026-06-25T07:35:31	A Grieving Dog Dad Built A Lifeline For Old Shelter Dogs After One Changed His Life	A Grieving Dog Dad Built A Lifeline For Old Shelter Dogs After One Changed His Life June 25, 2026 Lily was already 10 when Sam brought her home. She gave him seven unforgettable years, then left behind a mission bigger than one family. Now her story is helping senior shelter dogs across the country get seen before time runs out.
2026-06-25T03:06:35	Local animal shelters overwhelmed, urge families to consider adopting or fostering	Local animal shelters overwhelmed, urge families to consider adopting or fostering June 25, 2026 GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) – Being less than a month into summer, many local animals shelter leaders say they’re near or exceeding capacity and are now urging the public to consider fostering
2026-06-25T01:58:31	Authorities search for 730 missing animals at mass grave site in NorCal	Authorities search for 730 missing animals at mass grave site in NorCal June 25, 2026 Investigators are excavating a NorCal animal rescue as they search for answers in a growing animal cruelty case involving hundreds of missing dogs.
2026-06-24T17:33:52	Pet Resource Center of Kansas City asks for community’s help to keep up with demand	Pet Resource Center of Kansas City asks for community’s help to keep up with demand June 24, 2026 Pet Resource Center of Kansas City is asking the community for support as the demand for affordable veterinary care continues to grow.
2026-06-24T13:00:00	Viral Video: Coyote Discovered in a Middle-School Bathroom	Viral Video: Coyote Discovered in a Middle-School Bathroom June 24, 2026 Animal services found a full-grown coyote hanging out by one of the toilets in a middle school bathroom. Here's what happened next.
2026-06-24T12:00:00	Screwworm concerns force Rio Grande Valley shelters to change transportation plans	Screwworm concerns force Rio Grande Valley shelters to change transportation plans June 24, 2026 Out-of-state animal shelters are turning away or restricting Texas pets due to New World screwworm fears, forcing Rio Grande Valley shelters to overhaul transport protocols.
2026-06-24T04:00:00	Meet our Pet of the Week: Broccoli	Meet our Pet of the Week: Broccoli June 24, 2026 Broccoli is an adoptable dog from Fulton County Animal Services and LifeLine Animal Project in need of a forever home. Broccoli is a 3-year-old gray and white male who weighs
2026-06-24T02:51:07	Local animal shelter in 'Code Red' as it houses 800+ pets, urgently seeks adopters	Local animal shelter in 'Code Red' as it houses 800+ pets, urgently seeks adopters June 24, 2026 Cincinnati Animal CARE is in a 'Code Red' situation as its shelters struggle with overcrowding, prompting an urgent call for adoptions and foster homes.
2026-06-24T01:12:22	Pasco County Animal Services	Pasco County Animal Services June 24, 2026 Let's find a home for Holly!
2026-06-23T19:34:43	Keep your pets safe during the 4th of July fireworks	Keep your pets safe during the 4th of July fireworks June 23, 2026 Michigan Humane shares tips for pet parents
2026-06-23T16:09:57	FurEver Home Friends: KC Pet Project	FurEver Home Friends: KC Pet Project June 23, 2026 KC Pet Project's Abigail Anderson joins Shane and Kerrigan to introduce us to Blaine, an 11-year-old pup looking for his furever home.
2026-06-23T14:50:53	Meet James, a 10-year-old tabby with a calm demeanor	Meet James, a 10-year-old tabby with a calm demeanor June 23, 2026 Meet James, one of WTOP’s Pets of the Week.
2026-06-23T14:18:09	Meet River, a well-mannered terrier who loves to play	Meet River, a well-mannered terrier who loves to play June 23, 2026 Meet River, WTOP’s Pet of the Week!
2026-06-23T01:56:22	Can $14 Million Help Solve LA's Animal Shelter Crisis?	Can $14 Million Help Solve LA's Animal Shelter Crisis? June 23, 2026 CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.

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