Dallas Animal Services

Dallas Animal Services officer and wildlife investigator Jacqui Sutherland, aka The Coyote Lady, was recently nominated for the ongoing PAWSitively Good Awards and on Nov. 8 The Kelly Clarkson Show spotlighted her efforts.

Dallas Animal Services officer and wildlife investigator Jacqui, aka The Coyote Lady, was recently nominated by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth for NBC Local station partner’s ongoing PAWSitively Good Award for working with the local wildlife population, including coyotes, bobcats, possums, and bats, and fostering hundreds of pets in her own home.

Dallas Animal Services asks community for help as the shelter’s intake is over capacity.

NBC 5’s Brian Curtis and Brittney Johnson join Telemundo 39’s Norma García and Enrique Teuteló at Dallas Animal Services for Clear the Shelters 2023. Many shelters are waiving or discounting fees in August.

Dallas Animal Services is asking for bond money from a planned 2024 referendum to build a new shelter more than twice the size of the current one.

Dallas Animal Services is asking for a new shelter, more than twice the size of the current one. Supporters say it would provide a much-needed upgrade for animals and people who love them, but NBC 5’s Ken Klthoff reports there is stiff competition for money to build it.

All pets are free to adopt at Dallas Animal Services until further notice, as the agency is over capacitated.

Staff have been working hard to overcome challenges and operate one of the largest shelters in the country, despite the impact on its computer system

While some city services are back online after a ransomware attack, others are still without important access to computer systems, including Dallas Animal Services.

A group of girls from the Make a Difference organization visited the Dallas Animal Services shelter Monday to read to the animals.

A wildlife expert shares some advice for helping prevent wild animals from coming too close for comfort.

The Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting free adoptions at their shelter located at 1818 North Westmoreland Road.

Clear the Shelters: Pawsitively Good Awards is recognizing Caroline Ward, a foster dog-mom and Dallas Animal Services volunteer, for going above and beyond to help animals in need. MORE: NBCDFW.com/Pawsitively-Good/Nominate-An-Animal-Hero

NBC 5’s Brian Curtis and Brittney Johnson were live at the SPCA of Texas in Dallas and Telemundo 39’s Norma Garcia was at Prairie Paws Adoption Center in Grand Prairie as we try again to #ClearTheShelters in North Texas with free adoptions on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.

The final push to Clear the Shelters is underway this weekend as North Texas animal shelters deal with crowded kennels full of pets who are ready for their forever homes.

Clear the Shelters is an annual campaign to save shelter animals across the country. Adoptions are free Saturday, Aug. 27, at all participating Clear the Shelters locations.

Clear the Shelters: Pawsitively Good Awards is recognizing Gabriela Pataro, a restaurateur and animal rescue volunteer, for going above and beyond to help animals in need. Make sure you nominate a local hero today.   MORE: NBCDFW.com/Pawsitively-Good/Nominate-An-Animal-Hero

Discussing Clear The Shelters with Marlo Clingman, the Public Information Coordinator for Dallas Animal Services, and one of the shelters participating in our local Clear The Shelters! All this month we’re asking you to adopt an animal during NBC 5 and Telemundo 39’s Clear The Shelters! Some of our shelters are waiving fees throughout the month and some are waiving...

Across North Texas, animal shelters are taking part in this month’s effort to #ClearTheShelters and connect pets with their forever homes.

Clear the Shelters: Pawsitively Good Awards is recognizing Aaron Staudenmaier, a chef and volunteer for Dallas Animal Services, for going above and beyond to help animals in need. Make sure you nominate a local hero today. MORE: NBCDFW.com/Pawsitively-Good/Nominate-An-Animal-Hero