All pets living in the city of Dallas are required to be spayed/neutered. This protects your pet's health and helps control the extreme overpopulation of cats and dogs.

Dogs are very smart and have lots of energy. Being left alone a lot, without anything to do, can make them bored and anxious which can result in barking, pacing, destruction, or aggression.

Most dogs are social. Some are very social and need that connection, just like people do. Isolating a dog without socialization may make them anxious, depressed, or insane.

The most powerful sense for dogs.  Leash walks around your neighborhood, sniffing the sniffs satisfies their innate need for scent stimulation. This is essential mental exercise for your dog.

Heartworm is not contagious from animal to animal. Dogs contract heartworm from a mosquito bite. This will cause sickness, pain, and death. A monthly preventative protects your dog.

There are many resources for free and low cost dog and cat care, vaccinations, and preventatives. Lists of resources may be found at Dallas Pets Alive and Dallas Animal Services.

Your dog should wear a collar with ID and rabies tags. Be sure your Dallas pet is microchipped and your contact information is up-to-date on the chip. Go Here For: Dallas Lost Pet and Dallas Found Pet help!

The following items are toxic for your dog: Alcohol, Onions, Garlic, Anything with Caffeine, Chocolate, Grapes. Chicken Bones may splinter inside and rip up intestines. DO NOT FEED!