SPCA of Texas

Elevated Evenings Wellness Reimagined Panel: Creating Balance in a Busy World
2025-08-21 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Training Mate, 4823 Bryan Street Ste. 100, Dallas, 75204
Join us for Elevated Evenings: A Personal and Professional Development Series Presented by Sewell – Wellness Reimagined: Creating Balance in a Busy World.
Join us for an energizing evening focused on reimagining what wellness truly means in today’s fast-paced world. From managing stress and setting boundaries to creating sustainable self-care routines, this panel will offer fresh insights and practical tools to help you show up as your best self — both personally and professionally. Whether you’re looking to improve your mental clarity, physical health, emotional resilience, or work-life balance, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and empowered.
Featured Panelists:

Jackie Futrell, Franchise Owner, Training Mate East Dallas
Kristyn Calabrese, MA, CTRS, LPC, HOPE Strategies Counseling, LLC
Helsa Thompson, M.Ed, Owner of The Aura House and Black Boys Meditate Inc. RYT® 500
Matt Araiza, Fitness Professional – Equinox, SESSION Pilates | Owner-MattieCakesDFW | Instgram: mattaraiza

Location: Training Mate, 4823 Bryan Street Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75204
Date: Thursday, August 21st | 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Topics Include:

How to build a realistic and sustainable wellness routine
Managing burnout and workplace stress
Mental health awareness and emotional regulation
Movement, fitness, and how to stay active while busy
Balancing ambition with rest
Nutrition and sleep habits that support whole-self health

Current YP members: Sign up via the Volunteer Portal.
All others: Please RSVP below!
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot!

Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest!
2025-08-23 12:00 - 18:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas on August 23rd, during Clear the Shelters and find your new best friend! Adoptions are FREE for animals at our SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center and will open at 12PM. You can also donate to the SPCA of Texas through Clear the Shelters HERE beginning August 1!
Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative – which has helped more than one million pets find new homes and raised millions of dollars for participating animal shelters and rescues since its 2015 inception – is returning for the 11th consecutive year this Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. NBC and Telemundo stations across the nation are partnering with animal shelters and rescues in their communities to promote pet adoption and raise critical funds for participating shelters and rescues. Visit ClearTheShelters.com and DesocuparLosAlbergues.com for more information.

Mobile Adoptions at Pet Supplies Plus Waxahachie
2025-08-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Pet Supplies Plus Waxahachie, 791 N Hwy 77 Suite 205, Waxahachie, Texas, 75165
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, August 30th from 11am-3pm at Pet Supplies Plus Waxahachie, 791 N Hwy 77 Suite 205, Waxahachie, TX 75165 and meet your new best friend!

Mobile Adoptions at Flix Brewhouse
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Flix Brewhouse, 416 Highway 287 N, Mansfield, 76063
Join the SPCA of Texas and meet your new best friend on September 6th at Flix Brewhouse, 416 Highway 287 N, Mansfield, TX 76063 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mobile Adoptions at NorthPark Center
2025-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Northpark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75225
Join the SPCA of Texas on September 13th at NorthPark Center by Dillard’s, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 and meet your new best friend from 12PM-4PM!

Cat & Kitten Mobile Adoptions @ City Place PetSmart
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | PetSmart City Place, 2415 N Haskell Ave. STE 113, Dallas, 75204
Join the SPCA of Texas on Sunday, September 14th from 10am-2pm at City Place PetSmart, 2415 N Haskell Ave. STE 113, Dallas, TX 75204 and meet your new cat or kitten best friend! FREE adoptions for cats and kittens!

North Texas Giving Day
2025-09-18 | TX
Don’t miss out on the biggest giving day in the nation, North Texas Giving Day on September 18th!
Donations made to the SPCA of Texas during the North Texas Giving Day season, beginning September 1, go even further to help animals in need throughout your community. CLICK HERE TO DONATE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1ST!
Save the date now to be sure you don’t miss it! Click one of the two links to your right (Google or iCalendar) to make sure this event is on your radar.

SPCA of Texas' Young Professionals North Texas Giving Day Fundraising Social
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Truck Yard, 5624 Sears St, Dallas, 75206
Join us Thursday, September 18th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Truck Yard for a night of fun, friends, and giving back—all in support of the SPCA of Texas!
Our North Texas Giving Day Fundraising Social is the perfect excuse to gather with fellow animal lovers at the one-of-a-kind Tree House space at Truck Yard Dallas. Enjoy cold drinks, good vibes, and some friendly competition—all while making an impact for pets in need.
North Texas Giving Day is one of the largest community-wide giving events in the country, and we’re rallying together to make a difference for the SPCA of Texas. To make the night even sweeter, Truck Yard has generously donated four $25 gift cards! At 8:00pm, everyone who donates $100 or more through our YP Giving Page will be entered into a drawing to win one of the gift cards! You do not need to be present to win.
So come out, raise a glass, and help us show how big North Texas hearts are on this incredible day of giving!
Donate Now to Support The SPCA of Texas!
Current YP members: Sign up via the Volunteer Portal.
All others: Please RSVP below!

Fur Ball 2025
2025-09-19 18:30 - 22:30 | Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, 75209
You’re my best friend! The most elegant party animals in North Texas will gather for the SPCA of Texas Fur Ball, our annual gala on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum from 6:30-10:30PM.
Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment, the always-exciting Pony Up for Paws, and live and silent auctions. We are grateful for everyone’s support of Fur Ball, which raises important funds for our critical work in the community.
*Fur Ball is exclusively for those aged 21 and over*
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TABLES, AND TICKETS!

Brother Bill's Free Spay/Neuter Vaccine Clinic
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, 3906 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, 75212
Let’s keep our furry family members healthy and safe! Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, The No Strays Project, and SPCA of Texas invite you to our FREE Spay/Neuter & Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, 3906 N. Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212.

FREE Spay/Neuter Surgery (pre-registration required)
Vaccinations only $5 each (Rabies, Bordetella, DAPP, FRCVP/FELV)
Microchip only $5
Heartworm Prevention $20

Drive-thru drop-off for surgery pets: 8AM–10AM
Low-cost vaccines: 10AM–3PM, first come-first served

Must live in the following zip codes (proof of residence required): 75208, 75211, 75212, 75216, 75217, 75241, 75227, 75224, 75228, 75232

Pre-register here: bbhh.org/petclinic

Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry - NEW LOCATION!
2025-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Homeward Bound Inc., 2535 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, 75212
Costs for your furry friend are going up, and we’re here to help! Join us Sunday, September 21, from 8 to 10 a.m. at our NEW LOCATION at the Homeward Bound Parking Lot, 2535 Lone Star Dr., for our drive-thru pet food drive. We will be giving away dog food and cat food. Registration is required and will open September 2nd.
The SPCA of Texas will be offering free pet food for owners in the community, join us!
Pre-register here: https://spca.org/resources/pet-needs/support-to-keep-your-pet/drive-thru-pet-food-pantry
La SPCA de Texas estará ofreciendo comida gratuita para mascotas a los dueños en la comunidad, ¡únase a nosotros!
Regístrese aquí: https://spca.org/resources/pet-needs/support-to-keep-your-pet/drive-thru-pet-food-pantry

Pride in Dallas Parade
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Pride in Dallas, 3911 Cedar Springs Road, 75219
Join the SPCA of Texas on September 21st at the Pride in Dallas Parade, 3911 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219. The parade begins at 2pm! Learn more at https://prideindallas.org/
View parade map

Chi Omega Christmas Market
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-27 | Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, 75207
Join the SPCA of Texas at the 48th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market, a Dallas shopping tradition on September 24-27, 2025 at Dallas Market Hall, 2200 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas Texas 75207. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
DECK THE HALLS Preview Party
Wednesday, September 24th | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
First Call Shopping
Thursday, September 25th | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
continue shopping until 7:00 p.m
General Admission
Thursday, September 25th | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 26th | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 27th | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The SPCA of Texas is proud to be a 2025 beneficiary of the 48th Annual Chi Omega Christmas Market, a beloved Dallas shopping tradition supporting local nonprofits serving issue areas, including arts, civic, education, health, and welfare that make a real difference in Dallas.
The Market is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience featuring 200+ merchants offering holiday gifts, home décor, fashion, and more. Please mark your calendars and make plans to shop and support local nonprofits like us!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Texas C.A.R.E.S. Workshop
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-01 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Love Field, 3300 W. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, 75235
Join the ASPCA and the SPCA of Texas for Texas C.A.R.E.S. (Comprehensive Animal Cruelty Response, Education and Support), a free, two-day workshop for law enforcement, prosecutors, veterinarians, and animal sheltering professionals.
Texas C.A.R.E.S. Workshop
Animal Cruelty Investigations and Response Training
September 30 & October 1, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Love Field
3300 W. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75235
Attendees will take part in a hands-on case study from investigation through animal placement, learning skills in seizure, evidence documentation, testimony, legal disposition, sheltering, and care. Breakout sessions will provide role-specific training, and continuing education credits are available.
Travel stipends are available for participants traveling more than 75 miles.
Register here

DFW Pets Are Family - Free pet food, vaccinations & more!
2025-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Samuell Farm, 100 US-80, Mesquite, 75149
Free Pet Food, Vaccinations and Supplies. Dallas/Fort Worth area organizations will come together again to provide essential support to local pet families in need – keeping them together and keeping loved pets out of the shelter. First-come-first-served while supplies last.
Saturday | October 4 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Samuell Farm, 100 US-80, Mesquite, TX 75149
Join us to receive: Pet Food, Vaccines and Microchips.
Basic Pet Wellness Services including free rabies, parvo/distemper vaccines (dogs), FVRCP vaccines (cats) and microchips generously provided by Petco Love and the Banfield Foundation. Spay/neuter appointments available (For future dates. Not done on site).
Supplies/Services generously provided by:
CUDDLY
Dallas Pets Alive!
Spay Neuter Network
Operation Kindness
SPCA of Texas
Fort Worth Animal Care and Control
The Love Pit
JP Morgan Chase Volunteers
GoodPup
Don’t Forget to Feed Me
& contributions generously provided by local residents

Mobile Adoptions at NorthPark Center
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Northpark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75225
Join the SPCA of Texas on October 4th at NorthPark Center by Dillard’s, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 and meet your new best friend from 11AM-3PM!

Jubilee Park's National Night Out
2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Jubilee Park, 917 Bank Street, Dallas, 75223
Celebrate Jubilee Park’s National Night Out with us on October 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.! Join Jubilee for a night to honor our Dallas Police Department – Jubilee Park officers, the Dallas Fire Rescue and all of Dallas’ first responders. Enjoy performances from the Woodrow Wilson High School Wildcat Drumline and Color Guard, a live DJ, food (while supplies last), kids’ crafts and field games, and chat with city officials (Dallas City Council District 2 Jesse Moreno and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem of Dallas, Adam Bazaldua for Dallas), vendors such as the SPCA of Texas, Operation Kindness, and more.

Mobile Adoptions at Subiefest Texas
2025-10-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, October 11 at Subiefest Texas, The Texas Subaru Enthusiast Festival in partnership with Subaru of America at Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 from 8AM-2PM and meet your new best friend!

Mobile Adoptions @ Sewell Subaru
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Sewell Subaru, 7800 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX, 75209, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas from 11AM-2PM on Saturday, October 11th at Sewell Subaru, 7800 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209 and meet your new best friend!
Made possible by a grant from the ASPCA, Subaru Loves Pets, and Subaru.

Mobile Adoptions at Pet Supplies Plus Waxahachie
2025-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Pet Supplies Plus Waxahachie, 791 N Hwy 77 Suite 205, Waxahachie, Texas, 75165
Join the SPCA of Texas on Sunday, October 12th from 11am-3pm at Pet Supplies Plus Waxahachie, 791 N Hwy 77 Suite 205, Waxahachie, TX 75165 and meet your new best friend!

Elevated Evenings: Financial Literacy & Home-Buying
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Tower Club, 1601 Elm St 48th Floor, Dallas, Texas, 75201
Join us for Elevated Evenings: A Personal and Professional Development Series Presented by Sewell – Financial Literacy & Home-Buying Essentials.
Let’s talk money, mortgages, and major milestones! Join us for an evening of real talk and expert insight into two of the biggest areas young professionals want to master: personal finances and real estate. Whether you’re looking to build credit, start investing, or navigate the home-buying process, this session is packed with actionable advice to help you take confident steps toward financial freedom and future goals.
Meet our Panelists:

Brittany Griggs, MFA, Associate Wealth Advisor, Krilogy
Collin Burk, REALTOR®, Founder & President, Bluffview Properties
Chloe Teaff, CPRIA, Personal Risk Specialist, USI Insurance Services
Bruce M. Katz, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer, Park Hollow Mortgage NMLS #2723978
Bridget A. Sledz, J.D. Associate Attorney at Loveland & Hurley, PLLC

Location: The Tower Club, 1601 Elm St 48th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201
Date: October 15, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
6:30pm – 7pm | Mingling and refreshments
7pm – 8pm | Panel
We’re thrilled to partner with the Tower Club for this event.
Guests will enjoy one complimentary beer or wine, passed appetizers, and access to a full cash bar. Please note, parking is available in the building’s garage (approximately $15 for two hours), so be sure to plan ahead.
Topics Include:

Budgeting, saving, and managing debt
Credit scores and how to improve them
The basics of investing and retirement planning
Renting vs. owning: what to consider
Navigating the mortgage process
Using real estate as a long-term wealth-building tool

Current YP members: Sign up via the Volunteer Portal.
All others: Please RSVP below!
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot!

Mobile Adoptions @ Sewell Subaru
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Sewell Subaru, 7800 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX, 75209, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas from 11AM-2PM on Saturday, October 18th at Sewell Subaru, 7800 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209 and meet your new best friend!
Made possible by a grant from the ASPCA, Subaru Loves Pets, and Subaru.

Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry - NEW LOCATION!
2025-10-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Homeward Bound Inc., 2535 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, 75212
Costs for your furry friend are going up, and we’re here to help! Join us Sunday, October 19, from 8 to 10 a.m. at our NEW LOCATION at the Homeward Bound Parking Lot, 2535 Lone Star Dr., for our drive-thru pet food drive. We will be giving away dog food and cat food. Registration is required.
The SPCA of Texas will be offering free pet food for owners in the community, join us!
Pre-register here: https://spca.org/resources/pet-needs/support-to-keep-your-pet/drive-thru-pet-food-pantry
La SPCA de Texas estará ofreciendo comida gratuita para mascotas a los dueños en la comunidad, ¡únase a nosotros!
Regístrese aquí: https://spca.org/resources/pet-needs/support-to-keep-your-pet/drive-thru-pet-food-pantry

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-26 | TX
Join the SPCA of Texas during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week October 20-26! Stop by one of our participating PetSmart locations to celebrate this special week and to bring joy to a homeless shelter pet.
Cats and kittens are available for adoption by appointment at our PetSmart stores 7 days a week, please go to www.spca.org/adopt for more information.
Did you know that every 38 seconds a pet is adopted at a PetSmart store? If you have room in your heart & home to #adoptlove, give a pet in need the loving home they deserve. Meet your new bestie during National Adoption Week at a PetSmart Charities adoption center.

Mobile Adoptions @ PetSmart Cityplace Market – PetSmart National Adoption Week
2025-10-22 15:00 - 18:00 | PetSmart City Place, 2415 N Haskell Ave. STE 113, Dallas, 75204
Join the SPCA of Texas during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week October 20-26! Stop by one of our participating PetSmart locations to celebrate this special week and to bring joy to a homeless shelter pet.
Cats and kittens are available for adoption by appointment at our PetSmart stores 7 days a week, please go to www.spca.org/adopt for more information.
PetSmart Dallas – Cityplace Market
2415 N Haskell Ave, Suite 113 Dallas, TX 75204
October 22nd, 3pm-6pm
Did you know that every 38 seconds a pet is adopted at a PetSmart store? If you have room in your heart & home to #adoptlove, give a pet in need the loving home they deserve. Meet your new bestie at PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, in partnership with Hill’s pet food.

Trunk or Treat at the SPCA of Texas!
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas for a paws-itively spooktacular evening!
Bring your ghouls, goblins, and furry friends to Trunk or Treat on October 23 from 6–8 PM at the SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr, Dallas, TX ! PLUS free adoptions during the event!
Get ready for a tail-waggin’ howl-o-ween celebration featuring decorated trunks, treats for kids and pups, festive photo ops, and plenty of fun. Costumes (for pets and people!) are encouraged, and we’ll have tricks, treats, and maybe even a few friendly frights.
Activities and Stations Include:

Handmade 4 Good
Wild Stones and Goods
Dog Mamma Treats
OOBINOGGINUM
Two-legged (all ages) and Four legged costume contest at 7pm
Trunk or Treating
Kitten & Puppy Races at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30PM
Photo Booth
and More!

More details and vendors coming soon—mark your calendars for a night of furry fun!

SPCA of Texas' Young Professionals Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join us for a Halloween Yappy Hour! It’s the perfect chance to mingle with fellow YPs, sip on something refreshing, and help our shelter dogs make some new friends. Feel free to dress up your own pup—or one of our adorable Yappy Hour shelter dogs—for the occasion, and don’t miss the fun of our pumpkin pie eating contest for dogs! All are welcome to attend, with or without a furry friend.
Saturday, October 25th
10am dog pick up, 11am – 2pm social
Pick up at: SPCA of Texas – Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212
Yappy Hour Location: Tequila Social, 3100 McKinnon St Suite G100, Dallas, TX 75201.

Current YP Members and those bringing a shelter dog: RSVP via the Volunteer Portal.
Non-YP Guests: Please RSVP below!

Mobile Adoptions @ PetSmart Denton – PetSmart National Adoption Week
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Denton, 1441 S Loop 288, Denton, 76208
Join the SPCA of Texas during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week for a Caturday Celebration on October 25th at PetSmart Denton! $150 adoption fee for kittens 6 months & under and FREE adoptions for cats over 6 months.
Stop by one of our participating PetSmart locations to celebrate this special week and to bring joy to a homeless shelter pet. Cats and kittens are available for adoption by appointment at our PetSmart stores 7 days a week, please go to www.spca.org/adopt for more information.
PetSmart Denton
1441 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
October 25th, 11am-3pm
Did you know that every 38 seconds a pet is adopted at a PetSmart store? If you have room in your heart & home to #adoptlove, give a pet in need the loving home they deserve. Meet your new bestie at PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, in partnership with Hill’s pet food.

Mobile Adoptions @ PetSmart Cityplace Market – PetSmart National Adoption Week
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | PetSmart City Place, 2415 N Haskell Ave. STE 113, Dallas, 75204
Join the SPCA of Texas during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week October 20-26! Stop by one of our participating PetSmart locations to celebrate this special week and to bring joy to a homeless shelter pet.
Cats and kittens are available for adoption by appointment at our PetSmart stores 7 days a week, please go to www.spca.org/adopt for more information.
PetSmart Dallas – Cityplace Market
2415 N Haskell Ave, Suite 113 Dallas, TX 75204
October 26th, 10AM-2PM
Did you know that every 38 seconds a pet is adopted at a PetSmart store? If you have room in your heart & home to #adoptlove, give a pet in need the loving home they deserve. Meet your new bestie at PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, in partnership with Hill’s pet food.

Mobile Adoptions @ Grand Prairie Ford
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Grand Prairie Ford, 701 E Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, November 1st from 11am-2pm at Grand Prairie Ford, 701 E Palace Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX 75050 and meet your new best friend! Adoptions on-site at the event are sponsored by Grand Prairie Ford.
