Paws and Claus: Holiday Portraits with Santa
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Get ready to sleigh! Make a holiday memory that gives back! Join us for Paws & Claus: Holiday Portraits with Santa — a festive photo experience benefiting the SPCA of Texas.
Event Dates:

Saturday, Nov. 22nd: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25th: 5–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 2nd: 5–7 p.m. *Join the SPCA of Texas LGBTQ+ Task Force for Santa photos in a safe, welcoming space
Saturday, Dec. 6th: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m.

Event Details:

$25 Donation
Up to 4 pets per 10 minute session
Dogs, cats, and small animals welcome *If safe to handle in public
Digital Images Included

BOOK YOUR SESSION BY CLICKING HERE!

Santa Paws at Jubilee Park
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Park, 917 Bank Street, Dallas, 75223
Join us and bring your pup along to the Santa Paws event at Jubilee Park and Community Center at 917 Bank St in Dallas on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. We’ll be bringing pet supplies and holidays goodies.
Thanks to Jubilee Park and Community Center for hosting this festive paw-liday event!

DFW Pets Are Family – Free pet food, vaccinations & more!
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | North Texas Fair and Rodeo, 2217 N Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
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 | December 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
North Texas Fair and Rodeo, 2217 N Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX 76201
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).
Donate to save lives and keep pets in homes! https://cuddly.com/donate/4938472/dfw-pets-are-family-event
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

YP End-of-Year Holiday Celebration!
2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | White Rock Brewing Co, 2477 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX, 75208
Join us for our last YP event of 2025! Let’s cheers into 2026 and celebrate all the incredible things our Young Professionals have accomplished this year. We’ll have festive holiday activities, fun giveaways, prizes, and some exciting announcements about what’s coming next year. Grab a drink, mingle with fellow YPs, and kick off the holiday season with us!
Sunday, December 14th | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
White Rock Brewing Co, 2477 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Current YP members: Sign up via the Volunteer Portal.
All others: Please RSVP below!

Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry
2025-12-21 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, December 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Homeward Bound parking lot at 2535 Lone Star Drive in Dallas for our drive-thru pet food drive. We will be giving away dog food and a limited supply of cat food.
Please click on this link to register: SPCA of Texas | Drive Thru Pet Food Pantry – SPCA of Texas
Can’t make it Sunday? We have other options for individual picks ups, and can help you connect with other food banks that receive pet food from us! Check us out our Russell H. Perry Pet Resource Center.

Mobile Adoptions at Hilton Anatole
2026-01-02 15:30 - 19:00 | Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas and meet your new best friend on January 2nd at Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm Adoption Event
2026-01-03 12:00 - 15:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join us this holiday season for the Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm Adoption Event on Saturday, January 3rd from noon to 3PM at the SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive. During that time, Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm will cover the cost of every pet adoption because every animal deserves a loving home and every family deserves the joy they bring.

Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry
2026-01-18 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, January 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Homeward Bound parking lot at 2535 Lone Star Drive in Dallas for our drive-thru pet food drive. We will be giving away dog food and a limited supply of cat food.
Please click on this link to register: SPCA of Texas | Drive Thru Pet Food Pantry – SPCA of Texas
Can’t make it Sunday? We have other options for individual picks ups, and can help you connect with other food banks that receive pet food from us! Check us out our Russell H. Perry Pet Resource Center.

Young Professionals New Year Happy Hour
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | River Pig Saloon, 1720 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX, 75206, United States
Join us for a casual, social happy hour for young professionals to connect, network, and learn more about the SPCA of Texas and our YP community on Wednesday, January 21, 6–8pm at River Pig Saloon – 1720 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Current YP Members: RSVP via the Volunteer Portal.
Non-YP Guests: Please RSVP below!

Puppy Love Adoption Event
2026-01-31 12:00 - 2026-02-01 18:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February, 1 for Puppy Love! Come meet over 30 puppies and bring home your new best friend from noon-6PM at the SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Drive.

Great American Rescue Bowl
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-08 | TX
Join the SPCA of Texas and North Shore Animal League America in celebrating the Great American Rescue Bowl 2026, which premieres Sunday, February 8th on Great American Family.
From Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 8 the SPCA of Texas will celebrate Rescue Bowl week with special adoption promotions and events designed to help pets find loving homes. Come meet your new best friend at the SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Drive.
On game day, Sunday, February 8, we will be screening the 2025 Great American Rescue Bowl at the Dallas Animal Care Center. During the watch party, the 2026 Great American Rescue Bowl will be screened, and all adoptions will be just $60 during the screening of the event.
Premiering at 12:00pm ET on Super Bowl Sunday, this 4th Annual special is hosted by Beth Stern, Animal League America spokesperson and foster parent extraordinaire. Two teams – The Cuddle Crew and The Snuggle Squad – will go head-to-head in pursuit of Rescue Bowl glory. Great American Family actor Trevor Donovan joins this year’s festivities as Sideline Commentator. Heartwarming video segments highlighting adoption and rescue stories will remind viewers that everyone touched by rescue is a winner.
For more information about North Shore Animal League America, the 4th Annual Great American Rescue Bowl, and participating shelters, visit: www.animalleague.org/rescuebowl

Young Professionals New Member Welcome + Volunteer Day
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas’ Young Professionals on Saturday, February 7 from 10am–12pm at the SPCA of Texas – 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212 for our new member welcome and volunteer day!
An interactive welcome event to learn about YP, creative ways to fulfill give-get commitments, meet YP leadership, enjoy a behind-the-scenes shelter tour, participate in light volunteering, and — of course — get some animal cuddle time.

Current YP Members: RSVP via the Volunteer Portal.
Non-YP Guests: Please RSVP below!

Mobile Adoptions @ PetSmart Waxahachie
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Waxahachie, 1451 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX, 75165, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, February 7th from 10am-3pm at PetSmart Waxahachie, 1451 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165 and meet your new best friend!

Love Unleashed
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
A Valentine’s Celebration for the whole family!
Fall head over paws this Valentine’s Day at Love Unleashed on Friday, February 13th from 6-8 PM at the SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212. —an evening packed with furry friends, sweet surprises, and heart-melting fun for all ages.
Love Unleashed is a cozy, indoor celebration designed for families, animal lovers, and anyone who believes love comes with fur, whiskers, and a wagging tail. Come make memories, spread the love, and maybe even meet your perfect match.
Activities:

Kissing & Hissing Booth – Pucker up or hiss hello
Valentine Enrichment Activities for shelter pets
Art & Crafts for kids and kids-at-heart
Matchmaking with Adoptable Pets – Could this be the one?
FREE Adoptions during the event to find your perfect match
$14 Adoptions all weekend long to find your perfect pet companion
Drinks & Snacks
…and more tail-wagging Valentine fun!

Whether you’re adopting a puppy, kitten, or senior pet, this is the PURRRFECT chance to bring home a little love for Valentine’s Day. 🐾💕’

Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry
2026-02-15 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, February 15 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Homeward Bound parking lot at 2535 Lone Star Drive in Dallas for our drive-thru pet food drive. We will be giving away dog food and a limited supply of cat food.
Please click on this link to register: SPCA of Texas | Drive Thru Pet Food Pantry – SPCA of Texas
Can’t make it Sunday? We have other options for individual picks ups, and can help you connect with other food banks that receive pet food from us! Check us out our Russell H. Perry Pet Resource Center.

Mobile Adoptions at Pet Supplies Plus Dallas
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Pet Supplies Plus Dallas, 2525 Wycliff Ave, Dallas, 75219
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, February 21st from 12-2pm at Pet Supplies Plus Dallas for their Love your Pet Party, 2525 Wycliff Ave, Dallas, TX 75219 and meet your new best friend!
PLUS meet our Strut Your Mutt committee to register and learn all about Strut Your Mutt 2026!

Strut Your Mutt Tabling at Pet Supplies Plus Dallas
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Pet Supplies Plus Dallas, 2525 Wycliff Ave, Dallas, 75219
Join the SPCA of Texas’ Strut Your Mutt Committee at Pet Supplies Plus Dallas for the Love your Pet Party, 2525 Wycliff Ave, Dallas, TX 75219 from 12-2pm to register and learn all about Strut Your Mutt 2026 on March 28 at Fair Park in Dallas!

Professionals Network Dog Handling / Borrow-A-Buddy Training
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas’ Professionals Network on Saturday, February 28 | 10am–12pm at the SPCA of Texas – 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212 for dog handling and borrow-a-buddy training!
Hands-on training required for members who would like to bring dogs to Professionals Network Yappy Hour events. Participants will learn proper handling techniques while working directly with shelter dogs.

Current Professionals Network Members: RSVP via the Volunteer Portal.

Mobile Adoptions @ Kroger Plano's Lunar New Year Festival
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Kroger Plano, 9617 Coit Rd, Plano, TX, 75024
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, February 28th from 10am-3pm at Kroger Plano’s Lunar New Year Festival, 9617 Coit Rd, Plano, Tx 75024 and meet your new best friend!

Mobile Adoptions @ Grand Prairie Ford
2026-02-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Grand Prairie Ford, 701 E Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050
Join the SPCA of Texas on Saturday, February 28th 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.

Strut Your Mutt Tabling at White Rock Dog Park
2026-02-28 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | White Rock Lake Dog Park, 8000 E Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 75231
Join the SPCA of Texas’ Strut Your Mutt Committee at White Rock Dog Park, 8000 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 7521 from 11am-2pm to register and learn all about Strut Your Mutt 2026 on March 28 at Fair Park in Dallas!

Mobile Adoptions @ Walmart Supercenter in Partnership with CUDDLY
2026-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Walmart Supercenter, 5336 Golden Triangle Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76244
Join the SPCA of Texas and CUDDLY on Sunday, March 1st from 11am-2pm at Walmart Supercenter, 5336 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76244 and meet your new best friend!

Mobile Adoptions @ PetSmart Waxahachie
2026-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Waxahachie, 1451 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX, 75165, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas on Sunday, March 8th from 11am-3pm at PetSmart Waxahachie, 1451 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165 and meet your new best friend!

DFW Pets Are Family – Free pet food, vaccinations & more!
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center, 4885 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, 75040
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 | March 14 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center,
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).
Donate to save lives and keep pets in homes! https://cuddly.com/donate/4938472/dfw-pets-are-family-event
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

Strut Your Mutt Tabling at Cedar Ridge Preserve
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, 75249
Join the SPCA of Texas’ Strut Your Mutt Committee at Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75249 from 11am-2pm on March 14th to register and learn all about Strut Your Mutt 2026 on March 28 at Fair Park in Dallas!

Mobile Adoptions at NorthPark Center
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Northpark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75225
Join the SPCA of Texas on March 14th at NorthPark Center by Dillard’s, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 and meet your new best friend from 11AM-3PM!
