SPCA of Texas

Mobile Adoptions at NorthPark Center
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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!

North Texas Giving Day
2025-09-18
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.

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!

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!

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 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!

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.

Elevated Evenings Wellness Reimagined Panel: Creating Balance in a Busy World
2025-08-21 19:30 - 20:30 | 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!

Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry - NEW LOCATION!
2025-08-17 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, August 17, 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

DFW Mega Adoption Event
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-17 | Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 76107
In partnership with the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) and other North Texas animal shelters coming together to find homes for over 1,000 pets on Saturday, August 16th from 10 am.-5 pm., and Sunday, August 17th from 10 am.-4 pm at the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107! This MEGA Adoption Event features dogs, cats, and other small furry pets. All adoption fees will be $25 or less and include spay/neutering, microchipping, and age-appropriate vaccinations! Admission is free, however event parking may vary. Pets cannot be reserved in advance, so be the first to arrive by getting there early! This event excludes equine and livestock. We strongly encourage you to purchase the Early Bird Fast Pass to be one of the first to adopt as we expect 5,000 attendees.
Early Bird Fast Pass
The Early Bird Fast Pass will be Saturday, August 16th, 9 a.m.–10 a.m., and is a $50 fee paid in advance. This Fast Pass will allow you to enter the MEGA Adoption Event prior to doors opening to the public at 10 a.m. so you can browse all available pets, and be the first to adopt! The Early Bird Fast Pass doesn’t cover the $25 or less adoption fee and is reserved for the first 150 people registered and paid in advance. A confirmation will be emailed to you as proof of payment and will be used as your Early Bird entry on Saturday, August 16th. A single Fast Pass covers one adoption. For multiple adoptions, separate Fast Passes are necessary. Purchase here!

Mobile Adoptions at NorthPark Center
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Northpark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75225
Join the SPCA of Texas on August 9th at NorthPark Center by Dillard’s, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 and meet your new best friend from 11AM-3PM!

SPCA of Texas' Young Professionals Yappy Hour @ Oak Cliff Brewing Co.
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Oak Cliff Brewing Co., 1300 S Polk St #222, Texas, 75224
Join the SPCA of Texas Young Professionals for Yappy Hour on Saturday, August 9th!
Saturday, August 9th
11 AM–2 PM – Yappy Hour with adoptable dogs and fellow YPs
Oak Cliff Brewing Co., 1300 S Polk St #222, Dallas, TX 75224
Join us for a laid-back 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.
All are welcome to attend Yappy Hour with or without a dog.

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

CatVideoFest 2025
2025-08-02 11:30 - 2025-08-03 13:00 | Alamo Drafthouse, 320 W Las Colinas Blvd. building a2, Irving, 75039
Bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses and raising money for cats in need. Join the SPCA of Texas for CatVideoFest, on August 2nd and 3rd at 11:30 at the below theaters! 10% of show sales from the three theaters below will benefit the SPCA of Texas. LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

Alamo Drafthouse Las Colinas – PURCHASE TICKETS
Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands – PURCHASE TICKETS
Alamo Drafthouse Richardson – PURCHASE TICKETS
Texas Theatre in Dallas – PURCHASE TICKETS

*Extra showings may be added depending on demand!
CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.
The 75-minute-reel of cat videos is family-friendly and can be enjoyed by anyone. The wide demographic appeal allows for it to be shown in virtually any type of setting – from museums to theaters to outdoor festivals and beyond. This flexibility means there are almost no limits to where CatVideoFest can go!
PURCHASE TICKETS TO ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE SHOWINGS NOW!
PURCHASE TICKEST TO TEXAS THEATRE SHOWING NOW!

Clear the Shelters
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-31 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas from August 1- August 31, during Clear the Shelters and find your new best friend! Adult animals are $50 and puppies/kittens $100 from August 1st – August 31st at the Dallas Animal Care Center. 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.

Dogust 1st Celebration
2025-08-01 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Help us celebrate “Dogust 1st,” the Universal Birthday for all shelter dogs!
Join us for fun, dog and human birthday cake, hat and card making, and so much more. We will have a giant birthday cake for dogs, baked by SPCA of Texas employees, volunteers, and fosters. A cake so big there will be plenty for you to take home to your own pups!
The birthday party is a come-and-go event, from Noon to 6 p.m., Friday, August 1st at our Dallas Animal Care Center (2400 Lone Star Dr, 75212). And it’s free for everyone!

Mobile Adoptions @ PetSmart Duncanville – PetSmart National Adoption Week
2025-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Duncanville, 2525 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX, 75237, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week July 21-27! 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 Duncanville
2525 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
July 27th, 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 Duncanville – PetSmart National Adoption Week
2025-07-26 11:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Duncanville, 2525 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX, 75237, United States
Join the SPCA of Texas during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week July 21-27! 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 Duncanville
2525 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
July 26th, 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.

Elevated Evenings: Leadership in Action Panel
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join us for Elevated Evenings: A Personal and Professional Development Series Presented by Sewell – Leadership in Action Panel
Don’t miss this unique and exciting evening as SPCA of Texas leaders take the stage to share their journeys, real-world insights, career tips, and inspiring stories in this dynamic Leadership in Action Panel! Come mingle with fellow young professionals, ask questions, and learn how to level up in your career—including how to make an impact through leadership and nonprofit board service.
Meet Our Amazing Panel of Leaders:

MeLissa Webber, Sr. Vice President & COO, SPCA of Texas
Whitney Eichinger, Board Chair, SPCA of Texas & Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer at Southwest Airlines Co.
Michelle Beach Harlow, Board Member, SPCA of Texas & National Shelters Director, VCA Animal Hospitals
Jonathan Kelly, Board Member, SPCA of Texas & Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Bank of America
Michael Gonzales, Board Member, SPCA of Texas & Counsel, Lathrop GPM
Plus, special remarks from SPCA of Texas President & CEO, Chris Luna

Location: SPCA of Texas – Dallas Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212
Date: Wednesday, July 23rd
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Mingling & Refreshments
6:30 – 7:30 PM | Leadership Panel Discussion
RSVP to join us!
Current YP members: Sign up via the Volunteer Portal.
All others: Please RSVP below!

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-27
Join the SPCA of Texas during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week July 21-27! 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.
Check out the locations below that we will be at during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week!
PetSmart Duncanville
2525 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
July 26th, 11am-3pm
PetSmart Duncanville
2525 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
July 27th, 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 during National Adoption Week at a PetSmart Charities adoption center.

Mobile Adoptions at NorthPark Center
2025-07-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Northpark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75225
Join the SPCA of Texas on July 19th at NorthPark Center by Dillard’s, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 and meet your new best friend from 11AM-3PM!

Mobile Adoptions at NorthPark Center
2025-07-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Northpark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75225
Join the SPCA of Texas on July 12th at NorthPark Center by Dillard’s, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 and meet your new best friend from 11AM-3PM!

Mobile Adoptions at White Rhino Coffee
2025-07-05 10:00 - 13:00 | White Rhino Coffee, 5325 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, 75040
Join the SPCA of Texas on July 5th at White Rhino Coffee, 5325 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, Tx 75040 and meet your new best friend from 10AM-1PM!
