Happy New Year!

Our 2014 promise to you:

We'll make this the best year ever for the homeless pets of north Texas.

Penny Lane is in my heart

Cuteness alert! Your New Year will never be happier when you have this adorable young dog by your side. Penny Lane is a boxer mix with a winning personality. She may look like pure sugar on the outside, but she has plenty of steely resolve inside. She suffered a broken hip, so she recently had surgery to repair it. Even though the scar is still plainly visible, Penny acts like nothing had ever happened. This brave - and cute - dog is ready to make this the happiest New Year ever! She's your Adoptable Pet for the week of December 30, 2013.

Merry Christmas!

A special dog for a special year

When the New Year rings in, Mandy's wish is to be by the side of a very special person. This sweet dog deserves a new year of love. She's 11 years old, deaf and partially blind. She eats soft food only because her teeth are so bad. She had heartworms, but we're about to give her the second and final treatment for those. And because she can't hear, she's easily startled by sudden movements near her face. To make a long story short, Mandy has spent all 11 years of her life without any love. That's why she's hoping to ring in 2014 with a new lease on life and a very special person. Could that be you? This special dog is your Adoptable Pet for the week of December 23, 2013.

High wattage good looks

If you think your home is ready for the holidays, think again. Your season won't be complete until you add this handsome young dog to your family. There's no better way to impress your neighbors than by parading Petey down the street. He's only a year old, but his studly good looks are already operating at full wattage. And he's much smarter than any of Santa's elves. At 55 pounds, he's way too big to be a lap dog, but you'll want to get as many kisses as you can from this gorgeous boy. Petey is ready to make your Christmas complete. He's your Adoptable Pet for the week of December 16, 2013.

Putting on an act

Don't be fooled! Buttons will put on an act and pretend to be scared out of her wits when she first meets you. But she's as sweet and loving as they come. She's easy on the eyes as well! Buttons is declawed on her front paws, so she must be an indoor-only kitty. But you'll want her next to you at all times once you discover how incredibly wonderful she is! Meet her today at the Rockwall Petco. Buttons is your Adoptable Pet for the week of December 9, 2013.

Happy New Year!

Ready for the New Year

This handsome poodle is happy to ring in the new year, because he's ready for a fresh start. Barclay is eight years old, very mellow and fully housetrained. He's a sweetheart of a dog, but he's a little timid around strangers. This is one little guy who's ready to spend the new year cuddled up in front of the fire. Barclay is your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of December 31, 2012.

Merry Christmas!

A Christmas Eve poem from your Rockwall pets

Hello there, handsome!

Mickey's smiling face is guaranteed to light up any Christmas scene. This happy boy is friendly, playful and unbelievably sweet. Since he's only nine months old, he's still learning the ropes. He's nearly fully grown now, so you can already tell what a wonderful adult dog he's going to be. One look at that handsome face will tell you that Mickey is ready to be the star of your show. He's your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of December 24, 2012.

Christmas cuteness alert!

Have you been good this year? Extra special good? Then Santa may bring you an adorable pet like Snoopy. He's only two months old and as sweet as can be. He's a little terrier mix who's ready to curl up with you in front of the yuletide fire. Snoopy is going to grow up to be a playful and happy member of your family. And that's the best gift of all. Snoopy is your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of December 17, 2012.

Sweeter than Christmas candy

All the hubbub doesn't faze Rose. This little dog is as sweet as she is brave. She just recovered from a broken pelvis and leg injuries. But that doesn't stop her from being patient, gentle and loving. Rose loves belly rubs, and her tag wags non-stop. During this busy time of year, she's a mellow eye in the middle of the fast-paced storm. Even Santa Claus agrees, Rose is sweeter than any candy cane! She's your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of December 10, 2012.

Adopt a Christmas puppy

It's Adopt a Christmas Puppy Week! Brody is incredibly laid back and quiet for a little three-month-old puppy. He's a little shy, but he quickly gets over his nervousness when you pick him up and cuddle him. You can always tell what he's thinking, because Brody's soulful eyes and floppy ears are so expressive. He's going to grow up to be a wonderful family companion! Brody is your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of December 3, 2012.

Ready for a sweet Thanksgiving?

Want to make this Thanksgiving weekend even happier? Make Sweet Pea a member of your family to enjoy a memory-filled holiday season. This young dog is destined to become the perfect family companion. She's intelligent, friendly and unbelievably gentle. Add her movie star good looks to the mix for an unbeatable combination. Her name fits her perfectly, because Sweet Pea is as sweet as they come. She's your Rockwall Adoptable Pet for the week of November 19, 2012.

The Rockwall shelter is closed today and tomorrow. Enjoy your celebration!

Thank you for a great year!

These are only a few of the lives you've saved this year with your donations. Thank you for a wonderful year! http://rockwallpets.com/donate.html

Time for a New Year's resolution

Are you making any New Year's resolutions? Lady has just one: To make you happy. To be honest, this black lab mix doesn't have much to improve on. She's happy, intelligent, friendly and beautiful. All she needs for 2012 is a loving home to call her own. So make your own resolution today: Adopt Lady! She's your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of December 26, 2010.

A long thank you

We hope you'll indulge us in a long Christmas thank you. First of all, thanks to all of you who've adopted a Rockwall shelter pet. We wouldn't be here without you. Thank you to Dr. Keith Webb and everyone at Pet Doctor. They believe in our mission and have saved the lives of so many pets this year.


Thank you to our adoption and transfer partners, like the Animal Hospital of Fate, Pappy's Pet Lodge/Red Wolf Resort, the Rockwall Petco, the Firewheel Petco in Garland, the Town East Petco in Mesquite, Gina King and everyone at Ponderosa Pet Resort, Ridge Road Animal Hospital and Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital. We fully understand our shelter is often difficult to work with, so we ask your patience in sticking with us.


Thank you to the incredible fosters and volunteers who've saved a record number of lives this year. Once again, we know it's hard to deal with the shelter sometimes, but we thank you, love you and send you our deepest appreciation.


For Mayor David Sweet and the Rockwall City Council, we have nothing but respect and gratitude. You remain one of only two city councils in Texas to vote for saving lives. Thank you to everyone who has donated so generously to save the lives of ill and injured pets. Thank you to Juan Hernandez for being a friend to volunteers, customers and pets alike, and for all you've done to make No Kill Rockwall a reality.


And thank you to the Rockwall shelter pets. We know we're not perfect, but all of us are working so hard to find you the loving home you so richly deserve. Merry Christmas to all of you.

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for making this the happiest holiday season ever for your Rockwall shelter pets!