Is Jackson "Less Than Adoptable?"

Jackson is asking, "Why am I here?" Petfinder has declared this "Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week." But there's really nothing wrong with Jackson that would make him less adoptable. Sure, he's a strong, energetic dog that needs some obedience training. And he might not get along well with certain dogs. Otherwise, he's handsome, intelligent and very friendly. Jackson is your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of September 19, 2011.

What an adopt-a-bull event!

We're joining forces with Dog Star Pit Bull Rescue tomorrow for an adoption extravaganza at Ponderosa Pet Resort. Join us from 9am-2pm to meet a conglomeration of some of the greatest dogs you'll ever see! Find out more at rockwallpets.com.

A very special pair

Bo and Luke have had an eventful summer. They were found in Royse City in July. It looks like Bo had been run over, and Luke had been shot through one of his rear legs with a .22 caliber bullet. Both of them are now fully healed and ready to go home with you. They're both friendly, intelligent and already trained to sit. This very special pair are your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pets for the week of September 5, 2011.


Bo and Luke will also be part of our Adopt-A-Bull adoption event with Dog Star Pit Bull Rescue. The event is this Saturday, September 10, from 9am-2pm at Ponderosa Pet Resort in Royse City.

New shelter hours begin this weekend

Your friendly volunteers here at Rockwall Pets are expanding the hours at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center beginning this weekend. The new extended hours will be fully staffed by our volunteers, which means better customer service at no cost to the taxpayers of Rockwall. Read more about it at Pegasus News.

Looking for an angel

This little girl is counting on all of us to be angels. Along with two additional dogs at the shelter, Angel is heartworm positive. We're trying to raise $750 in a week - by Saturday September 3 - so we can return all of them to health. Once this adorable chihuahua-mix is rid of those nasty heartworms, she'll obviously find a loving home right away. Please donate to help Angel and her two shelter mates. That's what a No Kill Rockwall is all about. Angel is your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the Week of August 29, 2011.

A happy-go-lucky, street-smart dog

This big guy is a gentle giant. Toby is about five years old, very mellow and exceedingly friendly. If you're a yellow lab fan, you know what to expect: a happy-go-lucky attitude combined with street-smarts. Toby is part of the "Summer of Love: 60s Power!" promotion sponsored by Rockwall Pets. That means his adoption fee has been reduced to only $25. Toby is your Rockwall Adoptable Shelter Pet for the week of August 22, 2011.

Rockwall City Council votes to saves lives

The Rockwall City Council voted unanimously Monday night to make Rockwall a No Kill community. It’s the culmination of a volunteer-driven campaign by Rockwall Pets, an independent nonprofit, to stop the killing of healthy and adoptable animals at the city shelter. Pegasus News has the story.

(Pictured: Maverick was killed earlier this year for minor - and very correctable - behavioral issues. The Rockwall City Council has mandated that dogs like Maverick no longer pay the ultimate price.)