Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween

Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.

Dog of the Day: Cinnamon
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An active dog who would be a great companion for other dogs is looking for a new home. Cinnamon is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Dog of the Day: Dominus
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A loyal and affectionate dog is looking for his forever home. Dominus is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Dog of the Day: Duncan
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An energetic 1-year-old dog is looking for a permanent home. Duncan is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped

Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

SPCA rescues 10 dogs in Terrell, abandoned after owner’s death

The SPCA of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit was notified on Oct. 8 that a person living in Terrell, Texas, had passed away two days prior, leaving multiple animals confined inside a mobile home and a fenced yard with no care plan.

Dog Attack: Owner, boyfriend arrested after pit bull mauling hospitalizes victim

A woman accused of owning a dog that attacked and seriously injured another woman at a Fort Worth dog park has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident

16 dogs rescued in Van Zandt County, found drinking 'feces-contaminated water'

The SPCA of Texas rescued 16 small dogs, including Yorkies, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas, from an unoccupied rural property in Van Zandt County, Texas.

Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion

A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.

Pet of the day: Buttons
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If you are interested in adopting Buttons, visit spca.org.

Grand Prairie goat deaths ruled predator attack, not homicide

An independent necropsy confirmed that the Grand Prairie family's four goats were killed by a predatory animal, contradicting initial claims that they had been shot by a person.

Pet of the day: Maverick
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If you are interested in adopting Maverick, visit spca.org or call (214) 742-7722.

Poppy's Picks: Bears vs Cowboys
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Here's who Poppy predicts to win between the Bears and the Dallas Cowboys.

Godley residents alarmed by growing pack of roaming dogs

A growing pack of up to 40 dogs is roaming Godley, Texas, neighborhoods, causing safety concerns for residents.

Dog of the Day: Baxter
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A big, playful, 1-year-old dog is looking for a new home. Baxter is today's SPCA of Texas Dog of the Day.

Fort Worth Zoo welcomes 2 new lion cubs; Meet Imara and Tamu

The Fort Worth Zoo welcomes two new African lion cubs, a male and a female, who are the newest additions to the pride's conservation efforts.