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Get the latest FRAs news and resources for the wellbeing of your pet.Stay informed about current fundraising events, programs we are involved with, and the needs of the shelter. Also, check out our recommended resources for your pet.
FRAs News
Rescue Round-Up! Foster Fair!
🕒 Saturday, July 9, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center – 1902 State Highway 66 Garland, TX 75040 Join our friends at Garland Animal Shelter to learn what it's like to foster. Local rescue organizations will be there to answer all your questions!
FRAs Thrift Sale
🕒 Monday (6/13), Tuesday (6/14), Thursday (6/16) – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 🕒 Saturday (6/18) – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 📍 FRAs Center – 3905 Melcer Drive, Rowlett You can shop during the week and this coming Saturday! There are children’s toys, books, household items, pet supplies and so very much...
Reduced Adoption Fees for Cats
🕒 Through Sunday, June 19 📍 PetSmart Rockwall & Rowlett Looking to adopt a kitty? We are having an adoption special on our feline friends at both Rowlett and Rockwall PetSmart locations!
Affordable Spay Neuter & Shots – June 30
Affordable Spay Neuter & ShotsEsterilización y vacunas a bajo costo June 30Spay/Neuter Network surgery transport serviceCheck-in: 7am | Return: 4:30pmFRAs Center3905 Melcer St. 504, Rowlett, TX 75088Affordable spay, neuter and vaccination package by appointment.Cirugias de esterilización y...
Bowl for the Paws Fundraiser
🕒 Sunday, June 5, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT 📍 Bowl-A-Rama – 5021 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75088 Join us for a fun afternoon of bowling at Rowlett Bowl-A-Rama! Your ticket includes shoes and 3 games. Plus, all proceeds benefit Friends of Rowlett Animals!
Adoptions at Bowl-A-Rama
🕒 Saturday, June 4, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT 📍 Bowl-A-Rama – 5021 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75088 Meet adoptable dogs from the Rowlett and Garland shelters!
Free Microchip Clinic – June 5
🕒 Sunday, June 5, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT 📍 Liberty Grove Animal Hospital – 8502 Liberty Grove Rd, Rowlett, TX See this link for vaccine pricing: https://www.libertygroveah.com/our-services/low-cost-vaccination-clinic/
The Shelter is Full and Dog Fosters are Needed!
The shelter is still full! If you have ever thought about fostering, we need you! Foster for a couple of weeks, foster to adopt that dog you’ve had your eye on…we’d love to get some pups out of the shelter! Please visit our foster page to learn about the requirements and responsibilities of...
Raising Cane’s Fundraiser & Adoption Event
🕒 Saturday, May 14, 2022, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT 📍 Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers – 4509 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75088 Meet adoptable dogs and raise money for Friends of Rowlett Animals! Be sure to let the cashier know you are supporting FRAs - we will receive 15% of your purchase...
Spirit Night at Chiloso
🕒 Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT 📍 Chiloso Mexican Bistro – 6320 Dalrock Rd, Rowlett, TX 75088 Join us at Chiloso Rowlett for Spirit Night! Eat yummy food and help support Friends of Rowlett Animals! 10% of your purchase price will be donated. Just drop your receipt in the bucket by...
Resources
Animal Abuse
If you suspect or observe animal abuse, whether it be cats and dogs or even livestock, the first step is to contact local law enforcement.
Microchipping your Pet
Vaccinations & Spay/Neuter
Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics – held at the Rowlett Animal Shelter every 3rd Saturday of the month
Cause for Paws
Rescue the Animals SPCA
Spay Neuter Network
Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP)
Pet Medical Information
Food Banks & Pantries
Don’t Forget to Feed Me
Life Messages – Helps low income families with various needs
North Texas Pet Food Pantry
Pets of the Homeless
For FRAs Pet Food Pantry, contact us at: Info@friendsofrowlettanimals.org or call 972-591-7387
Strays
Dogs
DFW’s FurGotten Friends
East Dallas Pet Rescue
Cats
Feral Friends (for help with feral colonies)
Trap, Neuter & Return Program
Lost/Found Pets & New Intakes
Report on lost and found pets. Also, view animals that have been brought into the animal shelter.
Dog Friendly Housing
Rehoming
While we do not have the resources to take your pet in, we can help market your pet on our Facebook page and in the various Pet Portals like PetFinder and Adopt-a-Pet. This is called a Courtesy Post. You would continue to have your pet at home, but the public would be able to review the photos and information while looking for their pawfect pet!
Surrendering Your Pet
While some may feel that there are always options other than taking your pet to a shelter, we know that there are times that you have no other choice.
DFW Humane Society
East Lake Pet Orphanage
Humane Society of Dallas County
Operation Kindness
SPCA of Texas
These resources are not affiliated with FRAs. They can help you with many things, and there are other groups that are not listed here that can help as well.
How you can help
Foster
Volunteer
