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08-08-19 Video Week In Review

On Friday, August 2 marked the debut of the video version of Week In Review.

National Night Out in Richardson is Oct. 1

National Night Out is a year-long community building campaign designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for, and participating in, local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships while sending a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Mobile adoption trailer rolls its way into area hearts

The 14-foot trailer includes up to 12 bays for housing animals plus space inside for prospective pet adopters to interact with the animals. An onboard laptop computer allows for onsite adoptions.

Shelter finds support in foster volunteer program

Animal Shelter volunteers care for newborn, sick and/or injured animals in their own homes until the animals are “adoptable” and ready to live at the Shelter.

Shelter website aids owners in finding lost pets

People looking to adopt pets often go to the Richardson Animal Shelter website to see if their perfect match is waiting to be adopted. However, the site is also home to a registry of lost animals, serving to connect owners with animals that have wandered off.

Volunteer Opportunities at Richardson Animal Shelter

Volunteers are some of the most important workers at the Richardson Animal Shelter. They help staff get the facility nice and clean for visitors and it’s the furry residents.

Corporate Challenge Kicks Off Aug. 9

The 22nd annual Richardson Corporate Challenge kicks off Friday, Aug. 9 at Galatyn Plaza at 5:30 p.m.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Turtle is one of our longtime residents who has been waiting over six months for the right family to come along.

Air North Texas Provides Ozone Action Day Tips, Air Quality Alerts

As temperatures rise this month, Air North Texas (a campaign/partnership of the North Central Texas Council of Governments) is asking individuals and businesses to be proactive and think about strategies to implement during Ozone Action Days.

Order Date Extended to Sept. 20 for “UPlantIt” Boxed Gardens

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Water University division is making it easy for gardeners (and non-gardeners) to design and plant a colorful perennial garden with the UPlantIt boxed garden.