Pet of The Week

SPCA's Jill has more love to give than most cats

Animal lovers, can you believe it? Although Brody was adopted, Mia and Macaroni are still waiting for their forever homes. This week meet Jill, who came to the SPCA of Texas on August 3 because she was having litter box problems.

Many changes occurred in her previous home, like the addition of a new pet, which could have caused her accidents. She’s not one who likes a lot of change, so she’s looking for a comfortable place to call home.

She also had a mild URI when she arrived, which could have caused her accidents. But all of these issues have been taken care of since she has been at the shelter, so she’ll be just fine at your house.

Could this big kitty be your new best friend? Only one way to find out:

Breed: Domestic shorthair mix

Age: 6 years

Weight: 13 pounds

Personality: Jill may seem shy at first, but you can tell how badly she wants affection. She is a pretty relaxed cat, content to just lie on the couch with you. She lived in a house with dogs, but other pets can make her nervous. Please speak with an adoption counselor about this if you have other pets.

Vital stats: Jill has been spayed and microchipped, and she has received all age-appropriate vaccinations.

Come meet Jill today (#11375) at the SPCA of Texas’ Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas at 2400 Lone Star Dr., near I-30 and Hampton Road. The center is open seven days a week, noon-6 pm.

Regular adoption fees are $95-$125 for puppies 0-6 months, $75-$95 for adult dogs 6 months or older, $50 for senior dogs 7 years or older, $50 for VIP dogs, $95 for kittens, $75 for adult cats, $50 for senior cats 7 years and older, and $50 for VIP cats.

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm test for dogs 6 months and older, initial heartworm preventative for dogs, feline leukemia test for cats 4 months and older, microchip, rabies tag, and free leash or cat carrier. Call 214-742-SPCA (7722) or visit the SPCA website for more information.

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Homeless News

Downtown Dallas homeless service Stewpot lands bigger better space

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It's official: The Stewpot, a community program that serves the homeless, has a new home. According to a release, First Presbyterian Church of Dallas — the organization that oversees the Stewpot — has acquired the CitySquare Community Center building at 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd. where the StewPot will soon reside.

“This new facility will allow us to better deliver our programs and continue to support the 12,000 people served annually by CitySquare’s Neighbor Resource Center and Food Pantry programs,” said Brenda Snitzer, executive director of The Stewpot.

The Stewpot is a community ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas. Established in 1975, it began with a concerned group of church members who started preparing lunch for the congregation's homeless and hungry neighbors.

It serves those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Its programs have tripled in size in recent years, and the ministry has outgrown its current space at 1835 Young St. across from the church.

When CitySquare announced earlier this year that it would cease operations and sell its property by the end of the year, First Presbyterian leaped in to make a bid on the space. Members voted on Sunday, December 8 to approve the acquisition. The closing is scheduled for Friday, December 13. The Stewpot will begin moving into the new space later this month.

As a part of the acquisition, The Stewpot will continue two of CitySquare’s core programs: its Food Pantry and its Neighbor Resource Center, which helps people with housing options, SNAP, WIC, healthcare, financial assistance, and mental health services.

The property is a mile from The Stewpot’s current facility on Young Street, across the street from the church. With this acquisition, The Stewpot will move its operations and offices, while continuing to serve more than 1,000 meals daily at The Bridge downtown.

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