{"id":393256,"date":"2026-07-31T09:25:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/393256\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:25:18","slug":"celebrate-dogust-at-dallas-animal-services-biggest-birthday-party-of-the-summer-dallas-city-news-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/393256\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate\u00a0Dogust\u00a0at Dallas Animal Services\u2019 Biggest Birthday Party of the Summer\u00a0 \u2013 Dallas City News Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What do you do when you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0know a dog\u2019s birthday? You celebrate\u00a0Dogust!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Every year, animal shelters across the country recognize\u00a0Dogust\u00a0as the universal birthday for shelter dogs\u2014a day to celebrate the resilient, lovable dogs waiting for families of their own. This year, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is inviting the community to join the celebration during First Fridays from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This free, family-friendly event transforms the shelter into one big birthday party, complete with birthday treats, games, photo\u00a0opportunities\u00a0and plenty of wagging tails. Most importantly,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a chance to meet the hundreds of dogs hoping this birthday is the one they spend with a new family.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDogust\u00a0is all about celebrating our shelter dogs and bringing the community together,\u201d said Nashla Kalifa, Manager of Foster &amp; Volunteer Programs at Dallas Animal Services. \u201cWe hope families will come enjoy the festivities, meet some amazing dogs, and maybe even give one of them the greatest birthday gift of all\u2014a loving home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to support from the Louis B. and Mary Ratliff Animal Welfare Fund at The Dallas Foundation through a grant to Friends of Dallas Animal Services, First Fridays continues to provide fun, free opportunities for the community to connect with shelter pets while learning how they can make a difference.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What to Expect\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking to adopt, foster or simply enjoy an evening with fellow animal lovers,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0something for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Birthday Fun for the Dogs\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Birthday celebration for shelter dogs\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMake a Sundae\u201d enrichment activity for the birthday pups\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mister Softee Ice Cream Truck\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Birthday baskets for adopters and fosters\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Grand Prize Giveaway\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who adopts or fosters during the event will be entered to win two round-trip Southwest Airlines tickets, courtesy of Friends of Dallas Animal Services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Every Adoption Saves More Than One Life\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When a dog leaves the shelter through adoption or\u00a0foster, it does more than change that pet\u2019s life. It creates much-needed space for another animal arriving at Dallas Animal Services, helping the shelter continue caring for pets in need.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready to welcome home a new best friend, interested in fostering, or simply want to celebrate with some deserving dogs,\u00a0Dogust\u00a0is the perfect opportunity to get involved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information about\u00a0Dogust, adoptable pets and upcoming events, visit BeDallas90.org or follow Dallas Animal Services on social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Come celebrate the dogs who deserve the happiest birthdays\u2014and\u00a0maybe help\u00a0one celebrate the start of a brand-new life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dogust-First-Fridays-IGFB-Post-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25345\"  \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v3.2\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What do you do when you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0know a dog\u2019s birthday? 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