Dallas, TX – An investigation is underway by Dallas Animal Services (DAS) concerning the welfare of multiple dogs at a property located at 3218 Fordham Road in Dallas. Concerns include possible backyard breeding, dog fighting, and overall lack of care for the animals.
Calls for Help and a History of Issues
Local animal advocate Todd Smith has been documenting the situation and advocating for the dogs’ safety. This includes documented instances of the dogs having empty water bowls and no food. Mr. Smith has also been in contact with Dallas Animal Services (DAS) and has provided them with video evidence. However, he feels as though he is not getting the help he needs from the city.
Dallas Animal Services has confirmed that they have received multiple calls regarding the property since last year. These calls include reports of animal bites, aggressive behavior, lack of care, welfare checks, and lastly, animal cruelty.
The City Responds
Dallas Animal Services maintains that they are actively investigating the situation and have made multiple visits to the property. They say their top priorities are public safety and animal welfare. When asked why the dogs are still on the property and if this might be a larger investigation, they would not comment.
The city council member for the district where the property is located is Carolyn King Arnold.
What You Can Do
The next Dallas City Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th at 9 am in council chambers. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting and voice their concerns during the public comment period.
Here is a list of contact information for the Dallas City Council, Dallas Animal Services, and the Dallas Police Department:
Dallas City Government Directory
City Hall
1500 Marilla Street
Dallas, TX
Main Phone: 214-670-4050
Mayor’s Office
Mayor Eric Johnson
Phone: 214-670-3301
Council Liaison: Ashley Long
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 972-800-6176
City Council Districts
District 1
Chad West
Email: [email protected]
District 2
Jesse Moreno
Email: [email protected]
Council Liaison: Brenda Martinez
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4048
District 3
Zarin D. Gracey
Council Liaison: Jackie Robinson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-0777
Council Assistant: Yolanda Miller
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-0772
District 4
Carolyn King Arnold
Note: Represents the area in question
Council Assistant: Phil Foster
Email: [email protected]
District 5
Jaime Resendez
Email: [email protected]
Council Liaison: Penny Anderly
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4052
Council Assistant: Amber Robles
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4055
District 6
Omar Narvaez
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4199
Council Liaison: Laura Cadena
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4199
District 7
Adam Bazaldua
Email: [email protected]
Council Liaison: Ileana Cruz
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-671-8919
Council Assistant: Ryan Davis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4689
District 8
Tennell Atkins
Council Liaison: Priscilla Chambliss
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4066
District 9
Paula Blackmon
Email: [email protected]
Chief of Staff: Zoe Halfmann
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-287-4891
District Director: Connie Avila
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 469-992-5173
Communications: Chad Anderson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-671-8916
District 10
Kathy Stewart
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-5958
Council Liaison: Erika Rodriguez
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-5958
Council Assistant: Marcela Soto
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4058
District 11
Jaynie Schultz
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-7817
Council Liaison: Sophia Figueroa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-7817
Council Assistant: Kimberly Richards
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-671-8920
District 12
Cara Mendelsohn
Email: [email protected]
Council Liaison: Madison Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-4067
Council Assistant: Luis Delgado
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-671-8921
District 13
Gay Donnell Willis
Email: [email protected]
Council Liaison: Michael Williams
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-3816
Council Assistant: Christopher Murray
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-3816
District 14
Paul E. Ridley
Email: [email protected]
Council Liaison: Max Sanchez
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-5415
Council Assistant: Apryl Davis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 214-670-5659
Dallas Animal Services
Director: Paul Ramon
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Director: Mary Martin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 469-404-2842
Dallas Police Department
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 214-744-4444
