The Happy Pet Project

A nonprofit organization

We’re proud to join Communities Foundation of Texas for North Texas Gives to Animals, happening May 14–31, 2026. During this two week event, you can explore and support hundreds of animal organizations, including The Happy Pet Project, all in one place.

Here’s how you can make your impact go even further:

🤠 To kick things off on May 14, the first $100,000 in donations will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the The Gigi Gartner Charitable Foundation Fund, along with generous sponsors
🤠 The first $100 per donor, per organization will be matched for online gifts
🤠 100% of your donation goes directly to nonprofits, with all transaction and technology fees covered

Every dollar you give helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and bring dogs HOME across North Texas, creating more second chances and more Happy Pet endings.

Be part of something bigger, give, share, and help us bring happy home!

ABOUT THE HAPPY PET PROJECT
At The Happy Pet Project, we’re on a mission to end the overpopulation of animals in North Texas. As a foster-based, all-breed rescue, we work every day to save the lives of homeless animals, support community members in need, and keep pets in their homes — all while educating people on the powerful, positive impact they can make. 

Together, we can change the lives of homeless pets — forever. Let’s make lives better and communities stronger, one Happy Pet at a time.

Mission

The mission of The Happy Pet Project is to partner with local municipal shelters to end the overpopulation of companion animals in Texas through rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption, while educating people about responsible pet ownership, animal advocacy, and topics related to animal welfare.

ALL of us can make a difference in some way!

The vision of The Happy Pet Project is a world without homeless animals where animal welfare organizations can work with one another and with community pet owners to increase the health, happiness, and fulfillment of pets, their owners, and animal welfare workers and volunteers.

Needs

The animals of our community need every one of us to give the time, energy, and dollars that we can.

If you can spare a space in your home to foster, please be the difference for a living animal in need.

If you can spare a few hours a week to help with administrative tasks, please volunteer with us!

If you can afford a donation, please, donate today.

Together, we can make a difference.

Equity Statement

​DEI STATEMENT

Texas Good Deeds Project is committed to maintaining a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. Our core values define the manner in which we serve our communities and maintain our relationships inside and outside of our organization. Our organization’s values are the foundation for all that drives us to come together and do good.

​NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

​The Leadership of Texas Good Deeds Project values every volunteer for the unique qualities they possess and varied life experiences they bring to the table. We have a strict non-discrimination policy. Every person should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. If any person feels they’ have been discriminated against, we ask that you please contact your leadership or a member of the Board as soon as possible. We will work to rectify the situation immediately.

Get Involved

View our current participation opportunities.

Online Volunteering


Recruitment Coordinator

Virtual

Online Volunteering


Medical Coordinator

Virtual

Online Volunteering


Foster Coordinator

Virtual

Online Volunteering


Intake Coordinator

Virtual

Online Volunteering


Adoptions Assistant

Virtual

Online Volunteering


Marking & Analytics Assistant

Virtual

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Happy Pet Project

other names

Texas Good Deeds Project

Tax id (EIN)

87-2226038

Guidestar

Causes

Animals

Operating Budget

Less than $100,000

Counties Served

Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant

BIPOC Leadership

Neither/None

Address

PO BOX 2521
GRAPEVINE, TX 76099