Southpaws Playschool for Dogs and Puppies

06/01/2026

Southpaws Playschool and Tim and Sonya are proud to be allies of all of those who are trying hard to live their best life.
*ETA: yes, this is a recycled graphic from 2024, but I wanted something up very early this morning and didn't pay enough attention. More posts throughout Pride Month!

05/25/2026

This memorial to the 4000 dogs that faithfully served alongside soldiers is located at The National Vietnam War Museum in Mineral Wells, Texas.

05/22/2026

Please have a safe weekend, and let's all remember the men and women who sacrificed for us so that we are able to celebrate freely.

05/20/2026

May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day. Here's a picture of our sweet Jax, who was a true rescue, since a man brought Jax into Southpaws saying that he found the puppy near the front tire of his truck. This is Jax's first feeding at Southpaws. He was 10 days old.

Whether your dog was picked up on the street, pulled from a shelter, or is BFFs with a Southpaws dog who was rescued, we celebrate you today. Thank you for loving these dogs.

05/18/2026

💦WATER DAYS💦 We’ve had 2 Water Days so far this season, and everyone is having a blast! 🩵 Come join us - Water Days are every Friday afternoon! ☀️

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

I deliberately did not post this story on 4/20 (IYKYK, LOL!).
Given how weird Austin is, you never know when or where your dog might get into a certain substance, so it's best to know how to handle this issue in advance.
THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE--ALWAYS BE HONEST WITH THE VETERINARIAN IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOG INGESTED!

The one thing that you can be sure of is that they aren't going to get any at Southpaws. We watch them like hawks and always check the yard before we let our dogs out to play.

The amount and type of THC-containing product consumed will determine the seriousness of this event for your dog, and dictate the level of your emergency response.