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Furry Friends Cheer Sickest Patients at Rex
BY JOSH SHAFFER – jshaffer@newsobserver.com BY JOSH SHAFFER The News and Observer RALEIGH – As a 7-year-old Sheltie, Ruger brings a novel approach to caring for cancer patients at Rex Hospital: roll over on back, wait for ear scratches, sneak a quick lick on the chin. Among Rex’s three therapy dogs, he’s easily the most [...]
10 Pet Safety Tips for the Holidays
By Home Again When celebrating the winter festivities, don’t forget to keep holiday pet dangers in mind. It may require some changes to your normal decorating or dining routine, but these tips can help you create a pet-safe holiday that is fun for the whole family. Practice fire safety. Nothing looks nicer than a Thanksgiving [...]
Nuts About Mutts – Pups Get A New Leash On Life
Taken From Carolina Woman Magazine By Rebecca Hankins Development Director of the Animal Protection Society of Durham All featured dogs from the Durham animal shelter A shaggy pooch sticks her wet nose through the cage; a furry Heinz-57 holds up his paw with poise; a newborn Lab gazes with puppy-dog eyes. It’s easy to fall [...]
Pet Photographer Says Better Photos Save Shelter Dogs’ Lives
“Teresa Berg of Dallas, Texas is a professional pet photographer who specializes in glamour shots for shelter dogs. She believes that thousands of dogs are euthanized every year simply because the photos posted on adoption sites show them in a cage, looking like they’re thinking about biting your three-year-old. Several years ago, she started volunteering [...]
Swank Photo Studio would like for you to enjoy 50% off all prints from the event NOW until October 10th!!
Thank you so much for being a part of our successful event in the name of our animals. Your contribution is greatly appreciated to help those whom have no voice. Swank Photo Studio would like for you to enjoy 50% off all prints from the event NOW until October 10th!! Please follow this link – [...]
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Events
6th Annual Walk for Animal Protection – November 12th, 2011
Paws4Ever Walk for Animal Protection Southern Village, Saturday, November 12 Fun Begins at 9:00 am – Walk at Noon Bigger, better and more doggone fun than ever, the 6th Annual Paws4Ever Walk for Animal Protection is happening on Saturday, November 12. Join animal lovers from across the Triangle on the Town Green at Southern Village [...]
3rd Walk-n-Wag of Wake County – November 6th, 2011
“We are excited to inform you of an even BIGGER and BETTER event this year! The 3rd Walk-n-Wag of Wake County, an American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM event, will be held on November 6, 2011 at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre, in partnership with the American Kennel Club. Discover many fun activities that you and [...]
Fur Ball 2011
On Sunday, October 2, 2011, 16th Annual SPCA of Wake County Fur Ball – the most important night of the year for homeless pets in Wake County. Fur Ball tickets are now available at a cost of $125 per person. The evening promises fabulous live and silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, live [...]
Alley Cats and Angels – North Carolina Adoption Events
Adoption Events **Visit us in the PetSmart Raleigh adoption center (corner of Capital Blvd. & Millbrook Rd.) August 29 through September 18** Saturday & Sunday- National Adoption Weekend September 10, 11AM to 4PM September 11, 1PM to 4PM Saturday and Sunday September 17 and 18 1PM to 4PM PetSmart Raleigh (corner of Capital Blvd. & [...]