North Carolina Week for Animals!
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The NC Week team is currently organizing events and working with shelters and organizations daily across the entire state.
Your ideas and suggestions are truly welcome as we all work together to build this exciting week designed to celebrate the amazing animals, people and communities of beautiful North Carolina. Contact us today!
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Saturday, April 30- May 8, 2011
Thank you Ft. Bragg Working K-9's and their Handlers!
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Fort Bragg
NC 28307
"Home of the Airborne"
School students in Ft. Bragg schools will be making sweet art cards/posters to present to the hardworking brave Ft. Bragg K9's and staff. Thank you to these thoughtful young children and their educators.
Fort Bragg is known as the "Home of the Airborne and Special Operations Forces." Fort Bragg is the home for the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division. The US Army Special Operations Command and the US Army Parachute Team (the Golden Knights) also call Fort Bragg home. God Bless Our Troops!
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Saturday, April 30th 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
2nd Annual May Day for Horses
Horse Shoe Plaza
Highway 64
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
More news from HFH Mills River is the second annual May Day for Horses event, which benefits HFH foster farms in Mills River and Horse Shoe, NC. The May Day event is sponsored by Mojo’s Coffee Café and will happen on Saturday, April 30th, at the Horse Shoe Plaza on Highway 64 in Horse Shoe.
For more information, please check out the HFH Mills River Facebook page. http://www.hopeforhorses.org/
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Saturday, April 30th 8:00am- 10:00 am
The Humane Society of Charlotte Vaccine Clinic
HSC Spay/Neuter Clinic
2646 Toomey Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203
The Humane Society of Charlotte will again be offering low cost vaccines. Note: You do not have to be a resident of Charlotte/Mecklenburg to participate with your pet(s)!
We will try to serve everyone who is in line by 10 a.m. Fees are :
Canine Distemper/Parvo: $10
Feline Distemper: $8
Bordetella for Dogs: $10
Rabies: $5
Any method of payment is accepted!! Check, Debit, Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover, Cash or Money Orders . No other services or vaccines offered.
Website is www.humanesocietyofcharlotte.org
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Saturday, April 30th 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Pet First Aid/CPR/AED
Triangle Area RC Chapter,
100 North Peartree Lane,
Raleigh, NC 27610 ($45)
The cost for the course is $35 and pre-registration is required. Participants will receive a pet first aid manual.You can also register on line on the Red Cross website.
The course will cover the various aspects of emergency care that can be given to an injured animal until it can be taken to a veterinarian. Specific instruction will be provided on cardiac arrest, choking, rescue breathing, life-threatening bleeding, poisoning, how and when to move an injured pet and what is needed for a pet-friendly first aid kit. For more information or to register, call 828-258-3888, extension 207.
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Saturday, April 30th 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pet Food Pantry for Families Needing Assistance
Humane Society of Catawba County
3224 20th Avenue Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
For pet owners needing assistance with feeding their dogs and cats. The pantry is usually open on the last Saturday of each month. Qualification proof is required: Unemployment, Foreclosure, WIC, Medicaid, SSI (total disability).
Based totally on donations from the community. Call 828-464-8878 the week of the pantry to confirm that it will be open. http://www.catawbahumane.org/
Mission: To make our community a better place by serving as an advocate for companion animals. Our vision for the future is that no adoptable animal will be euthanized in Catawba County, and that animal cruelty and inhumane treatment of animals will cease to exist.
Saturday, April 30th 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
Bark in the Park
Rural Hill Park
4431 Neck Rd
Huntersville (Charlotte area), NC 28078
Charlotte's biggest dog event of the year! Bring your dog and join GSRA for a casual, relaxing day. In addition to watching canine demos and browsing merchandise for your furry friend, your dog can participate in a variety of contests. Sign-ups are at Bark in the Park and are free. German Shepherd Rescue Adoptions will be there! http://gsdrescue.org/index.html
Registration for contests is not available prior to the day of the event. Here is a list of the contests available: Main Stage, Best Trick, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like, Best Bark, Biggest Do, Smallest Dog, Center Ring, Long Shot, Throw & Catch. Visit website http://www.ruralhill.net/
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Saturday, April 30-Sunday May 1st Day & Evening events
The 39th Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage
The Botanical Gardens are located adjacent to the UNC Asheville campus at Weaver Boulevard and Broadway.
See amazing (wow) calendar for Saturday & Sunday!
One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
Office: 828.251.6444
We cordially invite you to participate in Asheville's 39th Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage, an event sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Asheville Biology Department and the Botanical Gardens at Asheville.
Because of its great age, the Appalachian region has a rich assortment of wildflowers unequaled on the continent, and flowering plants abound in our mountains in the spring. We have designed our tours to be informative and enjoyable, and you will come away with a fuller appreciation of the beauty of our region's wildflowers and bird life.
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Saturday, April 30th 10 am til
2-J's Feed Your Best Friend Food Drive
Central Floral Gardens
1907 Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, NC 27403-2297
To benefit all the animals of the Guilford County Animal Shelter. We always need DRY cat and dog foods and can also use gerbil, rabbit, and guinea pig foods.
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are operated by a non-profit organization the United Animal Coalition. The United Animal Coalition has operated the Guilford County Animal Shelter since 1998. All donations made to the Guilford County Animal Shelter are tax deductable.
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Saturday, April 30th 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Moore Humane Society Springfest Adopathon
Southern Pines
Downtown
Southern Pines, NC 28387
We'll have a booth set-up with our loving adoptable dogs and cats. Please come out and meet us all. Moore Humane Society is a private, nonprofit organization incorporated in 1966. We are the founders of animal welfare in the Sandhills. Moore Humane Society operates the only privately funded, state licensed animal shelter in Moore County and practices "no-kill" philosophies. Our shelter address is 5355 NC Hwy. 22, Carthage, NC 28327. Phone 910-947-2631
Moore Humane Society http://www.moorehumane.org/
Southern Pines http://www.southernpines.net
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Saturday, April 30th 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Guilford County Animal Shelter Adoption Fair
A Buff Natural Nail Spa
The Village at North Elm
305-D Pisgah Church Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Adoption fair today and a pet food drive to benefit animals at the Guilford County Animal Shelter - Visit website for a list of donation items that we are in need of.
The Guilford County Animal Shelter is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats. http://www.adoptshelterpets.org/about-us/
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Saturday, April 30th Daytime
Encore Pets Adoption Weekend!
Petsmart
5160 Highway 70
Morehead City, NC 28557
Encore Pets Times TBA.Find a furry friend to adopt- Dogs & Cats! Contact : Joanna 252--247-1747 . Encore Pets, Inc., of Morehead City, NC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization seeking to save the lives of animals by maintaining a foster/adoption program for homeless pets, offering low-cost spay-neuter services to those in need, and educating the public on animal-related issues through our monthly pet newsletter.
We will also be there at Petsmart on Sunday May 1st!
We need you! We need foster homes and volunteers. Please be a part of our life-saving foster/adoption program! Please contact us ASAP encorepets@yahoo.org
Website http://www.encorepets.org/
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Saturday, April 30th 12:00 pm -4:00 pm
Brother Wolf Adopt-a-Thon
Petco
825 Brevard Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806.
On Saturday Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will be hosting a spring Adopt-a-Thon at . Come on down to the newly redesigned Petco on Brevard Rd and check out some of our BWAR puppies and dogs for adoption!
BWAR is known for their excellence in matching people with the best dog or cat that would suit their lifestyle. Today we are proud to have the largest NO-KILL shelter in Asheville. Please stop by and visit with some of the wonderful cats and dogs, kittens and puppies awaiting adoption. We're open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Read more about Brother Wolf's truly great work. http://www.bwar.org/
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Saturday, April 30th 7:00 pm til
Helping Paws International©/™
Celebrating 4th Annual NC Animal Week
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
April is volunteer Appreciation Month. Helping Paws will honor its therapy & assistance dog teams with a dinner and awards program. Family and friends of Helping Paws member teams are welcomed to attend.
Helping Paws Animal Therapists work as psychologists, physical, occupational, speech, & rehabilitation therapists and literacy improvement tutors. Their main goals are to motivate & stimulate physical & mental activities, while bringing the love & warmth of a pet to their “patients” while additionally offering them the human companionship of their owner-handlers.
Helping Paws has several other therapy dog visits scheduled during the month of May and every month. Shadow visits are welcomed at these sites. For more information on Helping Paws, please visit out website at: www.helpingpawsintl.org
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Sunday, May 1st 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
SAFE Haven for Cats Special Open House
SAFE Haven For Cats
8471-101 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
SAFE Haven will be hosting an adoptathon open house.There will be refreshments, tours of the adoption center, and counselors on stand-by to take applications from those who would like to adopt a cat.
Adoption fees will be reduced. The costs will be $55 for a kitten; $25 for an adult; $5 for mature cats. All animals are already spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and well socialized. Even if you’re just thinking about owning a cat, take a peek at what SAFE Haven has in store. http://www.safehavenforcats.org/
Note Tornado Help: SAFE Haven offers free cat care help to affected Wake County residents.
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Sunday May 1st 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
Paws Place Animal Shelter Photo Shoot Fundraiser
Four Legs Boutique
310 Howes St
Southport, NC
No appt necessary. One CD with 6 images. Professional photographer. All to help Paws Place animals needing adoption. 25.00 and you help save lives. Paw's Place Animal Rescue was organized as a no-kill, non-profit domestic animal rescue due to desire to reduce the number of animals that were being euthanized annually in our county. http://www.pawsplace.org/
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Sunday May 1st 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Durham Earth Day, Bring Your Greyhound
Durham Central Park
201 Foster St
Durham, NC 27701
Bring YOur Greys! It's Go Green" at Durham’s 2011 Earth Day Festival. Celebrate Durham's sense of community, raise awareness of current local and global environmental issues, actively engage in hands-on learning activities, and celebrate our environmental success. Festival goers will participate in "green" activities and demos; learn about many green practices and products at the Sustainability Expo and Earth Art Market; and enjoy great music, food and much more! The Durham Earth Day Festival is presented by Durham Parks and Recreation and Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc.
Partnership for a Healthy Durham. North Carolina Greyhound Adoption Promotion will be there. This organization was formed to promote the adoption of retired racing greyhounds as pets. Our focus is to raise awareness of these wonderful animals as companions through public outreach, programs, publications and events. We encourage people to consider a greyhound when they think about adding a new member to their family. To this end we provide information on North Carolina adoption groups. http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/earthday/index.cfm
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Sunday, May 1st 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Phoenix Landing "A Parrot's Point of View"
Animall
Cary Towne Center Mall
1105 Walnut St, Ste 103
Cary, NC
Parrots are built to fly, forage, and flock together, and in the wild they must be continually on alert for predators. These physical and social attributes still govern how a parrot adapts to their lives in our homes. Do you consider your parrot’s perspective in your daily routines and interactions? Perhaps sometimes you just don’t understand each other because you see things differently? Let’s talk about life from a “Parrot’s Point of View.” http://www.phoenixlanding.org/events.html
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Sunday, May 1st 1:00 - 4:00 pm
2 Paws Up Rescue Adoption Day
Petsmart
8111 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27617
Come join us at Petsmart in Brier Creek. We'll have many of our adoptable cats and dogs there for a meet-and-greet. Stop by for a chance to meet your new best friend.
2PawsUp is a 501c3 organization dedicated to saving animals from the high-kill shelters in North Carolina, providing necessary medical care, and finding them loving forever homes.
Spend some time on our site, meet our animals up for adoption, and learn more about our upcoming events, "happy tails" success stories, and many ways to get involved with 2PawsUp and animal rescue. http://www.2pawsup.org/
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Sunday, May 1st 1:00 pm 4:00 pm
PAWS of Carteret Bark Park
Paws of Carteret
5042 Mattie St
Moorehead City, NC
Lot's going on today...PAWS Bark Park taking applications 1-4PM today & Sunday for new grand opening of Park. PAWS also at PetSmart Morehead City from 11-2PM. Please come by! http://www.pawsofcarteret.org
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Sunday, May 1 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alley Cats & Angels Adoption Day
PetSmart
220 Hinton Oaks Blvd
Knightdale, NC 27545
Come out and adopt one of our angels. Alley Cats and Angels (AC&A) is is dedicated to improving the lives of the stray, abandoned, and feral cats and the overall reduction of homeless cats in the Triangle.
Alley Cats and Angels' adoption program places cats and kittens into indoor-only homes. http://www.alleycatsandangels.org/
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Sunday, May 1st 2:00 pm 5:30 pm
1st Annual Paws in the Park
Sunset Park
1550 River Drive,
Rocky Mount, NC
The Paws in the Park program is an opportunity for Rocky Mount area residents to promote responsible dog ownership and healthy pets. Paws in the Park will be an extremely unique event for this area and a fun event for all. Activities will include pet parade, pet look alike, best dress, best trick, and of course, the best beggar contest. There will be various activities being held. Visit website http://www.rockymountnc.gov/parks/paws.html
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Sunday, May 1st 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pitt County Animal Shelter Open House
& Adoption Day
Open House
4550 County Home Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(Right next to the Farmer's Market)
Petsmart Adoption day
600 Greenville Boulevard Southeast
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 756-7706
Rabies and microchipping clinics, Shelter adoptions and tours, Games and door prizes
Refreshments provided, Pets welcome (must be on leash or in carrier). Note we don't have a bldg/location. Also at Petsmart today.http://www.pittfriends.com/
Another of Pitt Friend's missions is to make the public aware about heartworms, heartworm disease and heartworm prevention.
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Sunday, May 1st 2:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m.
Honey Beehive Tour
Carolina Campus Community Garden
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
210 Pittsboro Street,
Chapel Hill, NC, 27599
Bees are responsible for pollinating one third of the world’s food and producing honey. At this event, hobbyist beekeeper Anne Cabell will explore a real live hive.
Call for directions to garden where tour will take place. For more information, please visit http://ncbg.unc.edu or call (919) 962-0522. 100 Old Mason Farm Road.
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Sunday, May 1st 3:00 pm -6:00 pm
Pawfest Match Smooches for Pooches
Embassy Suites
(919) 572-2200
Map: 8001 Arco Corporate Dr
Raleigh NC 27617
Come join us for good food, great wines, and awesome auction items for your bidding pleasure! Raffle tickets also available for sale for 3 great chances to win! This is our annual fundraiser in which we raise money to help pay for the medical expenses of our foster dogs. Please come out and show your support!
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Sunday, May 1st 5:00 pm til
Six Sundays in Spring
~~featuring Kaptain Dixie’s Spud and Suds Band (Steel Drums)
and the Franklin Academy High School Jazz Ensemble~~
E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater
701 Harris Rd
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Bring the kids, friends, a picnic, and a blanket! Leashed dogs allowed. Sponsored by Wake Forest ARTS (formerly the Wake Forest Cultural Arts Association), the Six Sundays in Spring concert series will be held this year on consecutive Sundays from May 1 through June The free concerts are held at E. Carroll Joyner Park and get underway at 5 pm. Snacks and refreshments are available.
E. Carroll Joyner Park is the Town's newest and largest park. Scheduled for several phases of development, the 117-acre park is located at 701 Harris Road, approximately 1 mile east of Capital Boulevard.
Come join your friends and neighbors and make this year's Six Sundays in Spring your best Sundays of the year! Leashed dogs allowed. In case of inclement weather, updated concert information will be available on Community Channel 10 and by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at (919) 435-9569. For more information, email info@WakeForestARTS.org
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Monday- Thursday Monday May 2nd-- 7:30 am til
Forsyth Low Cost Spay Neuter & Vaccine Clinic
Forsyth Spay Neuter Clinic
2780 West Mountain St.
Kernersville, NC 27284
Surgeries: By appointment only:Monday 7:30 - 5 p.m., Tuesday 7:30 - 5 p.m, Wednesday 7:30 - 5 p.m, Thursday-9:00-12:00 p.m, Friday - Closed.
Hours Vaccine Clinic: THURSDAYS from 9 am-12 noon. First come, first served. No appointment needed Thursday - 9:00-12:00 p.m.
Kernersville NC is a great small community that is between Winston-Salem and Greensboro. You can get to either in about 20 minutes and lots to do there!
The Forsyth Spay Neuter Clinic, provides low cost, high quality spay and neuter surgeries and vaccines for domestic and feral cats and dogs. We average 7800-8000 surgeries per year. Our mission will reduce the unwanted pet overpopulation and promote animal health and safety to the community. Phone: 336-723-7550
Email: forsythspayneuter@live.com
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Monday May 2 - Friday, May 6, 2011 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Helping Paws International©/™ B.A.R.K.S. ©/™Program
(Bonding Animal, Reading, Kids, & Safety)©/™
Reading Assistance Dogs
Approximately 60 reading sessions + 1-5 autistic classes
Various NC Schools
These reading sessions are for the students only.
No outside observation without prior permission from the school and Helping Paws.
Helping Paws International is a therapy and assistance animal training & certification organization headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Helping Paws has partnered with NC Schools since 2002 to use our highly trained and certified therapy dog teams to assist children (including autistics) with their reading & learning difficulties, and/or communication and interpersonal skills by providing a furry B.A.R.K.S. Book Buddy© in a non-threatening, loving, fun environment. Helping Paws also helps the children to learn the humane care and training of their own pets.
Additionally, Helping Paws trains every students and faculty member in the schools how to safe around pets at home and in public by presenting programs on how to read dog body language and what to do when approached by a strange dog. Helping Paws B.A.R.K.S. ©/™ dog-safety program partners with Family Paws: www.familypaws.com, Doggone Safe: www.doggonesafe.com, and local State Farm Insurance offices to provide the schools with a unique program that provides both a presentation along with take home & in school games and coloring books that enforce what to the students learn in the safety presentation.
Helping Paws’ has been able to document that children in our BARKS program finish the year reading an average of 1 to 3 grades above starting level. One student even tested 2 grades level higher after only 8-weeks in the B.A.R.K.S. program. B.A.R.K.S. ©/™ students also show improvement in class participation and grades; increased self-confidence and self-esteem and work better with teachers and classmates verses control groups. Helping Paws’ B.A.R.K.S. program is also use to work with adults (especially stroke patients) experiencing learning, communication, and interpersonal problems. Please visit our website at: www.helpingpawsintl.org.
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Through Week Times vary-Thru Week
"Born to Be Wild" at IMAX
Wachovia IMAX
201 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Born to be Wild 3D is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time. Info: 919.882.IMAX (4629)
Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, Born to be Wild 3D is a heartwarming adventure transporting you into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return incredible animals back to the wild.
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Monday, May 2nd 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Leadership & Behavior Workshop
Animall
1105 Walnut St., Ste. 103
Cary, NC 27511
Is your dog still not listening to you? Running away? Jumping? Not coming? Are you have trouble with nipping, housetraining, chewing, etc? Then this workshop is for you! Learn the proper way to educate your dog so he does respond to your commands.
And learn about behavior issues such as nipping, housetraining, chewing, jumping, and any out of control behaviors. No dogs, this workshop is for humans! Cost $15
Contact 919-779-3813 http://www.animall.org
AniMall Pet Adoption & Outreach Center is a locally-run, independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. AniMall offers rescues & shelters a place to showcase their adoptable animals inside a public mall to increase their chances for adoption.
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Adopt and Save a Life! North Carolina Animal Shelters:
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May 2nd - June 1st 6:30 pm every Monday and Wednesday
Train for the Cause
Bent Creek’s Hardtimes
Pisgah National Forest, NC 28768
Get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather while training with your pooch during Train for the Cause, a 5-week program focused on prepping you for the Chamber Challenge 5K!
Whether it’s your first race, or you just want to improve your performance, outdoor trail running at Bent Creek’s Hardtimes trailhead in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest adds a level of challenge and FUN. Sessions cater to all levels and are led by certified fitness trainers. Website & directions
Training will be held at 6:30pm every Monday and Wednesday, from May 2nd through June 1st. $75 includes training program, the Asheville Chamber Challenge 5K Run race entry fee, t-shirt and goodie bag, and beer after the race. No dog? No problem! Sign up for our “Partner with a Pooch” program and we’ll match you with a furry training buddy to keep you motivated. Call (828) 290-9579 or email PLAYAsheville@gmail.com for more information.
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Monday, May 2nd- Friday, May 6th
North Carolina Department of Correction
"A New Leash on Life"
“A New Leash on Life” is a program that allows minimum and medium custody state prisons to partner with local animal shelters, animal welfare agencies, and/or private non-profit agencies to train dogs in preparation for their adoption. In turn, the inmates are given a chance to serve the community by training dogs to be well-behaved pets.
Each prison facility partners with a local partner or sponsor, a volunteer animal trainer, and local merchants or civic organizations that can support the program with needed supplies and services.
Selected dogs are placed with inmate trainers in a prison setting for eight to twelve weeks. The inmates teach basic obedience, house training, and socialization through positive reinforcement and repetition. Dogs are taught to walk on and off the leash and to respond to basic commands.
As of March 2, 2011, 1231 dogs have completed the program. 1136 have been adopted immediately following completion of the program for a 92.3% rate of adoption. The dogs not immediately adopted are returned to the community partner for adoption at a later date.
“A New Leash on Life” operates at these facilities. For more information on adoption of the dogs, please contact the participating community partners.
Amazingly enough they partner with 20 prisons!
Check out and scroll website: http://www.doc.state.nc.us/dop/program/leash.htm
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Ongoing
Humane Alliance of WNC Low Cost Spay & Neuter
Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic
25 Heritage Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
Humane Alliance of WNC, Inc. began as a small spay/neuter clinic in Asheville, North Carolina in 1994. To date, June 2010, we have surgically sterilized more than 265,000 companion animals in Western North Carolina. We know that spaying and neutering is a key component in the fight against pet overpopulation. Sterilizing cats and dogs means fewer animals will crowd the shelter system and fewer animals will be euthanized.
-Female Dog $65 -Male Dog $65
-Female Cat $50 -Male Cat $35
-Umbilical hernia repair $15 -Nail trim $5
-Cryptorchid No Extra Charge -Pregnant No Extra Charge
-In heat No Extra Charge -Ear tip (feral cats only) No Extra Charge
Canine Vaccines , Rabies (required) $10, DA2LPPv (distemper/parvo) $10
Bordetella (kennel cough) $10, Heartworm test $15, Feline Vaccines , Rabies (required) $10 , FVRCP (distemper/upper respiratory) $10, FELV (feline leukemia) $10 , FELV/FIV combo test $18 . http://humanealliance.org/
Vaccines are ONLY given at the time of surgery. Please call us at (828) 252-2079 for information on financial assistance.Humane Alliance adheres to the standards for spay/neuter medical care guidelines developed by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' Veterinary Task Force to Advance Spay/Neuter (VTFASN).
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Little Pearls Ongoing
Little Pearls All Dog Pearls HD
LITTLE PEARLS
PO Box 8641
Asheville, NC 28814
Finally, All Dog Pearls HD Footage is Logged!
The initial tedious process of logging hours of time-coded footage for Dog Pearls is finally done. We have enough great footage for at least 10 more Dog Pearls and hope to create two more soon for the new DVD sampler. Stay tuned! Please consider joining in to help. http://littlepearls.org/
Little Pearls are “tiny films” that open hearts and minds, inspiring authentic connection and compassionate action on behalf of all living beings. Created by the non-profit Little Pearls, these beautiful films are gifts of the heart – for you and for the world. 828-658-9097
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Triangle Lost Dog
New triangle area website for reporting lost dogs www.trianglelostdog.com
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Hope for Horses
SOS... Foster Homes Needed Immediately!
Hope for Horses
584 North Turkey Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748-5625
Due the overwhelming request for donations of horses and the shortage of adoptive homes currently, we are in dire need of finding responsible foster homes during this difficult winter season. We understand that not everyone is in a position to become a permanent adopter so we are looking for individuals that may be in a position financially and logistically to provide a safe and secure environment for even a short term of several months.
Hope for Horses would ask that you be willing to sign a foster care contract that clearly spells out the expectations for both parties. Safe fencing, suitable shelter, storage for feed and appropriate supervision are the main things we look for as with our adopters. If there is a possibility that you may be interested in making a difference, please contact us via email at hopeforhorses@aol.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as possible. Or give us a call at 828-683-0160.
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Tuesday, May 3th 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Kids & Pets
SPCA of Wake County Pet Adoption Center
SPCA of Wake County
200 Petfinder Lane
Raleigh, NC 27603
Preschoolers & Pets ...Do you have children under age 5? Are you looking for a way to share time with them and begin to teach them about animals? Then Preschoolers & Pets is for you!
Join the SPCA for a half hour of animal-themed songs, rhymes and stories! Each month focuses on a different animal theme. Read more about this fun class on our Kids' Humane Education Page! http://www.spcawake.org/
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Tuesday, May 3rd 5:30 til
Brother Wolf Spay-Ghetti and NoBalls Dinner
Mayfel's Restaurant
22 College
(Downtown)Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-8840
This dinner event will supports low cost and no cost spay neuter! This cool night will have a three course meal, live music, silent auction and cash bar.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue . Please Visit Our Shelter 7 days a week. : Pet Soup Pet Services, 31 Glendale Avenue, Asheville NC 28814. We are also working closely with Buncombe County, and other animal rescue groups, in a program called "Save a Life" Campaign, whose goal is to end the euthanization of healthy adoptable companion animals in Buncombe County by the Year 2012. Visit Bother Wolf website http://www.bwar.org/
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Tuesday, May 3rd 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chatham Animal Rescue and Education
Burrito Bash & Auctions fundraiser
The General Store Café
39 West Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Chatham Animal Rescue and Education (CARE), in partnership with the General Store Café, is hosting our annual Burrito Bash & Auctions fundraiser. Enjoy a burrito with all of the fixin’s, while bidding for silent and live auction items, and listening to our fabulous DJ spin!
Cost: Tickets are $15 at the door, or purchase in advance for $12.
Bonus: We’ll be drawing the winner of our raffle and the lucky first and second prize winners will take home their handcrafted, personalized cedar mailbox and handcrafted cedar birdhouse, respectively. (Note: No need to be present to win.)
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Tuesday, May 3rd 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
North Carolina Wildlife Federation
David Blevins Booksigning
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
Nature photographer and forest ecologist David Blevins will present his new book, Wild North Carolina: Discovering the Wonders of Our State's Natural Communities. David will share his experiences working on the book and discuss the importance of natural community based land management. David will bring books to sell ($30 including sales tax) and sign after the presentation. More information about the book can be found at http://uncpress.unc.edu/browse/book_detail?title_id=1888.
David Blevins is a freelance nature photographer with a Ph.D. in forest ecology. David was drawn to nature and photography from an early age and has spent most of his life engaged with the natural world. Phone: 704-844-8480
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Ongoing
Pet Over Population Patrol (POP-NC)
The $20 FIX Program
Low-cost way to spay your neuter dogs and cats.
You can use this program if you live in Wake, Durham, Orange, Person or Caswell County in North Carolina, and...
Your total household income falls within those listed in our new application (a copy of your tax return is required) –or- you participate in Medicaid or Food Stamps (a copy of your card is required)
POP-NC Pre-SurgeryAppointments are required to have your pet spayed or neutered with POP-NC. To schedule an appointment, please CALL: 1-919-942-2250 or
EMAIL: appointments@pop-nc.com
When emailing us, please send the following information:
Your Preferred Location (many to choose from )Your Pet’s Age Whether Your Pet is Male or Female Whether Your Pet is a Dog or CatIf Your Pet is a Dog, include approximate weight .
We also offer very low cost prices for regular spay & neuters! Plesae visit
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Wednesday May 4th 7:00 pm til
Dogphoria Book Signing and Meet Leader Dog Lucy!
Asheville Mall
Barnes & Noble
3 South Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805,
Come meet Dr. Mary Sedgwick and Leader Dog Lucy at an open forum discussing the new book Dogphoria. Dogphoria celebrates the joy of dogs & their innate ability to experience euphoria in everyday moments of life.
Embracing his signature sepia style, renowned fine art photographer Jim Dratfield takes us on an inspiring pictorial journey of happy dogs & reflective quotes reminding us that joyful dogs can elevate our own heights to happiness. Foreward by Dr. Turner-Bell, CBS News Correspondent. In association with Think Adoption First Campaign & Leader Dogs for the Blind. Store number 828-296-7335
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Thursday, May 5th 8:00am -9:00 am drop off
Avery Humane Society
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic
Avery Humane Society
1824 Stamey Branch Road
Newland NC 28657
Call us for discounted spay and neuter clinics available every Thursday. All you have to do is call for an appointment.
Prices are as follows. Male Cats-Neuter $35. All else for $50. Rabies shots are required for $6 if your pet has not already had one. Other shots and nail trims available upon request. Avery email adoptapet@vol.com
On your appointment date bring your pet to our shelter between 8a.m. and 9a.m. Then come back on Friday to pick them up between 9:45a.m. and 10:15a.m.
Call 828-733-6312 for an appointment. Visit http://www.averyhumane.org/
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Thursday, May 5th Daytime Hrs (contact for appt)
Cinco de Spayo
Alley Cats and Angels
Low Cost Spay Day - Alter an Alley Cat Program
Alley Cats and Angels
P.O. Box 785
Apex, NC 27502
Through our Alter an Alley Cat program, we subsidize spay/neuter surgeries for lower-income cat owners and feral cat caregivers. We hold low cost ($10) spay days for qualified households. Qualified households include families whose income is supplemented by some form of government assistance.
If you are in need of spay/neuter assistance, please visit website to submit a spay/neuter assistance request form. Alley Cats and Angels (919) 303-3500
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Thursday, May 5th 10:00 am- 11:00 am
Nature Tales: Storytime in the Garden
Animal Mommies
North Carolina Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Road.
Chapel Hill, NC, 27599
For 2 - 5 year olds with a parent: Join us on Thursday mornings to listen to nature-themed books at the Storyteller's Chair; then enjoy hands-on explorations and activities in the gardens.
Program is held rain or shine. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5/family (no more than three children per adult, please!). http://ncbg.unc.edu/pages/24/#tales
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Friday, May 6th All day!
SPCA of Wake County
Paws To Shop: 3 Scoops Fundraiser
SPCA of Wake County
200 Petfinder Lane
Raleigh, NC 27603
Colorado-based jewelry artist Erin Furman loves her dogs. She loves all dogs, and she's putting her passion for artistry to work for her passion for animals AND the SPCA. This promotion runs Friday, May 6 from 12:00am - 11:59pm.
This is a virtual event, happening only online. There's no bricks and mortar store in which to shop. Visit Erin's website, 3 Scoops of Vanilla, on Friday, May 6th and a portion of sales on May 6th will be given to the homeless pets of the SPCA. Do some birthday shopping for the animal lover in your life.
In order for the SPCA to receive the proceeds, mention that you support the SPCA of Wake County when making your purchase. http://www.spcawake.org/
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Saturday, May 6-8th Fri night begins at 6:30 pm/email for times
See Saturday Schedule on website
Carolina Bird Club Spring Meeting!
Meadowbrook Inn
711 Main St.
Blowing Rock, NC. 28605
This town of just three square miles was recently named “Prettiest Small Town in North Carolina” in a poll of in-state writers and professionals. The Blue Ridge Parkway, a destination for scenic and natural beauty, is right around the corner. Spring in the Blue Ridge is always a pleasant time, as trees and wildflowers are waking up for the season and colorful migrants fill the trees. We have a wide range of half-day and all-day trips planned.
Some of the harder-to-find birds we hope to be listing are Ruffed Grouse, American Bittern, Eastern Screech-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Marsh Wren, Grasshopper Sparrow, Dickcissel, Bobolink and Red Crossbill.W e should pass 150 species for the weekend. We even have a trip that is set for butterflies as well as birds.
Choose from 14 different locations! For a change of pace, spend an afternoon at a local winery enjoying a gourmet lunch, local wines, and grounds featuring wildflowers and butterflies. There is clearly something for everyone! For more info, email hq@carolinabirdclub.org Website is http://www.carolinabirdclub.org/
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Saturday, May 7th 7:00 am-1:00 pm
Humane Society of Alamance County Indoor Yard Sale
Burlington Outlet Village
beside Izod and Nine West
2389 Corporation Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215-6751
Out with the (somewhat old) and in with the new! If you have any gently used items for donation, stop by the Humane Society of Alamance County’s Indoor Yard Sale this Saturday, May 8th from 7a-1p.
We’re always open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month because we’re indoors! Conveniently located at Exit 145 at the Burlington Outlet Village beside Izod and Nine West. We would love to meet you!
HSAC mission is to reduce animal population by low cost spay & neuter, foster rescue and education. Questions, call the HSAC - 336.438.2023; Visit online at www.hsaconline.org
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Saturday, May 7th 8 am. and 10:30 a.m
Cradle of Forestry Songbird Celebration
The Cradle of Forestry
Historic Site
Hwy. 276
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Songbird Celebration at the Cradle of Forestry in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard; guided bird walks at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; family-oriented activities begin at 1 p.m. that focus on bird adaptations, conservation, bird migration, and natural history. For details call (828)877-3130 or visit www.cradleofforestry.org
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Saturday, May 78:30 am -til
8:30 am -til2nd Annual “Ride for Their Lives”
Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption Benefit
Deep River Park
Camel Back Bridge,
Sanford, NC
Metric Century, Half Metric Century & 13 mile Cycling event & Festival – Food, Music & Prizes to benefit CARA * Info: www.cara-nc.org/ride * Sponsor registration: fundraising@cara-nc.org
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Saturday, May 7th 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Chatham Animal Rescue Adoption Day!
Phydeaux (Fido)
400-A1 South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Come on out to Phydeaux in Chapel Hill and meet some of the dogs and puppies that we have for adoption! You may just find your next FUREVER companion!
Dogs and puppies that will attend will be marked prior to the event. If you are interested in a dog or puppy that we have posted on our website, please click on their name to apply. http://www.chathamanimalrescue.org/
Phone: 919-960-3606 http://phydeauxpets.com
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Saturday, May 7th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(set up at 7:30)
Apex Peak Week Festival
Triangle Greyhound Society
Apex Peak Fest
220 N. Salem Street
Apex, NC 27502
Salem Street in historic downtown Apex will come alive! Peakfest brings families together for a day of fun, food and fellowship. The event, which is referred to as an arts and crafts festival, has deep roots within the Apex community.
What started as a small community day in a school parking lot has grown into an event that draws hundreds of vendors and over 15,000 people to the streets of downtown Apex. Every year, the Apex Festival Commission plans a bigger and more exciting day.
* If you would like to help set up for the event, please contact Kris at kmurgas@nc.rr.com Set up at 7:30 a.m * Info: http://www.apexpeakfest.com * Info: www.trianglegreyhound.org
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Saturday, May 7th 9:00 am- 12 noon
Wake County Rabies and Microchip Clinics
Chatham Square Shopping Center
Cary Farmer's Market
744 East Chatham Street
Cary, NC 27511-6913
* Rabies vaccines are $5 * Microchips are $10 *
For a 3-year vaccine, you must bring written proof of previous vaccination. Cash and checks only. Some clinics listed are sponsored by agencies other than Wake County and cost may change. Info: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/events/clinics.htm
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Saturday, May 7th 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sandy Ridge Rabies Clinic
Northeast Stokes Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
5086 NC HWY 704 E
Sandy Ridge, NC
Telephone: 336-871-9950 .Cost: $8.00 per vaccination. Read more: http://www.wxii12.com/pets/23147900/detail.html#ixzz1KyDPDOzF
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Saturday, May 7th 9:30 am – 12 noon
2nd ‘Bark For Life’
Town Area
Main St. between 4th & 5th Avenue
Hendersonville , NC 28792
Potted flowering plants are displayed in memory or in honor of human and animal cancer survivors. There is a non-competitive one mile walk down Main Street, led by dog and human cancer survivors to raise awareness.
This will be followed by a celebration which includes demonstrations, K-9 games, vendors, food, a live & silent auction and more. Registration before the event is $20 and at the event $25 * All who register receive a dog goodie bag and a t-shirt * Info: call 828-230-0201 or 828-697-5877
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Saturday, May 7th 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
Charity Dog Wash for Fallen Angels Rescue Rescue
Unleashed
2460 Wycliff Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
We are located on over 3.5 acres in southern Wake County, NC. Most of this area is fenced, so our rescue dogs get plenty of exercise.Sally Keith, founder and director of Fallen Angels, has over 35 years experience with canine training and temperment evaluation, with a focus on pitbulls, bulldogs and mastiffs.
Each dog/puppy chosen for rescue has been selected because of its potential to make an exceptional companion. All dogs receive extensive socialization, and are taken to parks, pet stores, and other places where they can meet other dogs and people. They are exposed to children of various ages and our 4 resident fat cats. In addition, all dogs receive basic obedience training, the extent of which depends on the length of their stay with us, and are crate trained.
* Info: http://fallenangelspetrescue.com/ * http://unleashedmutt.com/events.aspx?EventCalendarControl1_d=5.2011#
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Saturday, May 7th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Guilford County Rabies & Microchip Clinic
Guilford County Animal Shelter
4525 West Wendover Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27409
Cost: $5.00 per vaccination, $15 microchip.Rabies vaccinations protects your pet from exposure to the deadly Rabies disease. A microchip can get your animal back quickly to you if they are lost! Have your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier, please.Read more: http://www.wxii12.com/pets/23147900/detail.html#ixzz1KyE5kzMa
Website: Guilford Shelter http://www.adoptshelterpets.org/
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Saturday, May 7th 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Helping Paws International©/™ Therapy Dog Visits
Celebrating 4th Annual NC Animal Week
Therapy Dog Visits
The Heritage of Raleigh
1200 Carlos Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Helping Paws Therapy Dog teams will visit with the residents of the above facility. Helping Paws allows people, who are interested in becoming a therapy dog team, to visit with our teams to learn if they would enjoy becoming a therapy animal team. These shadow visits are limited to 2-3 people per facility visit. If you are interested in doing a “shadow visit” at the above facilities on the listed dates, please contact Helping Paws at: HelpingPaws@att.net by April 30.
Helping Paws Animal Therapists work as psychologists, physical, occupational, speech, & rehabilitation therapists. Their main goals are to motivate & stimulate physical & mental activities, and to bring love, warmth, & touch to their “patients” while additionally offering them the human companionship of their owner-handlers.
Helping Paws does not charge to visit a facility. Helping Paws has several other therapy dog visits scheduled during the month of May and every month. Shadow visits are welcomed at these sites. For more information on Helping Paws, please visit out website at: www.helpingpawsintl.org
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Saturday, May 7th 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Helping Paws International©/™ Therapy Dog Visits
Celebrating 4th Annual NC Animal Week
Therapy Dog Visit
Litchford Nursing Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
8200 Litchford Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Helping Paws Therapy Dog teams will visit with the residents of the above facilities. Helping Paws allows people, who are interested in becoming a therapy dog team, to visit with our teams to learn if they would enjoy becoming a therapy animal team. These shadow visits are limited to 2-3 people per facility visit. If you are interested in doing a “shadow visit” at the above facilities on the listed dates, please contact Helping Paws at: HelpingPaws@att.net by April 30.
Helping Paws Animal Therapists work as psychologists, physical, occupational, speech, & rehabilitation therapists. Their main goals are to motivate & stimulate physical & mental activities, and to bring love, warmth, & touch to their “patients” while additionally offering them the human companionship of their owner-handlers.
Helping Paws does not charge to visit a facility. Our funding comes from membership dues, fundraisers, donations, and corporate sponsors and is used to provide training, insurance and supplies as well as holiday gifts and surprises for those we visit.
Helping Paws has several other therapy dog visits scheduled during the month of May and every month. Shadow visits are welcomed at these sites. For more information on Helping Paws, please visit out website at: www.helpingpawsintl.org
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Saturday, May 7th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Humane Society of Catawba County Adoption Day
Petco Hickory
2239 US Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Come see our loving shelter dogs available for adoption. Our adoption fees offset the cost of evaluation, housing and medical care for the homeless animals that need our help. Also ask us about our fantastic volunteer program.
Some of the animals in our shelter are High Profile Pets (HIPP). These higher in demand animals quickly find a loving home. Their increased adoption fee leaves a financial legacy for the other animals in our care who may need extra medical attention or more time to find a loving home. http://www.catawbahumane.org/adopt.html
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Saturday, May 7th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Paw Jam 2011!
Battleship Park
#1 Battleship Rd
Wilmington, NC 28402
A Totally awesome day w/ live entertainment, pet related vendors, arts & crafts, food court, Beverages, beer garden & much more! Leashed Pets get in free! Adopt your new best friend....and this will be an awesome day to benefit the animals and rescue groups!
Groups participating and who will benefit!
-Adopt an Angel
-Cape Fear House Rabbit Society
-Boston Terrier Rescue of NC
-Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League
-Carolina Boxer Rescue
-Pender County Humane Society
-Carolina Canines for Service
-Operation Top Cat
-Carolina Poodle Rescue
-Ruffian Foundation
Very cool website w/ complete info. Please visit http://www.pawjam.net/
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Saturday, May 7th 12:00 pm - 5:30pm
"Well Pet" Vaccine Clinic
Humane Society of Catawba County
3224 20th Avenue Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
Pets showing no signs of sickness may have their yearly vaccines including Rabies, Canine & Feline Distemper, Bordatella, and/or Heartworm or felv testing and Microchips administered at this clinic.
A reservation for each animal is suggested. Proof of previous rabies and other vaccines is required. Call 828-464-8878 for pricing or more info. http://www.catawbahumane.org/
Saturday, May 07, 2011 1:00 pm- 4:00pm
Triangle Greyhound Adoption Event
Cary Towne Center
1105 Walnut St., Ste. 103
Cary, NC 27511
Triangle Greyhound Society (TGS) is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of retired racing greyhounds. 919-212-5678
-We educate the public on the advantages of greyhounds as pets.
-We provide information about greyhound adoption.
-We provide assistance to new greyhound families.
-We rescue homeless or abandoned greyhounds.
-We provide homes for greyhounds needing a different living situation.
-We provide funds to help cover costs associated with greyhound rescue, including urgent medical care.
-We consider other activities that could improve retired greyhounds’ lives.
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Saturday, May 7th 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Encore Pets Adoption Day!
Petsmart
5160 Highway 70
Morehead City, NC 28557
Encore Pets Times TBA.Find a furry friend to adopt- Dogs & Cats! Contact : Joanna 252--247-1747 . Encore Pets, Inc., of Morehead City, NC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization seeking to save the lives of animals by maintaining a foster/adoption program for homeless pets, offering low-cost spay-neuter services to those in need, and educating the public on animal-related issues through our monthly pet newsletter.
We need you! We need foster homes and volunteers. Please be a part of our life-saving foster/adoption program! Please contact us ASAP encorepets@yahoo.org
Website http://www.encorepets.org/
Saturday, May 7th 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Let’s Have a Bite! A Banquet of Beastly Rhymes
Wilson Library
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890
Bob Forbes, author of "Beastly Feasts! A Mischievous Menagerie in Rhyme," will read from his newest collection of poetry for children. A reception will precede the program.
For more information, contact Liza Terll at liza_terll@unc.edu or call (919) 962-4207.
Email: wilsonlibrary@unc.edu
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Sunday, May 8th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Brother Wolf Outward Hounds Hiking Club
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Adoption Ctr
31 Glendale Avenue
Asheville, NC 28814
Meet at the BWAR adoption center at 9am (earlier if you need to fill out a volunteer application) and take a shelter dog on a hike with other volunteers. We always go somewhere in WNC that won't take all day and it's always a great time for all involved! For more information email volunteer@bwar.org or call 828-423-2954
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Sunday, May 8th 9:00 am til
Bring Mom to the Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Parkway ·
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
Celebrate Mother's Day at the North Carolina Zoo. Bring a mom to the Zoo on Sunday, May 8, 2011, and receive a $2 discount off her admission with one paid general admission. Please print and present couponon website for redemption. http://www.nczoo.org/events/mothersday.html
Zoo visitors can see Born to Be Wild 3D at Marbles kids museum IMAX theatre with discount. Escape to the forests and streams of North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont. Located at the foot of the Uwharrie Mountains, the Zoo is just outside the charming southern town of Asheboro. Asheboro, the county seat, is situated 70 miles from both the North Carolina state capital of Raleigh and its largest city, Charlotte.
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Sunday, May 8th 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Mothers and Mother Nature
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4640 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603-3912
Honor your mother and Mother Nature by taking a walk together around the mill pond. See what wildlife is out and about, and learn about the kinds of baby animals and their moms that can be found in the park. Ages 4 and over.
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Sunday, May 8th 12 noon- 3:00 pm
Second Chance Cat Adoptions
Cary Petsmart
2430 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27518
May Adoption Special: $50 - all Adult Cats, $95 - Kittens (under 6 mos)
(normally $100.00 without microchip. $115.00 with microchip) . http://www.secondchancenc.org/
Adoption Fees Include:
-Spay or Neuter
-FIV & FeLV testing
-Parasite Treatment
-All Vaccinations* *if old enough
(Worth over $300 of veterinary care!)
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Sunday May 8th 1:00 pm til
LIFE: Reptiles and Amphibians Movie
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 West Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 2760
Movie - From icy wastes to arid deserts, reptiles and amphibians have mastered the harshest environments on the planet.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast. Through our exhibits, programs and field experiences, we provide visitors with opportunities to get up close and personal with science and nature.
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Sunday, May 8th 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm
2nd Annual Brother Wolf Swim With Your Dog Day
Camp Rockmont
375 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711-8709
Join us for the 2nd annual Swim With Your Dog Day, Featuring pet related vendors, food & lots of fun!
The lucky dogs - and their people - will be at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain on for Swim With Your Dog Day! Two and four legged guests will enjoy pet related vendors, an agility course, photographer on site, tasty food and The Hop ice cream - all on the shore of beautiful Lake Eden.
Lots of fun for family and pets! $10 per dog, proceeds benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Chain-Free Asheville. Sponsored by Bone-A-Fide Bakery & Pet Boutique. For more information call 828-669-0706 or go to www.bwar.org
For more info please call 828-669-0706 or (828) 686-3885
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Sunday, May 8th 2:00 pm-4:00 pm.
Pawfect Match Dogs & Puppies
Animall
1105 Walnut St., Ste. 103
Cary, NC 27511
Pawfect Match is always in need of volunteers to process applications, help out at adoption events, join our event planning and fundraising teams, and more.
At Pawfect Match Rescue we believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance regardless of their breed or age. We take a different approach to rescue. We don’t try to save the masses; we just save ONE at a time and make them the best dog they can be by the time they find their forever homes.
By that we mean that we take them into our homes where they live amongst us and our pets and are treated as one of the family, not as a foster dog. We accomplish this by limiting our fosters to one or two per household. http://www.pawfectmatch.org/info/
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Sunday, May 8th 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Eastern time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Join others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 5-6 pm eastern time. This is a multi-faith observance.
For ideas on this observance, please visit http://www.animalworldusa.org/Inspiration.html
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering.
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Click on Dolphins to hear "One Love."
North Carolina Week for the Animals is for Everyone!
New 5th Annual events to be posted starting February 2012!
