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Every dog makes the world a better place for someone. And then there are those like Creed, who make the world a better place for thousands of someone’s.
We were introduced to Creed by his rescuer and adopter, Candice Cover Model Creed with his Gary, when she mom, Candice Gary. entered him earlier this year in our 2020 Cover Model Contest. Creed was battling terminal cancer at the time, so a cover appearance was on his ‘Bucket List’, his mom said. Hundreds of votes from devoted supporters poured in but, sadly, Creed died before the contest came to a close.
We were very moved by Creed’s pure and indomitable spirit, a spirit which inspired his mother to create The Unforgotten Souls. This non-profit organization has been instrumental in saving the lives of over 3,000 dogs - dogs who, like Creed, were once sitting forgotten and alone in a county shelter. On pages 36 & 37, Candice writes about her life-changing bond with Creed, her work with The
Unforgotten Souls, and shares Copyright 2019, Lisa McLain photos of others who reached their happily-ever-afters.
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My name Hi, my name is Lobo is Angel and I’m a sweet, little and Shepherd and I am a Rottweiler mix who unique mix loves children and who is part other dogs. At just Calico 5-months of age, I am and part looking for a home that flame point has a fenced yard to Siamese. play in and lots of love I am for me to enjoy inside. gorgeous! My adoption includes I am a current vaccinations, 7-year-old dewormings and kitty who neuter. I am already lost my crate-trained and home quickly picking up and because my owner passed away. I am quiet, reserved and working on my house- ready for a new home. I would greatly benefit from an training skills. If you adopter who has a quiet, less active home. I may not be would like to meet a suitable for small playful children or loud dogs. Please precious boy like me come meet me at Petsense in Wilmington or send a text to or would like more Melinda at 910-471-6909 to adopt me. For information information on how to on me or to inquire about the adoption process, visit adopt me, email Cape www.adoptanangel.net or check us out on Facebook at Fear Rescue League www.facebook.com/adoptanangelnc. at [email protected] or call 910-207-2071.
I am sponsored in honor of all the wonderful foster I am sponsored by The Tree House Gang at mommies & daddies who care for homeless animals. Saltscapes Landscaping. Thank you!
I’m Midnight, a Boxer and Lab mix with an adorable underbite. I am an adult girl who is around 6-years-old so you know the puppy hijinks are behind me. I am super loving and affectionate and enjoy being petted so much that I will lay in your lap for hours and then some. I am already house-trained, crate-trained, vaccinated, spayed and do really well on leash walks. Please call Krista with A Shelter Friend at 910-512-6293 or visit www.AShelterFriend.org to adopt.
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PawPrints Magazine™
Publishers / Editors Kelly Wall & Diane Pour
Cover Photographer Lisa McLain 40 38
Head Writer Kelly Wall In This Issue
Graphic Design Features:
Diane Pour Adoption Celebration...……………….………….…..…………….....46
How To Reach Us: We welcome News & Happenings..………..…..…..…………………...... 42-43 comments, suggestions, article ideas, Paws Place 7th Annual Golf Outing...... 27 questions and subscription inquiries. Please send them to: Feature Story: A Dog Named Creed...... ….36-37 Four Paws & A Wake Up-NC...... 16 PawPrints Magazine Monty’s Home: Animal Lovers Thrift Shop...... 24 P.O. Box 4834 Wilmington, NC 28406 Fix a Friend Spay Neuter Clinic...... 32 910-264-3647 Email: [email protected] Animal Shelters & Organizations: www.PawPrintsMagazine.com www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine Adoption Options…………….……………..…….………… 8-9
PawPrints Magazine is dedicated to saving the Merit Pit Bull Foundation...... ……..…..…11 lives of homeless animals by promoting shelter adoptions. We provide an up to date pictorial Onslow County Animal Services...... 13 directory of shelters, humane societies and rescue organizations in the Cape Fear area. Adopt-An-ANGEL………………..…..…...... …...... …….... 15 Deadline for submissions is before the 15th of each month. Please call to verify date. Breed Rescues...…...……….…….…...…….…...………….17
PawPrints Magazine is published on a monthly New Hanover Sheriff’s Animal Protection Services...... 19 basis by Zappareta Publications, Inc. All non- profit organizations and individuals who are not Cat Adoption Team………………………..……….….....…. 21 in the business of breeding and/or selling animals are welcome to participate in the Paws Place………..……...………………….……..……...... 29 magazine. PawPrints Magazine cannot guarantee the health or temperament of any Pender County Humane Society……….…...... …..……...31 animal offered for adoption through this publication. We try to keep information as Pender Endangered Animal Rescue...... 33 current and accurate as possible; however, we All 4 Cats……………………………………………………... 35 cannot guarantee the availability of a specific animal. Prospective pet parents must contact Cat Tails…………………….……………….………….……. 39 the shelter directly to make certain a particular pet is still available or to inquire about the Pender County Animal Shelter...... 41 adoption process. Brunswick County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services....45 Disclaimer: Zappareta Publications, Inc. does not endorse or guarantee any products, services, or vendors mentioned in PawPrints Magazine, nor can it be responsible for problems with their 9 products or services. Also, Zappareta Publications, Inc. reserves the right to reject, at its discretion, any advertisement. Views expressed by various authors are not necessarily those of Zappareta Publications, Inc.
©2020 Zappareta Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without prior written consent of publishers is prohibited. 31 29 Please Recycle July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 7 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories!
RESCUECONNECT THUNDERING PAWS PET ADOPTION Hello everyone, my name is Freddie! I am a low-rider My name is Bean and who is curious and loves to I’m Tabby and white. explore! However, I also This is my brother, like to snuggle and be with Barley. He is black my foster mom! I am fully and white. We are vetted, current on all of my ‘two kitties in a pod’ vaccinations, neutered and brothers who were born house-trained. I am really March 31. We are busy hoping to find my forever growing, eating, playing home - my bags are packed and running! We would
Photo by: Michael Cline Photography and ready! Please allow like to stay together so me to love you and make that we won’t get lonely. To adopt us, please call Linda at you the center of my world. 910-322-7013 or Thundering Paws at 910-224-6068. For If you are interested in more info, send an email to [email protected] learning more about me or or visit us online at thunderingpawsinc.org. Our adoption meeting me, please apply at events have been cancelled but you can call to set up a www.rescueconnectnc.com, meet and greet with any felines your are interested in. call 910-302-7290 or send We’ll arrange a date and time that’s convenient for all! an email to [email protected]. COLUMBUS HUMANE SOCIETY Hi, I'm Raymond and I'm a laid-back My greatest wish is that you’ll Beagle mix who is fall in love with me! My name about 8-years-old is Franny and I’m an adult and 32 pounds. I Beagle and Hound mix. At LOVE the company approximately 50 pounds and of other dogs! I 6-years of age, I’m already have been treated spayed, vaccinated, house- for heartworms and trained, leash-trained and I’m doing GREAT! I heartworm negative. I would have learned how to love to have a home to call my use a doggie door and what it is like to be an inside dog. own and I play well with mild- My current foster home includes an elementary-aged kid mannered dogs (big or small). and other dogs and I am friendly with them all. I am looking If you are allergic to cats, for a forever family with at least one other dog - as I rely on that's fantastic because my a canine for companionship and trust when in a new ideal home wouldn’t have any environment. For more info or to meet me, please email of those. I love playing with toys and going on walks. To [email protected] or call 910-302-7290. adopt a real sweetheart, email [email protected] or call 910-499-1194 and leave me a message. You may also visit us online at www.ColumbusHumaneSociety.org. FRESH START RESCUE, INC.
My name is PENDER ENDANGERED Jumanji and ANIMAL RESCUE (PEAR) I'm around 8-years-old. Hi there! I’m a young, I'm a female apricot-colored, American Leopard Gecko. Staffordshire Terrier girl named I don't mind Honey! I am small in size and being held but just want to be loved. I’m good I'd much rather with other dogs and children and get down and I may be a bit shy at first, but explore, and I once I warm up I am your love to eat. You can see me and all of my other adoptable devoted furball. I’m already gecko and reptile friends at www.freshstartrescueinc.org spayed and vaccinated and (under the Available Animals). If you're interested in would love to meet you! Please adopting, fill out an application and email it in. Make sure call PEAR at 910-512-8522 or to include my name! Find us on Facebook at Fresh Start email [email protected]. Rescue Inc. or give us a call at 910-470-6299 for more info. We can set up a time to get to know each other!
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CAROLINA ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY OPERATION TOP CAT
My name is Betsy My name is Yuki and I’m a and I’m a very brown Tabby girl who is just special cat. Due to over 1-year-old. I was found no fault of my own, I by a very caring person who was surrendered by got me and my 4 babies to my owner. I have Topcat. I’ve been a very been trying very hard good mom and I’m ready for to adjust to life at the an inside loving home of my shelter. I am up to own. I am sweet and playful, date on my shots I’m good with kids and other and have been cats, and I even did well with spayed. Because of my foster parent’s puppy. I my age (11-years am already spayed, I tested young), I am very negative for Feline Leukemia quiet, I enjoy a good and FIV, and I’ve been vacci- nap, and I would love nated and microchipped. If you would like to meet me, to be the only cat so that I can get all the attention from my please call 910-200-0612 or email [email protected]. humans! Every one of the volunteers (and I mean ALL of them) adore me but they have other animals, so that means I need you to adopt me. I deserve to be pampered COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) and cuddled! For more info, call 910-455-9682, email Do you like redheads? [email protected], or visit www.capsrescue.com. I Well, here I am! My may seem a little rough around the edges but I’m full of name is Ludwig and sugar, spice and everything nice! I’m a sweet young fella, orange in color, FREEDOM BRIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE who was found by a good Samaritan after I I’m Toby, a very handsome, was hit by a car. My 2-year-old Bulldog mix. I was broken leg is com- picked up by Animal Services as pletely healed but I still a stray. There were a lot of dogs have an eye defect at the shelter and it was super from the accident. It Photo by Michael Cline Photography noisy but I had my heart set on doesn’t stop me from finding a loving, forever home. I playing and having lots of fun, though! I am very loving and was focused on being a very friendly and I’m ready to make your family complete! Call good boy but I watched Thanks- 910-256-2624 or email [email protected] for giving go by, then Christmas and more info or to submit an application for my adoption. then a New Year that I didn’t find very happy. I watched people come and adopt other dogs but WAGON TAILS FARM RESCUE nobody ever came for me. Then I saw Valentine’s Day pass me My name is Queen but I’m really by without finding love and I was just a little princess! I’m an ador- facing St. Patrick’s Day. I’d been at the shelter way too able 5-month-old kitten who was long (4-months) and I had run out of time. My human friend found alone in a giant parking lot. I at the shelter was on the phone with tears in her eyes. She was asking everyone for help and was talking to Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue (FBAR) and luckily, a passerby stopped to as- was telling them how much she loved me and that I didn’t sist me. I’m a gorgeous girl who deserve to be ‘put down’ the following day. My three-leaf would love to have a home where I clover turned into a four-leaf clover! I’m now in a foster can settle in and find some cool home where I’m learning to be a good boy and how to places to chill and humans to love. make friends with other dogs. I’m very smart, I have a mi- I am currently living with foster crochip, I am current on my shots and I’ve been neutered. I siblings but would truly prefer to be do have heartworms but I’m going to be treated and I’ll be the center of your attention. I am just fine! I love my foster home but it’s time for me to find current on vaccinations, spayed, and litterbox-trained. If my furever home with someone who I can love. I just want you would like to know more about me, please send an to be a good boy and I learn really fast. If you’d like to meet email to [email protected] or give us a call at me, email [email protected] or 252-414-9219. To adopt me, please fill out an adoption call 843-614-0231 and let’s set up a time. application at wagontailsfarm.org/apply-to-adopt.
July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 9 I’m known as Sweet My name is Sadie (A122394) Roxy. I am a here at the shelter, very sweet, because of my loving neat and nature and desire to petite former please. I also have Teen Mom the softest ears cat who is on the face of the about 6 to planet! I’m a 9-months-old. 3-year-old Treeing I have beauti- Walker Hound girl ful medium- who is great at length black exploring the and white fur outdoors. I’d be a and big, fabulous companion expressive on hiking or beach yellow eyes. trips. I come when Now that my called so I’ve kittens have definitely been taught found homes, a few things! I’m I have been spayed and vaccinated and I am ready for already spayed and my adoption fee includes: physical some 'Me time!' My foster mom says that I remind her that exam, heartworm test and rabies vaccination. Come on out a house is not a home without a cat. Please call or text to the shelter and let’s meet face-to-face. I just may steal Donna with Adopt-An-ANGEL at 910-508-5518 with your heart away! Call Brunswick County Sheriff’s Animal questions about me. For more info or to inquire about the Protective Services at 910-754-8204 with any questions. adoption process, visit www.adoptanangel.net or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/adoptanangelnc. I am sponsored by Adam's Folly Pet Boarding, Bolivia, NC. Thank you! I am sponsored in loving memory of Little Boy.
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◄Hello! My name is ►My name is Sweeney Charlotte! I’m about but foster mom calls me 2 to 3-years-old and Sweeney Beany. I'm about 45 pounds. All of almost 2-years-old and a my puppies are adopted hefty 71 pounds. I have and now it’s my turn to been with Merit for find my forever family. I 6-months and have done love playing fetch or a lot of changing. I went playing in the hose or to a trainer for the month sprinkler, but I also like of December and enrolled to nap on the couch and in his Enrichment class. I sleep in bed with you. have a high energy level I’m really good in my and when I play, my crate and will greet you excitement level can go with a wagging tail (and up. I get along with other shower you with kisses) doggies but I do play a when you get home. I little hard and rough but live with four larger dogs at my foster home and I’m redirect easily. I love to learning how to play with them, but I would also be fine as be outside - napping in an only dog, too. I did meet a cat once and I was interested the sun. And I enjoy Nyla-bones and car rides. I do have to but with proper introductions I could learn how to interact learn to trust hoomans and it takes time and patience for with them appropriately. I’m a great co-pilot in the car, too! me. My ideal family is one that is cat-free and active but I enjoy walking in the neighborhood and may even be a kinda laid-back. And someone who has experience with good hiking dog. After weeks of mommy duty, I’m ready to the bully breed, will be a strong pack leader for me and have my own fun with my new family. ♥ continue my training to keep me on the right track to success. I'm crate-trained, house-trained, and know my ◄Hi, I know what you’re basic commands. I'm used to sleeping in my crate at night thinking, who is that big ole and being in it when my foster family has to leave for a few ball of clumsy cuteness? hours. Please fill out that application so we can meet and Well, the name’s Gus Gus, get started with building a strong bond. ♥ but you can call me Gus. When I am not laying out ◄Hi Everyone! on the patio with my favor- My name is ite toy, I like to make sure Kieren. First, I that my foster humans should make it know that even when the clear that I’m sun isn’t out, they still have sassy and I don’t a shadow. I’m 3-years-old, have the greatest I’m pretty mild-mannered attention span – and I’m easy on the eyes. so forgive me if I I really enjoy treats and am get side tracked. learning new tricks daily Speaking of (sit, down, and working on tracks, have you my patience when told to ever followed an stay). I also love running around the back yard - exploring animal’s tracks and hiding my toys so that I can make sure they are safe and chased until I am ready for them again. Any time I take off running, them? Totes the humans laugh at me and tell me I look like a barrel with funz. I like to chase things. I currently spend a lot of time legs. During my time with my foster humans, I have had at a tattoo shop which is pretty interesting! Lots of people the chance to go on some walks with my foster brother, coming and going. I like people. One time this really big and met a friend who lives in the next yard over. The hu- fellow came in and we played with my toy for a while. He mans said my tail looks like a helicopter when I get excited threw and I fetched it and then he threw it again and I and they are worried I might lift off. I also got to meet this caught it again and then he threw it again and I caught it little creature they called a cat. He’s a little sketchy and I again. I like to cuddle so if you are sitting down, there is an haven’t quite figured out what his deal is yet. I was told approximately 129.66% chance I will try to lay on you. I that I have heartworms but MPBR said they’ll make sure really do love getting pets and love my walks. If you like to they get them all cleared up. At bedtime, I like to curl up in snuggle sometimes and walk sometimes, we’d probably be my crate and listen to some light music. If you’re looking a cool match. I need to be the only animal in the house but for a new friend to be your shadow, I am your guy! ♥ that just means I get all the attention from my humans! ♥
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July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 11 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! It’s me, Aslan (A037543), and I just can’t understand why I’m in a shelter instead of someone’s lap! I’m a 4-month-old boy, orange in color, with fluffy medium-length fur. I was found as a stray, so I imagine my fur will grow even more long and luxurious once I’m in a home, eating good food and being petted. I’m a very friendly fellow who seems to get along well with other animals. Children will likely be good companions for me as I’m such a nice boy. An adult-only home will be fine, too, I’m not picky just as long as I’m loved! Won’t you please come out and adopt me? Cats arrive at the shelter every day and there’s just not enough room for us all. The shelter is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and Noon to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. For driving directions or info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at 910-259-1484 or email [email protected]. I look forward to being your sweet boy!
I am sponsored in memory of Murton Frake Rassel, a wonderful orange fluffster!
Hi, my name is Emma and I am a 6-year-old spayed female Great Dane who came into rescue when my owner surrendered me. I am great with all sizes of dogs and walk well on a leash. I am house- trained and crate- trained. I love squeaky toys, fetch, and chase. I respond well to basic commands and am even learning new ones! Sometimes I am unsure of new people but my foster parents are working on my manners with guests. I am a very sweet girl with lots of love to give! I look forward to a forever home where I can curl up on my dog bed with my favorite toy and chill out. To adopt me, please send an email to Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love at [email protected] or call 704-584-9257. Our approval process consists of an adoption application, vet and reference checks, a phone interview, and a home visit. Please note that we do require adopters to have a fenced in yard. You can also check out some of our other Great Danes available for adoption at www.greatdanefriends.com.
I am sponsored by Cindy Meyers in loving memory of Sophie, Harley and Murphy. Onslow County Animal Services Call 910-937-1164 or 910-455-0182 or email [email protected] to adopt!
►I’m a beautiful, tiger- ◄My name is striped kitty named Olive Isabel (44454892). (42813460). I was I am a gentle, brought to the shelter happy Hound girl when my owners no who was found as longer had time for me. I a stray. I am such deserve better! I am a a good girl, folks good-natured, snuggly girl can’t imagine who who is hoping this time my would let me go. family will be a forever I’m 4-years-old family. If you are looking and, as Hounds for an affectionate young tend to do, I love cat, I would make a fine being out and companion. You can exploring in the meet me or any of my play yard. I very feline friends at Onslow much enjoy the County Animal Services. ♥ company of other dogs. The shelter staff thinks that I ◄Hey, I’m Cheddar Jack would be a fantastic fur-sibling. I have tested positive for (44445039) and I’m heartworms, so my new family will need to be able to 5-months-old. Right now, I provide the treatment I need for a healthy heart. It can be am surrounded by tiny, difficult to find a home that can care for a special needs younger kittens and that animal, but I know the perfect family is out there. I am so means day-after-day I am deserving of a loving home and a bright and healthy overlooked while the smaller future. If you would like to open your heart and home to kittens are quickly adopted. me, call 910-937-1164 to schedule a meet and greet. ♥ Don’t you miss out. I am a handsome, orange boy who is such a fun kitten. I love exploring the cat room, playing with the other kittens and sitting in the window watching the busy world outside. If you are looking for a fun and feisty feline friend, I am the boy for you. Cat and kitten adoptions at Onslow County Animal Services include core vaccines, basic dewormer, 30-day flea and tick prevention, spay/neuter, microchip and a goody bag. Please call 910-937-1164 to schedule an appointment to meet me. ♥
◄My name is Pixie (44433083) and I’m a pretty gray girl who came to the shelter after being found as a stray. I am around 1½-years-old and considered petite at just 6 pounds. I am likely getting overlooked be- cause the shelter is FULL of younger kittens. I’m a little lady who would love a place to call home. I adore head scratches and snuggle time in a blanket. If you are looking for a cat companion who will be happy to curl up beside you, I could be the girl for you. ♥
244 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC www.onslowcountync.gov/animalservices
July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 13 Dineen Animal Hospital
1132 Floral Parkway - Wilmington, NC 28403
JEFF J. DINEEN, D.V.M. BETSY BURBANK, D.V.M. EVE MILLS, D.V.M.
(910) 799-3400
Cats ~ Dogs
Hello! My Greetings from Paws name is Place from one of the Leeloo. I am new ladies! My name a 3-year-old is Heidi and I am a Tortie girl who very loving 3-year-old would love a Pit Bull mix girl, just calm home. 45 pounds, who is I am quiet great on a leash and I and gentle, know some com- spayed and mands. On top of all vaccinated. I that, I am house- tested negative trained and I like to for FIV and be hugged on. I have Feline had puppies in my Leukemia. past, but soon I will Because I had be spayed and bad teeth, I feeling wonderful! was given Unfortunately, I’ve extensive tested positive for dental surgery. heartworms, so I will be going through treatments (but I am But even still adoptable), and once I am done, I will be able to run and though I don't play with others and enjoy my walks on the beach or at the have teeth, I can still eat soft food. I like people, other park. If I sound like I can be a match for your family, make cats and older children. I don't know about dogs. Please plans to meet me. Give Paws Place a call at 910-845-7297 consider taking me home! You can call 910-262-8890 to or email [email protected] with any questions. ask any questions about me or arrange a meeting. I am sponsored in honor of all the people who lovingly I am sponsored by Sharon Harmon. Thank you! care for the dogs at Paws Place.
14 www.PawPrintsMagazine.com July 2020 Adopt-An-ANGEL We are doing adoptions by appointment and using social distancing. Please text Jill at 910-620-3783 or Sherry at 910-523-1254 for dogs and text Melinda for cats at 910-471-6909.
►My name is ►My name is Bro. I Missy and I was am a sweet, quiet and left behind when reserved guy who was my owners rescued from a feral cat moved. They left colony. I absolutely me and my love other cats and if 4 kittens behind you adopt me and let to fend for our- me move in, I would be selves. We were some cat's best friend rescued by an forever (BFF). Did you Adopt-An-ANGEL know that black cats are foster family and the most overlooked at all my kittens have shelters? Please don't found homes - so overlook me. Just give now it's my turn. I me a chance. Meet me am a sweet, at Petco on College Road or text Melinda at 910-471-6909. ♥ loving cat but I do not like it when you touch the base of my tail. I will need time to adjust to other cats but I become a loving companion once I get to know them. Please call my ►My name is Misty! I am an foster mom, Jill, at 910-620-3783 to ask about me. ♥ adorable, small Hound who is great with older kids and other animals. I am a dainty girl who ◄My name is Sunny and I gets very attached to my people. am shy at first but when I I would benefit from a home warm up to you, I am sweet, where people are home a lot. My talkative and playful. I am a family got called back to work and teenage boy who had a slight I was very lonely and had some rough start, but that is ALL separation anxiety as a result. I behind me. I do well with am shy, quiet and reserved until I other cats, calm dogs and get to know you. I will need a older kids. But most of all, couple days to warm up to you, I am good with YOU! I’m but I do blossom if you give me current on my vaccinations some TLC. I weigh about and I’ve been neutered. 35 pounds and am about 1 to If you would like to adopt me, 2-years-old. Will you adopt me call my foster mom, Jackie, at 910-523-9719. Make an and keep me forever? If so, appointment to meet me and fall in love. ♥ please call Jill at 910-620-3783 or Sherry at 910-523-1254. ♥
◄My name is Bailey and ◄My name is Sweet Shiloh and I am a 5-year-old female I am a gorgeous female Pit Bull. Walker Hound who I am 4-years-old, spayed, up to weighs about 50 pounds. date on vaccinations and heart- I am loveable, friendly, worm negative. I prefer a home sweet, and house-trained. without cats but I am fine with I do great with other dogs dogs. They tell me I take great and kids older than care of my family. Unfortunately, 5-years. I need a fenced after 2-years of being with my in yard and a home with- adoptive family, our rental home out small kids or cats. I sold out from under us and we was recently returned had to quickly move to a new when my mom began to place. Well, that place would not work from home and the allow me. This was very hard on all parties. I am gentle, newborn baby was home 24/7. Quarantining with a well-mannered and completely house-trained. I would newborn stressed me out and I couldn't take it anymore. benefit from a home with a fenced-in yard and someone with Call Jill at 910-620-3783 or Sherry at 910-523-1254 to experience with my breed. If you would like to meet me, call make arrangements to meet me. ♥ Jill at 910-620-3783 or Sherry at 910-523-1254. ♥
P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC 28408 http://www.adoptanangel.net
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Hello, potential Hi! I’m Cowboy, a new best friend! 2-year-old Hound mix. My name is I’m a BIG bundle of Midnight and love who wants I’m a Boxer and nothing more than to Labrador give you hugs and Retriever mix kisses. I have with an adorable beautiful brown eyes underbite. I am that I use to win your an adult girl heart (and your treats!) who is around I love walks, and did I 6-years-old so mention HUGS? you know the Seriously, I love puppy hijinks hugging. I’m a great are behind me. family dog who would I am loving and love to run around in a affectionate and big, fenced-in yard. enjoy being I am vaccinated, petted so much neutered and heart- that I will lay in worm negative, too. your lap for I’m terrific with kids, hours and then some. I am already house-trained, crate- but since I’m a large dog who can accidentally knock tiny trained, vaccinated, spayed and do really well on leash tots down, I’d be better with older children. I’m not dog walks. I love people and I have enough love to fill your aggressive at all but, in a home setting, I get a little posses- home, so I want to be the only pet in your life. Want to know sive over the people and want to push other dogs away, so all about me? Hurry up and call Krista with A Shelter Friend I would most likely do better in a home with no other dogs. at 910-512-6293 to learn more. No one will ever love you like Call Pender County Humane Society at 910-259-7022 so a dog who was once abandoned. You can also visit us on that we can get together! You’ll see that I’m a sweetheart. our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ashelterfriend and our website at www.AShelterFriend.org for more information. Sponsored In Loving Memory of Our Precious Boys Milo and Rocco who have gone I am sponsored by Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina over the Rainbow Bridge. Mommy and Daddy Beach and in loving memory of Bess. love and miss you every day!!! Breed Rescues
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CHIHUAHUA RESCUE & TRANSPORT-SOUTHEAST RUSSELL RESCUE INC. - CAROLINAS Hi, I'm Dottie and I'm My name is Dash. 8-years-old! I came I am 10-years-old, to CRT in pretty bad vaccinated, neutered, shape. My jaw didn't tested negative for work anymore and heartworms and my mouth would not received a dental. close. This made my I am your shadow tongue hang out because I love my really, really far all of human so much! the time! CRT got Everyone who meets me the medical help I me says I am needed. Dr. Sam at stunning and I do Paws & Claws Ani- love to meet people! mal Hospital fixed me I love to get in the up and I feel sooooo car and go on much better (and now I can eat like a somewhat normal dog adventures! I love now)! My foster mom says that I'm a really sweet girl who long walks and all- loves to snuggle and be by your side. I have good house night cuddles (sleeping under covers as close to you as manners and am very well-behaved. My biggest wish is to possible is non-negotiable!). I would prefer to stay home find a forever home of my very own! For info on me or to fill during the day with a canine friend or a human who is retired out an adoption application, call Pamela at 480-601-0209, or works from home. To adopt me, please send an email to email [email protected] or visit [email protected], call 910-821-3504 to leave a www.chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application. ♥ message, or visit www.russellrescue.com. ♥
CAROLINA BOXER RESCUE MERIT PIT BULL FOUNDATION The Almighty Hi there! My name Handsome Thor. is Jackson but you That’s me! I’m good can call me Jack. with everyone: big My foster mom calls dogs, small dogs, me so many names: cats, kids, my crate, Jackles, Jackie, and especially you. Jack O, but I like As an elderly nub, I Jack the best. I am like to take my time 10-months-old and moving from couch to while my body is dog bowl, and back. grown, I am a What’s the hurry? As fun-loving puppy. long as you’re waiting Do you like throwing when I get there. My balls? If so, I will run top 5 activities: belly them down to show rubs, bonding with you just how fast I couch, wagging my nub, belly rubs, and sometimes testing can be! I don't know my vocal range when a siren goes by. Oh, and I really like what "bring it back" belly rubs. As you’ve likely surmised, I’m an easy-going means. Do you? My foster mom says that after she throws guy and an excellent ‘plus one’ to any event involving belly it. I don’t think she knows that's not how you play chase the rubs. Leashes are fine, as long as I can hear your voice ball. I am learning my manners. My foster mommy and alongside me on those short walks. I like to keep my paws foster-fur brother and sister help me with those. Did you on the ground because I can’t see, so please don’t lift me know if you do a good sit you get a COOKIE?! Amazing! I on short notice. In lieu of being picked up, I will gladly am still learning all the other stuff. I am looking for someone accept belly rubs. I love the sound of your voice, I’m totally who likes to be active so we can burn our energy together! house-trained, I’m cool with cats and dogs in my posse - Oh and you have to give good shoulder scratches! Those but if I were your one and only - imagine the belly rubs! are the BEST! I do lay in some crazy positions but don’t Be still, my wagging nub. Deep as a summer sunset, I’m worry, I find them comfy. Please be patient with me as I patient, wise, and very kind. Let’s spend my life together. continue to learn my manners. I am getting it down, though, P.S. Will work for belly rubs. To adopt me, please send an because I am real smart. Alright, I gotta go - it’s time for my email to [email protected], pick up your smart virtual manners classes. For an explanation of our adoption phone and call 910-799-5638, or visit us online at process, application, and fees, email [email protected], visit us www.carolinaboxerrescue.org. ♥ online at mpbf.org, or call 336-618-PITT. ♥
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It’s summer time! Sadly, we all know what that means…Kitten Season.
Kittens make up a large part of the roughly 3.2 million cats who enter shelters across the country. Kitten Season runs from about March through October and can be even longer if we experience a warmer winter. The peak of the season is typically the summer months and kittens begin pouring in to shelters. Some cats can have up to 2 litters during kitten season, an average litter can be 4 to 6 kittens. Kittens can be easier to find homes for - who doesn’t love a tiny ball of fur? Adult cats however, especially the mothers, are then over- looked and sit in shelters for longer periods of time hoping to be adopted (when they were once that tiny ball of fur, too).
Ways You Can Help:
Spay or neuter your cats and educate others to do the same. Many people are not aware that a 2-month old kitten that is 2 pounds can be safely altered.
Donate funds, supplies, or time at your local cat rescue.
Volunteer to foster for a local cat rescue. It can be hard to find people willing to bottle feed a few babies, take an entire weaned litter or one with their mom, or even the hard-to-place adult cats who are being looked over. Fosters can be of greater need than adopters during this time.
Help TNR (trap, neuter, release). This is an effective way to reduce feral/stray cat populations over time so they do not keep reproducing and creating more cats to live those dismal lives. Also, look into a barn cat program.
ADOPT a cat! Especially an adult one. If you would rather adopt a kitten, remember 2 is better than 1. They will keep each other entertained and be able to have a buddy to play with when you are not home to entertain them!
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT KITTENS CAN CRAWL UP IN CAR ENGINES AND GRILLS TO HIDE AND HITCH A RIDE! PLEASE CHECK YOUR CARS BEFORE YOU TRAVEL AS THESE KITTENS CAN FALL OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, GET INJURED, AND POSSIBLY DIE.
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►Hello, I am Tiger ►Hello potential new (A413252)! I am a best friend. My 4-year-old spayed identification number female kitty. I have an is A412454 - you’re old injury to my eye gonna need that that is all healed up. when you come to I am an extremely the shelter to make affectionate cat and I me part of your roll around to try to get family. I am a you to rub my belly! I neutered, 5-year-old, lost my home when my male Tabby! I am a owner was no longer very large, lazy, able to care for me. I loving boy. I was would love a home that found as a stray and could let me just lay lived with a large dog around and cuddle with for a couple weeks you! I am truly a great until my finders could gal! Could you be my no long keep me. My forever home? ♥ owner never came looking for me so now I am trying to find my forever home! I love to be brushed and petted. I ◄All my friends call will talk to you and come up to greet you. The shelter me Maggie May staff thinks I am a super great cat and hopes that I find (A412849) and I’m a the forever home I deserve soon. Could that be you? ♥ 5-year-old spayed female. Sadly, I found Adoptions will be done one at a time. myself homeless when my owner passed We ask that you check our Facebook page away. I am a rare find to know what animal you’re interested in as most orange kitties are males. I love and call 910-798-7500 prior to visiting or attention so much that while in the parking lot. I can hardly stay still! I also am very vocal We would like to say thank you to all the rescue groups because I love to talk that stepped up during this unprecedented time and to you! I would love a assisted us big time! We thank everyone in the home that can give me plenty of attention. I community for their patience and support. promise I will love you forever! Can you be my forever home? ♥ ►Hello, my ID number is A412683 and I ►Hello, I am Koboke was surrendered (A412960)! I am a 7-year-old, to the shelter neutered male who’s dressed when my owner in a fur tuxedo. I lost my could no longer home when my owner could care for me. no longer care for me! I I am a petite, have lived with several other 2-year-old spayed cats and I love to dance in female! I have place while waiting for your lived with other attention. I can be a playful cats before. I am boy, especially if there is cat a shy girl at first nip in the toys! I would love a but quickly warm forever home that has tons of up to you. I love to be petted and I love for you to talk to catnip-filled toys and love! me (I sometimes chirp back). I would love a quiet, low- Could your home be my maintenance home that would let me hang out on the forever home? ♥ couch most of the day. Please be my forever family. ♥
180 Division Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401 www.facebook.com/NHSOAnimalServices
July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 19 My name is Sealy! And yes, it's because I look like a baby seal. I'm about 1-year-old and I love toys, especially the squeaky ones. I am great at sharing my toys with other dogs and people, too. I love to play outside and I'm a really fast runner. My foster mom thinks I can win any race! I really like to play with other dogs but I'm also comfortable being in my crate. I am nervous with new people and it takes me a little time to find out if you are worthy of my trust. I am content to stay at home and snuggle, so I am working on outings and experiencing walks and car rides. My foster mom thinks I have the softest hair and I love when she scratches my back. I would do best in a home with or without dogs. I don't know what a cat is, so I can't comment on that. I haven't been around children yet so it would be best if there are only older children in the home, or no children. I would love to be your snuggle buddy and your “hang out at home” dog. For more info on our adoption process, application, and fees, email [email protected], visit mpbf.org, or give Merit Pit Bull Foundation a call at 336-618-PITT.
I am sponsored by Robyn Davis in loving memory of Lou.
I’m a very good girl named Zara and I sure would like to meet you! I may be a bit shy at first, but give me a treat and some soft pets and I warm up quickly! At just 3-years of age, I’m a white Pit Bull Terrier mix who is house-trained and easy to walk on a leash. I get along well with other dogs and am vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. I’m a perfect family companion who is looking for a loving and peaceful home. How about yours? Please call Pender Happy 4th of July! 763-8476 County Humane Society at 910-259-7022 and make an
110 Dock St. appointment. I’ll be ready and waiting to see you! Remember to bring pets inside during fireworks. Every year Downtown Wilmington Free Off-Street Parking I am sponsored by the Furry Friends Re-sale Shop in
animals run off and are lost honor and memory of all the animals who've passed due to the noise. Open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm Closed on Mondays through the doors of Pender County Humane Society. CAT: Cat Adoption Team Please call 910-792-9014 to adopt us!
◄I’m Sybil, a ◄We are Cadillac 3-year-old brown (mostly white with and orange Tabby who gray) and Eldorado arrived with three tiny (brown Tabby), kittens. I was a good 3-month-old bonded mama, protective of my brothers who were babies and also shy. found in an abandoned While still cautious around car. We are both total new acquaintances, I cuddle bugs, sweet enjoy being petted, and innocent but scratched under the chin, absolutely boys when and calmly hanging out. it comes to play time. And when you’re not look- We are curious, playful, confident and loveable. Please ing, I’ll play with my toys consider adopting a pair of kittens since we are half the and hunt for my favorite. work! We will entertain each other, have someone our own I love to snuggle and groom my last “kitten”, 1-year-old age to learn with and be pals for life. ♥ Diamond, who is pictured below. Please adopt me! ♥
►My name is Diamond Due to Covid-19, our public adoption and I’m a 1-year-old events are subject to change.
old gray, black, mar- If you are interested in any of our bled Tabby cats, please call the Cat Adoption with white patches and Team hotline at 910-792-9014. some orange tabby stripes on my belly! My brother and sister were recently adopted but that's not getting me down. I freely give my purrs and all I ask in return is some petting and tummy rubs. I am sweet and social, l love every- body and I get along with other cats. I also love my mom, Sybil, pictured above. To meet me, please message Cat Adoption Team on Facebook or text/call 910-599-2755. ♥
◄Hi there, I’m Escalade, another 3-month-old kitten rescued from an aban- doned car. I’m a tiny sprout, a white/brown ▲We are Simon and Schuster, two 10-month-old Tabby girl with affectionate brothers, and we love to snuggle in bed or white paws and watch TV next to our human. Too often, black cats are the most dainty overlooked for those with brighter colors, stripes and spots white whiskers. but we think we mini-panthers are just as beautiful! We Don't let my little love to play together, alone, or with other cats, and we can fuzzy face fool chase laser lights for hours on end. Looking at us, you you though, I’m a spitfire who will have you wrapped around would never guess we had such a rough start in life, having my paws in no time! I’m still a baby but, just like my brothers been dumped on the doorstep of a local vet. We are ready Cadillac and Eldorado (pictured at top), I’ll zoom around until for our new home with a sunny spot by the window. We’ll I can't zoom any more, then I’ll plop down for some purrs, return all the love that we receive two-fold! If you're pets and a nap. I love everyone, so please consider adopting interested in meeting us, please contact Cat Adoption a pair of kittens so I'll always have a friend my own age. ♥ Team on Facebook or text/call 910-599-2755. ♥
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My name is Bella (A037535)
Senior Alert! If you have a soft spot for senior dogs, I hope you’ll adopt me! I’m a spayed Plott mix girl who was brought to the shelter by my former owner. The shelter folks say I’m a VERY sweet girl and very friendly, as well. I’d love to be back in a home setting, so hurry over to Pender County Animal Shelter. Email [email protected] or call 910-259-1484 with questions.
My name is Bo (A037424) Servicing All of I’m a handsome Pit mix North Carolina and South Carolina boy, just 1-year-old, looking for a loving Residential • Commercial • Industrial home! I’m friendly with Licensed - Bonded - Insured kids who visit the shelter and I’m also fine with the other dogs www.4SeasonsDemolition.com here. I was found as a stray and would love to be your family member! Let’s meet soon at Pender County Animal Shelter. You can email [email protected] or call 910-259-1484 with questions. Please give us a call or visit us at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, P.C. and The Diggs - at Paws & Claws on Facebook for updates on protocols, hours and curbside service.
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Hello, it’s me again. I Two playful have been waiting for you teenagers are and would love to snug- WAY more fun gle with you on the sofa, than just one! play ball, go for walks or We’re Smokey runs and explore. I am and Spencer. We up for adventure but I do were turned in to a get excited over squirrels shelter when our and cats. My name owner couldn't is Josie. I’m spayed, take care of us vaccinated, heartworm anymore. Two of negative, house-trained our siblings have and crate-trained. I know been adopted. basic commands and That leaves us - love to learn and train. two look-alike I’m a 2-year-old Labrador brothers. We'd mix who is about 60 really like to be pounds. I love people, adopted together! children, and did I Please call our mention cuddling? Every foster mom, now and again, I will take myself on an adventure by jumping my Jackie, at foster home’s 6-foot fence. I come back within a few minutes to 910-523-9719 for a few hours so I need to be someplace that is not on a busy more info on us. street. I think I would love a place with a few acres of land. I For info on us or to would excel at Frisbee or agility, as I am so smart and love being inquire about the busy. I get along with other dogs but would probably be better in adoption process, a home without cats. I can’t wait to meet you! Please call Four visit Adopt-An- Paws and a Wake Up-NC at 910-506-3647 or email ANGEL online at [email protected] for more information. An adoption application www.adoptanangel.net or check us out (and like us) on can be found at www.k94pawsnc.org/adoptionapplication. Facebook at www.facebook.com/adoptanangelnc.
I am sponsored in loving memory of Levi D. We’re sponsored in honor of Leslie & Scott Barber, Forever number 1. fabulous foster parents to animals in need. Meow! Paws Place Send inquiries for adoption to [email protected] or call 910-845-7297.
◄I’m Bailey, a super- ◄My name sweet Lab mix boy who is is Nikki and 8-years-old and on the I’m so happy prowl for a nice comfy bed to be intro- (or couch) to cuddle up duced to on. Being house-trained you! I’m an and a patient fella will 8-month-old, hopefully help push me 61-pound into my forever home Catahoula soon. The human ladies mix girl who at Paws Place make a big has a lot to fuss over me, it makes me say, or at want to blush. I like to least I want play, go on walks, and to tell my watch TV. If I’m a good fit side of the for you, come see me! ♥ story. I know some basic commands, I am house-trained, I walk well on a leash and I really enjoy my toys. I enjoy seeing just how strong some of my toys are made, so being inquisitive is another one of my special traits. I have a beautiful brindle colored coat and am already spayed. Now I’m just waiting on my special family or ‘human’ to step up and meet me and give me lots of loves. Perhaps that could be you? ♥
▲If you love chocolate, you’ll love me! I’m Marcus, a 1-year-old Chocolate Lab mix boy. I like being social (with people and other dogs), my leash training skills are good, and I like playing with my toys, too! Being a young man, I am learning what it means to grow up, but I think a nice family with a yard would make it so much easier! ♥
◄Super-sweet, shy senior describes me to a tee! Hello, I ChiChi am Hannah, a Retriever/Rottweiler ▲►Hello up there! My name mix girl who enjoys is ChiChi and I’m a 12-pound easy walks and Terrier mix boy, just 5-years- being loved on. In old. Pictured next to me is the beginning I am a my ‘not so identical’ twin, Odie bit reserved, but I Odie. He’s my bestest friend like to have my head in the whole world, and we are a package deal, like rubbed and have peanut butter and jelly. Odie is a Springer Spaniel mix, sweet things said to 7-years-old, and he is so friendly! He loves to play, he me. I am house- gives big wags to everyone and he loves his stuffed ani- trained and enjoy mals. I’m a people-lover myself and I just love to play, the simple things too! I enjoy going on car rides and adventures. Odie in life like playing with my babies (stuffed animals) and likes adventures as well, but first he will go through his watching what is going on outside the windows. I would heartworm treatments and then afterward we will run and prefer to be in an adult-only home that is not too noisy so play together! Please come visit me and my “brother from I can relax, too. My current home is at Paws Place, could another mother” real soon! We’ll be waiting and watching my next residence be with you? Please call about me. ♥ for you to adopt us together! ♥
242 George II Hwy, Winnabow, NC 28479 www.pawsplace.org
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My name is Mona Looking for a and I need you! Persian I’m a very sweet beauty? girl, a little shy at How about first but I warm up me? My quickly and will name is become your Ariel and I'm snuggle bunny in a a sweet, heartbeat! I was laid-back found by a Good Persian girl. Samaritan and At just brought to CARE. 4-years-old, They think I’m I’m ready for possibly a Jack my forever Russell/Chihuahua home. I mix. I’ve been have long, treated for heart- creamy- worms, intestinal white fur with parasites and a dark gray highlights around my face and ears. I love to terrible ear infection, and now I’m all ready to move in to hang out and be petted. I tolerate other cats and quiet a new home. I'm approximately 8-years-old, spayed, dogs well (basically minding my own business). I will play vaccinated, microchipped and full of love! If you are by myself, not so much with other cats. If you are interested in learning more about me, CARE’s other interested in meeting me or learning about the adoption adoptable pets or how you can help CARE, please call process, please send a private message to Cat Adoption 910-256-2624 or email [email protected]. Team on Facebook or text/call 910-599-2755. Perhaps we are a purr-fect match! I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). I am sponsored by ECM Corporation. Thank you!
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30 www.PawPrintsMagazine.com July 2020 Pender County Humane Society Please call 910-259-7022 to adopt us! ◄Hello there! I’m Thunder, a young Boxer/Lab mix boy who is known around here as a very “gentle giant.” I love to give kisses, I walk great on a leash, I know "sit", l love me some treats and I’m house-trained! To put it simply, I’m a very sweet dog who will steal your heart! I am also vacci- nated and neutered. ♥
◄I’m an absolutely ▲I’m Camille, a 2½-year-old pastel Tortie who is as beautiful American pretty as a fine work of art with my stunning coat and Bulldog mix girl green eyes! I’m a very sweet girl who welcomes attention named Queen! I’m from humans as well as back rubs! I’m also vaccinated, just 3-years-old, litterbox-trained and I’d love a quiet home to call my own. and I was pulled Please make an appointment to meet me! ♥ from a shelter in
Bladen County. I am very friendly The shelter is open to visitors by with people and I appointment only. love everyone I meet. Just look at Please call 910-259-7022 to this big smile on my face as I look at make your appointment. the camera person! I need a home where I am the only ◄I’ve been animal. I am waiting at the spayed, micro- shelter for chipped, negative over a year! for heartworms and My name is I’m vaccinated. Ranger and I’m Call me today! ♥ longing to find that special someone who ◄I’m a will bring me fairly new home. My arrival at the story begins shelter and my one stormy name is Missy! night when I Everyone tells was found on me I’m a very the side of the beautiful Calico road in the girl who is very pouring rain. sweet. I once Pender lived with a Humane Society took me in and gave me lots of love and wonderful attention. They also paired me with a special trainer who owner but has brought me a long way from the frightened pup that I unfortunately was. In fact, my trainer friend is offering my new adopters they could not a free in-person training class and email/phone support for take care of life! That’s how much everyone loves me and wants me me any longer. to thrive in my new home. I’m a handsome and young I’m around Pit Bull Terrier mix boy with a red/orange coat. I’m also 5-years-old, spayed, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. neutered, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention. I’d love to find a nice, quiet home with lots of cuddle-time. ♥ Please make an appointment to come out and meet me! ♥
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◄Hi! My name is ◄There’s a reason Beyoncé and I’m a won- Black Labs are the derful girl who just wants number one dog in to have fun! I enjoy America - we’re great playing catch and fetch family companions! and, when I’m done, I’ll My name is Hunter happily crawl into your and I’m a Black Lab lap for some cuddling. boy who is full of love You see, I just adore and energy. I am just humans and am de- 2 to 3-years-old, vacci- lighted to get attention nated and neutered. I from them. I also know am very smart and how to sit and wait, as understand the com- you can see from my mands sit, lay and photo! I’m young, vacci- wait. I’ll even wait for nated and spayed. See my food! I love to play you soon! ♥ and be cuddled. Please adopt me! ♥ ►Who wants to be my playmate? It’s no ►Say hello to me, fun playing all alone! I’m Roxi! I’m a My name is Church gorgeous young and I’m a loveable lady who loves to young boy, a total run and jump and sweetheart, and I’d be play. When I first great in a home with arrived at the res- other dogs and chil- cue I was scared, dren. Like all young- but now I have a lot sters, I enjoy playing of spunk and I just with all kinds of toys love attention. I’m and I sure do love a Carolina Dog mix getting attention from who is already my human friends. spayed, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention. I enjoy Kisses and cuddles being with humans and I get along with lots of other dogs, are awesome! I am too. I’ll be a great addition to your family so don’t delay, neutered, vaccinated, call today and let’s get acquainted! ♥ healthy, and ready to meet you! ♥ ◄Hello there, I’m a lovely young lady named Janae (pronounced JAN ◄I’m a sweet Shepherd NAY). I came to PEAR mix named Hank and from a sad situation. I all my friends at PEAR was flea infested and full say I’m just a total of worms. But now that lover. I love to be with I’m in good hands, I’m people - playing, snug- healthy as can be and gling and enjoying all loving life. I’m a happy that life has to offer! I’m Pit mix who loves people a young boy, already and I’d be great in a neutered and vacci- home with other dogs nated, and I get along and children. If you’re great with other dogs around me, you’re sure and children, too. If to feel good, because you’d like to meet me, I I’m just so sweet and hope you’ll give my affectionate. And I’m friends at PEAR a call house-trained, too! today. We can get to- Please call to meet me, gether and you can see you’ll be glad you did! ♥ just how sweet I am! ♥
P.O. Box 582, Rocky Point NC 28457 www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC551.html
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Pet ID Tags Trophies Plaques Signs Pet Memorials Well, I’m no Spanky, Darla or Alfalfa, but I am quite the Little Rubber Stamps Rascal just the same! Yes, my name is Rascal and I’m a Name Badges loveable, handsome, 2-year-old orange Tabby boy who has tested positive for FIV. Wait, please continue reading! It is a cat-only virus and cannot be spread through casual, friendly contact between cats. FIV+ cats like me can and South Kerr Business Center 910-392-5340 DO live normal lives in quality, duration, and happiness. In 118-A South Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC www.coastalengraving.com fact, being FIV+ never gets me down, I’m a total Love Bug who just wants a family to finally call my own. A home where I am the only cat or one with another cat that is FIV positive would be best. Cat-friendly dogs would be okay, too! If you have any questions, please call SOAR at 910-457-6340. I want to grow up as part of YOUR family!
I am sponsored by SOAR in loving memory of all their wonderful, furry friends who made it safely to the Rainbow Bridge.
Hi, I’m Nirvana and I’m hoping we could be furever friends. I am a 4-year-old Plott Hound and Lab mix. I had an awesome family for a few years. They had a little human who let me sleep in his bed. I got to go on play dates and to doggy day care and it was so much fun! Then my leg started hurting. It wasn’t bad at first, but then it kept getting worse and worse. I was trying to be tough, but it was so hard. The little human jumped on my hurt leg and the pain was so bad that I snapped at him. My Mama and Daddy were so angry at me. I tried to say that I was sorry and that I did NOT actually bite the little human, but they dropped me off at a shelter. Then I saw Rosey! She came and got me and I was so happy. She took me to a nice doctor and they said I had a torn ACL/CCL. They got me all fixed up and pretty soon I will be able to run again like I used to. I love going on walks and will be the bestest girl on leash. I am heartworm negative, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. I would really like to find a furever home where I may be the only pup. I love to just hang out on the couch and if you give me antlers or toys, I will play quietly. I would love to have another little human, maybe a little older so they know not to jump on my legs. I don’t want to go through that again (it hurt physically and emotionally). I hope you will give me a chance. If you want to know more about me, email Roseys Rescue at [email protected], check out my posts on Facebook at ‘Roseys Rescues’ or text 910-547-0998. All 4 Cats Adoptions by appointment. Please call/text 910-707-4372 or email [email protected]!
►What's up? Tarzan here. ► Hello, our names I am still pretty young and are Nott and Jutt. am just growing into my Have you ever adult teeth. I am neutered, wanted a set of have all my shots and am matching house ready to go home with you. Panthers who wont My sister was already try to eat your adopted and I am beyond company? Look no ready for my turn. I have farther. We are a been fostered with dogs and bonded pair of cats and have been around brothers looking to kids. I do have a runny eye find the perfect issue but no medication is home together. We required. All I need is for it may come off a bit to be wiped with a damp shy at first but cloth a couple times a day. would really enjoy Can I come be the king of hanging out with you on the couch or even a quick cat nap your jungle? ♥ on the bed. Our foster has kindly sponsored us to help keep us together. We have all our shots and are neutered. ◄Do you like your We are also FIV/FeLV negative and get along well with kitties on the plush other cats. Please can you take us home and keep us side? Well then, I together? ♥ am your guy. My name is Sammy ►Hey, Chichi here - I am a and my foster says very sweet, tiny girl about that I’m not a lap 1-year-old. I enjoy a good cat, I am a full body conversation, even if I am the cat. I really hope only one telling the story. If you don't have you like to cuddle, I am the personal space kitty for you. In fact, we can issues because I cuddle and talk at the same don't understand the concept of personal space. If I fit on time. I have no problem you, I will sit on you. In fact it would be even better if I could getting along with other kitties get all the pets while I sit on you. Don't let my 18 pounds of and would prefer a home with love intimidate you and at 10-years-old, I have tons of time another cat as I do get lonely to be your personal lap warmer. I get along fine with other easily. I look forward to being cats and possibly dogs. I cannot wait for you to take me your new best friend and even home. I will make sure you stay warm every night. ♥ your other cat's best friend. I have all my vaccinations and am spayed, so as soon as you are ready - I am waiting. ♥ ◄My name is Gumball. You know, like the ◄H-e-l-l-o? My name is candy you loved Cheesecake. I am a very as a kid. All of shy girl and will take some my kittens have time getting used to my been adopted forever family. I do well and now it is my with dogs but I do not turn. I am a really enjoy my foster kitten sweet but skittish siblings. I enjoy a good 3-year-old Calico. head bonk. I would prefer My previous life a home on the quiet side left me with a with an understanding little bit of trust issues but I can promise you all I truly want human. I have a ton of is someone to love. I would prefer a quiet home with no love to give. Could you be children or other pets. Once I am yours, it will remain that the person who gives me way for life. I have a lot of love to give, I just need someone that chance? I have my who is understanding and willing to give me a chance. shots and I am spayed, so Could your home be the one I have been longing for? ♥ I am ready if you are. ♥
Visit us at www.facebook.com/all4catsrescue & www.all4cats.org
July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 35 Feature Story My Life-Changing Experience With A Dog Named Creed
By Candice Gary
I have always been a dog person. would plaster himself I can see the good in a dog who has beside me. He loved been cast away for behavior issues. everyone and everyone For that reason, in 2015, I began help- loved him. He ac- ing at Columbus County Animal Shel- cepted all the foster ter by assessing dogs' temperaments. pups I brought home, as well as kit- Animal Shelter. Often they are mal- As a dog trainer, I knew my skills were tens and even a cat. He was empa- nourished, unvaccinated, unaltered, needed to save the lives of innocent thetic to all those who passed often heartworm positive, and/or un- dogs cast aside. through, helping them to know they der-socialized. Without assistance in were safe and would be ok. He was finding placement for these forgotten I was there at the shelter in Janu- the only dog I ever had who loved ones, overcrowding can quickly get ary 2016 when I first met Creed. He going to the vet’s office (and they out of control. was sitting in the very last kennel at loved seeing him) because they were the back of the shelter, just skin and TUS currently only helps dogs at his “besties”. He never met a bones, with every kind of worm possi- Columbus County Animal Shelter, but stranger, and no one could ever see ble. When I walked away from him, we hope to grow in the future. Our him and walk away not smiling. he cried, and I knew I was in for it. An biggest expenses are spaying and awesome local rescue organization, Creed was truly a light who neutering, vaccines, heartworm pre- R.A.C.E., agreed to take him on, and I brought so much joy to my life but, ventative and heartworm testing, flea/ went back the very next day to get even more than that, he awakened tick preventative, medications when him. I fostered him for a couple of me to what I felt was a calling. I felt needed, and enrichment toys for the months, getting him healthy, and in called to help reduce the senseless dogs while they wait for forever March 2016, I officially adopted him. euthanasia of dogs in this rural, un- homes. Sadly, I learned just 5-months later derfunded, understaffed, and, at one TUS also raises and collects that he had a locally aggressive, but time, high-kill southern county shelter. pledges/donations for rescue organi- benign, oral tumor in his bottom jaw. My response to that call was the zations we partner with who pull dogs Surgery was critical to Creed’s ability creation of The Unforgotten Souls from the shelter through us. We then to eat and survive, but very expen- (TUS). Approved as a non-profit donate the funds to the rescues once sive. Luckily, we were blessed with a 501c3 organization in 2018, with a the dog(s) leave the shelter. These fairy-dog-mother who helped pay for great co-director (Michael Lauricella) funds help with the dogs' additional it. The surgery was successful, but and other volunteers by my side, our possible medical care, transport, and three-fourths of Creed's bottom jaw goals are to save the lives of compan- other needs until they find their forever had to be removed, resulting in his ion animals through spay/neuter, to homes. signature look with his tongue always bring awareness to animal cruelty, hanging out of his mouth. He was still Since The Unforgotten Souls be- and to raise money for basic medical able to eat just fine, and the droopy gan, an estimated 3,000 dogs have needs for the dogs while at shelter so tongue endeared him to me even been saved and rehomed. We are euthanasia isn’t necessary. more. very happy to have a great relation- Every day, countless dogs are sur- ship with the shelter director, and we Creed became my shadow; wher- rendered by their owners or found as foresee nothing but good things for ever I went he did, too. In the eve- strays, flooding the Columbus County the future of the dogs there. We al- nings, while relaxing at home, he ways pledge to be very honest and “He accepted all the foster pups I brought home, as well as kittens and transparent in everything we do. TUS even a cat. He was empathetic to all those who passed through, helping is a very small organization made up them to know they were safe and would be ok.” only of volunteers. Most of us work full-time jobs in various fields and do this in our "spare time.” We are very lucky to have these volunteers, and especially the rescue partners and social media followers who help en- sure that all these souls sitting in ken- nels remain unforgotten...by sharing, tagging, and pledging for them.
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Creed is gone now but his soul will never be forgotten. The cancer returned Happy Tails after 4-years and spread to his liver and lungs. There was not enough love in the Dogs living their best life, thanks to The Unforgotten Souls world to stop that process. Oh, how I wish there were. On his Bucket List was Lyra, after his wish to be the cover model for Paw- Prints Magazine and to be the ambassa- dor for the forgotten dogs at the shelter. Creed taught me so much in such a short period, like all dogs can if we listen. Even if I had known when I met him that day, that he had cancer or would have it eventually, I would not have changed a thing. I always tell people that we may Lyra, before never know how old the dogs are who we help, what they have been through, or Lyra (now known as Lila) - Lyra came to us with several other dogs from how long we will have with them, but we a very sad situation. Her owner passed away, and his family could not do our best to make sure that the time care for them. They were in various states of socialization, and Lyra was they have left is the best time of one of the worst - if not the worst. She was also heartworm positive. She their lives. That is my Creed. was pulled by our partner Burlington County Animal Alliance of NJ, and actually ended up being adopted by her foster!
HOW YOU CAN HELP Kirk, after
Support The Unforgotten Souls (TUS) by making a donation at www.paypal.me/theunforgottensouls for general needs such as vaccines, emergency medical supplies, heartworm preventative and testing, flea control, and enrichment toys. Kirk, before
Donating for a specific dog housed Kirk (aka Donut) – Kirk came to the shelter as just another thrown away in the shelter is done by pledging on Hound. He had been overlooked for over a month when one of our the dog's photograph on TUS’ long-time partners decided to pull him - thankfully we had a foster for him. Facebook page at facebook.com/ He was a handful, and very much a (big) puppy, but the foster stuck it out, theunforgottensouls or Instagram at which of course always pays out in the end. He is now living it up in www.instagram.com/ Washington DC, thanks to our partner City Dogs Rescue. theunforgottensouls. Donations are collected and provided to the rescue Aurora, after partner who pulls the dog from the shelter.
Foster. TUS often needs short- term foster homes for dogs before they are transported. This is especially meaningful when a dog has been overlooked for a long time, or if Aurora, before the shelter is too crowded. To foster, fill out a foster application at Aurora - Aurora came to the shelter as a stray who had been running down a www.theunforgottensouls.com. main road in Tabor City with a long chain following behind her. We real- ized shortly after intake that she was deaf. She sat at the shelter for almost Sign up on their website at 2-months, and was heartworm positive, too. TUS pulled her from the shelter www.theunforgottensouls.com to and fostered her until we could find a rescue partner. She was later adopted receive a monthly newsletter about by a fabulous local family and is living the good life in Ocean Isle Beach. upcoming events or needs.
July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 37 Hi, friends! I’m a 40 pound German Shepherd mix girl named Angel, and I truly live up to my name. I’m hoping to find a forever home, so let me tell you a little bit about me. I am sociable with other dogs and I like to play with my toys. Being just 1-year-old, If you’re looking for a senior fella who likes car rides and I like to be water, I’m your guy! Hello, my name is Wilbur and I’m a 20 active, go on pound Beagle boy. I’ve got a few rough years behind me, walks and see but I know that now all is right in my world. I am being so the world. I cared for and loved on while I am ‘camping out’ at Paws would love a Place. The only thing that is missing is somewhere for me fenced-in yard to snuggle up, like a couch or a lap. If you think that you will at my future home where I can run and play. The rumor be my forever home and family, please make arrangements going around is that there is a thing called “family” that to come meet me. You can give Paws Place a call at would make my life super! Maybe you will be that special 910-845-7297 or email [email protected] for more info. someone? Please call Paws Place at 910-845-7297 or email [email protected] and let’s meet real soon at the I am sponsored in loving memory of KC, Babe, Grace, shelter, okay? Beauty, Frodo, Sassy, Max, Twinkle, Casper, Coach, Flower, Nell, Duffy, Melody, Whisper, and Raspberry. I am sponsored in loving memory of Grace Harrington.
Cat Tails Please call 910-253-1375 or email [email protected] to adopt us!
▲Are you a Star Wars fan? We are! I’m Leia and this is my brother, Yoda. We’re 3-month-old white kittens with gray spots on the tops of our heads. I have the big spot and Yoda has the little one. Yoda also has one green eye and one blue eye. You should come meet us, but leave your lightsaber at home. You won’t need it. ♥ ▲We’re Sean and Steve and we’re Manx mixes. Each of us has a tail that is only about a half-inch long. We’re also very petite for 12-week-old tuxedos, but our personalities are huge! Tiny cat, tiny tail, big personality. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? If you bring us home, we’ll keep you very entertained. ♥
▲I’m Bonnie, a Calico Tabby, and this is my brother, Clyde, who is an orange Tabby. We’re 3-months-old now and looking for forever homes. Our namesakes may have been dangerous but we’re sweet and playful. The only things we’ll steal from you are hugs and kisses. ♥
▲We’re 17-months-old and we’ve been at Cat Tails the whole time. We would like to have forever homes now! I’m Banjo, the light gray Tabby, and my brother, Bryan, is buff colored. We’re very playful and love to jump and run. We don’t look much alike except that we’re both skinny and have big eyes. ♥
▲We are brothers and we’ve been together the whole entire 7-months we’ve been alive. More than anything, we want to stay together. You won’t be able to find two ▲I’m the gray kitten, Louise, and this is my gray Tabby friendlier kittens! I’m Fred, the Tabby with white, and my sister, Thelma. We are 4-month-old, free-spirited, fun- brother, Frank, is the Siamese mix. If you come meet us, loving, girls. We’re just looking for a good time and we think we’ll climb on your shoulders and show you around. ♥ your home would be perfect! Won’t you come get us? ♥
6622 Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 www.cattails.org Wednesdays: 11am - 1pm Saturdays: 11am - 3pm Sundays: 11am - 3pm
July 2020 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 39 Hi, my name is Mabel! I am about 2-years-old and have had a rough past. I love all of my people at Atlantic Animal Hospital but sometimes new people make me worried. It takes me some time to warm up but once I do, I’m stuck like glue. I love toys that squeak and bones that crunch. I can play with dogs or cats, I don’t mind. I have been working with Sit Means Sit for basic obedience with an e-collar that is a work in progress. I need someone who will love me and continue to work with me on my training. Could that be you? If you’d like to learn more about me, or meet me, please call 910-256-2624 or email [email protected].
I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). Pender County Animal Shelter
Please call 910-259-1484 or email [email protected] to adopt!
◄I’m a very fluffy and friendly boy named Gus (A037503) and I was recently brought to the shelter by my owner. At 10-years of ▲Looking for a friendly and loving boy to share your age, I’m life with? Look no further than me, Peanut (A037504)! longing to be At 2-years-old, I was found as a stray, but I have the back in a sweetest personality and would be a great best friend! ♥ home setting where I can be cuddled and petted. I’m a declawed kitty so I will need to be kept indoors where it’s safe. I am friendly to everyone and would most likely be ►Don’t I have fine with kids. I also appear to be in good health. Won’t the cutest little you please come visit me, or tell your cat-loving friends Tabby face? about me? I don’t belong in a shelter, I’m a house cat! ♥ My name is Paisley (A037506) and I’m a 2-year-old spayed Tabby girl who was found as a stray. My friends at the shelter say I am friendly and would most likely get along just fine with kids. I’d love to be part of your family! ♥ ▲I have one blue eye and one gold eye - so beautiful!
My name is David Bowie (A037502) and I’m a 2-year-
old Tabby boy who is friendly to everyone. I would be a OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8am to 5pm cuddly companion at home, so please visit today to OPEN ON SAT. and SUN. Noon to 4pm take a look at me. I’m stunning and ready to go! ♥
Please Adopt! WE’RE OVERCROWDED ►I’ve been at the shelter for three AND NEAR CAPACITY. weeks and am so ready to be ◄How did a adopted into a sweetheart like me loving home! My end up all alone in name is Lady Grey the world as a (A037389) and my stray? Here’s friends at the hoping you’ll show shelter want you to up soon to make know that I am SO things right! My SWEET! I was name is Catniss found as a stray (A037505) and and they think I’m I’m a 2-year-old about 5-years-old. Calico girl who I’m spayed and appears to be beautiful and would healthy and I’m most likely do well friendly to all I with children as I’m meet. I’m spayed and ready to go home with you! ♥ such a friendly girl. Please hurry over and adopt me! ♥
3280 New Savannah Rd., Burgaw, NC Pendercountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com
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Wave Makers of Positive Change Preventable Heartache: Luna, Baby & Would you like to be part of the ripple and Joey of Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue create a wave of Happy Tales that keeps pets and their families Many may not realize the importance of year round heart- together in the worm and flea/tick prevention here in the warmer climate states. face of adversity? This is a reminder that heartworm can be a deadly disease if left Join Sergei Foun- too long before treatment. Treatment, in and of itself, is hard on dation’s Ripple the dogs and carries with it risks as well. Heartworm is carried Effect at by mosquitoes and is very prevalent in this area. Other blood www.sergeifoundation.org/donate and support their mission borne pathogens such as Ehrlichia and Lyme disease are car- to coordinate and fund veterinary care for companion dogs ried by fleas and ticks. In the absence of prevention, our poor and cats. fur babies are susceptible to these illnesses. Treatment is not A ripple effect is a phenomenon where one single action only costly to families but more importantly, costly to our pups. can create great effect. Many people say they don't give Heartworms eat away at internal organs such as the heart because they consider their gift too small, but every act of and lungs. It causes dogs to have difficulty breathing and poor kindness combines with others' monthly contributions creat- heart function. As heartworms die, they break off and can ing positive impact far greater than any one individual could cause the dog to have acute respiratory difficulty which, al- accomplish! Just like the smallest rain drop creates a ripple though rare, can lead to death. Treatment consists of deep in the sea, your monthly donation creates the momentum to injections into the muscle and sustained crate rest for a signifi- save pets' lives. cant period of time to keep the pup safe and reduce the risk of a As little as $5 a month creates a ripple. Each month's piece of the worm getting into the lungs. reoccurring donation merges with others to create a wave of compassion able to save pets' lives and forever change the Our pups don't understand what is happening. They look to people who love them. us to be their human, to love them, take care of them and pre- Please consider signing up for a monthly automatic dona- vent harm. We fail them on many occasions. The majority of tion via your credit or debit card. Donations are fully tax- dogs Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue (FBAR) takes are heart- deductible and 100% of individual ripple contributions will be worm positive. The treatment is painful and with many risks. applied towards veterinary care for pets in critical care need. Some, unfortunately, either don't make it or have too much or- Visit www.sergeifoundation.org for more info. Let’s make gan damage that the risk of treatment is too high. waves! Joey Luna Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoption Fair Update Adopt-An-ANGEL has cats and kittens at PetSense, Pet Supermarket and Petco in Wilmington 7 days a week. To adopt a cat, please text Melinda at 910-471-6909 for Petco or Baby PetSense or Donna at 910-508-5518 for Pet Supermarket. Because oftentimes diseases are faceless, please meet We will have a volunteer on site to do cat and kitten adoptions these three pups. Joey, a Hound mix who passed suddenly. at Petco from 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. To He was heavy-loaded with heartworms and died before he could adopt a dog, please text Jill at 910-620-3783 or Sherry at complete treatment. Baby, a sweet 6-year-old Beagle mix, has 910-523-1254. Dogs are seen by appointment only. so much organ damage from long term infestation of heart- worms, that she can not be treated with any injections. The E-Book Helps Comfort Shelter Pets harm of the treatment outweighs the benefit. She is with her Since 2007 Comfort for Critters (CFC) has created and loving fosters who will keep her comfortable until such a time donated almost 100,000 handmade blankets to over 300 that she succumbs to the disease. And Luna. She is not only animal shelters across the US. While a pet awaits adoption, heartworm positive but also positive for Ehrlichia. She is being the blankets provide a comfortable bed. When they are treated currently and hopefully she’ll make a full recovery. adopted, their blanket goes with them, providing something These dogs were owned by humans who turned their backs familiar as they adjust to their “forever family”. to prevention that would have kept these poor furbabies from CFC is taking the next step, to encourage everyone to join feeling any pain or discomfort. It would have kept Joey from in, by publishing their first ever e-book of their most trusted dying and enjoying his life like he was meant to do. crochet patterns. “Crochet for Critters” includes a back- ground on this amazing group, along with their favorite 30 FBAR is grateful that each of these dogs now have or have crochet patterns to easily make the perfect pet blanket for a had the opportunity to know love, know a home and know that pet. Each of the patterns was developed by CFC's founder, there are humans that care deeply. Linda Kastiel Kozlowski, and used to create adorable blan- Two pills a month and Joey would still be alive, Baby would kets for animal shelter pets. If you love pets and love cro- be able to enjoy a long life and Luna would not have to go chet, this is the easiest way to get started helping shelters through treatment. All of the illnesses and pain they have en- and get started making gorgeous blankets for your own pet! dured were at the hands of humans and could have been pre- Since CFC blankets are shipped free of charge to the vented. FBAR’s fosters and adopters give the best lives to res- shelters, their postage bill grows each month. Sales of this cue dogs, regardless of the condition they come to them in. e-book will keep Comfort for Critters going and keep them shipping their blankets! To learn more about their mission, Two pills a month of prevention (heartworm and flea/tick) is please check out their website at ComfortForCritters.org or all it would've taken. Please protect your furkids and don’t let email [email protected]. Joey's death and Luna and Baby's situation be in vain.
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Virtual Photo Scavenger Hunt Foster a Jack Russell Terrier in Need Carolina Boxer Rescue is hosting a Virtual Photo Scaven- Russell Rescue, Inc. (RRI, a ger Hunt on July 18 from Noon to 4pm. Teams will be 501c3 non-profit) is a national emailed a list of items to locate, photograph and submit elec- network of volunteers dedicated tronically. The team with the most items will win an assort- to placing unwanted, displaced ment of gift cards valued at $300. Registration is $25 per or abandoned Jack Russell team. Social Distancing will be considered throughout the Terriers into permanent homes. event. Results will be announced in a virtual meeting after All dogs entering rescue are the event. Email [email protected] for more info. either temporarily placed in a foster home or must remain Monty’s Home Is Making Masks! with their owners until a suitable Monty’s Home is making face masks in accordance with home can be found. Foster CDC standards for just $10 each. Masks are available in space is limited and foster either a fun doggie print, patriotic or camouflage patterns. homes are in short supply! Place an order at their website, www.montyshome.org, and The Carolinas Region is have your order shipped to your home. You can also pick up headquartered in the Wilming- your mask at Family Dog Naturals, 1120 East Cutlar Crossing ton area and the rescue is in in Brunswick Forest in Leland. Masks are also available for need of wonderful foster homes purchase at the Monty’s Home Thrift Shop open Saturdays for rescued Terriers! Russell from 10am to 5pm at 401 Hwy 117S in Burgaw. Rescue, Inc. will provide food and necessary medical expenses for all foster dogs. Please visit them at www.russellrescue.com/ volunteer to become a foster parent, or email Bernadette, the Be a Great Friend to Carolinas Regional Representative, at [email protected] Danes in Need or call 910-821-3504. The effects of the current COVID-19 crisis have been Paws Place Dog Rescue Reopens to Public devastating to animal welfare It’s been a rough couple of months for every- organizations everywhere, and one, but Paws Place followed necessary precau- Great Dane Friends of Ruff tions and was able to find many homes for their Love Rescue (GDFRL) is not dogs. With things slowly opening back up, they immune to these negative ef- have decided to open the facility to the public fects. Now is when fundraising without appointments. However, hours are events kick off, and due to changing as well as their protocol. The kennel COVID-19, all of the group’s will be closed to the public on Sundays and events from March through July have been cancelled. Mondays. Tuesday through Saturday it will be open from 10am to Sadly, the influx of Danes doesn't stop and there is still a 2pm. need to pay for vet bills, food, and other special needs. The following precautions will be asked of all who wish to visit GDFRL receives no government funding and relies solely on with the dogs: 1) No more than 2 people per family at a time 2) No donations to continue saving the lives of Danes. Adoptions children under the age of sixteen 3) Face masks are mandatory 4) have slowed, all the while more and more pets are being Hand sanitizer provided before entering 5) Shoe covers provided surrendered to shelters. and are mandatory 6) Dogs will only be shown in outside kennels, Could you please consider donating to help in this desper- there will be no admittance to the inside kennels. ate time of need? Donations of food, toys, and other supplies The rest of their procedures remain the same. For more infor- are also needed as this has put a strain on foster families as mation, please visit www.pawsplace.org/adoption. well. We need each other more than ever right now! It has been a very big challenge scheduling appointments to Please consider donating at the Cuddly website see the dogs. As the COVID 19 situation is rather fluid, this new (cuddly.com/donate/3976173) or sending GDFRL foster schedule/protocol may need to be adjusted or go back to appoint- homes some items from their wish list (amzn.to/2zfC5Z6). ments only. Paws Place asks its friends and supporters to be You may also visit www.greatdanefriends.com/how-to-help patient and kind as they navigate through these rough waters, and for other ways to help. they hope to see you soon.
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I am Princess I’m a sweet kitty boy Mew-Mew aka named Django and, Sweetie Pie. I as you can see, am shy at first, I’m great with kids but I blossom and enjoy being into a total held! I arrived at the sweetheart rescue with severely with a little broken legs but, time. I hum after undergoing when I am surgery and lots of nervous, and rest, I am completely chirp when I healed and ready to am relaxed. I go home with my love to be new family! I am groomed and 6-years-old, neu- cuddling tered, vaccinated makes me and Feline Leuke- happy, too. I mia/FIV negative. I live with dogs like EVERYONE and cats in my foster home and would prefer to not live with and I’m very loving. A LOT of animals, if I can help it. I am a dainty little Tabby I enjoy children, I’m who has been overlooked quite some time. Please call my friendly to other cats and I’m pretty indifferent with dogs. I foster mom, Jill, at 910-620-3783 if you would like to meet will rub and purr on you all day long, if you let me! To learn me. For information on me or to inquire about the adoption more about adopting me, email [email protected] process, visit www.adoptanangel.net or check us out on or call 910-256-2624 and ask to speak with Heather. Facebook at www.facebook.com/adoptanangelnc. I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who I am sponsored by James and Stephanie Mayew. supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.).
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◄Hello all! My name ◄Hi there! My is Ariel (A108012) name is Spirit and I am a 2-year-old (A122090) and I’m Calico girl who truly a 1-year-old, petite enjoys a good belly lady with the best rub. I tolerate other purr ever. In just cats pretty well but the little amount of my favorite compan- time I have spent ions are of the human with my shelter variety. If you are friends, I have looking for a girl like already blossomed me then come on out into the sweetest and let's get to know girl who absolutely each other! I am melts for human spayed and ready to affection. If you spend life making my are looking to add new family happy! ♥ a love-bug to your home, then come ◄Hi there! My name on out and let’s get is Kuma (A122403) to know each and I became a other! Like every- shelter favorite very one else on this quickly. I was a stray page, my adoption kitten when I came to fee includes spay my shelter friends and surgery, a physical examination, a Feline Leukemia/FIV test a boisterous one, at and a rabies vaccination. See you soon! ♥ that. I have learned
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►Hey there, ►Hey y'all! My everybody! My name is Erma name is Marlowe (A122126) and (A122280) and I I’m an itty-bitty am a darling little 9-week-old kitten. boy looking for a I came in with my family that will mom a few weeks love and nurture ago. She did a me. I do enjoy a great job helping good snuggle and me grow big and would like a hu- strong but now it’s man who enjoys time for me to the same. I’m branch out on my 8-weeks-old so own. My shelter we have a lot of friends have cuddles ahead of grown quite fond us. Come to see of my smush face me today! You and can't wait to won't regret it. ♥ see me find my new family! ♥
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