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Expanding Families One at a Time PawPrints Magazine's Homeless Cover Model

Hi! It’s me, Marley Man. I’m on the cover for two reasons, and the first reason is all about me. You see, I’m searching for a family. It’s my hope that someone will look at my sweet face and recognize me for the

Photo by: Michael Cline Photography love bug that I am! I’m a happy-go-lucky fella who loves life and people. When you come near my kennel, I wiggle my butt so hard, my entire body moves. I’m always smiling and I’m told that my smile is infectious. Sure, I’m a big strong at 70 pounds, but I know my commands, I walk nicely on a leash, I love to play ball, and most of all, I have lots of love and affection to give. So what are you waiting for? Email Paws Place at [email protected] or call 910-845-7297 and tell them you’d like to learn more about me!

Now, for that second reason...we also want you to know about our Raise the Ruff and Beyond 2018 Casino Night. It will be held on Friday evening, September 21, at the Coastline Conference Center in Wilmington. Tickets are $75 which includes $5000 in fun money as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres, prizes, raffles and silent auctions. We suggest purchasing your tickets in advance at www.pawsplace.org. It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps like me who aren’t adopted right away or who may have medical needs. So, come on out, have fun and help us dogs! Heartfelt thanks are sent to Michael Cline Photography for my cover photo!

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I’m Caroline, Hi, my name is Brock! a 2-year-old I’m a 3-year-old, 68 pound female who had Shepherd/Hound mix, babies last already neutered, vacci- year. I am just nated and on heartworm looking for a prevention. I may look sad, home where I but don’t worry, I’m not! I can relax and have a new lease on life enjoy life. I am since being rescued from alright with the county shelter. I came other and in with terrible skin issues dogs and kids, but since my arrival here, too. It's been a I’ve gained weight, my skin tough year com- is looking 100% better and I peting with all am feeling like a million the and bucks! Paws Place recently other cats look- helped me have surgery on ing for a home. my cherry eyes so I am on I have definitely restricted activity for a few paid my home- weeks, but soon I’ll be able less dues. to run and play again and be back to my normal self. They Please call my say I’m the sweetest dog and a great leash walker. I think so, foster mom, Jackie, at 910-523-9719 if you are inter- too. I have discovered how much I really appreciate life and I ested in meeting me. For more info on the adoption haven’t come across a dog or a person that I don’t like. Come process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at 910-392-0557 or check me out at Paws Place or call them at 910-845-7297 with visit us online at www.adoptanangel.net. any questions. I’d love a chance at a forever home!

I am sponsored by Cole and Slate Mayew. I am sponsored in honor of all the people who lovingly Thank you! care for the dogs at Paws Place.

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URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I Need A Hero! My I’m a Husky/Malamute mix name is Shamir boy named Hashbrown and I am a petite, (A024548)! Are you won- adult girl. I dering why a friendly sweet- came out of an heart like me is at a shel- overcrowded animal ter? I’m wondering the shelter with a litter same thing! After all, I’m of kittens. Of ready-made for family life course, they have because I’m VERY house- all been adopted. trained, I’m good with dogs, And in a tale as old I’m good with children, I’m as time, I, the sweet and affectionate and mother , am left already neutered. I’m esti- behind struggling to mated to be about 10-years find a home amidst of age and I’m tail-less be- the sea of homeless cause a mass on my tail kittens at every required its removal. I feel adoption fair all much better without it, summer long. I feel though! My former owner like an abandoned was deployed but I’m mak- boat wandering ing lots of friends here. adrift in the venge- They say I’m SUCH A ful ocean during an impending storm. How will someone HAPPY fellow who can bring lots of light into someone’s life. ever find me? I am sweet, friendly, calm, patient and But please hurry over! Dogs arrive at the shelter every day I lovingly adopt any they place in my cage to and there’s not enough room for us all. The shelter is open befriend. I take them in and then watch them get res- 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, Noon to 4pm on Saturday cued, but no one has thrown me a life boat yet. Please and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. For driving directions or to learn call my foster mom, Jill, at 910-620-3783 if you will be my more about me, call Pender County Animal Shelter at hero. For more info about me or the adoption process, 910-259-1484 or email [email protected]. please call Adopt-An-ANGEL at 910-392-0557 or you can visit us online at www.adoptanangel.net. I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you!

We are sponsored by the Miss Avis Davis Fund in loving memory of Maryrose Miller. Miss Avis Davis, 1990-2005

My name is Franny and I’m Sadie, a beautiful Black I’m a Beagle and Hound Lab mix who is 2 to 2½- mix who is 7-years-old. years-old. I’m very ener- I need a home to call getic and love to retrieve my own. I play well with balls! I’m good with other mild-mannered male dogs and love people. I dogs and prefer a home would be ok with older chil- with no small dogs or dren, but not little ones cats. I love playing with because I may knock them toys and going on down. Not sure how I’d be walks. I have even around cats but I am crate- been trained by a pro- trained. I would do best if I fessional trainer. After could be adopted by a my adoption, my trainer family with a large fenced in will make a home visit yard! I am fully vetted and to help with the transition. To adopt me, please call being treated for heartworms. To adopt me, please Columbus Humane Society Columbus Humane Society at 910-499-1148 or visit call Columbus Humane Society at 910-499-1148 or www.columbushumanesociety.org. visit www.columbushumanesociety.org.

My name is Explorer My name is Duke and I am a and I am a 6-month old happy-go-lucky guy who is part . I am round, Jack Russell or Basenji. I need

with cute pudgy cheeks a home with someone who is Adopt-An-ANGEL that make you want to familiar with these breeds. I cuddle and squeeze. am a 2½-year-old, 20 to 25 My fur is so soft and pound, neutered boy who would sleek, too. I really am a love an active home without handsome boy. I am other dogs or kids. Quick, sud- well-adjusted and will den movements make me un- walk into any home like I comfortable. Since I am active, own the place. No ad- I would love a family who is able justment time required to expend that energy either at all. You can find me at PetSense in Shallotte, or you with long walks or playtime in a fenced in yard. I love can call Jill at 910-620-3783 and we will meet you any- all people I meet out in public. I am house-trained and where from Wilmington to the SC border. After all, my already know how to sit! Come meet me at Petco name is Explorer and I am willing to explore new (324 S. College Road) on weekends or call Jill at 910- families anywhere in the immediate vicinity. 620-3783. For more info, visit www.adoptanangel.net.

My name might be Alaska My name's Nevada, but you but that doesn't mean I'm can call me Nevvy! I'm a cold! I'm a fully vetted little over 1-year-old, and gray and white girl who is ready to spend the rest of 1-year-old. I was rescued, my life with a forever family. along with my 5 siblings, I can be a little shy some- from an empty house when times, but don't let that fool I wasn't even weaned yet. you! I'm anything but de- Can you believe the owner mure. As soon as you give wanted to put out poison to me some love you'll get to kill us all? That rocky start see the real me: feisty, left me a little nervous funny, chatty and sweet as around new people but I can be. I promise you won't promise, once I get to be disappointed! My res- know you, I'm just about the most loving, goofy, laid- cue moms say I've got a TON of personality. My ideal back snuggle bug you'll ever meet. I even like dogs! day would be spent playing with you until I'm all tuckered It's not their fault they can't be as pretty as me, right? out and then settling down for an evening of snuggles. I Long Creek Animal Rescue Please call 910-617-6290 or 704-682-2529 if you're just love to be loved. If that's your idea of the perfect ready to see just how warm Alaska can be! day, please call 910-617-6290 or 704-682-2529. 31 Volume 17 - Number 6

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Publishers / Editors Kelly Wall & Diane Pour

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Head Writer In This Issue Kelly Wall Features: Graphic Design Diane Pour Adoption Celebration...……………………………..…………….....46 Calendar of Events……………………………………………..……43 How To Reach Us: We welcome comments, suggestions, article ideas, Shelter News………………………………………………………....41 questions and subscription inquiries. “Paw”ty of the Year………………………...………………………..24 Please send them to: Raise the Ruff: Casino Night Fundraiser………………………….12 PawPrints Magazine P.O. Box 4834 Wilmington, NC 28406 Animal Shelters & Organizations: 910-264-3647 Email: [email protected] Miss Avis Davis Fund…………...…...……..…..…..…..…… 6

www.PawPrintsMagazine.com Adoption Options…………………………..…….………… 8-9 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine Adopt-An-ANGEL……………………..………...... ……....11 PawPrints Magazine is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals by promoting shelter All 4 Cats……………………………………………………...13 adoptions. We provide an up-to-date pictorial directory of shelters, humane societies and Brunswick County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services....15 rescue organizations in the Cape Fear area. Deadline for submissions is before the 15th of Cat Adoption Team………………………..……………..….17 each month. Please call to verify date. Cat Tails…………………….………………………….……. 19 PawPrints Magazine is published on a monthly basis by Zappareta Publications, Inc. All non- New Hanover Humane Society…………………...………. 21 profit organizations and individuals who are not in the business of breeding and/or selling Onslow County Animal Services………………………….. 29 animals are welcome to participate in the magazine. PawPrints Magazine cannot PAW’S Place………..………………………………..……... 31 guarantee the health or temperament of any 33 animal offered for adoption through this Pender County Animal Shelter……………...………..…… publication. We try to keep information as Pender Humane Society…..…………….………….……... 35 current and accurate as possible; however, we cannot guarantee the availability of a specific Rescue Animals Community Effort………….……………. 37 animal. Prospective pet parents must contact the shelter directly to make certain a particular Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue..…………….…..… 39 pet is still available or to inquire about the adoption process. Breed Rescues...…...……….………...…….……………… 45

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Please Recycle September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 7 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories!

PENDER ENDANGERED ANIMAL RESCUE OPERATION TOPCAT (P.E.A.R.) My name is Hello, everyone! My name is Gelato and I’m a Mia. I’m a wonderful, young, quiet, 5-month-old American Staffordshire Ter- female Calico. I rier girl who is looking for a came to Operation forever home. I just love Topcat along with people and I love life! If you my mom and sib- are the type of person who lings. I’m a sweet enjoys activities and you and loving girl who have lots of energy, guess likes people. I like what, so do I! I also enjoy to be held and playing with other dogs. If cuddled. I would do best in a quiet home with no kids and your pooch needs a play- maybe a calm cat or dog. I’ve had all my vet care and I’m mate, bring him or her over microchipped. To find out more info or to meet me, call and let’s introduce ourselves. I am spayed, vaccinated 910-200-0612 or email [email protected]. and on heartworm prevention. Call PEAR at 910-675- 0867 or send an email to [email protected]. CAROLINA ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (CAPS)

FRESH START RESCUE, INC. As you can see, I am still here! I just cannot understand why a My name is Zeus and beautiful girl like me has not I’m a 2-year-old, male found a forever home! My name Crested Gecko. I am is Sky and I would make a great very sweet but a little addition to your family! I am timid with strangers. 5-years-old, I have all my shots, I love my crickets, I’ve been spayed and I’m micro- Pangea and chipped. I am very active, love to Repashy. When I play and go for long walks. Oh get fired up, I am a yes, I love the water so a place very dark brown. I with a pool would be totally ac- would be perfect for ceptable for me! If you believe a quiet, loving home. that I am your girl, please call You can view me and our adoption application form at CAPS at 910-455-9682 and leave a message for Mickie. www.freshstartrescueinc.com. You may also call Lynn at Visit our website at capsrescue.com for an application. 910-431-6376 for more information.

RESCUECONNECT DAUNTLESS DOG RESCUE

My name is Azul and I’m a My name is Miss Taffy and I goofy, gentle giant. I am a was just a kitten myself, at 9- Great Dane who is 8-years-old. months of age, when I found I have recently begun treatment myself delivering kittens under for arthritis. With treatment, I a house this past July. I was have found a whole new youth not in a safe place so our and vitality that I forgot I had! In family joined the my foster home, I have found RescueConnect my inner puppy again and enjoy family. We are playing with my dog and kitty all doing GREAT! friends! I enjoy lounging on the My kittens are couch and walks around the Neko (all black), neighborhood and beach. I’m Nougat (Tuxedo very loveable and love to talk Male), and Sugar while getting ear rubs. I’m still (Tuxedo Female). I believe their father may be a Manx as looking for my forever home with someone who is willing to both Neko and Sugar have stubby tails! Once they reach give me the special time and treatment I need. If you are the appropriate weight, they will be spayed and neutered, interested in meeting me, please complete an adoption but for now we are just staying close to each other in our application on ddrnc.org. For more info, please call foster home. Please email [email protected] 910-777-7186 or email [email protected]. or call 910-302-7290 for more information or to make arrangements to meet our sweet family. 8 www.PawPrintsMagazine.com September 2018 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories!

PAWSITIVE PARTNERS PRISON PROGRAM A SHELTER FRIEND

My name is Autumn and I’m Pacman is my name an 8-month-old, 37 pound, and I am a sweet, female tri-color Walker fun-loving fellow. I Hound. I am currently living may have had a at Pender Prison where, un- rough start in life that der the supervision of Monty’s includes being Home volunteers, my inmate shot, but I have re- trainers are teaching me eve- covered and now my rything I need to know to be personality shines the perfect family addition through. I am only 35 Upon graduation, I will be pounds and the per- crate-trained, leash-trained, fect size to be your and know all my basic com- constant companion. They say I am a special, all-around mands. I am vaccinated, great guy. Give Silvia a call or text at 910-876-0539 and spayed, and microchipped. let’s meet up! Of course, I am neutered and up to date on Now, all I need is a forever vaccinations. All that I’m missing is YOU! You can visit home to call my own! If you’d A Shelter Friend online at www.AShelterFriend.org and like to meet, call 703-864-5754, fill out an application at www.facebook.com/ashelterfriend www.montyshome.org, or email [email protected].

COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) ONSLOW COUNTY PARTNERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE Do you like redheads? Well, here I am! My name is Ludwig and I’m a sweet young fella, orange in color, who was found by a good Samaritan after I was hit by a car. My broken leg is completely healed but I still have an eye defect from the accident. It doesn’t We are just a few of the kittens with OCPAW. We all have stop me from playing and having lots of fun, though! I am distinct personalities and will love you forever. Please call very loving and friendly and I’m ready to make your family our foster, Mackenzie, at 720-891-1393. Visit our FB page complete! Please call my friends at 910-256-2624 or email (Onslow County Partners for Animal Welfare) to see more [email protected] for more information or to pictures and write-ups on each of us. You may also visit submit an application for my adoption. www.oc-paw.com or email [email protected] for info.

NHC RABBIT RESCUE OF WILMINGTON

FUREVER FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE Hello! We’re

My name is Angel. I am a beauti- Luna and ful and sweet senior lady of 12- Fiona and years who is looking for that spe- we were cial family to take care of me. I surrendered have a heart murmur and take to the shel- medication with meals to keep ter by our things in check. My owner be- family be- came ill and was no longer able to cause they care for me. Another pet in the said that home is ok with me. I lived in a they could home with a small dog but never no longer with another cat - perhaps a senior keep us. We are a bonded pair and must be adopted to- companion would be ok. I prefer a gether. We are both 9-months-old and spayed females. home with no small children as I need my beauty rest and To know more information about us, please send an email like a quiet environment. Call April with Furever Friends to [email protected], call us at 910-686-9171 Animal Rescue at 910-383-0287 to adopt me. or visit us online at www.nhcrabbitrescue.com.

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 9 Hello there! I’m I’m a beautiful, 3-year-old girl a sweet Hound named Amina (38474958). mix named I came to the shelter with a Archie and I’m litter of kittens, who have around 3-years- since been adopted, and old. One of the now it’s my turn to shine. first things you I’m a quiet girl and have a should know difficult time standing out about me is that among the younger, more I’m a HUGE playful cats. I’ve been lover! I just love homeless for quite some to cuddle and get time and I’m certain that petted. I like to once I’m comfortable with flop over when my new family, I will start to I’m playing and gain my confidence back. I get belly rubs. will be an amazing compan- Secondly, I’m in ion and grateful for your need of a great love. I enjoy ear scratches home with a yard and I’m looking for a quiet home where I can curl up for naps in to play in. So, the window and get lots of love. If you are looking for a more could you be the loving family that supplies me with mature companion cat, I’m the girl for you. Onslow County belly rubs, a cozy home and a nice yard? I’m in great Animal Services is located at 244 Georgetown Road in Jack- health and ready for you! Please call 910-256-2624 or sonville. For more information, please call the adoption desk email [email protected] to learn more about at 910-937-1164 or 910-455-0182. You may also visit us adopting me and how we can meet. online at www.onslowcountync.gov/animalservices.

I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who I am sponsored in honor of all the cats who are waiting for supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (CARE). homes at the shelter.

10 www.PawPrintsMagazine.com September 2018 Adopt-An-ANGEL Please call 910-392-0557 to adopt us!

◄My name is Della ◄My name is Trixie. I am a and I am a wonderful, young Lab and Hound mix who mid-sized, 5-year-old Pit weighs about 50 pounds. I am Bull mix who weighs super-playful and I have a lot of about 35 to 40 pounds. energy. I need an active home I am house-trained, with people who can be patient sweet, loveable, demure, with me as I learn how to be a quiet and absolutely pet. I came out of an over- precious. I came out of crowded rural animal shelter a rural, overcrowded where I ran out of time. I seem animal shelter and have to do well with other dogs and I some medical needs that am food motivated so that are being taken care would be a useful tool in train- of. I had some mam- ing me. Please come see me mary tumors removed at Petco on weekends or call and I’m undergoing my foster mom, Jill, at 910-620- heartworm treatment at 3783. You can also call the group's expense. I seem to do well with calm dogs, but 910-392-0557 or visit www.adoptanangel.net. would love a home where I am the only pampered pet. If you would like to meet me, call Jill at 910-620-3783. ►My name is Patsy and I’m a dilute who ►My name is Miley and I am is 1 to 2-years-old. I was an adorable tuxedo female kitty rescued from outside of the cat. I am 8-years-old and only College Diner in a box with a homeless because my owner litter of kittens. We had been died. I am very sweet and dumped. All of the kittens friendly and I love my people. I have been adopted and I am do well with other cats and patiently waiting my turn. I probably dogs, too. I live at would like a calm, quiet home PetSense in Wilmington so you with older kids (if any at can come see me there and all). If I could choose my introduce yourself. At my age, dream home, I would prefer it's really, really hard to be to be the only pet. Of course, homeless during the summer I would take anybody who “kitten season”. I will need a has a patient heart because I very special someone to come can learn to get along with anyone. I am having a hard time through the door and tell me I continuing to live in a week after week. I am SOOO am the one. Are you my special person? ready for my home so I can finally rest. Call Jill at 910-620- 3783 to meet me or come see me at Petco. ► ALERT! ►My name is Mugsy and I am an Did you know there adorable little Shih Tzu. I am 10- is a Maine Coon mix years-old and homeless because at Pet Supermarket? my owner died. I am house- We are known for trained, friendly and will make a being gentle giants super companion. I do great with with amazing, out- other dogs, but they are not nec- going personalities. essary. I haven't been around a Those are big shoes cat, but I don't think it would be to fill, but I think I a problem. Older kids would be can do it. My name best since I never lived with kids is Nikita and I am before. I have had a senior chillin' here at the Pet Supermarket watching customers panel, been groomed and had a and staff busy themselves around the store. It's really dental in which all but 4 of my quite the show. I do well with the birds, cats, dogs and teeth were pulled. I received a other live animals who are making themselves a home clean bill of health and need no over here. Come on out and meet me. You won't regret additional vet work. If you would taking me home. like to meet me, please call Jill at 910-620-3783.

P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC 28408 http://www.adoptanangel.net

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All 4 Cats Call or text 910-707-4372 or email [email protected] to adopt!

◄Hi, I'm ►Hi, I’m Cleopatra. I Marvin. look like a sleek, black I'm a cool mini-panther. I raised cat who is my babies and now I'm 4-years-old. ready to settle down and I love to lay be the center of atten- down with tion. I like to be in the my people. middle of everything. I'm If I find a sweet and will keep you box, it is company while you re- impossible lax. I’m familiar with for me to dogs because my foster resist - I family has three. must sit in it. I also love to play. My foster says I'm a very cool cat. I'm neutered and up to date on all of my vaccinations. I'm For the latest kitten additions, check out too stressed out being at PetSmart so I’d prefer to www.facebook.com/all4catsrescue meet you by appointment. To meet any of our cats or kittens in their ◄My name foster home, email [email protected] or is Bert and I’m 13-years- text 910-707-4372. old. I’m a very hand- All 4 Cats holds adoption events at the some Rus- PetSmart in Monkey Junction on Saturdays sian Blue. from 10am to 4pm. My owner passed away so I'm look- ◄Hi, my name is Pema ing for a and I’m a regal Maine quiet home. Coon mix. I’m a lovely I still have lots of love to give. I love treats - maybe a lady who has medium little too much. I'm coming out of my shell more and length fur. I like to be in more everyday. Do you need a movie buddy? Be sure charge. I’m spayed and to ask about the All 4 Cats Seniors for Seniors program. vaccinated. I’m not very fond of other cats, but I ►Hi, I'm Sparkler. I'm al- do tolerate them. I'm most 4-months-old. I was 4-years-old and I’m cur- rescued off the side of the rently fostered with other cats and a gentle, playful dog. Kim- road in Brunswick County chee and I came from the same home. My previous owner's where I was dragging my job changed and required international travel for lengthy peri- hind legs. A wonderful family ods of time. Being alone for days is not my thing. I'm too got me medical treatment but nervous to go to PetSmart so I may be met by appointment. couldn't provide long term care. I've made huge strides ►My name is Kimchee in recovery. I can now run and I enjoy a good sun- and climb. I am incontinent beam and dinner. I'm a and I wear a diaper when I quiet, 2½-year-old gal am exploring my foster who is spayed and vacci- house. The vet says I had a nated. I still love to play "tail pull" injury. There is a like a kitten but do enjoy a tiny possibility I could get few long naps every day. some control but it is doubt- Pema and I came from ful. I'm a cuddler, especially if you have food. I do like the same house. My pre- friendly, calm dogs and other cats and I’m very gentle. vious owner's job changed and required international travel They call me Sparkler because I came to the rescue on for lengthy periods of time. Please call today and make an July 6 and I am a bundle of energy. appointment to meet me.

Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/all4catsrescue & http://www.all4cats.org

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Volunteer Dog Walkers Needed Help walk service dogs in training

Multiple times every day of the year. You choose based on your schedule. Must be at least 17-years-old

Hey there! I'm Leia, you know, like the princess! I'm kinda little, around 40 pounds, but I have a big personality to make up for it. Don't worry though, I'm not any trouble. My birthday is something like October 2015 so I'm still a young gal! I do have worms in my heart (foster mom calls

them heartworms) but this rescue will get rid of them and already has me on prevention. Did you know all dogs need

prevention? Well, I know now! I'll be good as new soon!

Foster mom says I'm sassy in a good way. I love to chew

bones and get cuddles. I can be pretty chatty, if you talk to

me first, but I don't make any noise in my crate. I live with 3 other dogs and we all get along. I like to play with them To learn more, call 910-362-8181 or email but I'm still learning how to share toys. Why would anyone [email protected] want to do that? I'm not sure but foster mom says I have to. I didn't have dog brothers or sisters in my last home but I'm learning quick they are a lot of fun. My dog sister is great here, too! I did live with a lot of kids and a baby, and they were all great! Foster mom doesn't have kids or even a cat (lame). I did get to stay with a nice lady for a week and she has a really cool cat. I met him on leash and would be fine with cats - if you would help me continue to learn how to live with them. Oh, and I'm not in the crate all the time. I can stay out a lot because foster mom says I'm such a good girl. I don't get into trouble (my brothers do a lot) and I don't have accidents! I basically need a good home where I can be a princess. Bones, cuddles and lots of love are what I hope I can find. I'd be a really good addi- tion to any family, even if I do say so myself! For an expla- nation of our adoption process, application, and fees, email [email protected], visit mpbf.org, or call Merit Pit Bull Founda- tion at 336-618-PITT.

I am sponsored by Robyn Davis in loving memory of Duncan.

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Save lives…please spay or neuter your ! Hi there, friends! My name is Freckles (A107440) and I’m a 3-year-old Tabby girl with the sweetest heart and the most affectionate personal- ity! My buddies at the shelter describe me as “just a love.” I’m young enough to be playful and enjoy toys, but old enough to nap on your lap and hang out on the sofa or bed with you! I’m such a pretty girl, too, with brown Tabby stripes and big, round eyes - all the better to melt your heart with! I’m also spayed, vaccinated and trained to use the litterbox. Here’s even more good news for you: my adoption fee in- cludes a physical examination, Feline Leukemia and FIV test and vaccination. I’m located at Brunswick County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services, 429 Greenswamp Road in Supply, NC. Please take a look at the map pictured on this page below me, then hop in the car and come on over! If you have any questions, just call the shelter at 910-754-8204. They’ll be happy to speak with you.

I am sponsored by Adam's Folly Pet Boarding, Bolivia, NC. Thank you!

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 15 Hi there, I’m Hi, I’m Freddie. I’m Moose and I'm a Basset Hound mix looking for a who is approximately new best friend! 3-years-old. I haven’t At just 2-years- had a lot of attention, old, I’m a neu- so I’m kinda scared tered, micro- of new people at first. chipped German But I warm up after a Wirehair Pointer few minutes, and I’m mix. I’m a real finding out they don’t sweetheart who want to hurt me, just knows basic pet me. These kind commands. I’m people are taking very people- care of me and I oriented and really like them. And would prefer to we’re having lots of be your only pet fun. I’ve even gained a few pounds since I’ve been here! I so that I can be love to run and play in the yard. You should see how fast I the one getting all the cuddle-time! My home should have can run after a ball! I need someone who will love me and a fenced yard where I can play and get some exercise. show me what the good life is all about. Will you consider Then, once I’m done playing, you and I can chill out to- adding me to your family? I need a best friend on the other gether and see what’s on TV! Won’t you please come end of my leash. If you are interested, call 888-909-2387 or meet me? I’m at the New Hanover Humane Society and visit our website at www.cbhr.com. Also, we are always their number is 910-763-6692. short on foster homes! If you have ever thought about fostering, please contact CBHR for more details. I am sponsored in loving memory of Levi D. Forever number 1. I am sponsored in loving memory of Shelley Wall.

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16 www.PawPrintsMagazine.com September 2018 CAT: Cat Adoption Team Please call 910-792-9014 to adopt us! We’re at Petsmart 7 days a week.

◄Hello! I’m Coco, a ◄I’m an orange and beautiful cream and cream Tabby girl gray Siamese mix boy. named Lilly! At 1-year- My brother Milo is old, my fur is short to pictured below. I am medium length but I sweet as can be, lively, have a fabulous fluffy playful, and curious. I tail and cute white tufts love to be held and of fur sprouting from my have the loudest . ears. My sweet and I enjoy playing with gentle personality just other kittens and I’m shines through! I hope developing quite an I’ll find a forever home independent personal- in no time. All I need is ity. I would be a great a window sill that gets addition to your family! plenty of sunshine!

►I’m Milo, a ►AWESOME CAT ALERT! 4-month-old brown If you have been searching Tabby kitten who for a lap cat who has an would love to be adorable personality and is adopted with my as playful as a kitten, then brother Coco, who is I’m your guy! My name is pictured above me. Tinker and I love everyone, Like him, I’m sweet especially the kittens. I en- and love to be held. joy gently tumbling with them I’m also playful and and will even share my din- friendly to other kit- ner and toys! I’m handsome, tens, affectionate and 5-years-old and such an happy being close to easy-going and affectionate my people. Please cat. I’m yearning for my own visit me soon, okay? family, please consider me!

It’s PURRICANE SEASON!! All of the shelters are overflowing with tiny fur-balls! Rescues are also overflowing and in dire need of foster homes, volunteers and donations. Pictured here are some of the little ones who Cat Adoption ▲My name is Donatella and I’m a Team recently saved. 3-month-old sweetheart. My two sisters All are in foster and brother (not pictured) and I have just homes where they taken up residence at the Cat Adoption will be loved, Center. I’m a darling, dilute gray Tortoise- socialized and vetted. shell girl who is outgoing, sweet and I have Please visit the a HUGE purr. My siblings are a bit shy but rescue’s Facebook page to find out how you can help. Then visit will benefit from being held and petted by the Cat Adoption Center at PetSmart on New Centre Drive in lots of people. So please come meet us Wilmington and please, please, please ADOPT DON’T SHOP. and help us feel comfortable in the big wide world. You just may fall in love!

Wilmington, NC http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC55.html

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 17 Hello, my name is My name is Gucci Louise but my friends and I am an awesome call me Weezer. I'm a cat. I am a drop dead young 9-year-old who gorgeous, pretty little loves lounging around Calico kitty. I do fine watching TV or going with cats, dogs and for a drive. I'm looking kids, too. Would you for a lifetime commit- believe that I am a left- ment from a family over mother cat from who has a simple life last year? Yes, I had a style. I like to go for litter of kittens last year strolls on the beach and they all have been but I'm also happy just adopted. I have been hanging out at home. struggling to overcome I'm completely house- homelessness for over trained, crate-trained, a year and it is unbe- leashed-trained and lievable that I have not know my commands. been scooped up yet. Why? Because at every adoption I have only spent one fair, there has been a cuter kitty who won someone over night in the crate at my foster home and that was my first instead of me. I don't let it get me down though. I know night. I do perfect out in the house when you are gone. I my special someone is out there somewhere. I thought just lay around and watch TV. I love to cuddle, eat, sleep about hiring a special detective, but I can't afford it. Will and get belly rubs. I get along great with other doggies and you help me find them? I bet they don't even know they my foster mom says that there isn't a dog that I have been want a cat yet. We have to convince them how important around that I didn't get along with. I don't do well in the cats are. We are constant companionship, we even talk- heat so I prefer the AC and I don't care for the wet stuff that purr which is a really special language that only happens is called rain. It's not that I'm a Diva or anything, I'm just a between cats and people they love. If you think I may Princess. For an explanation of our adoption process, finally be the one, please call Jackie at 910-523-9719. application, and fees, email [email protected], visit mpbf.org, For more information on the adoption process, please or call Merit Pit Bull Foundation at 336-618-PITT. call Adopt-An-ANGEL at 910-392-0557 or visit us online at www.adoptanangel.net. I am sponsored by E Stanfield in loving memory of Oscar, cherished family member of Jordyn Zimmerman I am sponsored in honor of all the wonderful foster with Nest Realty. mommies & daddies who care for homeless animals. Cat Tails Please call 910-253-1375 to adopt us!

▲We’re Ivan and Izzy. We’re a dynamic pair of brothers. ▲We’re sisters, Stacy and Stoli. We’re both playful and We, along with our other siblings, Ida and Indy, are known very loving. We arrived at our foster home when we were as the I-Team. We’re sweet and we love people. We’ll just a week old. We were bottle fed and raised with peo- give you lots of attention. We don’t have to stay together, ple. We don’t have to stay together, but if we both went to but we’d like it and we think you would, too. your house, we think we‘d make you very happy.

▲We’re Hudson (left) and Harper (right). We are a really ▲We’re another wonderful pair of siblings. I’m Carson cute brother and sister team. We’re only 9-weeks-old and (left) and this is my sister, Andie (right). We’re just we act like typical kittens. We play, play, play, sleep and 4-months-old. I’m dark orange and white and Andie is light play some more. We don’t have to be adopted together, orange and white. One of us has a short tail, but you’ll but it would be fun if we were. have to come meet us to find out which one!

►My name is Cricket and I’m just 6-months-old. I’m a very soft, long-haired, black kitten with a perfect white bib. I love to be cuddled and I go crazy for feath- ered sticks and ▲We’re a dynamic duo named Kaleb and Kiki. We’re toys. I’ve been 6-months-old. We love to have fun and jump and run. We spayed and tested like to play together and play with toys. I’m Kiki (right) and and vaccinated and I’m the shy one. My brother Kaleb (left) is very bold and now I just need to outgoing. We’re both white, but I have gold eyes and Kaleb be spoiled. Does has one blue eye and one gold eye. If you adopt us, he’ll that sound like a wear you out and I’ll be on your lap when you rest up. job for you?

6622 Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 www.cattails.org

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 19 Hi! We’ve been living with our foster mom since November, when she rescued us from an outdoor shed in her neighborhood. The people who had us didn’t want us any- more and gave us to her. She got us spayed, got all our shots and we are as healthy as can be! My name is Callie (top) and I’m about 1-year and 8-months old. My daughter, Arya (below), is about 11½-months-old. As you can see, I be- came a mommy at a very young age! The reason we have lived with our foster mom for so long is she REALLY wanted to integrate us into her extended kitty fam- ily. She has 4 kitties, ranging from 2-years-old to 15. We get along great with everyone - EXCEPT the 15-year-old. He is very jealous and possessive of our foster mom and he attacks me whenever he gets a chance. He makes me really nervous and I have a hard time relaxing when he is anywhere near. Our foster mom is very sad that she has to find a better home for us, but she is doing what she thinks is best for us. She wants us to have a home where we can be free to live without worrying about being attacked. She is happy that we like her doggie, George, and all her other kitties. She wants Arya and me to stay together because we genuinely love each other and we have a lot of fun play- ing together. If you would like to meet us and see if we would fit into your family, contact our mom by emailing her at [email protected] or text her at 518-729-6697.

My name is Google and I am searching for my new family. Isn't that what you do when you are searching for something? Google it? I know they are out there so I just keep searching and hunting. I have been to adoption fairs at Petco and PetSense in Leland so far, but they were not there. I do great with cats, kids, dogs and I am so healthy and so sweet! I am absolutely precious. I came in with a litter of kittens and I raised them all to be upstanding citizens. They are all saving their families from loneliness so I know I did a good job. If you would like to meet me, please call my foster mom, Jill, at 910-620-3783. For more info on the adoption process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at 910-392-0557 or visit us at www.adoptanangel.net.

I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you! New Hanover Humane Society Please call 910-763-6692 to adopt us! Open 10am-2pm Mon-Sat

◄Stevie here, and I’m ready to make your life a whole lot happier! At just 10-months-old, I’m a neutered Lab mix boy who is up to date on shots, house-trained and I know basic commands. I’m very attentive and friendly to people, includ- ing children, and I’d be happiest in a home with no other pets, so I can get ALL the cuddles. Come meet me!

▲Am I a vibrant beauty or what? My name is Boots and I’m a 3-year-old Tortoiseshell girl who is already spayed, litterbox-trained and vaccinated. I just love getting atten- tion from humans and my former owner wants you to know that I like other cats. Visit today and let me win your heart!

▲Hello out there! My name is Harley. I’m a friendly, happy-go-lucky fellow who is in search of a loving person Please Visit and Like Our or family. At just 3-years-old, I’m a Foxhound/Beagle mix boy who is already neutered, vaccinated, microchipped New Facebook Page! and ready to go! I just love to run and play and I have a lot of fun in the exercise yard at the shelter. My new home ►Hello! I’m C.J., should have a fenced-in yard so I can keep up with my a very handsome exercise routine! I hope you’ll drive on over and spend peach-colored Tabby some time with me. We can play in the yard and see if boy who is neutered, we’re a match. For more information or directions to the vaccinated and litter- shelter, please call the New Hanover Humane Society at box-trained. I can be 910-763-6692. a little shy at first, but I warm up nicely and purr and purr as you pet me. I’ve been shuffled around lately and I really want to find my new forever home. I have so much love and gratitude to give someone!

◄Lady Bell is my lovely name! I’m an inquisitive girl, alert and eager to explore the play room here at the shelter. I’m con- sidered a senior cat, but I certainly ▲Hi, my name is Nyx, short for Onyx, and I’m a new arrival do not act it. I am at the shelter. I am a 2-year-old spayed tuxedo kitty, and I spayed, vacci- really want to find my forever home. I've had a bit of a rough nated, litterbox- start, first found as a stray and then moved around to several trained and ready homes. I am litter-box trained, current on my vaccinations for my next and ready to go. I've been around dogs and some other cats. adventure. Come see if you can keep up with me! They are okay, but I'd just as soon have you all to myself!

2405 North 23rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 www.nhumanesoc.com

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 21 Hi! My name is Atlas but my rescue family calls me Atty May. I'm a big, goofy, adorable Pit Bull. I’m a 1½-year-old, tan and white female, but don't let my silli- ness fool you - I'm smart as a whip! I was rescued on Me- morial Day and am fully vetted and ready for a new, forever home. I'm spayed, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Even though I had to live outside for most of my life, I learned all about living in a house very quickly. I'm house-trained, I know basic com- mands, and I've even learned a trick or two. I have lots of energy, love to play and fetch my squeaky ball, but I love to cuddle even more! I'm good with kids and would love to have one of my own. I'd do best with an active family who'll give me lots of love and attention in a home without cats or small dogs. If you're looking for an extremely smart, loving, and beautiful addition to your family, please call Long Creek Animal Rescue at 910-617-6290.

I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you!

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Hello! My name Hello up there! My is Ava and I’m a name is Mabel. I 2-year-old Lab mix was found as a stray girl. I’m what you call and brought to a a “People-Friendly” shelter. After being dog because, even adopted, I jumped though I’m new to the out of a car window shelter and a bit be- and my leg was bro- wildered by the sights ken! Luckily, CARE and sounds, I just took me in and I’ve love to be with my undergone surgery new human friends - to repair my leg. I taking treats, getting am spayed, approxi- kisses and cuddles, mately 1-year-old, and going for walks and I’ve not stopped outside. They tell me wagging my tail I’ll soon be part of a since arriving here. family, and I’m really I am patiently await- looking forward to ing my new home that! I am spayed when I’m all healed and vaccinated and up. My recovery from surgery is expected to be around ready to go home. So if it’s a sweet, loving girl you’re 6 to 8-weeks. Please call 910-256-2624 or email searching for, call Pender Humane Society at 910-259-7022 [email protected] for more info or to submit and tell them you’re headed over to meet me! an application for my adoption.

I am sponsored by Cindy Meyers in loving memory of I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who Harley and Murphy. supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.).

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28 www.PawPrintsMagazine.com September 2018 Onslow County Animal Services Call 910-937-1164 or 910-455-0182 or email [email protected] to adopt!

◄Howdy, my name is ►The shelter has Charlie Brown given me a roof over (39064262) and I’m a my head, time to run big guy. I might look a and play and food in little intimidating, but my belly for more nothing could be fur- than a month. ther from reality. I’m During that time, an affectionate, play- not one adopter ful, good-natured boy has noticed me. who loves my people. My name is Gypsy I am an active pup in (39121440) and I’m need of a family who a 1½-year-old brin- can match my energy dle beauty. I am level. I can jump and very quiet in my I’m a curious pup, so I kennel and may not do need a home with be stealing attention a big yard and a six like our younger foot fence to keep me pups do, but spend safely at home. I’m a some time with me handsome brindle boy who is very smart. I already know outside and my per- several commands (sit, shake, down, and I’m working on sonality abounds. rollover), I take treats gently, I’m a terrific fetch partner and I’m a fun, feisty and wiggly young girl. I adore attention, it appears that I’m already house-trained. Being a big, busy playing and my people and I would be a terrific addition to boy (almost 70 pounds), I would do best with a family who an active family who would love a companion to accom- can handle a dog of my size and spirit. I have a little diffi- pany them on their adventures. I give the best “hugs” and I culty understanding the space I inhabit, so the shelter folks have been waiting patiently for a family to share my love would not recommend me for a home with very small chil- and joy for life with. Bully breed friends can have a difficult dren. I have made great strides at learning leash manners time finding a family, but I’m so deserving of a chance at and have been working on other commands, too. With just happiness. Come and meet me and I will win your heart. a little time and training, whoever takes me home will surely have an amazing friend for life. ►If you are smart, then you know the best ►I’m Little Miss years are the senior Kierra (39373621) years. My name is and I’m so full of love Winnie (39373538) and and personality. At you have the chance to 35 pounds, I’m the enjoy me in the prime perfect size. I’m a of my life. I’m a 7-year- 3-year-old Staffie who old girl and I want you never stops wagging to know that senior my tail and I’ve never pups have so much met a stranger. I’m a love and life to share. happy-go-lucky girl I’m a Labrador who does well with Retriever mix with a other dogs, kids and gray muzzle, but I’m everyone I meet. I still a very playful and love to play with toys active girl. I love to out in the yard, I’m play with toys great for bath time, I (especially a good do well on a leash and game of tug) and I enjoy being around my people. Senior I’m an all-around terri- pups often get overlooked for the younger crowd, but I am fic girl. I came to truly a gentle, happy, affectionate dog in need of a second Onslow County Animal Services with some skin issues that chance. I am very well-behaved on a leash, take treats are believed to be the result of poor nutrition and a flea gently and love to play with other dogs. I’m what some may allergy. With a little TLC, I am getting back on track. I’m say is a diamond in the ruff. My friends at the shelter hope just a sweetheart of a pup and I know that I will make a fine someone will give me the chance to live my golden years companion for any family. surrounded by love and all the good things that I deserve.

244 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC www.onslowcountync.gov/animalservices

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Hi, my name is Spice and Hi! My name is I’m part of the Fall group Rogan and I was with Monty’s Home‘s brought to CARE by Pawsitive Partners Prison a good Samaritan Program! My brother and I who simply wanted were picked up running to help me. I am loose and were brought to approximately the shelter. We are only 6-years-old and I 9-months-old but up to was diagnosed date on our shots, spayed/ with Scabies, neutered, on heartworm Heartworm prevention and micro- Disease, and chipped. We are quickly numerous skin learning all our basic man- tumors. My mange ners and even a few tricks has cleared up and at the prison. If you would I’m currently going be interested in giving me through Heartworm a forever home you won’t treatment. The masses were surgically removed, and be disappointed. I am though some were cancerous, they were completely ex- named Spice but it shoulda been Sugar since I am so cised. I’m a very sweet boy who loves to lay outside in the Sweet! For more information, please call 703-864-5754 or sun, and I will never turn down a treat! I am fine with most email [email protected]. Better yet, fill out an adop- dogs and have not shown aggression towards cats thus far. tion application on the website at www.montyshome.org. I should be ready to go to my new home in 6 to 8-weeks. Please email [email protected] or call I am sponsored by Snowy of Monty’s Home ‘cause 910-256-2624 for more info or to submit an application. I look just like one of her puppies she was brought to the shelter with. Visit Snowy at I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who www.facebook.com/snowyofmontyshome supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.).

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30 www.PawPrintsMagazine.com September 2018 PAW’S Place Send inquiries for adoption to [email protected] or call 910-845-7297.

◄Hi! I’m Scarlett, one ◄Hey guys, my of three female pups name is Dakota! I from a litter of seven. am one of four male We came to Paws puppies from a litter Place with our mom, of seven. We came Liza, back in June. I’m to Paws Place with a true beauty, 8 pounds our mom, Liza, in and growing, and I love June. We are now to “chill”. I’ll most likely old enough to start grow to be about 30 to accepting applica- 40 pounds as Mom is tions, and will be relatively small, only 30 ready to go home in pounds. We’re Labra- mid-September. I dor Retriever mixes. I’ll stand out from my be ready to go home in siblings as I have mid-September, but I am accepting applications now! more of a chocolate-colored Lab coat and I have the per- Come on out and meet me - let’s see if we are a match! sonality to match it! At 8 pounds and growing, I’m excited about life and finding my forever home. Come meet me - I’d love to give you some puppy kisses!

►If a gentle soul with sweet brown eyes is who you’d like to wake up to every morning - I’d love to be part of your pack! My name is Shannon. I’m a sweet and loving 5-year-old, 52 pound, Yellow Labrador retriever mix girl with manners. Though I’ve been diagnosed with heart- worms, Paws Place will cover the expense of my treatment, and I can still be adopted while ▲Are you looking for a mature companion? Someone I’m going through it! I’m looking who will appreciate all that you do for them? Well, then, for someone to show me how I’m your girl! I’m Baby, a well-mannered, 30 pound, wonderful life can be. Could 10-year-old Beagle mix who is as sweet as pie! Did I that be you? Come meet me! mention I am house-trained, know commands, and adore back scratches and belly rubs? I’ll be a loyal best friend and forever grateful for your love! ◄Hey everyone, ◄Hi there! Come see how the name beautiful my brindle coat is! is Durham I’m Athena, a very smart, and I am loving, friendly, 6-year-old one hand- girl. I am a Terrier/Pit mix, some fella, fully house-trained. I love to wouldn’t run and play so I would be you say? the perfect companion for Wait till runners and walkers! you see Wanna know what else I me on a like? CATS! That’s right, so walk, as if you have a cat already, I’d my tail be the perfect match! I’ve flows like a flag in the wind. I’m a newbie here at Paws been diagnosed with heart Place and I am enjoying these walks that the humans take worms but, not to worry, me on. I am looking for someone who loves walks as Paws Place will cover the much as me and who will be patient with me while I learn expense of my treatment. the ropes. I am a kind-hearted boy, just 1-year-old, and Come meet me, please. I’m a flat-coated Retriever mix. Come meet me please, I’d I can’t wait to have a loving family to call my very own! love to be your loyal companion and enjoy life with you!

242 George II Hwy, Winnabow, NC 28479 www.pawsplace.org

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 31 Don’t fight that urge to Hi, I'm Buddy adopt a new kitten...or (that's me on the two! A playful ball of right) and with fluff and a squeaky me is my best ’’ is just what your buddy, Max (on heart needs! We two the left). We're sisters are Maggie and Lab mixes Sable. We will run to who are 5 to greet you as soon as 6-years-old, you enter the door, and neutered and we’ll be very grateful to vaccinated. We be picked up and cud- were rescued dled. You can also separately from Maggie watch us play with our bad situations. toys and it’s bound to We play, sleep put a big smile on your and eat together face! We are in great and it would health, up to date on break our hearts kitten vaccinations and to be separated. litterbox-trained. Why We're hoping we not come over and can find a new spend a little time with home together us? You just might find because our the love of your life! caregiver's We’re at Pender Hu- situation has mane Society and they changed. I'm very outgoing and some might say a little goofy, can be reached at but I love attention and want to be close to humans. My buddy, 910-259-7022 if you Max, is a little more laid-back but he's a really good dog, too. have any questions. We're not house-trained and haven't walked much on a leash, but we're pretty smart and eager to please. To give us a good Sable Sponsored in memory home, call Pet Friends of Duplin County at 910-271-3101. of Milo, the big black dog who stole our hearts! Mommy and Daddy miss We are sponsored by Atlas and Bonnie Mayew. you every day! Thank you! Pender County Animal Shelter

Please call 910-259-1484 or email [email protected] to adopt us!

◄I hear that word ‘handsome’ a lot when people greet me. I’m also friendly and sweet! My name is Beau (A030444) and I’m a 4-year-old Walker Hound boy who is already neu- tered. I’ve shown no aggression to any of ▲If a playful, happy and friendly girl is your desire for a the other dogs here. new best friend, here I am! My name is Mia (A030228) I’ve got a great idea! and I’m a 3-year-old Walker Hound. Here’s even more Come visit me so we good news - I play well with other dogs here, in large can go in the play groups, too! I’m a lovely girl, waiting just for you! yard and get to know each other. Okay? ►I’ve been at the shelter since June 28! ◄I don’t like to brag, I am sooooo ready to but I’m what you call be adopted! My name a Shelter Favorite! is Ella (A030138) and My name is Joey I’m a Blue/White Pit (A030553) and I’m a Bull girl, just 3-years- 7-year-old, neutered old. I appear to be in Walker Hound who is good health and am simply SWEET. I’m friendly to every great with other dogs, human I’ve met. It’s and a friend to every stressful and loud at human I meet. I’m the shelter, I want to hoping to be part of relax at my new home. a family where I will Come get me, please! be cuddled and cherished. I’d love to go for walks and listen to all your hopes and dreams.

Won’t you consider adopting me? OPEN ON SATURDAYS! Noon to 4pm OPEN ON SUNDAYS! 1pm to 4pm ◄Hi there! My name is Jackson Please Adopt! WE’RE OVERCROWDED (A020889) AND NEAR CAPACITY. and I’m a recent arrival at the shelter. I’m a ◄Soft brown 70 pound, eyes that will Shepherd mix, brighten your just 2-years-old. day and a sweet I appear to be personality that Spot in good health will make you and I’ve been feel loved - those friendly to all the are two very people I’ve met. good reasons to Won’t you come adopt me and over and visit welcome me into with me? We your life! I’m can go in the Savannah play yard and (A022996), a have some fun. 2-year-old Walker Hound who was found as a stray. I play Let’s do it! well with other dogs and would love to be your girl!

3280 New Savannah Rd., Burgaw, NC Pendercountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 33 My name is Moana and I came to College Road Animal Hospital’s Paws Rescue when I was just a tiny 3-week-old baby. My siblings and I were found abandoned and in desper- ate need of some TLC. I would love nothing more than to find my furrever family, and I’m pretty sure your family would be purrfect. I’m around 13- weeks-old now and grow- ing up to be an independ- ent beauty. I typically prefer affection on my terms and am just enjoying being a playful kitten. Although I have not been around a lot of other animals, it’s pretty clear that I seem a little fearful of canines, but I’m much more tolerant of my feline neighbors. I tested negative for Felv/FIV, have started my vaccine series and am already spayed. If you or someone you know is interested in adopting a beautiful baby girl, feel free to submit an adoption application at www.collegeroadanimalhospital.com/adoption-application or call 910-395-6555 for more info.

I am sponsored by College Road Animal Hospital.

My name is Guinness and I'm looking for that special someone to start my new life with. My foster mama says that I’m a love bug because I get along with everyone and everything. The neighborhood kids love to play Dedicated to saving the lives of with me and I always like to companion animals and reducing the meet them at the bus stop to say euthanasia rate by raising funds, “hello” in the morning. I also like educating about spay and neuter to take trips to restaurants and and networking with rescues. breweries with my foster mama and she says I am a good boy Email: [email protected] with great manners. I live with a Facebook: theunforgottensouls small senior dog who has no patience for me, but I am very kind to her. I also live with two furry things called “cats”. I also think there is nothing better in life than to be with the peo- ple I love. I’m a sucker for couch lounging, hugs, and just hanging around with my people. I was hit by a car last summer and have fully recovered, even though foster mama says I now have a funny wiggle walk. I like going for walks and I can do some long walks, but you may have to give me some time to rest (especially if you take me hiking), since too much walking can be a bit tough on me. I don't like being left alone and I definitely do not like to be crated. My foster mama had a lot of patience and taught me to stay in a room by myself and now I love my new routine. I may still cry for a bit if you leave, but I settle in nicely. If you work from home or spend a lot of time around the house, I'd be more than happy to keep you company. Do you think I might be a good fit for you? To learn more about our adoption process or to fill out an adoption application, please visit MPBF.org. For an explanation of our adoption process, application, and fees, email [email protected], visit mpbf.org, or call Merit Pit Bull Foundation at 336-618-PITT. Pender Humane Society Please call 910-259-7022 to adopt us!

Darrel Darla Daisy Dana Dunkin

▲ARE YOU KITTEN ME? Is it true that we five babies are all alone in the world unless YOU adopt one of us? We five siblings (two boys and three girls) were found stranded in the road after our mother had been hit and killed by a car. Our kind rescuer got us help and we were bottle-fed and given lots of love. We are darling kittens, so sweet and gentle, just 15-weeks-old and we love to be held. Please hurry over and choose the one who steals your heart!

◄If a gentle soul with the ◄Dachshund sweetest brown eyes is and Beagle who you’d like to wake mixes are just up to every morning, the cutest! And I please come meet me! should know My name is Tabitha and because I’m one I’m a 5-year-old Walker of them! My Hound girl who is already name is Hank house-trained (yay) and and I’m just affectionate as I can be. 3-years-old. I’m I’m spayed, vaccinated a great little boy and ready to be your who loves peo- loving girl! Hurry to the ple. I am also shelter and let’s have friendly to other some one-on-one time. dogs and I do not mind cats at all. I was found as a stray so I’m looking for a loving home. I’m neutered, vacci- nated and heartworm free because I just completed my treatment, woo hoo! I’m ready to go and have fun with you!

►I’m Nelly, a 3-year-old Pit mix girl. As you can see, I sit on command and I’ll even tilt my head for extra cuteness. I’m also very friendly and loving and I adore peo- ple, whether I’ve known you awhile or just a few moments. I have a lot of ▲TWO PUPPY GIRLS! Which one of us will you pick personality and I do like to take home and love forever? We are sisters named to talk to you, especially if Pippin and Patsy and we are 10-week-old darlings. We you are not paying atten- just arrived at the shelter so we’re a little perplexed by the tion to me! I’m spayed, sights and sounds, but all we need is some cuddles and vaccinated and on heart- kisses to make things just fine. The shelter is accepting worm prevention. Please adoption applications so hurry on over, please! come over and adopt me!

P. O. Box 626, Burgaw NC 28425 http://www.penderhumane.org

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R.A.C.E. (Rescue Animals Community Effort) Please call 910-579-0407 to adopt us!

◄Hi, my name ►Hi, everyone. is Shanti and I'm Hayden and I I'm super shy. came from the I am an 8-year- same place as old, female Shanti (pictured Terrier mix who to the left). I'm weighs 12 an 8-year-old pounds. I came male Terrier mix from a hoarding who is just 7 situation and it's pounds. I'm not been pretty quite as shy as scary. I love my Shanti, but it foster mom be- takes me some cause she took time to warm up things very slow to people. I'd and let me love a forever "come out" on my own. I'll do the same for you if you just home with some- allow me to be myself. I would do best with a fenced yard to one willing to go out and play in. Yes, I'll be scared at first, but I'll love you take me for walks to the moon and back once I get to know you. and let me run in the back yard. ►Hi, my name is Santo. I'm a 5-year-old, male ◄Hi, my name is Henry. Jack Russell and Rat Ter- I'm a 4½-year-old, male rier and Sneaky Little Dog Chorkie (Chihuahua and from Next Door mix. Yorkie mix) who weighs I’m perfectly sized at 12 in at 8 pounds. I came pounds. I came from the from the hoarding situa- same place as Shanti tion, just like everyone (pictured above). She's else on this page. I'm my good friend. I'm pretty loveable and sweet and scared of all the changes, kind of scruffy. My foster just like her, but my foster mom took me to yoga mom and dad just let me class with her and I got be and I've come out of loved on by lots of peo- my shell. I would do best ple. I liked it! Don't you with a fenced yard so I can want to meet me, too? leisurely check things out on my own. I like other dogs and Fill out an application so even the cats who are in my foster home. we can meet.

To see an additional 7 little dogs from the Forsythe County hoarding case, visit www.raceshelter.org.

◄Shhhhhhh - ►Hi, my name is Fixie I'm sleeping. and I'm a 5-year-old fe- My name is male Terrier mix who is Harry and I just 10 pounds. I came am a 10 from the hoarding situa- pound boy tion that you’ve heard the who is other pups on this page 8-years-old. talk about. I'm timid in I’m a Terrier new situations, but have mix who came come to love being inside from the same and being able to snug- hoarding gle with my foster mom situation as my other friends on this page. I have a little on the sofa. If you're underbite that everyone says is just the cutest. I'm learning looking for a snuggle to walk on a leash and sleep on a sofa - and I like it. bug, check me out!

P.O. Box 3370, Shallotte, NC 28459 www.raceshelter.org

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 37 Hi, I’m Daisy, also known as Daisy May! I'm a sweet Lab mix girl, just 3-years-old, and a perfect size at about 40 pounds. The volunteers say I’m a good people-dog and that I’d probably do better in a Voted Best Pizza & Best Late Night Eatery one-dog family because I love Largest Tequila Selection in Wilmington to get all the attention. I’d Dine in or Take out - Lunch Dinner & Late Night also love a 11:30am until 3am fenced-in yard 7 days a week - 365 a year! because I enjoy running and THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS playing with tennis balls. I’m very smart and have a great 125 Market Street Pine Valley time going for walks on the leash. I can also breeze Historic Downtown Corner of 17th Street through the agility course here at SOAR. I recently made Wilmington Extension & College Road my television debut on WECT News and I was so nice and 910-251-9444 910-799-1399 well-behaved! I wonder when my new family will be com- ing to visit me? Call SOAR at 910-457-6340 if you need 1437 Military Cutoff Rd. directions or have any questions, and I’ll be waiting to Next to PT's Grill on the way to Wrightsville Beach show you all my neat tricks! 910-256-2229

I am sponsored by SOAR in loving memory of all their www.grabslice.com wonderful, furry friends who made it safely to the Rainbow Bridge.

URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Is there a dog-lover out there looking for a friendly fellow like me? My name is George (A030664) and I’m a 2-year-old Pit Bull who was found as a stray. I am quite handsome, but I could use some TLC to bring out my shine. You see, I appear to have a skin condition that might be dermatitis and a kneecap issue which occasionally creates a skip in my gait. These things will require some continued care, but I’m well worth the effort and they certainly don’t diminish my capacity to be a LOYAL and LOVING FRIEND! Could you be the one who rescues me? I hope you’ll hurry! Dogs arrive at the shel- ter every day and there’s not enough room for us all. The shelter is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, Noon to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. For driving directions or more info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at 910-259-1484 or email [email protected].

I am sponsored by Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach and in loving memory of Bess. SOAR (Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue) Please call 910-457-6340 to adopt us!

◄Howdy, my name is ◄Whew! What Shelley! I'm a sweet, a fun day I was southern Treeing having when Walker Hound who is they snapped as gentle and mild- this pic! I had mannered as any been running Southern Belle could around and be. At 1-year-old I’m playing with my on heartworm preven- new friends at tion, spayed and vacci- SOAR. It was nated. I seem to get kinda hot so along well with other they gave me pups and I am defi- my very own nitely the submissive pool which type. All I want is to made my ears perk right up! Oh, by the way, I’m Lucy! I’m spend my life running a 5-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix and I am microchipped! I and playing and loving am also spayed, vaccinated and on heartworm preven- my new “furever” tion! I’ve only been at SOAR a short time. If you are family. Won’t you interested in meeting me, hurry on over to the shelter! please stop by and see me soon? ►Hey all! Chase here. ►Gooood meowning! My I am a 2-year-old, 50- name is Foxy and I am here at pound Treeing Walker SOAR with my sister Sassy Hound mix who is neu- (not pictured). A super-sweet tered, vaccinated, and on lady found us behind her house heartworm prevention. and took great care of us until I’m a real friendly and there was an opening at SOAR. sweet boy! I can “sit”, Now here we are! We are “stay” and “heel” very around 4½-months-old and we well, and I’m easy to love to play and cuddle. We handle on the leash. hope to be adopted together Taking treats is really but we understand if you can my strong suit, though. only take one of us (good luck Don’t forget to pack trying to decide which one - we some for your visit and are both soooo adorable!) I’ll be sure to greet you We’ve been tested for FIV and FeLV and everything when you arrive! came back negative! We are also spayed and up to date on kitten shots. Hurry over and adopt one or both of us! ◄Mornin' y’all! ◄Why is everybody Junior here - no, making so much not Dale Jr - just noise? You woke me Junior (but I AM just up - and kittens need as handsome!) I'm their beauty sleep, you a Lab/Retriever mix know! I'm Wendy and I and I am even came to SOAR with my microchipped! sisters Wanda and Even though they Winnie. We all look say I am 7-years- alike - the volunteers old, I look and feel say we look like a litter much younger! I of cheetahs! We are have been checked 5-months-old and, out by the local doc though we love to play, and they say I am we are pretty calm - for healthy as a horse. a bunch of kittens, that (I guess that's a is! Come by and meet good thing!) I hope us - we’ll be hanging you will come on by SOAR and say hey - ‘cause I sure out until you get here! would like to meet you! Junior signin' off...

3376 St. Charles Place Southport, NC 28461 www.soar-nc.org

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 39 LOVERBOY ALERT! My Hey guys! It’s me, Tyson - name is Kisses and I’m I get all the good channels just one big snuggly teddy with these ears! They also bear. At 3-years-old, I’m a make me a very good lis- long-haired Tuxedo cat tener. I am house-trained, who loves nothing more I know my commands, I’m than to sit next to you and great on walks, and I’m just purr. I’m a gentle giant a big love-bug looking for who can’t get enough someone who will be my hugs, kisses and lots of best friend forever. They attention. I’m healthy, neu- tell me I am a 6½-year-old tered, vaccinated, litterbox- Boxer mix with a heart of trained and well-loved by gold. Because I am such a everyone who knows me. big boy, we feel I would do Please come visit me and best in a home with chil- consider adopting an adult dren who are older and cat. My friends at the bigger than me. Will you rescue promise you won’t please give me my second regret it! I’m at the CAT chance at a furever home? Adoption Center at I promise I will be loyal to Petsmart on New Centre you and I won’t ever leave Drive in Wilmington, NC. Adoption hours are 5pm to 7pm on your side. Please come weekdays, 1pm to 5pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on visit me at Paws Place, and give them a call at Sunday. You can also call Cat Adoption Team at 910-845-7297 for adoption information or answers to 910-792-9014 for more information. questions. See you soon!

I am sponsored by ECM Corporation. Thank you! I am sponsored in loving memory of Grace Harrington.

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RescueConnect Needs Help! Keep Calm and Foster RescueConnect recently lost free boarding for foster dogs Would you be interested in hosting and are in desperate need of foster homes (short term or long a rescue Boxer until they find their term)! If you cannot help, please spread the word to any forever home? Carolina Boxer Res- animals lovers around. For more information, please call cue (CBR) is in need of foster homes. 910-302-7290 or to fill out a foster application, visit CBR covers any approved medical www.facebook.com/RescueConnect/app/684336108254110/ expenses for the dogs and you will receive a foster manual, an emergency contact number, th 10 Annual Paws by the River Pet Walk and ongoing support and behavior troubleshooting from Paws by the River Pet Walk, sponsored by Pet Friends of your Area Coordinator assigned to work directly with Duplin County, will be held Sunday, September 23 at the you. Providing a temporary home for a dog in need can River Lodge at River Landing in Wallace. Registration be- be a very rewarding experience. Your foster dog will be gins at 1:15pm and walk starts at 2pm. Entry fee as an indi- forever grateful! If this is something you are interested vidual is $25 or family for $30 and includes t-shirt and re- in, please don't hesitate and submit your application today freshments. Pets must be leashed. Proceeds support Animal at www.carolinaboxerrescue.org/fostering/ Care Programs of Pet Friends. Call 910-271-3101 for info. Celebrating 10-Years of Woofstock 2nd Annual Rescues United Furr Jam Peace, Love, Drool This musical event will be held Friday, September 28, Bring your family and fellow 5pm to 9pm at St James Amphitheater in Woodlands. Mu- animal lovers out to the animal sic donated by Mike's Garage Band. Concert wristbands are rescue and awareness event of the $10 per person (cash only). BYOB and PYOP! Food ven- year. Great Dane Friends of Ruff dors will be on site. Wristband purchase locations: Paws Love (GDFRL) and Blue Ridge Place & SOAR, Zeetlegoos from 11:30am - 1:30pm (during Boxer Rescue (BRBR) are team- SOAR adoption fair) Saturday, Sept. 22 and St. James Com- ing up for their 10th annual munity Center on Tuesday Sept. 11 from 9am- Noon. Pro- Woofstock event on Saturday, September 15 from 11am ceeds benefit BCSAPS Medical Fund, Paws Place & SOAR. to 4pm at NoDa Brewing Company (2921 North Tryon Street) in Charlotte, NC. Come out to help celebrate 10- years of groovy good times while supporting animal res- cues in the area. Admission is $5 and includes compli- mentary craft beer drink. There will be food, drinks, shopping, and a silent auction with incredible prizes from area vendors. Meet animals currently available for adop- tion and learn more about specific breeds and rescues to help you decide the best choice for your family. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/WoofstockCharlotte/ Save the Date for Raise the Ruff 2018! Mark your calendars for “Raise the Ruff and Beyond 2018! Casino Night”- Friday, September 21, 2018 from 7pm to 10pm at the Coastline Conference Center in Downtown Wilmington at 501 Nutt St. You’ll enjoy a night full of entertainment, all for an amaz- ing cause! You’ll start off with $5,000 in play money. There will be a cash bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres served throughout the night, fabulous raffles, prizes, and silent auctions! Casino tables are for entertainment purposes only. Tickets are $75 in advance at www.pawsplace.org. Contact [email protected] for sponsorship informa- tion. All proceeds from this event will benefit Paws Place, a non-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of dogs. See ad on page 12.

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 41 Hello! My name is Veronica, and I am a very sweet, but shy, Coastal Engraving young lady. I was Full color pictures of pets or other photos on mugs, rescued from a dog- mouse pads, coasters, refrigerator magnets and more. fighting ring, so hope-

fully you can under- stand why I am a little Pet ID Tags fearful of humans. My Trophies friends at C.A.R.E. and Atlantic Animal Hospi- Plaques tal are helping me get Signs over my fear by being very patient with me Pet Memorials and rewarding me with Rubber Stamps lots of treats! I'm hop- In Memory of Larby Name Badges ing to find a family that He appeared on our doorstep and is willing to continue brightened our lives for almost 18-years working with me to help me get over my fear. I recently South Kerr Business Center 910-392-5340 completed my heartworm treatment and am so happy to 118-A South Kerr Avenue www.coastalengraving.com be able to run and play with new doggy friends! I am very Wilmington, NC loving, and I'm approximately 2-years-old, so I’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life with a family of my very own! Call 910-256-2624 or email carewilming- [email protected] for more info or to submit an application Dr. Christian Bolz Dr. Debbie Bolz for my adoption. Dr. Daniel Houlihan Dr. Colleen Peat

I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.).

910-313-3326 6005 Carolina Beach Road (1 mile south of Monkey Junction across from Harris Teeter)

Who is ready for some delicious puppy breath and puppy kisses? We are in full supply so hurry on over and give us a cuddle! Our names are Maple Sugar, Praline and Odin (he’s the only boy). We are 7-week-old Shepherd mix puppies who were found all by ourselves as strays. We are VERY people-friendly puppies and we can’t wait to prove that by kissing you, hopping all around your feet and snuggling in your arms. Don’t delay - the shelter is currently taking adoption appli- cations for each of us. Please call Pender Humane Society at 910-259-7022 if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you!

We are sponsored by the Furry Friends Re-sale Shop in honor and memory of all the animals who've passed through the doors of Pender Humane Society. Calendar of Events

Cat Tails Adoption Fairs September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 30 From 9am to 3pm on Saturdays, adoptable cats and kittens will September be at Petsmart in Wilmington. All cats are spayed or neutered and vaccinated prior to adoption. For more information, Adopt-An-ANGEL Cat Adoptions Seven Days a Week! please call 910-253-1375. Kittens and cats will be available for adoption at Pet Super- market in Wilmington, Petco in Wilmington, Petsense in Wil- Brunswick Animal Services Saturday Adoptions mington, and Petsense in Shallotte from 9am to 9pm Monday September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 30 through Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sundays. For more From 10am to 1:30pm, Brunswick Animal Protective Services information, call 910-392-0557. (located at 429 Greenswamp Road in Supply) is open Satur- days for adoptions. Please call 910-754-8204 for more info New Hanover Humane Society Adoptions 6 Days a Week and to confirm dates. Your next companion could be at the New Hanover Humane Society in Wilmington, from 10am to 2pm Monday through Columbus Humane Society Adoption Fairs Saturday. For more information, please call 910-763-6692. September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 30 Columbus Humane Society will be at Petsmart in Wilmington Paws Place New Kennel Hours - Open 6 Days a Week on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm with adoptable dogs and cats. Paws Place is open to the public Monday through Wednesday For more information, please call 910-499-1148. from 9am to Noon and Thursday through Saturday 10am to 2pm. The kennel is closed to the public on Sundays. Visit New Hanover Animal Services Saturday Adoptions www.pawsplace.org or email [email protected]. Please September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 30 note the kennel will be closed to the public Monday, Septem- From 10am to 2pm, the shelter (located at 180 Division Drive ber 3, for Labor Day. in Wilmington) is open Saturdays for dog, puppy, cat and kit- ten adoptions. Please call 910-798-7500 for info and to con- R.A.C.E. Adoption Fair at Aunt Kerry’s Pet Stop firm dates. September 1 From 10am to 2pm, R.A.C.E. will have animals available for Dauntless Dog Rescue of NC Adoption Fairs adoption at Aunt Kerry’s Pet Stop (3600 S. College Road next September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 30 to Food Lion in Wilmington, NC). To confirm date and time, Adoptable puppies and dogs will be available for adoption please call 910-579-0407. from 11am to 2pm at PetSmart in Mayfaire (6806 Parker Farm Drive). For information, please visit www.ddrnc.org or call Cat Tails Adoption Facility 910-777-7186. September 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, & 30 From 11am to 1pm on Wednesdays, 11am to 3pm on Satur- All 4 Cats Adoption Fairs days, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays, cats and kittens are avail- September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 30 able for adoption. For more info, please call 910-575-4529. Stop by the Monkey Junction Petsmart (5226 S. College Road) in Wilmington every Saturday from 10am to 4pm to meet Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoption Fairs at Petco adoptable cats and kittens. For more information, please call September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 or send text to 910-707-4372, email [email protected], visit From 11am to 5pm, Adopt-An-ANGEL will have puppies, www.facebook.com/all4catsrescue, or visit our website kittens, dogs and cats available for adoption on Saturdays and www.all4cats.org. Adoption counselors will be on site. Sundays at Petco in Wilmington. For more information, please call 910-392-0557. Monty’s Home Meet and Greet at Trulie Dogs September 15 NHC Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington Adoption Fairs From 10am to Noon, at Trulie Dogs (8258 Market Street, Por- September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 ter’s Neck in Wilmington), come meet the new group of ador- Meet adoptable rabbits from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and able adoptables, The Fall Group! For more information, go to Sundays. Adoption locations rotate between Petco (324 South www.montyshome.org or call 910-259-7911. College Road), PetSmart (4715 New Centre Drive) and Pet- Sense (4310 Shipyard Boulevard). Please call 910-686-9171 Players for Puppies at Satellite Bar and Lounge ahead of time to confirm the location and date. September 22 This live music fundraiser festival benefits Monty’s Home. It Pender County Animal Shelter Weekend Adoptions is at the Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield Street in September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 Wilmington, from 3pm to Midnight. No cover charge. Great Pender County Animal Shelter (3280 New Savannah Road in food and drink along with vendors. Continuous live music by Burgaw) will be open Noon to 4pm on Saturdays and 1pm to multiple bands, silent auction, celebrity emcee, lots of sur- 4pm on Sundays. For more info, please call 910-259-1484. prises. Contact Steve Golar at 910-409-8965 for more info.

September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 43 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I’m a happy girl who loves life! You might find me rolling joyfully in the grass at the shelter, which is one of my favorite things to do. I also love playing with the other dogs and am very active and frisky for a girl esti- mated to be around 10- years of age. My name is Willie Mae (A026765) and I’m a Yellow/White Walker Hound who is already spayed. I weigh in at the nice medium size of 50 pounds. I was found as a stray, but I’m so very friendly and enjoy being with all the people DOGTRAIN, INC. and fellow canines I’ve met. Please hurry over to meet me! Dogs 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, Noon to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. For driving directions or more info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at 3101 N. Kerr Ave. 910-259-1484 or email [email protected].

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Just look at me making biscuits on the floor, begging to be petted! That’s the sign of a really friendly cat and that’s exactly what I am! My name is Charlotte and I’m a SOCIAL, PEOPLE-FRIENDLY girl. In fact, I’m so good with people that I currently hang out in the Furry Friends Thrift Store where I interact with all kinds of folks - strang- ers and old pals alike! I AM up for adoption, though, as I was found abandoned in a carrier in the pouring rain. Pen- der Humane Society, which operates the thrift store, took me in and recognized what an affectionate feline I am. If you’re looking for a shop cat, or want a loving companion at home, I’m your girl! I’m just 2-years-old, spayed, vacci- nated and litterbox-trained. Come to the thrift shop in Burgaw and meet me! You can call Pender Humane Society at 910-259-7022 with any questions. Breed Rescues

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RUSSELL RESCUE INC. - CAROLINAS GREAT DANE FRIENDS OF RUFF LOVE My name is Peewee and I was born Hi, my name is Izzy and I am a 4-year- deaf. I show my excitement by doing old female Great Dane. I am a sweet zoomies and turning in circles. While and shy girl who needs a very calm envi- I am shy, some days I get brazen ronment. I am good-natured and love enough to steal kisses. Treat time is being around children and other dogs. I my favorite! I know to run to my crate have completed obedience-training and and jump inside. I stay there beside enjoy short walks. I prefer not to be my friends while my foster mom alone and would be happiest with some- works. At night, I sleep on my bed one or with a companion dog. I do get where I can see her. I like knowing along with cats but kittens scare me; I she is nearby! I would not do well in a will run and hide! I can be anxious at home with children or large dogs. I times so I need someone who is patient need a fun, goofy canine friend my and who can help reassure and comfort size, and a pretty laid back home. My foster mom says I me. I love wearing my Thunder Shirt or make her laugh and she loves me to pieces. She is sure clothing when I feel anxious. For an you will, too! To adopt me, call 910-821-3504 to leave a adoption application, email [email protected] or message or email [email protected]. You can call 704-584-9257. Check out some of our other Great also visit us online at www.russellrescue.com. Danes available for adoption at www.greatdanefriends.com.

CAROLINA BOXER RESCUE CAROLINA BASSET HOUND RESCUE I’m Izzy. I love to play but I also Hi, my name is Elvis and I am a love to chill. I listen well to com- happy-go-lucky guy! I am 11-years mands and I don’t get into anything. young, crate-trained, house-trained My favorite thing (besides food), is and my ears perk up every time I WATER. I love the hose and sprin- hear my name! I love to take walks kler, and will play until I'm soaking with my foster mom any time she wet. I would be perfect for someone will go and I would even like to run who lives near a lake or the ocean, with someone who jogs! I am a or who wants a dog to bring on the very spunky Basset Hound! I boat. I will do well in a home with fur LOVE humans and I will immedi- siblings, or as an only dog where I ately roll over for a belly rub any can get spoiled rotten. I sleep well chance I can get! If you are look- on the bed, but am also content to ing for a low-key Basset Hound go in my crate and rest while we you’re at work. I am a pe- who can be a couch potato when you want to relax but also tite Boxer mix girl, only weighing in at about 45 pounds. To play and go for walks - I’m your guy! If you are interested in adopt me, email [email protected] or call 910-799- meeting me or hearing more, contact my foster mom, Leslie, 5638. Visit www.carolinaboxerrescue.org for info. at 910-352-5150 visit www.cbhr.com.

MERIT PIT BULL FOUNDATION SCHNAUZER RESCUE OF THE CAROLINAS I’m Squid and I am 7-months- Hi there, I’m Blu, a old. My foster home has three Schnauzer mix boy who other dogs that I love playing is thought to be about with. A couple weekends ago, I 2-years-old. I’m an abso- had a sleep over and played lute sweetheart! I am very with a small dog and kids. Boy, well-behaved and will be a are those kids fun! I would love great family companion. I to go to a family with some half weigh 25 pounds and am pint humans. My dream home neutered, vaccinated, would offer me an endless sup- microchipped and on ply of antlers, frozen peanut heartworm prevention. butter kongs, nylabones, and Mention this PawPrints ad bubble machines. I don’t mess for a $25 discount on my things up like most puppies and adoption donation! I am potty-trained. To learn To adopt me, please visit more about me or the adoption process, application, and www.schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org. You can also fees, please visit mpbf.org, email [email protected] or call email [email protected] or call 336-618-PITT. 919-723-7145 for an application. September 2018 www.facebook.com/PawPrintsMagazine 45 Adoption Celebration

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