Find the perfect pet anytime anywhere: *Dogs In Danger -Give the gift of life to a dog with a euthanization date on its head. These dogs are on death row (but they are innocent!) -You can search by breed and location. -THE places to find a dog -search by size, age, breed, gender, and/or location -offers pictures and information about dogs for adoption -also lists shelters and rescue groups -find the dog you want | Why Adopt? |
| Adopt from a local shelter: *SPCA of Wake County *Wake County Animal Control & Pet Adoption *Animal Protection Society of Durham *Franklin County Humane Society *Harnett County Animal Control -This is a kill shelter that kills their dogs weekly. It costs $20 to save a life and adopt a new best friend. Click the link to see currently available dogs and cats. *Rockingham County Animal Control -This is a kill shelter that euthanizes dogs frequently. *Greene County Animal Shelter -A kill shelter with only a $16 adoption fee. | Adopt from a local rescue: *C.A.R.E. for Animals (Community Support, Advocacy, Rescue/Rehabilitation, Education) -a non-profit, all volunteer animal welfare organization. *Best Friend Pet Adoption "Helping you find a new best friend" *My 2 & a Rescue -If you have seen a dog at the Flea Market, it was most likely from My 2 & a Rescue, an all breed, non profit rescue devoted to keeping dogs out of shelters. |
Get Spayed or Neutered: *Spay-Neuter Assistance Program of North Carolina -Mobile Low-Cost Spay-Neuter service *Pet Overpopulation Patrol (POP) -Mobile Low-Cost Spay-Neuter service * SpayUSA.org -a nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services.
*Pit Bull Spay/Neuter for $50 -Paws4Ever (formerly APS of Orange County) seeks to end abuse of pit bulls in our community and reduce the large number of these dogs entering and being euthanized in our local shelters. We work to reduce these numbers by offering $50 spay/neuter surgeries for pit bulls. This program is funded in part by support from the Animal Farm Foundation.
*The $20 Fix from AnimalKind.org -If you live in Orange , Wake, or Durham counties and are on a fixed income, you may qualify for the $20 Fix. | Get Trained: Paws in Training Dog Training & Behavior specialists *Grandpaw's -Help with Behavioral Issues, Rehab, Destructive Behavior and Pet Sitting. Exercise high energy/high anxiety breeds and overweight dogs. |
Spend a day at the Park: -North Raleigh: Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road -Downtown Raleigh: next to the old Oakwood Cemetery in Historic Oakwood -Wake Forest: N. White Street -Piney Wood Park -Cary: Goldbold Park, 2050 Northwest Maynard Road -Homestead Park *Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg Dog Park -40 Bastogne Dr. * DogFriendly.com -offers travel guides and city guides of dog friendly places. -lists parks, beaches, dining, campgrounds, and dog friendly events | Use local pet services:
Visit the store for business cards and brochures from these and more!
*Creature-Care -Pet sitting and more *Companion Chi, LLC -Animal Massage, Healing Touch for Animals, Reiki *CRITTER COACH -A Pet Taxi and 24-Hour Emergency Pet Transport Service -Pet Sitting Services *Portrait Paintings -Stop by the store to see a live sample! *Triangle Area Professional Pet Sitters -Your resource for pet sitting professionals in the Triangle area *SleapEas..Zz Pet Sitting & Home Care Services -A professional, in-home pet sitting and dog walking service
serving Raleigh NC and surrounding areas.
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Get Informed and Involved: *Animal Protection Institute -online resource for information and activism on a wide variety of animal protection issues and campaigns Must reads from API: Selecting a Commercial Pet Food Get The Facts: What’s Really in Pet Food *The Merck Veterinary Manual -"the single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information." *Toxic Greenery -list of plants harmful to dogs *Household Hazards to Pets -list of harmful things around your house
| Other interesting information: www.dogfoodanalysis.com |
Go Shop (support our friends): -Electric oil warmers, fragrance oils, candles, votives, and more -An eclectic collection of DVD's & Pride -Natural & Wholesome Products for Health & Home -Raw Gold & Rough Gemstones, Jewelry & Collectibles, and more |
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