The NC Week committee is currently organizing events and working with shelters and organizations daily across the entire state. We anticipate a minimum of 60+ events as we approach the week of May 2 - 10, 2009.
Start planning your events now - Your ideas and suggestions are truly welcome as we work together to build this exciting week designed to celebrate the amazing animals of North Carolina!
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Saturday, May 2nd - Friday, May 8th
Thank you to Ft. Bragg Working K-9's and their Handlers!
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Ft. Bragg , NC 28307
"Home of the Airborne"
School students on base and in surrounding area schools will be making sweet art posters to present to the hardworking brave Ft. Bragg K9's and staff.
Fort Bragg is known as the "Home of the Airborne and Special Operations Forces." Fort Bragg is the home for the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division. The US Army Special Operations Command and the US Army Parachute Team (the Golden Knights) also call Fort Bragg home.
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Saturday, May 2nd 8:00 am til
Breakfast with the Fishes
Fort Fisher Aquarium
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449
Get a sneak peek at the aquarium before it opens for the day. Coffee, juice, pastries and bagels will be provided for guests. After breakfast participants are invited to feed some of our aquarium animals!
Please come and enjoy breakfast with your favorite aquarium resident, and stay to enjoy the rest of the morning. For more info, visit NC Aquarium Society at http://www.ncaquariums.com/ or call (910) 458-8257.
Pre-registration is required.
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Saturday, May 2 8am-10 am
Bird Walk at The Sarah P. Duke Gardens
~Duke University~
Duke University's West Campus
426 Anderson Street
Durham, NC 27708
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens are 55 acres in the heart of the University's West Campus. Come take a tour and go on a bird watching walk and discover how birds behave. We can show you how to make a bird feeder for your garden.
Duke Gardens provides a place where people of all backgrounds and ages come for beauty, education, horticulture, solitude, discovery, study, renewal and inspiration.
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, often spoken of as the "Crown Jewel of Duke University," http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/
or call Alice at (919) 730-2503
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Saturday, May 2nd 8am-3pm
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue SALE FOR TAILS!
Location for Sale for Tails
@49 Peachtree Rd
South Asheville, NC 28803
Fundraising yard sale, to help the animals. All money raised benefits Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, who helps homeless dogs and cats find permanent homes. Furniture, clothes, jewelry, baby items, tons of items! Right next to the old Wal Mart shopping center. Call 828-458-7778 or visit www.bwar.org for more info.
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Saturday May 2nd - Sunday May 10
Saturdays 9 am-5 pm Sundays 12 noon - 5pm
Masters of the Night, "The True Story of Bats”
The NC Arboretum
Baker Exhibit Center
100 Frederick Law Olstead Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28806
“Masters of the Night, The True Story of Bats” dispels popular misconceptions about the winged creatures, describes their ecological importance and gives visitors an appreciation of the true wonders of the bat world.
The traveling exhibit features multi-sensory interactive displays, a Gothic castle and lifelike caves and rain forests that present bats in both mythical and real-life settings. Bat portraits, sculpture and giant-screen video will provide an up close and personal perspective of these fascinating creatures. Visitors can also get a glimpse of bat plants in the Arboretum’s demonstration greenhouse. Totally awesome exhibit!
Visit http://www.ncarboretum.org/ or call 828-665-2492.
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Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 am-til
2009 Wagfest
Charles Cannon Memorial Park
Stanley County, NC 28001
To benefit Stanly County Animal Rescue League & Stanly County Humane Society. Registration 9:00am—9:30am. Walk begins at 10:00am, Prizes awarded for most pledge money raised for the animals.
Finish Line Fun: stay after the walk for doggie contests, demonstrations & fun visiting with all of the dogs*All dogs must be leashed & under control at all times.Please use a 6’ (or shorter) non-retractable leash! For more information, please call 704.984.9417 or 704.984.9415 . Visit Stanley County Humane Society http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC399.html
Stanly County Rescue League
http://www.scarlonline.org/
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Saturday, May 2nd 9:30 am
Humane Society of Eastern Carolina Canine Crawl
Town Common
100 E. 1st St.
Greenville, NC 27858
9:30-10:15 Registration, 10:30 Walk begins, 11:00 Important Announcements and Raffle begins, 11:15 Shelter Dog Alumni. Individuals who have adopted a dog from HSEC or any animal shelter or rescue group are invited to come up and introduce their canine companion. RESCUE dogs RULE!
11:45 Top Dog Academy Demo, 12:15-1:30 “No Breed” Dog Show
All Day: Food, Vendors, Purple the Clown and “Tattoos” for Kids, Raffles every 30 minutes and more. Infoon the “No Breed” Dog Show categories can be found on the HSEC website. Raffle items to be announced day of the event.
Visit www.HSECarolina.org for more info!
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Saturday, May 2nd 10 am - 2 pm
Adoption Day At Gaston County Animal Control
Gaston Animal Control Center
220 Leisure Lane
Dallas, NC 23804
ALGC volunteers will be on from 10am to 2pm at Gaston County Animal Control in Dallas, NC to help you answer questions and to assist you in adopting the perfect pet.
For more info call 704-718-4673 or AC at 704-922-8677 or click here to see what pets are currently up for adoption at AC.
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Saturday, May 2nd 10 am-12pm
Gazette Just Plain Dog Show
Dallas Park
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy.
Dallas, NC 28034
A chance for every dog to be a star. This show for Gaston County children, first grade through ninth grade, and their pets takes place at the Gaston County Park in Dallas, co-sponsored by the Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department and Gaston County Animal Control.
Contestants must be Gaston County students in grades 1-9. All dogs that enter must be tagged. All participants must arrive no later than 9 am. Entry forms must be turned in by Tuesday, April 28th. You can turn your entry forms into The Parks and Recreation Department, the Gaston Gazette or Gaston County Animal Control. For additional information please call Jennifer Honaker at 704.922.2163 or jennifer.honaker@co.gaston.nc.us.
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Saturday, May 2 10 am – 4:30 pm &
Sunday, May 3 11 am – 5:00 pm
SAFE Haven for Cats
Pet Adoptathon 2009
SAFE Haven for Cats
8431-137 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
Special adoption day & fees! Every cat and kitten adopted will be only $75 (normal fees $85-$100).Free Hills Science Diet food with every adoption.Raffles for the adults.Over 40 real, live, adorable and adoptable cats and kittens ready to be adopted!
SAFE Haven is the Triangle’s authentic no-kill shelter. The mission is to rescue 500 abandoned, neglected and abused cats every year and adopt them into enduring homes. The SAFE Care Clinic sterilizes 1,500 cats yearly, providing low cost services for stray, feral and owned cats in the Triangle. Visit www.safehavenforcats.org or call (919) 872-1128. "To Save the Lives of Many Homeless Cats."
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Saturday, May 2nd 10 a.m 'til
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care
& Control Pet Adoption Day
SouthPark Mall
Center Court
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Loving dogs, cats, kittens and pups for adoption! Come find your next best friend! We will have a special day for you to meet and find your next pet. Voluntees on hand to help you.
We are now accepting applications for our free spay & neuter services!
Call 704-336-4424 or somplete application form website and mait to:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care & Control
c/o Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Please visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC127.html
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Saturday, May 2nd 10 am - 5 pm
Greyhound Friends of NC--- Cinco de Mayo Open House
Greyhound Friends of North Carolina
2908 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27419
The purpose of this year’s Cinco de Mayo Open House is continuing development of community awareness by focusing on two major aspects of Greyhound Friends of North Carolina’s Mission Statement.
This year’s highlights are: Health and Welfare & Educating the Public.
-Blessing of the Animals 1 P.M. by Rev. Susan Scott Downs
-Animal Conversations with Jean Ussery, Animal Communicator
-Greyhound Friends Pet Therapy - AND Bake Sale
Live entertainment throughout the day, vendors, food, desserts, contest/Hound Dash, Blessing of the Animals @ 1pm and raffle ticket
drawing @ 4 pm. So much more info at http://www.greyhoundfriends.com/cinco_de_mayo.htm
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Saturday, May 2nd 10am-2pm
Wake County Animal Care Adoption Day
Pet Supply Plus
4025Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
You forever and loving best buddy awaits you! The good folks of Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center 820 Beacon Lake Dr.
Raleigh, NC will be at Pet Supply Plus and celebrate NC Week for the Animals.
Save a precious life this week! For more info, pls contact Nancy.Clemmons@co.wake.nc.us and visit
http://www.wakegov.com/pets/shelter/default.htm
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Saturday, May 2nd All Day
ReTails--A Thrift Shop Supporting AnimalKind Special!
ReTails--A Thrift Shop Supporting AnimalKind
1608 North Market Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
On Saturday, May 2--in celebration of NC Week for the Animals--tell us one good reason to spay or neuter your pet and get 50% off any item! (Furniture excluded.) Owned and operated by AnimalKind, all net profits support "THE $20 FIX" targeted pet spay/neuter program. Store phone 919-872-0019. Visit AnimalKind on the web at www.animalkind.org or call 919-870-1660.
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Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Guilford Animal Shelter Rabies Clinic
Guilford County Animal Shelter
4525 West Wendover Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27409
Protect your pet. on Saturday $5 rabies vaccinations at the Guilford County Animal Shelter adn only $15.00 microchips for your pets! The great folks at Guilford County Animal Shelter looking forward to seeing you. You can adopt your next best friend at the same too if you like!
Phone: 336.297.5020 Email: info@adoptshelterpets.org
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Saturday, May 2nd 10 am - 5pm
Marley's Cat Tales of Cary, NC
Peak Fest
Historic Downtown Area
Apex, NC 27539
Peak Fest is a festival devoted to the message of "good living." We plan to sell baked goods and other items for fundraising. We will have dogs there up for adoption and will need leash holders.
We will need help with setting up our tables, and tents. We will need volunteers to take shifts manning the booth and talking to the public. If you are interested in any aspect of this fun day please let us know. Visit http://www.marleyscattales.org/
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Saturday, May 2nd 10am - 4 pm
Canine Country Fair
Have Fun and Help Spay and Neuter!
Sunninghill Farm
Youngs Road
Southern Pines, NC 28388
5K and 10K run with your dog on the Walthour Moss Foundation. Walkers welcomed too! Many canine activities including: Terrier Trials; Retriever Demonstrations; Obedience and Obstacle Demonstrations; Best Pet Costume classes and more...
All proceeds from the events will go to the Companion Animal Clinic Foundation (CAC), a non-profit 501 (3) (c) organization, in support of the Spay and Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills.
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Saturday, May 2nd 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Helping Paws International©™ Therapy Dog Visits
Celebrating 2nd Annual NC Week for Animals
~An Official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Litchford Nursing Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
8200 Litchford Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Helping Paws Therapy Dog teams will visit with the residents of Litchford Ctr. The dogs are providing love and joy. Helping Paws also allows people, who are interested in becoming a therapy dog team, to visit with our teams to learn if they would enjoy becoming a therapy animal team.
These shadow visits are limited to 2-3 people per facility visit. If you are interested in doing a “shadow visit” at the above facility on the listed date, please contact Helping Paws at: HelpingPaws@att.net by April 30. . For more information on Helping Paws, please visit out website at: www.helpingpawsintl.org
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Saturday, May 2nd 11am - 4pm
TAAG Big Adoption Weekend
Petsmart
3 Mckenna Rd.
Arden, NC 28704
Join Transylvania Animal Alliance Group (TAAG) for their Big Adoption weekend during NC Week for the Animals. See some of TAAG pets on Petfinder. Life of Riley will have animals for adoption, too. Both websites listed below. Beautiful and sweet loving pets will be there hoping for their forever homes. Please spread the word! We will also be hter on Sunday, May 3rd!
TAAG: www.taagwags.org and http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC391.html
Life of Riley: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC618.html
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Saturday, May 2nd 11 am - 6 pm
Festival for Wildlife
Piedmont Wildlife Center
intersection of Rt. 54 and I 40
364 Leigh Farm Road
Durham, NC 27707
Piedmont Wildlife Center is hosting our Second Annual Festival for Wildlife! The Festival will feature live music from local bands, live animal demonstrations, educational crafts and activities, and plenty of delicious food.
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for teens, 12 and under free. Phone: (919) 489-0900
Event Phone: 919- 572-9453 Visit website at http://www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org/
Directions at: http://www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org/park_directions
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Saturday, May 2nd 11am --3pm
Pets on Parade
Beaufort County Animal Shelter
3931 Hwy 264 E.
Washington, NC 27889
The Volunteers at the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Shelter invite you to attend our 3rd annual Pets on Parade . All proceeds will benefit the shelter animals.
Demonstrations include agility trial course, law enforcement canine unit, obedience training, grooming. Games for children of all ages. Everyone is invited!
A roving Magician will entertain throughout the day. Food ,Bake Sale/Cake Walk. Photo Contest winners will be announced. White Elephant Sale. Come early for the best selections! For more information , pls call 252-946-4517.
Visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC293.html
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Saturday, May 2nd 11am - 5 pm
Avery Humane Society Adopt-a-thon
PetSmart
150 Bleachery Blvd.
Asheville, NC, 28805
Sweet and loving dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Our shelter location is 1824 Stamey Branch Road, Newland NC 28657. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more info on helping the animals or our event at PetSmart , call 1-866-473-6312 or visit http://www.averyhumane.org/
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Sat. May 2nd thru Sun 10th 11:30 am & 3:00 pm
Western North Carolina Nature Center "Animal Moments"
Western North Carolina Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
The Nature Center is living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachian region. The purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding of all aspects of the natural environment of Western North Carolina through hands-on and sensory experiences.
WNC Nature Center takes care of adopted 'critters' and supports the community. Also, the WNC Nature Center is one of only 32 facilities in the country participating in the Red Wolf re-introduction program.
Please stop by any day at any time or stop by during our Animal Moments..where there is always something new to share and learn about the amazing animals! Open 7 days a week from 10-5pm. For more info, pls visit http://www.wildwnc.org/ or call 828-298-5600
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Saturday, May 2nd 11 am - 5 pm
Paw Jam 2009!
Battleship Park
#1 Battleship Rd
Wilmington, NC 28402
A Totally awesome day w/ live entertainment, pet related vendors, arts & crafts, food court, Beverages, beer garden & much more! Leashed Pets get in free!
Adopt your new best friend....and this will be an awesome day to benefit the animals and the rescue groups!
Groups participating and who will benefit!
Noble Shepherd Rescue, Cape Fear House Rabbit Society, Boston Terrier Rescue of NC, Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Carolina Boxer Rescue, Pender County Humane Society, Carolina Canines for Service, Operation Top Cat, Carolina Poodle Rescue, Adopt-an-Angel, Tarheel Weimaraner Rescue, Ruffian Foundation
Please visit http://www.pawjam.net/
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Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd 11am-5pm
Petsmart Spring Adoptathon
Petsmart
150 Bleachery Blvd (in the Target and WalMart shopping center).
Asheville, NC 28804
Come out and meet many loving dogs, puppies, cats and kittens up for adoption on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd. Groups there will be:
∙ Animal Compassion Network
∙ All American Dachshund Rescue
∙ Asheville Humane Society
∙ Avery County Humane Society
∙ Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
∙ Haywood Co. Animal Shelter
∙ Howlin' 4 Spirit Animal Rescue
∙ Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue
∙ Friends of Madison County Animals
∙ Madison County Animal Shelter
∙ Sarge's Animal Rescue
∙ Schnauzer Love Rescue
Adopt and save a life. Help us help the animals! Raffle tix to Win a Trip from Festival to Hilton Head. Visit animalcompassionnetwork.org, call
258-4820 x7 or email at volunteers@animalcompassionnetwork.org
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Saturday, May 2nd 10a to 2p
Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption
Mobile Unit Day
Pet Supply Plus
Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
The Mobile Adoption unit will be at Pet Supply Plus on Wake Forest Rd, in Raleigh, NC. Loving dogs and cats await on you! Please visit the website at http://www.wakegov.com/pets/shelter/default.htm or the Adoption Center during regular shelter hours at 820 Beacon Lake Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610. Adopt a shelter pet and save a life! Phone: 919-250-4474. Email Nancy at nancy.clemmons@co.wake.nc.us
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Saturday, May 2nd 2:30pm – 3:30pm
S.E. Regional Library
Animal Storytelling, Songs & Activities!
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Avenue
Garner, NC 27529
Join us as celebrate N.C. Week for the Animals! We will focus on children aged 3-7 years of age. Together we will have fun with wonderful stories, songs and activities to celebrate both beloved children and animals! -
Pls call (919) 662-2263 or visit http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/
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Sunday, May 3rd All Day
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and the Girl Scouts!
“Painting Pictures with their Paws”
-An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Pet Soup Grooming and Boarding Facility
215 Oak Terrace RD
Asheville, NC 28806
This awesome event will occur at Pet Soup Grooming and Boarding Facility. Just one more way we are trying to raise awareness of what we do and also help some of our long term loving dogs find their forever homes. The dogs' masterpiece artwork will be displayed at different businesses and restaurants around town….call 828-808-9435 and/or visit www.bwar.org for more information.
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Sunday , May 3rd 11am- 5 pm
Avery Humane Society Adopt-a-thon
PetSmart
150 Bleachery Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28805
Sweet and loving dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Our shelter location is 1824 Stamey Branch Road, Newland NC 28657. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more info on helping the animals or our event at PetSmart , call 1-866-473-6312 or visit http://www.averyhumane.org/
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Sunday, May 3rd 11:00 am til 6:00 pm
Sunday Fun Day!
The Palmer Building
2601 E. 7th St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Adoptable Pups! Local Artist Show, Auction, 50/50 Raffles, Children’s games and contests, Fresh spun Cotton Candy, Agility dog demos, Lemonade, Children’s Bounce House, local Artist Show. Please leave your pets home. All to benefit North Meclenburg Animal Rescue.
www.northmecklenburganimalrescue.org
Helping to End Pet Overpopulation, Abandonment, and Neglect
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Sunday, May 3rd 12-5 pm
Annual 2PawsUp Crafts on the Green and Adoptathon
Crafts on Green
500 Market Street.
Southern Village
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Annual 2PawsUp Crafts on the Green (craft show with 30 vendors and adoptathon) on Chapel Hill. The Chapel Hill craft show will feature handmade art and adorable, adoptable pets from 2PawsUp, which travels across North Carolina primarily rescuing animals on “death row,” rather than taking them in from individuals.
The organization currently fosters over 50 dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Visit 2PawsUp’s website at www.2pawsup.org
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Sunday, May 3rd 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Humane Society Of Catawba County ADOPT-A-THON
PetSmart
1610 8th Street Dr SE
Hickory, NC 28602
We are a no-kill shelter. Please stop by where you can find your new best friend or come to the May 3rd adoption event. . Adoption donation includes: Spay/Neuter, resQ Microchip (NEW) a $30 value, Vaccines (up to date), Heartworm Test (dogs), FeLV/FIV test (cats), 5 lb. bag of Purina ProPlan pet food, Free Vet exam certificate, Free training session (dogs)
You can downlaod an application from the website or stop by the shelter to pick one up too! Please visit www.catawbahumane.org/adopt.php
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Monday, May 4th 8:00 am - 5 pm
through - Friday, May 8th 8:00 am - 5 pm
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Your Pets!
Humane Alliance Spay Neuter Clinic
25 Heritage Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
Schedule your pet for a low cost spay & neuter procedure. Make appt at phone listed below. You will drop off your pet in morning and they will stay overnight. $65.00 for all size pets. Transport is available also! For more info, call Please call (828) 252-2079 Visit http://www.humanealliance.org/
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Monday, May 4th 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
through - Friday, May 8th 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Helping Paws International©/™ B.A.R.K.S. ©/™Program
(Bonding Animal, Reading Assistance, Kids, & Safety )©/™
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Wake County, NC School System
Various Wake County, NC Schools
Approximately 40 reading sessions will be held plus 1-5 autistic classes specifically with Wake County students.
Helping Paws International is a therapy and assistance animal training & certification organization headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Helping Paws has partnered with Wake & Durham County Schools since 2002 to use our highly trained and certified therapy dog teams.
These wonderful teams assist children (including autistics) with their reading & learning difficulties, and/or communication and interpersonal skills by providing a furry Reading-Buddy© in a non-threatening, loving, fun environment.
Helping Paws also helps the children to learn the proper care and training of their own pets. To learn more, please visit http://www.helpingpawsintl.org/
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Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 9th
Rabies Vaccinations at 16 County Veterinary Services
Vet Offices listed below-
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
Pet owners throughout Henderson County have a variety of ways to keep their animals updated on their rabies vaccinations. Henderson County Animal Services (HCAS) has arranged that $7 rabies shots will be available through 16 county veterinary services from May 4 through May 9.
Pet owners interested in gaining the reduced fee rabies shots t may contact any of the following vet offices to make an appointment:
All Saints Animal Hospital, Animals R Us, Animal Care Clinic, Apple Valley Animal Hospital, Etowah Valley Vet Hospital, Fletcher Animal Hospital, Haywood Animal Hospital, Health Care for Pets, Hendersonville Veterinary Hospital, Kanuga Animal Clinic, Laurel Park Veterinary Hospital, Merry Forest Animal Hospital, Mills River Animal Clinic, North State Animal Hospital, Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital and White Oak Veterinarian.
For more information, call 828-697-4723 for details. Visit hendersoncountync.org
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Monday, May 4th 10 am to 4 pm through
Friday, May 9th 10 am to 4 pm
Gallery Exhibit: "Art Unleashed" Art About Animals
Transylvania Community Arts Council
349 S. Caldwell Street
Brevard, NC 28712
TC Arts Council will feature artwork about animals in many mediums. Enjoy painting, photography, clay, sculpture and much more from May 4 thru June 5. The gallery is open Monday –Friday from 10 am – 4 pm. (There will be an artist reception on May 22 from 5-9 pm during Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk. Pets are invited to attend the reception at TC Arts.) For more information call Paula at TC Arts at 828-884-2787.
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Monday, May 4th through Saturday, May 10th
Featuring "Buddy Unchained" book
through Book Donation and Art Display
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Raleigh North Regional Library
Youth Services
7009 Harps Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Raleigh Library North Regional Branch will be featuring animal books throughout 2nd Annual North Carolina Week for the Animals starting Monday May 4th- Saturday May 9th. Youth Services Librarian Kristy Cooper will be featuring the wonderful book, Buddy Unchained. Read about Buddy at http://www.thegryphonpress.com/bk_buddy.html
If you know a student who would like to create a poster or piece of art about Buddy, pls call Ms. Cooper at the Raleigh North Regional branch. Students can create art about Buddy Unchained, and it will be displayed in the library. Buddy Unchained books are being donated to the Raleigh Library system, and will be available in the library system for check-out later this spring or by early summer. For more info, please call Ms. Kristy Cooper in Youth Services at 919-870-4018.
Tuesday, May 5th Morning hours
Pals for Paws Low Cost Spay Day!
Animal Care Center
4385 US Highway 17 S
New Bern, NC 28562
Pals for Paws along with Animal Care is offering a spay/neuter day on Tuesday, May 5th. Prices will be greatly reduced. $10 for Rabies, $30 to spay/neuter a cat and $45 for a dog. This is a one day offering and is limited to the amount of animals that can be done in one day to be determined by the Veterinary clinic. You must call Pals for Paws to be scheduled. Bonnie Compton, President 252-638-2358
www.palsforpaws.org
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Tuesday, May 5th 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Helping Paws International©™ Therapy Dog Visits
Celebrating 2nd Annual NC Week for Animals
~An Official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
The Heritage of Raleigh
1200 Carlos Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Helping Paws Therapy Dog teams will visit with the residents at Heritage of Raleigh. Helping Paws allows people, who are interested in becoming a therapy dog team, to visit with our teams to learn if they would enjoy becoming a therapy animal team. These shadow visits are limited to 2-3 people per facility visit. If you are interested in doing a “shadow visit” at the above facility on the listed date, please contact Helping Paws at: HelpingPaws@att.net by April 30. . For more information on Helping Paws, please visit out website at: www.helpingpawsintl.org
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Tuesday, May 5th All Day
Cinco de Spayo!
-Brother Wolf Animal Rescue-
Eat Out and Help Spay and Neuter!
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Eat out or make purchases at the following NC eateries/places and 10% of sales from the day will come to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and their spay/neuter assistance program.
Visit http://www.brotherwolfcaninerescue.org/
Celebrate North Carolina Week for the Animals!
Asheville Pizza Company 675 Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC
Circle in the Square 640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
Heiwa Shokudo 87 N Lexington Ave Asheville, NC
Bone a Fide Bakery & Boutique 18 Cherry St Black Mountain, NC
Loretta’s (Sandwiches, Soups, Salads) 27 Patton Ave Asheville, NC
Lenny’s Sub Shops 645 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC
Visit www.bwar.org for a complete list of participating businesses.
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Wednesday, May 6th 9:15 am & 2:30 pm
See Spot Read!
Fox Road Elementary School
7101 Fox Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27616
See Spot Read volunteers offer a program to Wake County libraries, schools and other facilities that serve children where we bring therapy dogs to work with kids on building reading skills. We're also fostering positive interactions between children and dogs and have seen many kids overcome their shyness or fear of dogs.
We provide a safe, fun and educational experience that brings dogs and kids together to enhance reading skills. We do this by: Establishing and promoting programs where kids can read to dogs, Providing a clearinghouse for information, Connecting potential program sponsors with handler teams. See Guido (left picture) and read his story on how he got to be a READ dog and meet all the dogs at http://seespotread.com/meet-our-dogs
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Tuesday, May 5th 10 am to 2 pm
N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, Bicentennial Plaza
11 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, N.C. 27640
A great opportunity to 'lunch and learn" kicks off Saturday and goes through Saturday May 9th at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences with fun-filled activityies for the whole family daily on Bicentennial Plaza in front of the Museum. Several varieties of animals will be there ranging from snakes to turtles to tarantulas, as well as crowd favorites like Madagascar Hissing cockroaches, bearded dragons and our blue-tongued skink(see left pic).
Nearly 3,500 individual live animals (including fish and insects), representing 270 species or subspecies live in Museum exhibits. The public is encouraged to learn more about wildlife. Free, daily programs lasting 20–30 minutes. Recommended ages: All ages No registration required. Contact info: 919-733-7450.
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Wednesday evening, May 6th 7pm til'
North Carolina Week for the Animals Law Night
~hosted by SPCA of Wake County~
"Animal Activism: Moving from caring about animals to helping them"
~An Official North Carolina Week for Animals Event~
Curtis Dale Adoption Center of the SPCA of Wake County
Critter Cafe
200 Petfinder Lane
Raleigh, NC 27603
SPCA of Wake County will host NC Week for Animals Law Night featuring Calley Gerber of Gerber Animal Law. Visit www.animallawnc.com
"Animal Activism: Moving from Caring about Animals to Helping Them."
This lecture will discuss various methods and empower those who care about animals to become active in their passions. There are many levels of activism, offering opportunities to suit personal tastes and comfort levels.
Ms. Gerber will present various forms of activism from different forms of writing letters (to legislatures, newspapers, etc) to shopping your conscience and more. Also included will be the ever-important discussion of how to keep from burning out. The topics will include how people can do more in thier community and be more active in the process to make a better world for animals.
Due to limited space, we ask you if possible to please pre-register by calling 919-532-2087. Also visit SPCA of Wake County at http://www.spcawake.org/
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Thursday, May 7th 10:00 - 3:00 pm
The "Bears Project" in Cherokee
BEARS ON THE STREETS OF CHEROKEE!
Cherokee Welcome Center
498 Tsali Blvd.
Cherokee, North Carolina 28719
Eastern Band Artists have created colorful bears strategically placed to highlight Tribal artists. The town of Cherokee is highlighting a collection of beautiful bears. Several Eastern Band of Cherokee artists have created a series of large, life-like fiberglass bears and painted them in bright vibrant colors and designs.
Currently there are 15 painted bears completed, located in various spots around downtown Cherokee. Previously, seven of the colorful creatures could be seen in town. One of the bears honors the veterans of the Armed Forces and is located at Cherokee¹s Veteran¹s Memorial. Another now decorates the entrance of the Cherokee Youth Center. Please visit http://www.cherokee-nc.com/ or call toll free 800-438-1601
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Thursday, May 7th 4:30 pm til
"Read to Rover" at the Green Road Library
Green Road Library
4101 Green Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
Read to Rover, school-aged children. 45-minute session of one-on-one time with dogs trained to listen to stories. This is an unique experience that brings dogs and kids together to enhance reading skills.
Thursday, May 7th 8 am -9 am
Avery Humane Society Low Cost Spay & Neuter Day!
Avery Humane Society
1824 Stamey Branch Road
Newland NC 28657
Low cost spay & neuter day! Please call to make appointment. You will need to bring your pet in from 8am to 9am. Cats will be $35.00 and all other animals are $50.00.
Let's save lives together! please visi the website http://www.averyhumane.org/ or call 1-866-473-6312. Avery Humane manager is Charlene Clahoun at adoptapet@vol.com
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Thursday, May 7th 10am - 3 pm and 5pm-10pm
Celebrate "Dog Days of Summer" at Mayfel’s Eatery with your dog!
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Mayfel’s
22 College St
Downtown Asheville, NC 28801
Come kick off the Dog Days of Summer at Mayfel’s restaurant, a really cool art deco eatery. Patrons are invited to come have lunch, dinner and drinks with their dogs in either the front outdoor patio or the back outdoor courtyard.
10% of sales will be donated to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Mayfels will provide complimentary all-natural dog treats to their four legged visitors! Visit www.mayfels.net for more information or call Mayfel's at (828) 252-8840 .
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Friday, May 8th 1 pm to 3 pm
Book Signing "Cats Without Cages"
Food Lion Store
73 Asheville Hwy
Sylva, NC 28779
Catman2 Adoption Center and Sanctuary will stage a MPV card signing and Book Signing for "Cats Without Cages...The Story of Catman2. You can help rescue stray and abandoned cats one cat at a time. More than 3000 cats have been saved in the past 12 years. Author Harold Sims.
The book is the story of the author’s life and his never-ending love for cats, his early start in cat rescue, and his decision to build a four thousand-squire foot build using his own funds and labor. The book also contains a collection of short stories of rescues and adoptions and is a “How To” book on shelter operation.No money is paid to the author. Please email hsims@catman2.org or visit www.catman2.org
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Saturday, May 9th 9am to 3pm
'Harleys and Hot Rods' Show
-New River Harley Davidson-
Donation Drive for the Onslow County Animal Shelter
~ An Official North Carolina Week for the Animals event ~
New River Harley Davidson/Buell
2394 Wilmington Highway
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-346-9996
Join New River Harley Davidson, Miller Lite, Rock 105 and National Speed for a fun day of viewing the hottest Harleys and Hot Rods around. And as a special event for the 2nd Annual Delaware Week for the Animals, we will be collecting donations to benefit the Onslow County Animal Shelter. A motorcycle rider will deliver the donations to the Shelter, which is located at 244 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC - Telephone: 910-455-0182. The shelter welcomes all volunteers and donations, and the wonderful dogs and cats at the shelter are so grateful for all the help!
Registration: 9-10am
Show: 10am - 2pm
Awards Ceremony: 2:30pm
~Donations for the Animal Shelter Collected All Day Long~
Don't miss this exciting and fun-filled day - If you've got it, bring it to New River Harley Davidson! Hot Rods must be 1984 or older. To reserve your place, pre-register online or in person. Visit www.nrh-d.com or email events@nrh-d.com
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Saturday, May 9th 9 am to 3 pm
Yancey County Humane Society Rabies Clinic
The Yancey County Humane Society
962 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
Yancey County Humane Society Rabies Clinic- Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs cost is only $6. Please visit our website for info and directions.
We are located next to the Cane River Middle School, at 962 Cane River School Road, just west of town. Please visit
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Saturday, May 9th 10am - 2pm
Paws-Ability of Ocean Isle Beach Adoption Event
Green Up Inc. Garden Center
1041 Bricklanding Road
(Hwy 179 between Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach)
Shallotte, NC 28459
Adoptable dogs and cats will be there from SOAR, Cat Tails, Paw's Place and Tails U Win. This fun event will also feature Carolina Pet Fencing, trainer Amy Vandyne, Beach Fox Pet Sitters. Also-
Book signing by Mary Cofer (Pet Me Safely: Amadeus the Traveling Dog).
We are inviting all rescue groups to participate and will have vendors and a trainer. Activities are in the planning and pls contact us for more info! Visit http://www.paws-ability.org/
(Rain Date: May 16)
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Saturday, May 9th 10 am – 1 pm
Tree Sculptures and Birdhouses To Be Created
~It's Kids Arts Day!~
Transylvania Community Arts Council
349 South Caldwell Street
Brevard, NC 28712
Join the fun at Kids Art Day! On Saturday, children ages 5 to 12 are invited to stop by the Transylvania Community Arts Council in Brevard, NC to help create huge outdoor tree sculptures and birdhouses that will be placed throughout the community. The artwork created will be on display at the Transylvania Community Arts Center, the Boys & Girls Club and Cadence Point throughout the summer.
The children participating will have a chance to work on a group project - tree yard sculptures with animals in the tree made from recycled materials and as individual artists they will have a chance to create a birdhouse which will be placed throughout the community.
The participation fee for Kids Art Day 2009 is $5.00 per child. Advance registration is requested. To register call TC Arts at 828-884-2787. Open regularly Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call TC Arts at 828-884-2787 or go to www.tcarts.org. To learn more about the Arts of Brevard and Transylvania County go to www.artsofbrevard.org
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Saturday, May 9th 10am - 2pm
Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center
Mobile Unit Adoption Day!
Tractor Supply in Fuquay
1348 N Main St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
The Mobile Adoption unit will be at Pet Supply Plus on Wake Forest Rd, in Raleigh, NC. Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center.
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Saturday , May 9th 1pm- 2pm
"Veg for Life" Leafleting from Farm Sanctuary
Meet Us!
Near the Public Library and Discovery Place
corner of W. 6th St. and N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
As part of the North Carolina Week for the Animals, Farm Sanctuary asks you to join in as we raise awareness and compassion for farm animals and issues confronting them.
We will meet and hand out information on how and why to go Veg for Life. For more info and to get involved, email Caroline at: ccpeters@email.unc.edu Also visit Farm Sanctuary at http://farmsanctuary.org/
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Saturday, May 9th 11 am to 4 pm
Hav-A-Hart Pet Rescue Adoptathon
Petsmart
11835 Retail Dr
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Hav-A-Hart is having a fun-filled adoption day and will have loving dogs and cats available for adoption just waiting on you. Please tell all your freinds to come and support the animals!
Celebrate NC Week for the Animals by giving a loving homeless animal their forever home. For more info, plese visit http://HavAHartPetRescue.org
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Saturday, May 9th 12 noon- 4pm
Pawsfest 2009
~An official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
Grounds of Wags to Riches Thrift Store
66 Long Shoals Road
Arden (15 min S. of Asheville), NC 28704
Pets (and their people!) are invited to the grounds of Wags to Riches Thrift Store at 66 Long Shoals Road in Arden - just 15 minutes south of Asheville near Lake Julian. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is putting this event on in celebration of North Carolina’s Week for the Animals.
Food, music, games, pet photos, animal friendly groups and vendors and more will keep you and your furry pal busy. And if you come without a buddy, you might just leave with one!
Dogs and puppies, kittens and cats of all shapes and sizes will be up for adoption, and low-cost microchipping will be offered to keep their own pets safe for life. $5 admission donation is requested, children under 12 free. For more information, please call 828-808-9435 or visit www.bwar.org.
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Saturday, May 9th 1pm - til
Animal Rescue "Meet and Greet" Networking Event
The Natural Pet Health Store
10536 Hwy 902
Bear Creek, NC 27207
Local area rescue groups and independent rescuers will be getting together to brainstorm ways to help our homeless, abused animals, as well as, doing some networking and making new contacts for helping animals in need.
Everyone is invited. Let's come together for the animals! Please call
919-837-0020 or email goldenhalo72@aol.com for more information.
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Saturday, May 9th 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Helping Paws International©/™ Spring Picnic
~An Official North Carolina Week for Animals Event~
Location TBA
A fun-filled afternoon for all those with Helping Paws Int'l who help the animals and community. This will be a potluck so please bring your items to grill, and either a veggie, salad dish, or dessert, along with a beverage to share. No alcoholic beverages!
Visitors, please leave your dog/animal friend at home, so you can concentrate on meeting new friends and learning about Helping Paws. There will be plenty of opportunities for them to join you once you become a Helping Paws member.
So we will know how many plates, cups, napkins, and forks to bring, please RSVP to HelpingPaws@att.net by May 2, 2009. Check back for exciting details to be announced!
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Saturday, May 9th 2:00 pm til
Bark in the Park - Caldwell Humane Society
Redwood Park
470 Redwood St
Hudson, NC 28638
Have fun at our Bark in the Park! Dog Walk - Get pledges from friends and family! Funds raised will be used to provide low cost spay/neuter educational programs.
Concert by Rick Cannon & Chet Palmer of The Nautical Wheelers at 4:00 pm
Concessions & Silent Auction, Pet Games- Frosty Paws Eating Contest, Best Dressed, Best Trick, Pet & Owner Look-Alike & More! Door Prizes!
Microchipping Clinic by Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas with the assistance of Mobile Vet to Pet of Hickory. For more information, contact CHS at 828.499.0289 or email CHS at caldwell4pets@gmail.com
Rain Location: National Guard Armory near West Caldwell High School.
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Sunday, May 10th 1 pm to 5 pm
Hav-A-Hart Pet Rescue Adoptathon
Petsmart
11835 Retail Dr
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Hav-A-Hart is having a fun-filled adoption day and will have sweet dogs and cats available for adoption all afternoon. Come by and say hi and adopt or find out how you can help us help the animals.
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Through May 10th All Week 11am - 5 pm
Animal Haven of Asheville Tours
Animal Haven of Asheville
P.O. BOX 9697
Asheville, North Carolina 28815
Tours offered Tuesday - Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm in celebration of all animals- give a pig a belly rub, visit our cats, sheep, goats and more or shop at our on site thrift store where all proceeds directly benefit the animals (over 100) in our care.
We are a dedicated group of people with the goal of providing protection and refuge to homeless and abused animals. We provide shelter, veterinary care, and rehabilitation for life, or until someone like you comes and adopts one of our animals. Although our emphasis is on farm animals, we also have cats and dogs that desperately need a home.
We work closely with other animal welfare organizations and directly with the public. Our goal is to alleviate overcrowding in our local animal shelters by providing an alternative to traditional sheltering. Call (828) 299-1635 or you can email: info@animalhaven.org We are open year 'round. Please visit http://www.animalhaven.org/
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Sunday, May 10th 2 pm-3 pm
A Prayer for the Animals
~An Official North Carolina Week for the Animals event~
-Special Blessing for Animals by The Pet Chaplain-
Join the Pet Chaplain Rob Gierka and others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 2-3 pm Eastern time on Sunday May 10, 2009. This is a multi-faith observance.
There will be a public prayer event in Skype for all at 2-3pm Sunday, May 10. It is starting at 2 pm. Anyone with a Skype account can join in the discussion and offer prayers, poems and memorials to their animal or all animals.
On Sunday May 10, Chaplain Gierka will change the www.PetChapel.org home page to include the Skype discussion. It will be open to the public.
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering. Please visit: http://www.petchapel.org/chaplain/
~Click on the swimming dolphins to hear "One Love."~
