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1 Adopt Rescue Donate Foster Volunteer December 2018 Priceless TM Expanding Families One Pet at a Time

2 PawPrints Magazine's Homeless Cover Model What will you find in your stocking this year? Toys, some candy...or maybe a new best friend? I m Hamilton and I d love to find myself celebrating the holidays with my forever family! I m an 8 to 9- week-old kitten and it s thought I could be a Maine Coon mix! I will most certainly grow up to be a very handsome cat. I m an extremely sociable boy, not scared of anything, and I love to be held and kissed. Although I ve never met a dog, I get along great with the big cats and small cats in my foster home. I enjoy playing with toys, hopping around the room, wrestling with other kittens, napping in a cute little ball and hanging out with humans! If you d like to adopt me or check out the other kittens that are available, call or text our Adopt-An-ANGEL foster mom, Melinda, at And remember, adoption is for life, not just for Christmas! Do your research and make sure you are ready for a long-term commitment, please! I d like to thank Michael Cline Photography for convincing Santa Claus to temporarily leave the North Pole and arrive in Wilmington for our photo shoot. Santa said he d do his best to find me a wonderful home. Won t you adopt me so that he can cross my wish off his to-do list? Photo by: Michael Cline Photography

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4 Not for profit service organization since 1971 ARE YOU WALKING YOUR DOG......OR IS YOUR DOG WALKING YOU? Classes begin January 7th $10.00 off with this ad (first time students only) Visit our website at Have you noticed the hearts appearing in the corner of some photos? The hearts designate that they are a special needs or senior animal in need of an extra-special someone. Please don t overlook them. How long must I wait for a forever family?! I just cannot understand why a beautiful girl like me has not found a forever home! My name is Sky and I would make a great addition to your family! I am 5-years-old, I have all of my vaccinations, I ve been spayed and I m even microchipped. I am very active, love to play and go for long walks. Oh yes, I love the water so a place with a pool would be totally acceptable for me! If you believe that I am your girl, please call Carolina Animal Protection Society (CAPS) at and leave a message for Mickie. You may also visit our website at capsrescue.com for an application or more information. I am sponsored by Atlas and Bonnie Mayew. Thank you! Baby is my name and I'm a 7-year-old, neutered Tuxedo cat. They tell me I m more like a dog because I know commands and I can sit and roll over for tuna. I'm a little shy and will need a patient person to get to know me. I have lived with several cats and a small dog. As a kitten, I was found sitting in the middle of the road. My mom, who rescued me, needs to find me a new home because ours was damaged by the hurricane and we can't live there anymore. If you would like more info, contact Pet Friends of Duplin County by ing abby.albright1@gmail.com or calling Our Christmas Wish is for All Homeless Animals to Find Their Forever Homes Dock St. Downtown Wilmington Free Off-Street Parking Hours M-F 8:30-5: December 2018

5 A Not For Profit Service Organization Since 1971 Celebrating Over 45 Years of Service to Southeastern NC Agility Rally Obedience Traditional Obedience New Classes Starting January 7th Positive Training with Positive Results Practice Patience Praise For more information about Azalea Dog Training Club, please visit: Or call:

6 We are sponsored by the Miss Avis Davis Fund in loving memory of Maryrose Miller. Miss Avis Davis, Rescue Animals Community Effort Hi, I'm Ivy. I'm a senior Poodle girl who only weighs around 9 pounds. I am a super sweet gal and I really want a person who will lounge with me throughout the day. I like other dogs and I think cats are ok, too. When I first arrived, I was underweight and not very healthy. My foster home has done a great job helping me gain weight and confidence in a healthy way. Think you can keep me healthy in my golden years? Please fill out an application online at For more info, call R.A.C.E. at Hi, I'm Sampson or as my foster calls me, Slammin Sammy. I am a neutered, 2-year-old, 15 pound Shih Tzu mix. I like other dogs and love to play, but I really don't like women or kids. My foster is a nice lady, but I like men better, so would prefer to be with a man. I tolerate my foster mom because she ignored me for a long time, letting me come to her. She has been very patient with me, but I really want a man as my forever pet parent. If you are a cool dude who wants to have a bromance and go for walks, please fill out an application online at For more information, you may also call R.A.C.E. at My name is Marigold and I am a pretty little Tortoiseshell kitty. I am FULL of personality. You will love me! Please come meet me at Petsense in Wilmington in the Long Leaf Shopping Center. I would love it if I was your only pet. My personality is too big for you to share. For more info about me or the adoption process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or you can visit us online at My name is Kiki and I am 6-months-old. I am a black and white tuxedo who is very friendly and loving. I was born earlier this year and have been attending adoption fairs every weekend. How can I be overlooked for this long? At first, there were so many kittens to compete with that it was really daunting and overwhelming. I even dressed up for this picture hoping I could get someone to fall in love with me. I love to be cozy and wrapped up in cuddly stuff so I would LOVE to sleep in bed with you every night. Come meet me on weekends at our adoption fairs or call Jill with Adopt-An-ANGEL at and she will put you in touch with my foster family. Adopt-An-ANGEL Long Creek Animal Rescue My name might be Alaska but that doesn't mean I'm cold! I'm a fully vetted gray and white girl who is 1-year-old. I was rescued, along with my 5 siblings, from an empty house when I wasn't even weaned yet. Can you believe the owner wanted to put out poison to kill us all? That rocky start left me a little nervous around new people but I promise, once I get to know you, I'm just about the most loving, goofy, laidback snuggle bug you'll ever meet. I even like dogs! It's not their fault they can't be as pretty as me, right? Please call or if you're ready to see just how warm Alaska can be! My name's Nevada, but you can call me Nevvy! I'm a little over 1-year-old, and ready to spend the rest of my life with a forever family. I can be a little shy sometimes, but don't let that fool you! I'm anything but demure. As soon as you give me some love you'll get to see the real me: feisty, funny, chatty and sweet as can be. I promise you won't be disappointed! My rescue moms say I've got a TON of personality. My ideal day would be spent playing with you until I'm all tuckered out and then settling down for an evening of snuggles. I just love to be loved. If that's your idea of the perfect day, please call or

7 Volume 17 - Number 9 PawPrints Magazine Publishers / Editors Kelly Wall & Diane Pour Cover Photographer Michael Cline Photography Head Writer Kelly Wall Graphic Design Diane Pour How To Reach Us: We welcome comments, suggestions, article ideas, questions and subscription inquiries. Please send them to: PawPrints Magazine P.O. Box 4834 Wilmington, NC pawprints@ec.rr.com PawPrints Magazine is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals by promoting shelter adoptions. We provide an up-to-date pictorial directory of shelters, humane societies and rescue organizations in the Cape Fear area. Deadline for submissions is before the 15th of each month. Please call to verify date. PawPrints Magazine is published on a monthly basis by Zappareta Publications, Inc. All nonprofit organizations and individuals who are not in the business of breeding and/or selling animals are welcome to participate in the magazine. PawPrints Magazine cannot guarantee the health or temperament of any animal offered for adoption through this publication. We try to keep information as current and accurate as possible; however, we cannot guarantee the availability of a specific animal. Prospective pet parents must contact the shelter directly to make certain a particular pet is still available or to inquire about the adoption process. Disclaimer: Zappareta Publications, Inc. does not endorse or guarantee any products, services, or vendors mentioned in PawPrints Magazine, nor can it be responsible for problems with their products or services. Also, Zappareta Publications, Inc. reserves the right to reject, at its discretion, any advertisement. Views expressed by various authors are not necessarily those of Zappareta Publications, Inc Zappareta Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without prior written consent of publishers is prohibited. Please Recycle In This Issue Features: Adoption Celebration Calendar of Events.. 43 Shelter News & Events th Annual Monty s Home Pet Expo...20 Canines for Service Animal Shelters & Organizations: Miss Avis Davis Fund Adoption Options Adopt-An-ANGEL All 4 Cats Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Cat Adoption Team Cat Tails New Hanover Humane Society Onslow County Animal Services.. 29 PAW S Place Pender County Animal Shelter Pender Humane Society Russell Rescue Inc. - Carolinas Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue Breed Rescues December

8 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! PENDER ENDANGERED ANIMAL RESCUE (P.E.A.R.) My name is Goochi and I m a beautiful lady who would love to be part of your family! I m an American Staffordshire Terrier with a stunning reddish-colored coat. I m very loveable and am certain to be the loyal, affectionate and attentive friend you ve been searching for. I am spayed, up to date on shots and on heartworm prevention. Do yourself a big favor and meet me today! Call PEAR at or send an to dogadoption1@gmail.com and let s arrange it! FRESH START RESCUE, INC. My nickname is Jazzy and I m a female Bearded Dragon. I have front hands that turn inward likely from a calcium deficiency. Given the proper care, my condition should not get worse, but will never get better. Don't be fooled though, these hands do not slow me down! I am a good eater and have a very sweet personality. Since I am a special needs dragon, I need someone willing to provide the vet care I could need in the future. Please call or check out our website at to find out how you and I can become best friends. COASTAL CANINE RESCUE I m Nova, a 4-year-old Pit Bull mix who weighs 45 pounds. I am very friendly and love my foster brother. I m energetic and love to play. I ve been working on manners and leash walking but I m very smart and learn very quickly! I m very loving and have a great disposition. I m a fun, spunky little girl who will be a great family companion. I m up to date on shots, I ve been spayed, dewormed, tested negative for heartworms and am on monthly heartworm prevention. To meet me, please send an to CoastalCanineRescue@ec.rr.com or call RESCUE ANIMALS COMMUNITY EFFORT (R.A.C.E.) Hi, I'm Archer, a 2-year-old Lab mix who weighs around 40 pounds. I'm super friendly with other dogs, cats and people. I lost my home and family to Hurricane Florence and am looking for a forever home. I've been neutered and I m up to date on vaccinations. I m am a healthy, fun-loving boy. I am a lap dog, even if you don't think so. Want to meet me? Please fill out an application online at For more information, you may also call A SHELTER FRIEND Pacman is my name and I am a sweet, fun-loving fellow. I may have had a rough start in life that includes being shot, but I have recovered and now my personality shines through. I am only 35 pounds and the perfect size to be your constant companion. They say I am a special, all-around great guy. Give Silvia a call or text at and let s meet up! Of course, I am neutered and up to date on vaccinations. All that I m missing is YOU! You can visit A Shelter Friend online at and OPERATION TOPCAT Hi, my name is Velvet and I came to Topcat with my five babies. I was a wonderful mom to them. All of my babies have been adopted and now it is my turn for a loving, inside home. I am a sweet 14-month-old, solid black cat. I am quiet and friendly and do fine with other cats. Not too sure about dogs yet but I would do better with older children. I have been spayed, received my distemper and rabies vaccines, and tested negative for Feline Leukemia, FIV and heartworms. I ve even been microchipped. To find out more info or to meet me, please call or otopcatnc@aol.com. 8 December 2018

9 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! COLUMBUS HUMANE SOCIETY I m Katie, a 5-year-old, 44 pound Carolina Dog/ Staffordshire Terrier mix. I am spayed, house-trained, and vaccinated. I am a beautiful girl and so loveable. I enjoy running and playing and I need a home with a fenced in yard. I have been through training at Petsmart and graduated. I need to be the only dog in the home as I might not always get along with other pets. A good home with an understanding human is what I desire. Thunderstorms cause me some anxiety and I wear a Thundershirt when I m stressed. I am a wonderful dog and I just need a loving, caring family or individual who will shower me with love and attention. I will be your best friend if given the chance. To adopt me, call or visit DUPLIN HUMANE SOCIETY My name is Ezma and I'm a 2-year-old, spayed girl. I can be shy at first, but I love to play and cuddle and I'm very vocal. I've lived with other cats and also a small dog. My Mom rescued me as a little kitten but now she needs to find a new home for me. Our home was damaged in Hurricane Florence and we're no longer able to live there. My mom is heartbroken to have to give me up, but has no other choice. If you can help, please send an to abby.albright1@gmail.com or call PAWSITIVE PARTNERS PRISON PROGRAM Ho, ho, ho, my name is Kringle! I m your typical Black Labrador Retriever who gets along with everyone, even cats! At 6-years-old, I m enrolled in the Pawsitive Partners Prison Program and am learning all kinds of cool stuff to make me the perfect family member. While going through heartworm treatment, it was found I had seizures. Don t worry, though, because my meds help me and keep things under control. I am neutered, vaccinated, crate-trained and I know all of my basic commands. Please fill out an application at or get more info from Laurie at or adopt@montyshome.org. RESCUECONNECT Hi, I'm Herbie! I'm a compact little guy with a lot of love to give! I would be best as an only dog so I can get all the attention and snuggles but I am willing to share my humans with a sweet kitty. I love long walks and spending any time with kids who give me attention! I would love to find an active family to call my own. If you are interested in providing me a forever home, please contact RescueConnect by ing rescueconnectnc@gmail.com or calling COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) Hi! My name is Rogan! At 6-years-old, I m a very sweet boy who loves to lay outside in the sun, and I will never turn down a dog cookie! I am fine with most dogs and have not shown any aggression towards cats thus far. I like children and I enjoy sauntering down the halls at Atlantic Animal Hospital nosing for treats. I recently completed my heartworm treatment and am ready for a new home! Please call or carewilmington@yahoo.com for more info or to submit an application for my adoption. NHC RABBIT RESCUE OF WILMINGTON My name is Patches and I m a spayed Lionhead girl. I only weigh 4.5 pounds. I was pulled along with 137 other rabbits from a hoarding / breeding situation. The local Sheriff's Office and Animal Control are charging my previous owner with animal cruelty because our medical needs and basic needs were not being provided. I was kept in dirty, horrific conditions, many of us had medical conditions and were suffering from Pasterurella multocida. To know more information about me, please send an to NHCRabbitRescue@gmail.com, call us at or visit us online at December

10 coastalpetfence.com Dineen Animal Hospital 1132 Floral Parkway - Wilmington, NC JEFF J. DINEEN, D.V.M. BETSY BURBANK, D.V.M. EVE MILLS, D.V.M. (910) Cats ~ Dogs Who s that silky smooth, bright-eyed beauty? Why, it s me, Otis. I m here at SOAR because the family had to move and couldn t take me with them. I had been with them ever since they adopted me as a kitten, living an indoor-only life. They had me neutered and have kept me up to date on vaccinations. And I m litterbox-trained, too, of course! I will be doing my best to handle this big change, but I promise you that I m a very friendly boy and I ll be happy to have a new life in your home. Please call SOAR at and tell them you d like to visit and gaze upon my beauty in person! I am sponsored by SOAR in loving memory of all their wonderful, furry friends who made it safely to the Rainbow Bridge. Meet me, I m Cooper!! I was found as a skinny, scared stray several months ago. I ve come out of my shell due to months of training with my foster mom and the Wilmington Dog Wizard but I m still shy and timid sometimes. I have so much love to give but I need a special home with a calm environment. I would be best as the only pet as I am afraid of other pets and children. Since I have special needs, the Wilmington Dog Wizard will do free follow-up training for the rest of my life! Please consider adopting me! I m a sweet, loveable girl and I deserve a home of my own. If you are interested, please call Brittany at Have You Heard? You Can Sponsor a Homeless Animal in PawPrints Magazine for Just $35. Call: pawprints@ec.rr.com 10 December 2018

11 Please call to adopt us! Adopt-An-ANGEL My name is Della and I am a wonderful, midsized, 5-year-old Pit Bull mix who weighs about 35 to 40 pounds. I am housetrained, sweet, loveable, demure, quiet and absolutely precious. I came out of a rural, overcrowded animal shelter and have some medical needs that are being taken care of. I had some mammary tumors removed and I m undergoing heartworm treatment at the group's expense. I seem to do well with calm dogs, but would love a home where I am the only pampered pet. If you would like to meet me, call Jill at My name is Angel and I am a young adult. I am a pretty and dainty white Calico. I came in with a litter of kittens who were all quickly adopted. I am patiently waiting for my family to come in the door. You can find me at Petsense in Wilmington in the Long Leaf Shopping Center. I am super friendly and won t need any adjustment time at all. Let s do this! My name is Gigi and I was a wonderful mother to 4 cute adorable kittens who have all been adopted. I am quiet, undemanding and do well with other animals. Move me in and there will be no problems at all. Your other pets shouldn t even notice me. I am no trouble at all. I just want a home and someone to love me. Please come meet me at PetSense in Shallotte or call Jill at for more information. My name is Spunky and I am a chubby (60 pound) 10-year-old Black Lab mix. I was found running loose during Hurricane Florence and rescued by the shelter. Unfortunately, my family never came for me and I was deemed too old for adoption. They thought I might have hip problems. Adopt-An- ANGEL took me and had me checked out. I am spry and full of life so they named me Spunky. The vet recommended antiinflammatory meds but said I had a clean bill of health. Would you be interested in a perfect gentleman? One who loves everyone he meets? Does well with other dogs and cats? Has never met a stranger? I just went to a rock concert and was the life of the party. Please call my foster mom, Jill, at to take me home. My name is Polly and I am a darling, young, orange and white female Tuxedo which is highly rare. I am friendly and great with other animals, too. I lost my home during Hurricane Florence and ended up in the animal shelter. There were so many of us that the shelter couldn't handle us all so I ended up in rescue with Adopt-An-ANGEL. You can find me at Petsense in Shallotte or you can call Jill at to meet me. My name is Scarlett and I am a female 7-year-old Pit Bull and Boxer mix who is fairly small in stature. I will just melt your heart! I was adopted from Adopt-An- ANGEL about 4-years-ago but my mom was displaced due to Hurricane Florence and could no longer keep me. I am great with cats and every person I meet! Look at my adorable underbite. You just have to adopt me. Please call Sherry at to meet me. P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC December

12 REALTOR for RESCUES Where Every Sale Helps Rescues! Selling properties in the area for 14-Years. Call me to find out how selling or buying a home can help rescues. Glenda Eason - Century 21 Sweyer (910) Mora, you may no longer be with us but you will never be forgotten! The house is so very empty without you since you left us on August 25, after fifteen wonderful years together! No other dog compares to you. From giving you a subtle hand signal that alerted you we were going on a car ride...to helping your pack get outside by opening the door yourself! You were so incredibly smart and each day you never ceased to amaze us! Every day there is something that reminds us of you, but we think of you especially when we take boat rides and remember your love of swimming...which makes our hearts smile. Mora, we will miss your goofy walk, your beautiful brown eyes, taking you for rides in the car and for swims in the water. But, we thank you for showing us how much love a rescue dog brings to our hearts and for rescuing us! Run free my sweet Blackberry, our hearts may never be the same again but they will always wear the paw prints left by you! Love, Your humans Mark and Leslie Armstrong and your pack Cletus, Clyde, Lacey, Penny, JJ, Utah, Flo and Cooper URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I m a blueeyed Husky girl named Skye (A031855)! When I came to the shelter, the vet checked me out and she thinks I m about 8-yearsold. I m a really sweet girl who is VERY housetrained and kennel-trained. I ve most likely been bred a lot during my lifetime and am searching now for a home where I can be loved for me, and given lots of TLC. I m spayed now, as well, so there will be no more babies and, hopefully, this tired look on my face will be replaced with a happy, contented one in my new home! But hurry, dogs arrive at the shelter 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 or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in loving memory of Hank Harrington. Hi, I am Kiamilla. That's what folks named me because I was abandoned when the hurricane came and the only thing I had was the sofa that was left by the side of the road. Folks saw me sitting there for days waiting for my family to come back for me, but no one came. My foster mom, Jean, and OCPAW came to help me; along with Animal House of Jacksonville who offered to help by giving me a place to stay. I was so happy to be cared for, warm and safe there. Now, I think my new name should be Christmas. A name of hope, joy, love, excitement, peace and the warmth of a new loving family. I know everyone is so busy this time of year, but if you see me, please help me and give me a second chance. I am a very sweet girl who has been fully vetted and I m just waiting for a place under your tree and in your heart (forever). Please, call Jean at or Onslow County Partners for Animal Welfare at or ocpaw@yahoo.com. Applications are on our website at The Christmas lights surround me, but there is sadness in my eyes. Will you help and make me a gift of life under your tree? I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you!

13 Call or text or to adopt! All 4 Cats My name is Kimchee and I enjoy a good sunbeam and dinner. I'm a quiet, 2½-yearold gal who is spayed and vaccinated. I still love to play like a kitten but do enjoy a few long naps every day. Pema and I came from the same house but she s already been adopted. My previous owner's job changed and required international travel for lengthy periods of time. Being alone for days is not my thing. Adoptable cats/kittens housed at Pet Supplies Plus in Beau Rivage Shopping center (Adoptions by appt.) For the latest kitten additions, check out To meet any of our cats or kittens in their foster home, info@all4cats.org or text All 4 Cats holds adoption events at the PetSmart in Monkey Junction on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Technically my name is Frangelica but I also go by Fran or Franny, too. I'm a regal, Domestic Medium-Haired Tuxedo gal. I'm a little over 1-year-old and I raised 4 lovely kittens. I'm spayed and up to date on all shots. I get along with cats and I'm ok with small, quiet dogs. I'm very friendly and I like to be near my people. I like to perch on the couch and survey my space. If you come out to adoption fairs to meet me, I kindly ask that you give me ear scratches. Hi everyone, my name is Bert. I'm 13-years-old and a very handsome Russian Blue. My owner passed away so I'm looking for a quiet home. I still have lots of love to give. I love treats - maybe a little too much. I'm coming out of my shell and I connect with males easier than females. I'm slightly opinionated and I need time to adjust. Do you need a movie buddy? Make sure you ask about the All 4 Cats Seniors for Seniors program. Hi, I'm Sparkler, aka Fancy Pants, and I'm 7-months-old. I was rescued off the side of the road in Brunswick County where I was dragging my hind legs. A wonderful family got me medical treatment but couldn't provide long term care. I've made huge strides in recovery. I can now run and climb. I am incontinent and I wear a diaper when I am exploring my foster house. The vet says I had a "tail pull" injury. There is a tiny possibility I could get some control but it is doubtful. I'm a cuddler, especially if you have food. I do like friendly, calm dogs and other cats and I m very gentle. They call me Sparkler because I came to the rescue on July 6 and I am a bundle of energy. I am available to foster to adopt if you would like to get to know me and my special needs. Hi, I'm Charlie and I m the last of my litter. I'm 8-months-old. I'm a handsome, orange boy who is neutered and up to date on shots. I'm a cuddle bug who likes other cats. I've seen a few dogs at adoption events, but I haven't formed an opinion yet. The jury is still out on those creatures. I love to run and play and find laser toys to be so much fun. Kittens, Kittens, Kittens! We have many more kittens who are not featured here. Please check out our website or visit us on Facebook. Visit us at & December

14 Hey! My name is Reya! My foster mom named me that because it means 'queen' or 'graceful'. After getting to know me, I'm more of a jester and quite clumsy, but it's ok! My old name was Rage, which doesn't fit me at all. I'm so thrilled about this awesome new life that it's hard to keep all of my happiness in! Mom is teaching me the 'rules of the house' which were all new to me, but I'm doing great! During my previous life, I was chained outside so I didn't have many cool things to play with and investigate. So far I've learned to sit and lay down when asked, wait for stuff like goodies and food, peeing and pooping outside only, stopping when I really want to play with something, and chilling out when I get too anxious to play with my foster sisters. I also listen to mom when the fuzzy little cat creature and my foster sisters aren't interested in me loving them so much. We've become pretty good friends and we love to play together. I've only been living in this thing called a house and my foster mom already lets me walk around on my own. She knows I run to her whenever she calls me!! She says I listen better than her kids! I also love to cuddle, lay in laps, and give TONS of kisses. I love car rides and going new places. We've gone to a few events with lots of people, dogs, beer, and food. I had so much fun and just hung out and enjoyed how awesome life can be! Everyone says that I'm one of the happiest doggers ever! And they're right! For an explanation of our adoption process, application, and fees, info@mpbf.org, visit mpbf.org, or call Merit Pit Bull Foundation at PITT. I am sponsored by Robyn Davis in loving memory of Duncan. 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 To learn more, call or information@caninesforservice.org Just like my friend on the cover of this magazine, I got a visit from Santa! My name is Cloud and I m a 10-week-old Maine Coon mix girl, already spayed, vaccinated and litterboxtrained. I m such a sweetheart and very sociable. I love to play with other kittens and enjoy being held by humans. Toys are lots of fun and so is taking naps in warm, sunny spots in the house. Santa said he d do his very best to find me a home, but that he needed my future family to help move things along by contacting my Adopt-An-ANGEL foster mom! So if you d like to meet me, call or text Melinda at And remember, I m a lifetime commitment, so please do your homework before bringing me home and make sure you re prepared. If you are, you ll find that the love I give you is the greatest gift of all!

15 Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Please call to adopt or help! OPEN SATURDAYS! Looking for a lovely Calico girl to share your life? Well, look no further than me, I m Sarrie (A109268). At just 1-year-old, I m ready to be the companion of your dreams. I ve got a friendly personality and a heart of gold to match my eyes. I sure would love to spend this cold winter in a cozy home with you. Please hurry over! Oh, hello! My name is Cinnamon (A108976) and I am certainly a spicy girl with just the right amount of sass. If you are looking for a little lady to add to your family then come on down and get to know me. You ll never regret adopting a sweet little 1-yearold girl like me. I m simply precious. Hey, Y'all! I m Sandy (A109249) and I m a recent addition to adoption row here at the shelter. I am a Fox Hound mix girl and I weigh almost 90 pounds! Don't let the size fool you though, I can snuggle and do my best to be a lap baby with the best of them. Come and see for yourself, ok? My name is MiMi (A109254) and I am a 1-year-old Tabby girl. I love quiet places and attention, and a good lap to sleep on is my favorite thing in the whole wide world! I d bet my last can of tuna that you have a soft lap. I'm a pretty girl in need of a loving home. You know, they say Tabbies are the best kitties around - come see! Visit our Facebook page for Adoption Fair events and to see other animals up for adoption. Our Facebook page is: Brunswick Sheriff's Animal Adoption Page Hi there! My name is Minnie (A109387). I am a Labrador Retriever mix and a young girl at that. Although my chocolate coat is beautiful, you should really see these hazel eyes in person. I am approximately 50 pounds and looking for the perfect family for me. Hi there! My name is Mocha (A108977) and I am a 1-year-old domestic short hair Tabby girl with the cutest little button nose you've ever seen! But you know what s the best thing about me? My sweet and friendly personality! It s not fun being in a shelter for the holidays. Adopt me and I ll bring you the gift of my love! 429 Greenswamp Road Supply, NC December

16 Convenience for you Comfort for your pet Ali s K9 Clips Pet Salon Before After B South College Road - Wilmington Around the corner from Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop at the intersection of 17th Street and College Road Providing complete grooming services for your pet 6 days a week. Your pet will be groomed in a clean, comfortable, relaxing environment. I ve been at the shelter for over a year! When is my family arriving? My name is Magic, and I have special powers. You see, when someone enters the room, they instantly suck in their breath and say, Wow, what a gorgeous cat! It happens every time. It may be my long, black fur with a smokeygrey undercoat that captures their attention. It could be my plush feather-duster tail, or the silky wisps of hair that curl out of my ears. Whatever it is, their next impulse is to rub me. And I love that! My motor starts purring as soon as anyone comes near. I m just 2-years-old, neutered, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. I d prefer to be your only cat, please. After all, who needs more cats when you ve got a loverboy like me? Please call Pender Humane Society at and tell them you re on your way to meet me! I am sponsored by Cole and Slate Mayew. Thank you! Hello! My name is Veronica, and I am a very sweet, but shy, young lady. I was rescued from a dogfighting ring, so hopefully you can understand why I am a little fearful of humans. My friends at C.A.R.E. and Atlantic Animal Hospital are helping me get over my fear by being very patient with me and rewarding me with lots of treats! I'm hoping to find a family that is willing to continue working with me to help me get over my fear. I recently completed my heartworm treatment and am so happy to be able to run and play with new doggy friends! I am very 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 or carewilmington@yahoo.com for more info or to submit an application for my adoption. I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.).

17 Please call to adopt us! CAT: Cat Adoption Team We re at Petsmart 7 days a week. Have you been searching for a lovely, bobtailed, tuxedo boy? Please allow me to introduce myself, I m Anton! I m sweet, funny and a real lover. I m still a little baby cat at only 3-months-old, but I swear I have the purr of a lion. Please visit me and my brother Sebastian (also pictured on this page) at Petsmart during adoption hours so you can see us tumble around. Have you ever seen a Patch Tabby? I m Evita, one of the coolest Patch Tabbies ever. My coat is simply stunning with alternating bands of brown mixed with orange Tabby. I m a beautiful and smart kitten, but I have no idea that I m so stinking cute. My favorite pastime is playing tricks on my brother Peno (he s pictured on page 44!) You really should stop into Petsmart and visit us. At 6-months-old, we re an awesome pair of kitten siblings. I m a little lynx named Sebastian! I m 3-months-old and such a darling, sweet kitten, already like my brother Anton, pictured at top. I m a beautiful brown Tabby with the cutest black ear tips. I can be a little shy at first but, also like my brother, I can be bribed with chin scratches, a brightly colored jingly ball or kitty cookies. Please consider adopting me and my brother Anton together as a pair. You ll be glad you did! I m a loving and good-natured boy named Lucky! At 2-years-old, I arrived with a broken leg, but after surgery and months of recovery I m ready to go home! I m happy playing with other cats or on my own. Won t you consider giving a handsome brown Tabby boy like me a second chance? It must be beautiful brown Tabby season because I am here to steal your heart! My name is Abby and I m a petite 5-month-old kitten with the most energetic personality. I am so good-natured and I just get along with everyone. I love being given affection and I have been known to chirp for more on occasion. I am more than ready to settle into my new home for the holidays. Please visit me at Petsmart on New Centre Drive! That s me, Andrew, on the left, and next to me is my mom, Anita! We are a beautiful little family who share the same snow-white whiskers, olive green eyes and black and white color scheme. We play together, groom each other, are on the same napping schedule and really love to be together. In other words, we ll give you double the fun and double the love! I m 6-months-old and Mom is 1 to 2-years-old. Consider adopting us together! Wilmington, NC December

18 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I hope my sweet smile and flip-flop ears has caught your attention! My name is Chloe (A031849) and I m a 1-yearold, spayed Hound mix girl who was found as a stray. I m a little perplexed at being in a shelter and can be shy at first, but I have the sweetest personality and warm up quickly with kind words and attention. Won t you come on over to the shelter and meet me? But hurry, dogs arrive at the shelter 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 information, please call Pender County Animal Shelter at or send an to jhorton@pendercountync.gov. My name is Patsy and I m a dilute Tortoiseshell cat who is 1 to 2-yearsold. I was rescued from outside of the College Diner in a box with a litter of kittens. We had been dumped. All of the kittens have been adopted and I am patiently waiting my turn. I would like a calm, quiet home with older kids (if any at all). If I could choose my dream home, I would prefer to be the only pet. Of course, I would take anybody who has a patient heart because I can learn to get along with anyone. I am having a hard time continuing to live in a pet store week after week. I am SOOO ready for my home so I can finally rest. Call Jill at to meet me or come see me at Petco. For more info about me or the adoption process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or you can visit us online at I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you!

19 Please call to adopt us! Cat Tails My name is Moon and I m 3-years-old. I really wasn t very friendly when I came here and I developed a bit of a bad reputation. Well, now I ve learned how to behave and I m ready to go! I have the roundest face ever, kind of a moon face (ha, ha!), beautiful blue eyes, lots of extra toes and unusual Calico coloring. Hi, I m Jasmine, I m 11-years-old and I really need a forever home. I don t like it here and the other cats pick on me all the time. I have a great big cage to get away from the other cats, but it s not perfect. It s missing a big bed, a comfortable couch, a window with trees and birds outside and, most of all, a person who loves me! I m Max and I m a 4-year-old gray cat. I have allergies so sometimes my skin is scabby and my hair is often thin. I often lose too much weight and look too skinny. I also have a cauliflower ear. But all of this just makes me special! Besides, if you can overlook all of that, I m the friendliest, sweetest cat you ll ever meet. Lindy is my name and I m an 8-month-old black kitten. We black kittens have a hard time getting adopted but we re really gorgeous if you look closely. Our eyes give us a little pop of color and our coats are smooth and glossy. Some of us even have a whole bunch of white whiskers! Best of all, our hair won t even show on your favorite black slacks. So, come to Cat Tails and meet me and my friends. I m an 18- month-old Tabby boy and I have a confession to make sometimes I bite. I just get so excited that I forget what I m doing and nip someone. But, I m really not mean! On the positive side, I m very tall and very handsome. Some people think I look like I might be part Bengal cat. My name is Tucker and I hope you ll come meet me. I'm Bessie and no, I m not a cow. I m an 8-month-old Tortie kitten. I m very sweet and I love to play with the other kittens. I m crazy about feather sticks, laser pointers and those little balls that rattle. The rattle is much better than the bell! I think I would be perfect for your family, don t you?! 6622 Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC December

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21 Please call to adopt us! New Hanover Humane Society Open 10am-2pm Mon-Sat Igor is my name! I m a very friendly and playful fellow who is looking for a person or family to love. I came to the shelter with my brother Oliver, who is also pictured on this page, but we do not have to be adopted together. At 2½-years-old, I m a Black Lab mix and I know some basic commands. I do well on a leash, but really need a secure privacy fence so I can run around and play to my heart s content. Come on out and meet me, please! Please Visit and Like Our Facebook Page! Hi there, my name is Spot! I m a 5-yearold, spayed brown Tabby girl with a lovely white bib. I m litterboxtrained and vaccinated and I enjoy relaxing in my bed. I LOVE attention and petting and am perplexed at being in a shelter when I m just made for cuddles and home life. Come meet me! I m Harlow, a 7-year-old spayed Pit Bull girl who is sweet and playful. I don t mean to brag, but I also know some commands! I am vaccinated, housetrained and ready for my forever home. And I know a lady doesn t usually announce her weight, but I m such a nice size at 45 pounds! Not too small and not too big, just right. Let s go in the shelter s play yard and get acquainted soon! Hello everyone! I m Chi (pronounced SHY), and I m a 3½-year-old neutered Plott Hound/ Terrier mix boy. I am house-trained and I know some basic commands. Smart, aren t I? I m looking for a devoted family who will provide me with consistency in my training, so that I can reach my full potential. I enjoy playing in the fenced exercise yard here at the shelter, and I m sure I ll love playing with you in our yard, too! I am vaccinated and ready to go! This sweet, smiling face belongs to me, Oliver! I m readymade to be a perfect companion to some lucky person or family. At just 2½-yearsold, I know basic commands and walk well on a leash. My new home should have a secure privacy fence so I can chase balls and explore and have a good time. My brother Igor is also pictured on this page, but we do not have to be adopted together. Black Lab mixes are great - hurry over! Hi, my name is Chiisai (pronounced chee-sigh), and I m a beautiful Calico girl, already spayed. I m such a sweetheart and I m trying hard to settle in after much disruption in my life. Sadly, I lost my human family and my feline sister. I m about 4-years-old, litterbox-trained, and I d love to go to a quiet home where I can shower my affection on my new family. Please visit me, and think about an addition to your family! 2405 North 23rd Street, Wilmington, NC December

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23 LOST CAT! $500 REWARD! NO QUESTIONS ASKED! Tatum is a Red/Flame Point Siamese All White except for Pale Orange on Face, Ears and Tail - Bright Round Blue Eyes - Last Seen at Chalmers and Hood Drive, Pine Valley Ext. - Neutered Male - Never Been Outside Missing - Approx. 4-years-old Since - Sibling is Grieving Also August 28th TATUM - On Medication...Needs Meds PLEASE CALL ANGELA CAROLE at ANYTIME DAY or NIGHT! If you live near Chalmers and Hood Drive, please check sheds or outbuildings in case he is inside!

24 Merry Christmas from the Feral Felines! Friends of Felines wants to thank you for your support throughout the year. Our fight to keep feral cats and kittens off our streets is never ending. Our dedicated volunteers and caregivers work day and night to feed, trap and care for these homeless animals. We can't do it without your support. Please consider us in your Christmas tradition of giving. We rely on you to continue our mission. Each cat we fix costs us $35. Please find it in your hearts to make a tax-deductible donation to help these abandoned and orphaned cats live healthy and happier lives. All donations are tax deductible and all money goes directly to the cats. PLEASE HELP THE CATS. Every penny collected is pledged to help feral cats of New Hanover County. Please mail your donation to: Friends of Felines P.O. Box 475 Castle Hayne, NC Be Their Hope. Visit or friendsofelines@aol.com for more information. Check Us Out on Facebook!

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26 Having Trouble Finding the Perfect Gift? Give a gift of Hope A gift of Love A gift of Life During this Season of Giving, give a gift that counts by making a huge difference in the life of an animal. An acknowledgment will be sent to the person or family that you have honored. To Donate go to: Brooklyn Before Brooklyn Today! Website: Phone: ocpaw@yahoo.com Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs Assistance with Lost & Abandoned Animals Guardian Angel Service Dogs It's me, Brooklyn. If only I could talk - I would thank the person who rescued me from a horrible situation. - I would explain why I still trust people despite how badly I was treated. - I would express my newfound love for toys and balls and my pool in the summer time. If only I could talk - I would reveal how sad I feel when people consider other dogs for adoption but don t look twice at me. - I would say, Look how far I have come! and that I deserve a chance at a home life. - I would promise to shower you with love and devotion for loving me just as I am. If only I could talk, I would ask everyone who visits Paws Place to PLEASE give me a chance! Call to meet me today. I am sponsored in honor of all the people who lovingly care for the dogs at Paws Place.

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28 Hi, my name is Boo Boo and I'm the long-haired, beautiful Torti on the left. I'm a 10-year-old, spayed girl who is a quiet cuddler. Amy is one of my housemates and, as you can see, she's also very pretty! She's 5-years-old, spayed and a little shy. Once she gets to know you, she is quite the talker and will have a whole conversation with you. We have found ourselves in a heartbreaking situation - we can not live in our home anymore because it was damaged by Hurricane Florence. Our Mom is so sad but has no other choice. She has been a volunteer at a local shelter and has helped so many animals who needed to be rescued or fostered. Now she needs help. For more information, please contact Pet Friends of Duplin County by ing abby.albright1@gmail.com or calling We are sponsored by Cindy Meyers in loving memory of Harley and Murphy. Cowboy is my name and making you laugh is my game! I am still a puppy at 8- months-old and I am a Treeing Walker Hound. I have no desire to go hunting, I would rather play with my toys and chew on my bones. I am already neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. I am also heartworm negative. I love to go for walks but prefer to have a big yard to run around in because I LOVE to run! I don't want to stay in a crate all day, but I am a good boy if I have to. Just don't leave anything within reach, because I will get it and pull it through and play with it! I will play with anything: a pine cone, a rock, a piece of paper, a stick! Mom says I am her "clown" and the more she laughs, the more I act silly. I play well with all the other dogs here, no matter how big or small they are. I like to bark at the cats, but they never get close enough to me to say hi. I was found in rural Pender County, on the side of the road, with my sister and two brothers. I was eating garbage - I was so hungry, I would have eaten anything. We all had something called "cherry eye" in our eyes, but mom had it all fixed up and I am looking good now! I love when it's time to eat and will do anything you want me to for a treat or some food. If you want to meet me, please send an to my foster mom at roseysweezers7@aol.com or call and leave a message. You can see more pictures of me on our Facebook page - just search Roseys Rescue. I am sponsored by Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach and in loving memory of Bess.

29 Onslow County Animal Services Call or or to adopt! Hey, they call me Patrick ( ) and I m a 1-year-old boy who is looking to go to a home with an active family, big fenced yard to run, and other playful dogs. I am house-trained and good with children, but I need some puppy manners lessons. I am learning not to pull and jump - I get so excited when it's time to play - but a human who will be patient in training will have an amazing companion in me. Due to my breed, you will need to provide a copy of your lease or written permission from your landlord or rental agency before meeting me. I need to know that I will be welcome in my new home. I m Crackerjack ( ), a 3-year-old, wiggly Hound boy who is full of personality. I m looking for a home with a big fenced yard and other dogs. Us Hounds love to be part of a pack. I have been homeless for nearly 2-months and it s about time someone scooped me up. I love to be loved! Give me a good scratch and snuggle and you'll have a friend for life. I tested positive for heartworms. However, the cost of my treatment will be paid by Friends of Animal Services. I have been here at the shelter for more than 2-months. My name is Martina McPaws ( ) and I came to OCAS with my litter of kittens. I am 4-years-old and was a good mama. My kittens were healthy and strong and quickly found their forever homes. I, on the other hand, have had a harder time getting noticed. I m a sweet girl with beautiful markings who would love a home to call my own. I am currently in a foster home and prefer to be the only pet where I can enjoy all of your attention. I love to snuggle in bed and give sandpaper kisses. If you are looking for an affectionate cat, I m the cat for you! My name is Lollipop ( ) and I m a 6-monthold girl who is as sweet as can be. Though still quite a kitten myself, it can be hard to compete with the younger kittens at the shelter. I love to snuggle in my blanket (I get tucked in each night) and am looking for a human to cuddle. If a fun, playful young kitten is what you are looking for, look no further than me! 244 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC December

30 I m a darling boy named Caesar and I d love to be your new family member! My shelter friends are quite charmed by me - they say I m such a gentleman, very quiet and very sweet. I sit on command for treats and make friends with every human I meet. I was found wandering along the side of the road and was rescued by a very nice lady who says I got along well with her two dogs. She got me to the shelter and I m so glad she did because I needed a little help. You see, while I was on my own, I tore my ACL. The good news is that I m in my last month of recovery and will soon be as good as new! If you ve fallen in love with my sweet face and would like to meet me, please call Pender Humane Society at for driving directions or more info! I am 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. Did you ever wonder how we get our names? Well, our kennel manager let the staff select our names from a list she had. I was given the name Mirabelle. I am one of three sisters in a litter of six Chihuahua mixes. My mama was dumped on the side of the road when she was pregnant with us. We are so thankful that the lady who found us took good care of her and us. Now we are here at Paws Place. They say I m the runt of the litter. I m not sure I like the sound of it. I think I like the word petite better. Even though we are small, we are typical puppies who wrestle and play of course shoelaces are a favorite. Come on out to meet the clan! I m sure you will fall in love with one of us. You can also call with any questions. I am sponsored in loving memory of Grace Harrington. Dr. Christian Bolz Dr. Daniel Houlihan Dr. Debbie Bolz Dr. Colleen Peat Carolina Beach Road (1 mile south of Monkey Junction across from Harris Teeter) 30 December 2018

31 PAW S Place Send inquiries for adoption to info@pawsplace.org or call Hi, I m Mahi. I guess you could say I m a fish out of water! I m a very calm, large Hound. Walking on leash is not a favorite thing for me, but I do need some encouragement so that I can lose a few pounds. However, a nice fenced-in yard would be wonderful, too! We believe I would do best in a home without small children. At just under five years of age, I ve got a lot of loving and a lot of living to do. Want to do it with me? It s me, Tyson - they tell me that I m a gentle giant! I am house-trained, know commands, walk great on a leash, and am just a big, 6½-year-old Boxer mix love-bug with a heart of gold. I d do best in a home without young children or in a home with children who are bigger than me. I promise to be your devoted and loving companion! I m Natalie, a 13 pound Chihuahua mix. Can you believe that my previous owner dumped me off at the end of a road knowing that I was pregnant?! I am so thankful and grateful that the person who found me took care of me through the birth and until we could wean my babies. Then she brought me to Paws Place. I know my puppies will find good homes and I m hoping I will too. Hop in the car and meet us! I m Kimmie, a 2-year-old Lab mix who weighs in at 65 pounds. I had a rough start after being abandoned by my family, but that is all behind me now. I m healthy and full of energy just like a Lab and I get along with other dogs. Vaccinations, spaying and a microchip have already been completed. I m looking forward to having a family that loves me for me and will never abandon me again! I m a playful young girl who seems to have lost her way. I ve been given the name Daisy. We looked and looked for my family after I was found wandering the streets. We didn t find them. So now I m here learning all sorts of new things. Mostly how to make new friends and some basic commands. Of course, I get to play, too. We think that I will be under 50 pounds by the time I m all grown up. A perfect size, don t you think? Hope you will come meet me! My name is Harley and I m an Italian Greyhound mix. I m one of the new kids at Paws Place! At just under 2 years of age and 20 pounds, I m already house-trained and I love people, kids, cats and dogs. I also like to be held or sit in your lap. I do enjoy exercise so a family that is active or has a fencedin yard would be great. I m looking for that special family that I can adopt. Is that you? Come on over and let s find out! 242 George II Hwy, Winnabow, NC December

32 Coastal Engraving Full color pictures of pets or other photos on mugs, mouse pads, coasters, refrigerator magnets and more. South Kerr Business Center 118-A South Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC Pet ID Tags Trophies Plaques Signs Pet Memorials Rubber Stamps Name Badges Hi, I'm Paisley, a petite Pointer and Hound mix. I m a Hurricane Florence rescue. I'm 28 pounds and approximately 1½-years-old. I am housetrained, I know basic commands and manners, I walk nicely on a leash and I do well in a crate or penned area. I can also use a doggie door pretty darn well! I just love playing with stuffed toys, balls, and chewing on my tasty Nylabone - oh, and I LOVE to snuggle! In my foster home, I am with four much larger dogs (50 to 80 pounds) and I get along very well with all of them. I am not sure about kids or cats, as I have not been observed with them. I am spayed, heartworm negative, and up to date on all vaccines. If you would like to adopt me, call Russell Rescue of the Carolinas at to leave a message or mcbburton@alumni.unc.edu. You can also visit us at to see other potential family members. Dedicated to saving the lives of companion animals and reducing the euthanasia rate by raising funds, educating about spay and neuter and networking with rescues. theunforgottensouls@gmail.com Facebook: theunforgottensouls My name is Scarlett and I m a Great Dane mix who was stuck in a rural shelter with no hope for help in sight. I had been there for almost a month and a half and was a forgotten soul. Coastal Canine Rescue took me in and I went directly to the vet. I weighed just 56 pounds! I also had open wounds on my front legs, a bladder infection, lots of worms and was emaciated. And I was heartworm positive. Even with all of that going on at once, I still remained a happy, although very hungry, girl. I think I would do best in a home with teenage children or no children. I m not aggressive but I just need to be more aware of my size and how to play gently. I am much improved from when I first arrived. I can sit, take treats gently and love to play with toys. I am good with most other dogs, but not really little dogs or cats. Understandably, I am still a little possessive with other dogs over my food and water. I now weigh 105 pounds, have been spayed, treated for heartworms and I m ready for a new home. To meet me, please Coastal Canine Rescue at CoastalCanineRescue@ec.rr.com or call

33 Pender County Animal Shelter Please call or to help! Everyone says WOW when they meet me because I m such a pretty Tortoiseshell kitty. The swirl and design of color on my coat make me look like a living work of art! My name is Calypso (A031879) and I m a 2-year-old spayed girl. I m very sweet and loving, too! Beauty Boy (A031832) is my name because, well, just look at me! With soft, smooth, ebony-colored fur and bright, golden eyes, I m definitely a handsome fellow, but the best thing about me is my friendly and sweet personality. I m just 1-yearold, already neutered and ready to begin stealing hearts. I m Cedar (A031694), a mid-twenties Appaloosa/Paint cross mare. I came to the shelter UNABLE to stand due to severe emaciation. I spent five days at Reagan Equine being lifted by a tractor until they finally had me standing for long times unassisted. I have required help getting up twice here at the shelter when I first returned, but with quality feed/hay and TLC, I am doing MUCH better. I m a sweet, sassy girl who LOVES to eat and I even trot around the fields! I am current on vaccines, coggins, and had my teeth floated. I m eating Nutrena Equine Senior 3 times a day and alfalfa hay and I LOVE it! I also LOVE Velvet, pictured below, and my friends here would gladly give a deal for us to go together. OPEN ON SATURDAYS! Noon to 4pm OPEN ON SUNDAYS! 1pm to 4pm Please Adopt! WE RE OVERCROWDED AND NEAR CAPACITY. I can t figure out how a pretty, sweet girl like me came to be wandering outside in this world all alone. But I m told I ll soon be part of a family! My name is Princess (A031908) and I m a 1-year-old Pit Bull mix girl. Adopt me today so that we can begin our fun and adventurous new life! Are you looking for a superfriendly, social and loving girl? Pick me! My name is Tabitha (A031881) and I just love to get attention. I m smart, too, and I don t miss a thing. I ll keep your house free of any mice or bugs and I d definitely have fun with a laser-pointer! I m ready to go! I m Velvet (A031734), a 13-year-old Thoroughbred mare. I arrived at the shelter extremely underweight. My teeth were in TERRIBLE condition. My friends here have had them floated which has helped but I will need them done about every six months to try and get them back to a normal wear pattern. I am current on my coggins and vaccines as well. I am a sweet mare, a little head shy and pushy at feed time. Given where I came from, I am most likely rideable for an intermediate rider, but there are no solid reports that I am broke. My shelter friends are just going off what they heard at the time of my arrival. Cedar, pictured above, is a friend of mine. Ask about us going together. You will be given a great deal! 3280 New Savannah Rd., Burgaw, NC Pendercountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com December

34 Hello there! My name is Ranger and I have quite a story to tell. It all began one stormy night when I was found on the side of the road in the pouring rain. My rescuer asked Pender Humane Society if they could help me and, of course, they said yes! At the vet s office it was discovered that I had severe skin issues, infected ears and heartworms. I weighed only 45 pounds, which is about 20 pounds underweight. Fast forward to today and my ears are healed, my hair has grown back, I ve gained weight and I m heartworm free! I m learning commands and having so much fun with my toys. I m timid around new people, though, so I hope my future family will give me lots of love and patience and time to thrive and grow. I will be so grateful in return! Please call the shelter at and tell them you d like to meet me! Sponsored in memory of Milo, the big black dog who stole our hearts! Mommy and Daddy miss you every day! Hi Everybody! My name is Severian. You say it like (sah-var-eee-un), but my closest friends call me Sevvie. I am an 80 pound, 3-year-old, American Pit Bull Terrier mix, but some say I have some Dogo Argentina. I have been neutered, fully vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and tested heartworm negative, so I am healthy as a horse! I love getting lots of attention, and people making a big deal out of how good looking I am. I m smart, too. I would love to show you the tricks that I ve learned. My foster mom said no more apartments for me, a big boy like me needs my own yard so I can show off how fast I can run - and showing off is what I do best! My favorite time of the day is when it's time to eat! I want to be your one and only boy. I don't mind having a sister, but she has to be able to keep up with me. I never go potty in the house and I love to sleep on your bed, even when you're not home. I don't like going in that crate too much; I'm too big for that. If it's just for a little while, it's ok, but not all day. Mama Rosey says I am the best boy ever; I don't tear her stuff up. I do like a toy that's a challenge. I don't like being scolded, it makes me feel bad and I just want to make people laugh and be happy. My foster mom says I am her favorite (but she says that to the other dogs, too). If you think you might want me to come and live with you, you have to go through her first and she asks you lots of questions. You can her at roseysweezers7@aol.com or call and leave a message. You can see more of my pictures on Facebook by searching Roseys Rescue.

35 Please call to adopt us! Pender Humane Society Glad to meet you, my name is Bingo! I m a 1-year-old Pit Bull mix boy with a red and cream coat. I m so handsome! I showed up at someone s home, very skinny and hungry. Pender Humane Society took me in and now I m putting on weight and feeling really good! I just love being around people and am looking forward to the day you arrive. I m neutered, vaccinated and ready to go home! Cheddar Brianne Jack Olivia Hello there! My name is Archie. I m a 1-year-old Black Mouth Cur mix with yellow and white fur. I am already housetrained and I just love meeting new people! My friends at the shelter are working with me on simple commands and I m learning quickly. Just check out my sit position! Please stop by the shelter and meet me soon. I m such a fantastic, sweet boy with lots of love to give! It s me, Rolf! Aren t I a cutie? I m a 2-year-old Boston Terrier mix and I m simply a sweet guy. I just love attention. In fact, I don t mind telling you that I get very excited when people come to visit me. It s my heart s desire to be part of a family - a social little fellow like me will fit right on in! I am already vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Hurry on over to meet me! Jeffrey Camille Which adorable kitten will you choose to take home? We Gabby are eagerly awaiting your decision! We six sweethearts (four girls and two boys) will run to greet you as soon as you enter the room. Watch us play, cuddle us and kiss us. Your heart will do the rest and, before you know it, one of us will be joining you on the ride home! My name is Elise, and I m a 9-month-old Shepherd mix girl who Pender Humane Society rescued from Animal Control. My sister was just adopted and I hope it ll be me next who is headed home! I love being with other dogs and having lots of fun. I m still new at the shelter, though, so I m a little timid and shy around new people. All I need is time and patience and soon you will see me blossom! Won t you hop in the car and come visit? P. O. Box 626, Burgaw NC December

36 ORRELL & REINER, P.C. Certified Public Accountants P.O. Box 4054 Wilmington, NC Robert H. Orrell, III, CPA Anne W. Reiner, CPA Tel Hello, friends! My name is Murphy (A109292) and I am a 5-year-old German Shepherd mix boy. If you are in the market for a funny guy, then I am definitely meant for you. I enjoy every adventure and you can always tell because my face lights up and I walk with the best prance! Come on over to the shelter and let s see if I can prance my way into your heart. I m already neutered and my adoption fee includes a physical examination, heartworm test and rabies vaccination. It s a great deal! For driving directions or more information, please call my friends at Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services at I am sponsored by Adam's Folly Pet Boarding, Bolivia, NC. Thank you! My name is Loki! I m a 1-year-old Pitbull/Hound mix boy who is neutered, vaccinated and housetrained. I m proud to say I know some commands but, like all dogs, I need consistency in my training and daily life. I sure do enjoy playing and having fun so I could definitely use a fenced-in yard for my exercise and playtime. If you d like to meet me and see if we re a match, come on out to the New Hanover Humane Society. We can toss a ball or toy in the play yard and get to know each other! And if you have any questions, please call my friends at I am sponsored in loving memory of Levi D. Forever number 1. DOGTRAIN, INC. Instruction for People Training for Dogs Office Hours: 9-6pm Tues-Sat Classes: 9-9pm Tues-Thurs 9-6pm Fri-Sat PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Private Instruction Available 3101 N. Kerr Ave. Wilmington, NC Less than 3 miles off I-140 and convenient from many locations * * Spacious 4,000 sq. feet Indoor/Outdoor Training Areas NEW Day-Training Program 36 December 2018

37 Russell Rescue Inc. - Carolinas Call to leave a message or mcbburton@alumni.unc.edu to adopt! Often times, prospective adopters aren t interested in saving us older pets. That s unfortunate because you ll eliminate the pleasure of knowing me! My name is Buddy and I am approximately 13-years-old. I ve spent my whole life as a devoted canine companion and recently came to rescue when my human went into hospice. I miss him so much but I m still ready to bond with you. I m the type of little senior friend who shouldn t be avoided but, instead, chosen for my attributes. I m beyond all of that puppy silliness, but not beyond seeking the gentle touch of a human and doing my best to please you. I am an old man so I need frequent bathroom times. I love food, especially breakfast and dinner. I am a social eater! My back legs are not the strongest but I m currently on joint supplements. I enjoy having someone around me as I get lonely. I am neutered and vaccinated. Could you give me the chance to live out the twilight of my life in the comfort of your home, surrounded by love? Michael Cline Photography Hi, my name is Chase and I am a 6 to 7-year-old male Jack Russell who was claimed during the hurricane after my family did not want me any longer. I am a super loving dog, happy when my humans come home, and I just love to play all day! I love every dog and child I meet, and skip through the tide pools at the beach. I could walk for hours so would be best to be in a very active home, and love taking car rides. No cats, please! I like to chase and eat them! I am very food motivated so am a fast learner. I am so mellow, you can trim my nails, clean my ears, and give me a bath and I won't mind. I just had a dental and had 6 teeth removed. I am a lap dog when it is time to chill, and also house-trained. I am up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, and neutered. Save a Life, Foster a Jack Russell Russell Rescue, Inc. is a national network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted and abandoned Jack Russell Terriers into permanent homes. All dogs entering rescue are either temporarily placed in a foster home or must remain with their owners until a suitable home can be found. Foster space is limited and foster homes are in short supply! The Carolinas Region is headquartered in the Wilmington area and the rescue is in need of foster homes for rescued Terriers! All vetting is provided. Bernadette at mcbburton@alumni.unc.edu, call or visit to become a foster parent today. My name is Peewee and I was born deaf. I show my excitement by doing zoomies and turning in circles. While I am shy, some days I get brazen enough to steal kisses. Treat time is my favorite! I would not do well in a home with children or large dogs. I need a fun, goofy canine friend my size, and a pretty laid-back home. My foster mom says I make her laugh and she loves me to pieces. She is sure you will, too! Hello, my name is Dusty Roads and I am a hurricane survivor pup from Onslow County. I can be a little skittish at first but my foster mommy says I am a super sweet boy and quickly coming out of my shell. I listen well and am house-trained! I am good with other pups (small ones, not sure about big ones), love dinner time, and enjoy all the toys I can handle. I am smart and learn quickly! I love pleasing my humans. I am 2-yearsold, up to date on vaccinations, neutered, heartworm negative and weigh 9 pounds. Please visit us online at for more information. December

38 I m Caroline, a 2-year-old female who had babies last year. I am just looking for a home where I can relax and enjoy life. I am alright with other cats and dogs and kids, too. It's been a tough year competing with all the kittens and other cats looking for a home. I have definitely paid my homeless dues. Please call my foster mom, Jackie, at if you are interested in meeting me. For more info on the adoption process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or visit us at I am sponsored in honor of all the wonderful foster mommies & daddies who care for homeless animals. Hello there! My name is Mabel. I was found as a stray and brought to a shelter. After being adopted, I jumped out of a car window and my leg was broken! Luckily, CARE took me in and I underwent surgery to repair my leg. I am spayed, approximately 1-year-old, and I ve not stopped wagging my tail since arriving here. I am patiently awaiting my new home now that my leg is all healed! Please call or carewilmington@yahoo.com for more info or to submit an application for my adoption. I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) December 2018

39 Please call to adopt us! SOAR (Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue) I am Billy Bob and hopefully I ll soon be getting kisses in my new furever home! I am 3-years-old with a bobbed tail and, even though I m growing up, I still have some playful kitten in me! I also get along well with other cats. I m truly one of the friendliest felines you will ever have the good fortune to know. Adopt me! MEOWY CATMAS! My name is Finn and around here they call me The Lap Cat! I guess it s because I love, love, love to snuggle up in human laps and well...snuggle! I turned 2-years-old in October and I still like to play but, given the choice, I pick snuggling every time! Come see me - I m a friendly, healthy, affectionate boy just looking for my furever home! All I want for Christmas is a new furever home! My name is Anna and I just turned 1-year-old in October! Not only am I a beautiful girl (everybody just goes on and on about my gorgeous markings) but I am a sweetheart! I m still young but I have kind of grown out of my kitten stage! I m spayed, up to date on my shots and ready to go! Hope to see you here real soon! Look deeeeeeep into my eyes. You are falling into a trance that will lead you straight to SOAR where you will adopt me and take me to my new furever home! My name is Charlie and, though I can be a little shy at first, once I warm up to you there is no turning back from the love. I m 2-years-old, vaccinated, neutered and ready to go home with you. SOAR Needs Donations for Dog Kennels! SOAR is unable to rescue any more dogs from individuals or county shelters until kennels damaged in Hurricane Florence are repaired. The kennels were not completely demolished but are not safe, and the roof was torn off which means no shade or shielding of the dogs from sun and rain. Unfortunately, insurance will not cover the damage, so tax-deductible donations are greatly needed! Please send checks to: SOAR, 3376 St Charles Place, Southport NC Donations can also be made at SOAR s website: Please earmark as Flo Fund when donating and THANK YOU!! 3376 St. Charles Place Southport, NC December

40 Voted Best Pizza & Best Late Night Eatery Largest Tequila Selection in Wilmington Dine in or Take out - Lunch Dinner & Late Night 11:30am until 3am 7 days a week a year! THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 125 Market Street Historic Downtown Wilmington Pine Valley Corner of 17th Street Extension & College Road Military Cutoff Rd. Next to PT's Grill on the way to Wrightsville Beach My name is Gucci and I am an awesome cat. I am a drop dead gorgeous, pretty little Calico kitty. I do fine with cats, dogs and kids, too. Would you believe that I am a leftover mother cat from last year? Yes, I had a litter of kittens last year and they all have been adopted. I have been struggling to overcome homelessness for over a year and it is unbelievable that I have not been scooped up yet. Why? Because at every adoption fair, there has been a cuter kitty who won someone over instead of me. I don't let it get me down though. I know my special someone is out there somewhere. I thought about hiring a special detective, but I can't afford it. Will you help me find them? I bet they don't even know they want a cat yet. We have to convince them how important cats are. We are constant companionship, we even talk-purr which is a really special language that only happens between cats and people they love. If you think I may finally be the one, please call Jackie at For more info, call Adopt-An- ANGEL at or visit I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you! URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! All I want is to be part of a family! My name is Cassidy (A031891) and I m a 2-year-old Aussie Shepherd mix boy who is already neutered. I adore being with people and want to be where they are. I m feeling very overwhelmed in the kennel environment with all the barking and noise, but take me into the play yard with the humans and watch me relax into my true self! I m such a sweetheart and will be a wonderful companion. But hurry, dogs arrive at the shelter 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 information, please call Pender County Animal Shelter at or send an jhorton@pendercountync.gov.

41 Shelter News & Events Support Monty s Home thru Amazon Are you a friend of Monty s Home, the local organization where shelter dogs are rescued, trained by inmates at Pender Correctional, and then adopted into their forever homes? Of course you are! Do you shop on Amazon, especially during the holiday season? Then please consider signing up for Amazon Smile, an Amazon program where Amazon will donate.5% of your purchases to a designated charity. And you can designate Monty s Home because they are an eligible 501(c)(3) charity and certainly a worthy cause. Monty s Home is a completely volunteer operation, so every penny of your contributions goes to funding this wonderful program. All you need to do is shop at smile.amazon.com and designate Monty s Home as your charitable organization. You ll find the exact same prices, selection, and shopping experience as Amazon.com with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase to Monty s Home. Please consider doing all your future Amazon shopping through Amazon Smile. This is truly a win-win situation for everyone concerned. Raise the Ruff Rescheduled Paws Place is happy to announce a new date for their Raise the Ruff and Beyond Casino Night! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 9, It will be at the Coastline Conference Center in Downtown Wilmington at 51 Nutt St. from 7pm to 10pm. You ll enjoy a night full of entertainment, all for an amazing cause their adoptable dogs! You will start off with $5000 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 Send an to tony@pawsplace.org for sponsorship information. All tickets previously purchased, as well as sponsorships for the September event, will be honored. All proceeds from this event will benefit Paws Place, a non-profit, no kill shelter dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of dogs. Get Your Christmas Shopping Done at For Our Furry Friends Thrift Store Come and enjoy one of the finest, largest thrift stores in the area. FOFF (For Our Furry Friends) Thrift Store is located at 102 US Hwy 117N in Burgaw and is operated by Pender Humane Society. The 5,000 square foot building is filled with clothes, furniture including antiques, fine glassware/dishes, small kitchen appliances, jewelry and a little of everything. The thrill of the hunt is part of the fun! Photo by: Michael Cline Photography Paws by the River Pet Walk Rescheduled Pet Friends of Duplin County has rescheduled their Annual Paws by the River Pet Walk for Sunday, December 2 at the Fitness Center in River Landing, in Wallace. Registration starts at 1:15pm and the walk at 2pm. Entry fee is $25 for an individual and $30 for a family, and includes a t-shirt and snacks. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Proceeds support their Animal Care Programs. Please call for more info. Paws Place Reopens Paws Place is thrilled and over the moon excited to announce that they have resumed normal business hours. It has been a long eleven weeks since the hurricane. Although the people side of their building needed to be rebuilt, the kennel side of the building fared quite well. Once they got back in, they cleaned, scrubbed and sanitized and were able to get the dogs back into the facility two weeks after the hurricane. While they weren t accepting new dogs, they were able to be open on Saturdays and have had 13 adoptions! Paws Place is so incredibly grateful for all of the people who donated so generously to help them get back on their feet. Donations came in all forms funds, goods, time and energy. Their volunteers continued to come and walk the dogs and very kind people did the laundry all of these weeks. They give thanks to all the trades people who worked hard to help them meet their deadline to be back up and running by Thanksgiving. Big shout out to Tony and Bob who helped tremendously moving the project along. Paws Place has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and are excited to be back. They thank everyone! Hours of Operation: M-T-W 9am to Noon; Th-F-S 10am to 2pm; closed Sunday. Keep Calm and Foster Would you be interested in hosting a rescue Boxer until they find their forever home? Carolina Boxer Rescue (CBR) is in need of foster homes. CBR covers any approved medical expenses for the dogs and you will receive a foster manual, an emergency contact number, and ongoing support and behavior troubleshooting from your Area Coordinator assigned to work directly with you. Providing a temporary home for a dog in need can be a very rewarding experience. Your foster dog will be forever grateful! If this is something you are interested in, don't hesitate and submit your application today at December

42 ADOPT A FOREVER FRIEND YOU WILL BE THEIR HERO Duplin County Animal Control Open Noon to 6pm for adoptions 117 Middleton Cemetary Lane Kenansville, NC Phone: Facebook: Duplin County Animal Services Before: Abandoned during Hurricane Florence Brooklyn Before After: Rescued and Ready for a Home! I m Florence and, as you might have guessed, I was found during the hurricane, neglected and abandoned. I was hungry, malnourished, and starving for attention. Since coming to CARE I ve received more love than I ever could have imagined! My health has been tended to also: I m now spayed, vaccinated and my leg, which had been damaged due to a past unknown injury, has been removed. I m getting along great without it, though, and am playful and friendly to other dogs as well as children. I m hoping to find a new home in time to celebrate the holidays with a loving family. Please call or send an to carewilmington@yahoo.com for more info or to submit an application for my adoption. I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). 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-yearold, tan and white female, but don't let my silliness fool you - I'm smart as a whip! I was rescued on Memorial 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 commands, 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, call Long Creek Animal Rescue at I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! Hi, my name is Zoe and I am a 16-monthold spayed and pexied Dane girl. My previous owners gave me to the nice people at Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love because they did not have time to care for me. My foster family says that I am full of energy and very much still a puppy! I am a strong and smart dog who will require a strong pack leader. I play well with other dogs, but sometimes I don t realize how big and strong I am. My foster parents think I would be best suited in a home with other large breed dogs and no cats. I would make an excellent companion for someone looking for a running mate or who likes to go for hikes. I love to go for rides in the car, take a dip in the pool, trips to the dog park, and doggy daycare. I am house-trained, cratetrained and know basic commands. I am a social butterfly and will play for hours with squeaky toys! For an adoption application, please contact Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love via at greatdanefriend@yahoo.com or call You can also check out some of our other Great Danes available for adoption online at

43 Adopt-An-ANGEL Cat Adoptions Seven Days a Week! Kittens and cats will be available for adoption at Pet Supermarket in Wilmington, Petco in Wilmington, Petsense in Wilmington, and Petsense in Shallotte from 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sundays. For more info, call Calendar of Events December Adoption Fairs & Events Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoption Fairs at Petco December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 From 11am to 5pm, Adopt-An-ANGEL will have puppies, kittens, dogs and cats available for adoption on Saturdays and Sundays at Petco in Wilmington. For more information, call Paws Place Kennel Hours Open 6 Days a Week Paws Place is open to the public Monday through Wednesday from 9am to Noon and Thursday through Saturday 10am to 2pm. The kennel is closed to the public on Sundays. Visit their website at for information about events or special happenings or you can info@pawsplace.org. Please note: kennel will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year s Day. R.A.C.E. Adoption Fair at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop December 1 From 10am to 2pm, R.A.C.E. will have animals available for adoption at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop (3600 S. College Road next to Food Lion in Wilmington). For more info or to confirm date and time, please call Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoption Fairs at Pet Supplies Plus December 1 & 2 Puppies, kittens, dogs and cats will be available for adoption at Pet Supplies Plus in Monkey Junction (5954 Carolina Beach Road #160). For more info or to confirm dates and times, please call Cat Tails Adoption Facility December 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29 & 30 From 11am to 1pm on Wednesdays, 11am to 3pm on Saturdays, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays, cats and kittens are available for adoption. For more information, please call Greyhound Friends of NC Events December 1, 2, 8 & 9 Greyhound Friends of NC (GFNC) and Wilmington Area Greyhound Satellite (WAGS) will hold a Meet and Greet at Petsense in Leland (1215 W Gate Dr.) from Noon to 4pm on December 1 and at Petsmart in Mayfaire (6806 Parker Farm Dr.) from 10am to 2pm on December 8. A Grey Play date will be held on December 9 at Northern Regional Park (4700 Old Avenue) in Castle Hayne from 2pm to 4pm. For more info, call Roy at NHC Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington Adoption Fairs December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 Meet adoptable rabbits from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Adoption locations rotate between Petco (324 South College Road), PetSmart (4715 New Centre Drive) and PetSense (4310 Shipyard Boulevard). Call to confirm. Pender County Animal Shelter Weekend Adoptions December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 Pender County Animal Shelter (3280 New Savannah Road in Burgaw) will be open Noon to 4pm on Saturdays and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. For more information, please call All 4 Cats Adoption Fairs December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Stop by the Monkey Junction Petsmart (5226 S. College Road) in Wilmington every Saturday from 10am to 4pm to meet adoptable cats and kittens. For more info, please call/text , info@all4cats.org, visit or visit Adoption counselors onsite. Cat Tails Adoption Fairs December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 From 9am to 3pm on Saturdays, adoptable cats and kittens will be at Petsmart in Wilmington. For more info, call Dauntless Dog Rescue of NC Adoption Fairs December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Adoptable puppies and dogs will be available for adoption from 11am to 2pm at PetSmart in Mayfaire (6806 Parker Farm Drive). For info, visit or call New Hanover Animal Services Saturday Adoptions December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 From 10am to 2pm, the shelter (located at 180 Division Drive in Wilmington) is open Saturdays for dog, puppy, cat and kitten adoptions. Call for info and to confirm dates. Due to Hurricane Florence, please call, , or check websites and Facebook to confirm locations, dates and times December

44 Have you noticed the hearts appearing in the corner of some photos? The hearts designate that they are a special needs or senior animal in need of an extra-special someone. Please don t overlook them. DB PLUMBING, INC. NEW CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL REMODEL / REPAIRS LICENSED & INSURED DONALD BARNHOUSE LIC. # Save lives please spay or neuter your pets! My name is Peno and I am soooo sweet! I m a fluffy orange Tabby boy who likes to be held and I ll even give you kisses! My most favorite hobbies are pouncing on glittery poof balls, chasing shadows, chewing on pipe cleaners, tossing fuzzy toy mice, eating dust bunnies or dead bugs and playing with my sister Evita (she s pictured on page 17). YES, I m a very playful kitten! I m also neutered, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. My sister and I are just an awesome pair of kittens who are blooming into awesome young cats. Please come meet us at the CAT Adoption Center at Petsmart on New Centre Drive in Wilmington, NC. Adoption hours are 5pm to 7pm on weekdays, 1pm to 5pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sunday. You can also call Cat Adoption Team at for more information. See you soon! I am sponsored by ECM Corporation. Thank you! Hi, my name is Chrismoose! I m part of the Holiday group in the Pawsitive Partners Prison Program of Monty s Home. I was a victim of Florence and actually swam two miles following the rescue boat of a family who fed me. Thank You to the Red Cross lady who brought me to the shelter! I m a 2-year-old Lab mix boy and I m undergoing treatment for heartworms but I ll be fine soon enough! Please call and find out about me, I am in training and will graduate at the beginning of December, ready to go home for the Holidays! You can fill out an adoption application on the website at or call Laurie at I am sponsored by Snowy, another graduate of the program who got a great job as CEO of Monty s Home. Sure hope I can land a cushy job like that! Check Snowy out at December 2018

45 Breed Rescues We are all from different Breed Rescues. Please read our stories! GREAT DANE FRIENDS OF RUFF LOVE I m Seamus, a super playful, 5-month-old Great Dane puppy. I love to run around the backyard and wrestle with the other dogs in my foster home. I love kids, and I especially love licking them when they are playing on the floor! I am also good with cats who are dog savvy. I even love to lick the cat in my foster home and bounce around and play with her! I am crate-trained during the day but would do best in a home where I spend more time out of the crate than in it. I am neutered and ready for my forever family! For an adoption application, greatdanefriend@yahoo.com or call Check out some of our other Great Danes available for adoption at SCHNAUZER RESCUE OF THE CAROLINAS I m a super-sweet Schnauzer boy named Buddy! I was abandoned to fend for myself out in the cold. A private rescuer found me and got me to the Schnauzer rescue where I ve been vetted and prepared for adoption. I love car rides, laps, walks, and people - all I need is "room at the inn" for me. I m about 6-years-old and have much love to give! I m good with other dogs, too! To adopt me, visit You can also adoptions@schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org or call for an application. Mention this PawPrints ad and receive a $20 discount on my adoption! MERIT PIT BULL FOUNDATION My name is Jessup and I like to smile. Life may not always be perfect - like when you get injured and lose one of your legs - but life is too short not to be happy. Being "three-wheel drive" as my foster mom calls it, certainly doesn't slow me down! I'm pretty sure that fourth leg was just a spare anyway. The only real downside is not being able to give a good scratch to my right ear, but that's where you come in to save the day. I do well with many dogs and match best with a dog who is playful like me. I also stayed with a dog-savvy cat for a while and did great! I enjoy going for walks, meeting new people, and laying in the soft grass to soak up the sun. To learn more about the adoption process, application, and fees, visit mpbf.org, info@mpbf.org or call PITT. CAROLINA BASSET HOUND RESCUE My name is Fred. As an older guy I have some mobility limitations and some hearing problems, but still have some pep in my step. I love to follow my foster parents around, and am very comfortable with them and other dogs in the house. One description is that I am a Velcro Basset because I like to be close. Another one of my best attributes is that I have an uncommonly soft coat and don t shed much. Yeah, I am a little older and not interested (or able) to take a jog with you. BUT, I would love to be around you, follow you around, and generally be your guy. To adopt me, please call or visit our website at CAROLINA BOXER RESCUE Howdy, I m Hattie Mae and this is my sister Holly (don t tell her that she is not a Boxer). We re a couple of well-mannered senior girls looking for a soft, quiet place to land. Our owner became unable to care for us and CBR committed to finding us both a new home together. We re both house-trained and get along well with everyone including other animals and children. If you re looking for someone to spend your retirement years with or looking for a couple of laid back girls to join your pack, look no further. To adopt us, carolinaboxer@gmail.com or call Visit for info. CHIHUAHUA RESCUE & TRANSPORT - SOUTHEAST My name is Jenny and I m a 13-year-old princess who is just 6 pounds. I am hard of hearing and can t see very well but I m literally the sweetest dog ever. I purr when you pick me up! I enjoy sleeping most of the day and will bark when my tummy needs filling. I had a dental checkup and don t have many teeth left, so soft foods are best for me. Even though my joints are old, I love to be picked up and loved on. I also enjoy walking around outside. I am spayed, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention. To adopt me, please call , send an to carolinascoordinator@chihuahua-rescue.com, or visit December

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47 Hi, I'm Archer, a 2-year-old Lab mix who weighs around 40 pounds. I'm super friendly with other dogs, cats and people. I lost my home and family to Hurricane Florence and am looking for a forever home. I've been neutered and I m up to date on vaccinations. I m am a healthy, fun-loving boy. I am a lap dog, even if you don't think so. For more info, please call R.A.C.E. at Sponsored in loving memory of Roxy.

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