Dedicated in Loving Memory of Dick Parrott. Expanding Families One Pet at a Time

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1 Dedicated in Loving Memory of Dick Parrott November 2016 Priceless TM Expanding Families One Pet at a Time

2 In Loving Memory of Cover Photographer, Dick Parrott Photo by Karen Smith, Studio Thirty Six East Richard Dick Owen Parrott, 75 of Wilmington, died on October 8, 2016 after a hard fight against multiple health issues that surprised us all. He was born on October 4, 1941 in Caro, Michigan. He leaves behind his wife, Nancy Lancaster Parrott of Wilmington and a sister in Michigan, Kathy Parrott Bennett. His multiple fur babies will also miss him. Dick came to Wilmington in the early 1970's to work for the Star News. He later became co-owner of Longleaf Photo. He joined the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department as a special sworn deputy and then became a regular deputy. In the late 1980's, he joined Wrightsville Beach Police Department, retiring in the late 1990's. His passion was photography. Dick's specialty was his knowledge of lighting which showed in his bridal portraits, family portraits, pet portraits, and his indoor/outdoor images. Dick loved watching his students get it with their own photography. Dick was a member and past President of Azalea Dog Training Club. He helped many animal organizations with fundraisers. Dick loved his photography with Monty's Home, Pawsitive Partners Prison Program. He adored his monthly sessions photographing the cover model for PawPrints Magazine. Dick would always go to the back page of the magazine to see who found their furever home. Tribute to Dick Parrott on pages 21-25

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4 In-home Vacation Care Mid-day Breaks Insured and Bonded cuddlecarepetvisits.com Dineen Animal Hospital 1132 Floral Parkway - Wilmington, NC JEFF J. DINEEN, D.V.M. JAN BATTEN, D.V.M. EVE MILLS, D.V.M. JOANNE THOMPSON, D.V.M. (910) Cats ~ Dogs Hi! My name is Pikachu. I m an adorable 5-monthold neutered male kitten. I have a fluffy tail and ears, soft fur, and large sweet paws. I love human contact and will beg for attention with a soft chirping meow. I also love treats, toys, and other cats. Alas, when I was taken in to the vet, I tested positive for FIV, the feline immunodeficiency virus which has no vaccine and no cure. I can live for many years inside where I will be safe from secondary infections, but I cannot be around cats who are negative for the disease due to the risk of transmission. I would dearly love to have a home where I am either the only cat or with another FIV positive cat. Please consider taking me into your heart and your home and give my foster mom a call at You will be so glad you did!! I am sponsored by Sharon Harmon and Barbara Blandine. Thank you! My name is Duke and I am one amazing dog. I am friendly, loveable and cuddly. I seem to do well with other animals and would settle nicely into any home. I have softer plush fur and a speck of blue in one of my eyes. I am mid-sized at about 50 pounds and just about a year old. Come meet me and fall in love. I won t be homeless long, so please hurry! If you d like to know more about me or would like to inquire about the adoption process, please call or visit us online at I am sponsored by Jacqueline and Netop in loving memory of Tom Grady. I m Ace and I have some Flat Coated Retriever and Basset Hound in me, but probably a few other breeds, too. Either way, I m a happy boy! I am only 8-months-old and weigh 20 pounds. I enjoy meeting new people and playing with other dogs. I m looking for a family to call my very own. I m completely vetted and have my bags packed! Call RescueConnect at Sponsored in loving memory of Roxy.

5 We are sponsored by the Miss Avis Davis Fund in loving memory of Maryrose Miller. Miss Avis Davis, A Shelter Friend Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved. I could have written that. Blair is my name and I am the sweetest, most affectionate companion. In fact, I am remarkably loving! I m a girl who adores people and wouldn t mind crawling into your lap for attention. I am a strong, healthy 2- year-old who can be a bit much for small children or other pets. I have been spayed and vaccinated. To adopt me, call Silvia at , visit us at and Cooper is my name. I am a strikingly handsome young boy with huge green eyes, a beautiful spotty coat and snow-white tummy. The better for rubbing, I say! I am super sweet and friendly to humans and also love other kitties and cat-friendly dogs. I love to play with my toys and sure hope you like to play, too! I have been neutered and am up to date on vaccinations. Mary can tell you all about me when you call her at You may also visit us online at and on Facebook at Add instant love and joy to your home adopt a kitty today!!! Hobbes at your service. I am a very affectionate boy. I like other cats, dogs, and all humans (young and old). So, if you have youngin's and are looking for the perfect family pet - HERE I AM! I have been neutered, I m up to date on my vaccinations and I'm microchipped. You can find me and my friends at the Monkey Junction Petsmart on weekends from 10am to 4pm on both Saturdays and Sundays. For more info, please call I am a little snuggle bug, so they call me Teddy (you know, like the bear). I am looking for my forever home where I can lounge in a lap and enjoy life. Let s be best friends forever! I am spayed, up to date on my vaccines and microchipped. Please call or go to or for more info. All 4 Cats Adopt-An-ANGEL My name is Simba. I am a mid-sized Yellow Lab mix who is about 1-year-old. I do well with other dogs and cats. I have a little energy so an active family and a fenced in yard would be helpful. I am super playful and will keep you laughing with my fun personality. Anyone out there looking for a Lab? Come meet me at Petco on weekends. For more information, please call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or visit us online at Hi, my name is Dozier. I am a wonderful dog who is superfriendly and outgoing. I am about 3-years-old and weigh about 65 pounds. I am dropdead gorgeous with tan fur that is almost silver. I do well with other dogs and cats, too. I need an experienced dog owner because I am very, very smart and have some escape tendencies. I would do best in a home with a fenced in yard and some active, energetic people. For more info, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or visit us online at

6 Compassionate End of Life Care in the Comfort of Home Dr. Lide Doffermyre Dr. Christine Carmine To Your Rescue Helping You Help Animals Computer Program for Animal Organizations Keep Track of Adoptions, Returns, Fosters, Medical Records and Reminders, Donations, Members, Events, Volunteers, Mailing Lists and More! Lots of Searches, Queries, and Reports Please visit We'll help make your job easier so that you can focus on the animals! We are a non-profit corporation.

7 Volume 15 - Number 8 PawPrints Magazine Publishers / Editors Kelly Wall & Diane Pour Guest Cover Photographer Karen Smith, Studio Thirty Six East 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 Tribute to Dick Parrott Shelter News & Events Animal Shelters & Organizations: Adoption Options Adopt-An-ANGEL Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Cat Adoption Team Cat Tails New Hanover Humane Society. 19 New Hanover Sheriff s Office Animal Services.. 19 Miss Avis Davis Fund Onslow County Animal Services.. 29 PAW S Place Pender County Animal Shelter.. 33 Pender Humane Society Rescue Animals Community Effort.. 37 Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue Breed Rescues November

8 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! NHC RABBIT RESCUE OF WILMINGTON My name is Teddy Bear (RR70) and I m a Lionhead who s been neutered. I m 5-months-old and weigh about 3 pounds. I was surrendered to Brunswick County Animal Services with some other baby rabbits. At the time, we were too small and went into foster care until we were large enough to be neutered. If you want to adopt me, please NHCRabbitRescue@gmail.com, call or visit us at OPERATION TOPCAT My name is Kiara and I m a 7-monthold, fluffy white and black girl. I m sweet and friendly, I love to be petted and I like people. I don t mind other cats but would prefer not to be with a dominant cat as I may be shy in those circumstances. I haven t been around dogs but I think I d be okay with a small, quiet, calm dog. I ve been spayed, vaccinated, tested negative for Feline Leukemia and microchipped. I m ready for my furrever home and with lots of love. To adopt me, otopcatnc@aol.com or call FUREVER FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE My name is Jessie and I am a female Maltese who is 10-years-old. I had several health issues when my owner surrendered me. Since then, I received the medical care needed and I m feeling much better. I will have to take thyroid medication for the rest of my life. I am an inquisitive, active girl who s known as a Velcro dog because I love to be with humans all the time. I do well in a crate and I m wee wee pad trained. I know my name and come running when called. If you can find it in your heart to add a senior lady to your family, please call or slsfureverfriends@gmail.com. ANIMAL AVENGERS My name is Iya and I m a 9-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. I originally came to rescue in December with my mom and littermates. I was adopted but recently returned due to my owner s illness. They want me to find a home where I will receive the care and attention I deserve. I m spayed, vaccinated and house -trained. I m doing great in foster care and love running with my foster mom. If you would like to meet me, please complete an application on our website animalavengersnc.org. For more info, call or animalavengersnc@gmail.com. PENDER ENDANGERED ANIMAL RESCUE My name is Laila Ali! P.E.A.R. took great care of me after a dog attack. I m feeling very good now, running and playing and looking forward to being adopted into a loving family. However, P.E.A.R. needs help in paying off my very large vet bill. Any amount would be appreciated! All donations are tax-deductible. Donations can be sent to Pender Endangered Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 582, Rocky Point, NC For more info, call P.E.A.R. at PAWSITIVE PARTNERS PRISON PROGRAM Hi, my name is Scrabble and I am a 1-year old Beagle boy. During my eight week stay at Pender Correctional Facility, my inmate trainer, under the supervision of Monty s Home volunteers, will teach me all of my basic commands and one or two tricks, have me walking nicely on a leash, and teach me my all-important doggy manners. I am already housetrained, microchipped, neutered, crate-trained and vaccinated. I will graduate on November 10. All I need to make my life complete is a forever home! If you think yours is the one, visit montyshome.org, call , or adopt@montyshome.org. 8 November 2016

9 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! CAROLINA ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY Hi, my name is Stache. I am an adorable gray and white, neutered boy who was born in November I am an excellent cuddler and sleeping partner. I get along well with other cats and dogs. I love to play, explore, and snuggle. I am very short (my legs are not very long) but I have a big personality. I sort of resemble a munchkin cat. I would love a forever home with lots of love. If you have any questions or would like to meet me, please contact Debbie at COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) Looking for a running companion, beach buddy or co-pilot? Well, so am I! My name is Rickie Bobby and I m a 4-year-old Lab mix who is certain to be a great addition to your active lifestyle. I love playing with other dogs, going for long walks, strolling on the beach and riding in the car. I am a healthy young man who needs a great family to call my own. Come visit me here in Wilmington and call for adoption details. SOUTHERN REPTILE SAVIORS RESCUE We are a pair of juvenile Basilisk Lizards named Fred and Wilma. Sometimes you hear us referred to as the Jesus Lizard because of the way we stand up and run on top of the water. We are healthy eaters, feeding on meal worms, super worms and crickets. We can be adopted together or separately. We also come with a full set up if needed for an additional fee. Contact Bruce at , look us up on Facebook at Southern Reptile Saviors Rescue Inc or visit ONSLOW COUNTY PARTNERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE My name is Diva Sarah (after the woman who found me abandoned in a boat dock bathroom)! I am a Chihuahua mix who will be a small girl. A family with older or no children is best for me as I only weigh 1.8 pounds now! Please remember that I am a puppy and I m looking for my forever home that will take the time to help me grow and be the best little dog I can be! I can be shy but I warm up quickly and I am working on my potty-training. I am current on my shots and healthy! Contact Anna at or fill out an application at COASTAL CANINE RESCUE My name is Nettie and I m a Pitbull mix who is 2-years-old and 45 pounds. I was used as a breeder dog and then was left at a shelter after my owners had no more use for me. I am the sweetest girl you will ever meet. I love people and love to play with toys. I will even snuggle and sit calmly with you while watching your favorite TV shows. I also walk nicely on a leash and ride very well in the car. I m also a great bed warmer!! I m a very smart girl and, in one day, I learned how to ring a bell to alert you that I need to go outside. I have been vaccinated, spayed, dewormed and microchipped. I tested negative for heartworms and I m on monthly prevention. If you would like to meet me, please CoastalCanineRescue@ec.rr.com or call COLUMBUS HUMANE SOCIETY My name is Ferrah and I m approximately 2 to 3-years-old. I am heartworm positive and undergoing treatment. I m a sweet dog who is very shy and I ll need a patient person to work with me. It's only been a few weeks since I ve been in foster care but I m making improvements. My current foster mom says that I m loving, I play well with my furry foster siblings and I live to be a lap dog. If you're interested in meeting me or finding out more about me, call or jhinson6@ec.rr.com. November

10 I'm Helen and I'm a sweet dog. Despite not having eyes, I can navigate around the house, I am housetrained and I use the doggie door on my own. I love belly rubs and going for short walks, especially in the grass. I came in with very nasty ear infections and I continue to get drops twice a day. I also take Rimadyl for my arthritis twice a day but I will eat them as is. I m good with other dogs, but I can be a little protective of food during mealtime. I am very low-key and love nothing more than a soft bed. To adopt me, call Carolina Basset Hound Rescue at or visit our website at Remembering Tom Grady An Angel for Animals. May he be greeted by many at the Rainbow Bridge. My name is Caroline ( ). I m a 3-year-old girl who s been waiting for many months to find the family of my dreams. I m a lovely young cat and it s about time that I find my forever home. The shelter has me on a special diet in order to get me on a healthier, happier path. I m responding well and already feeling better! I ve already been spayed and vaccinated and I m ready for my happily ever after! Please come meet me! I m at Onslow County Animal Services, located at 244 Georgetown Road in Jacksonville. For info or to adopt me, call the adoption desk at I am sponsored in honor of all the cats who are waiting for homes at the shelter. Coastal Engraving Full color pictures of pets or other photos on mugs, mouse pads, coasters, refrigerator magnets and more. Pet ID Tags Trophies Plaques Signs Pet Memorials Rubber Stamps Name Badges South Kerr Business Center 118-A South Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC November 2016

11 Please call to adopt us! Adopt-An-ANGEL My name is Happy. You may remember me from last year. I was adopted and recently returned due to my owner s failing health. I am a sweetheart who does well with kids and other dogs, too. I am the perfect size at just about 50 pounds and I have such pretty amber eyes and fur. Will you come meet me at Petco and adopt me? I want to feel loved again. I wish I may, I wish I might, find myself a forever home tonight. My name is Birdie and I am a 9-year-old Chihuahua. I am an absolute sweetheart! I weigh about 8 to 10 pounds and I am super adorable. You may think I m a senior at 9-years of age but did you know that the smaller a dog is, the later in life they become seniors? I am really friendly and have never met a stranger. I do well with cats, dogs and older kids. I am also house-trained and easy-going. I am ready to pack my bags and move in. All you need is love...and a dog...and I hope you ll let me be that dog! Come see me at Petco on weekends. My name is Summer and I am a wonderful dog. I had seven puppies who have all gone on to be adopted. I am so proud. I would love to find my very own home someday, too. I do well with other animals and I have the sweetest disposition. I am mid-sized and only weigh about 45 pounds. I don t pull on the leash and I am quiet and calm. I am eager to please and a low maintenance kind of dog. Come meet me on weekends at Petco. My name is Frazier and I am a really calm Pitbull. I weigh about 55 pounds and am about 2 to 3-years-old. I seem to do well with other dogs. I am easy-going and eager to please. I sit nicely at your feet and I don t pull too much on the leash either. I have very good house manners, too. Please come meet me any weekend at Petco. My name is Trix and I am a 4-year-old black Lab mix. I am super playful and full of life. I love people and other dogs, too. I have lived the last 4-years of my life in a dog pen outside so I will need someone willing to teach me some house manners. I am cratetrained and really smart, though. I LOVE LIFE and I am such a happy boy even though I am homeless. I run and jump and turn circles, just happy to be free. Fortunately, I am super healthy, but I am a big boy who weighs about 75 pounds. My name is Kallie and I am a 1-year-old Yellow Labrador. I was adopted as a puppy and returned when my family moved away. I really need a permanent, committed family who will love me FOREVER! I am playful, friendly, and really loveable. Since I am a year old, I am still pretty active and playful. I would need an active family and a fenced in yard. Come see me at Petco every weekend. P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC November

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13 Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Please call to adopt us! OPEN SATURDAYS! My name is Joe (A091112) and, at just 7-weeks-old, I m a spectacular tiny kitty!! Just look at my beautiful grey Tiger stripes, my loveable little kitty nose, and my gorgeous eyes! Not many can resist! Don't wait - come give me a home. I will make you the center of my life and love you forever, promise! Hello there! I m Penelope (A090872), a very lovely black and white, 1½-year-old spayed girl. I am warm, loving and easy-going. I am the "personal assistant" type kitty who just loves to be close to my human and be petted. Come meet me soon - I m such a great gal! Croquet (A091689) in the house!! As you can tell by my awesome cow costume I am one beautiful source of liveliness and entertainment. I am a 9-week-old puppy boy who is always up for a new adventure. There s no doubt that the adventures you ll have with me will be better than any you ve had so far! Visit me today. Spot Hello there! My name is Brandi (A081027) and I am a 3-year-old, spayed girl. I m also a Labrador Retriever mix, large in size. If my crooked smile or inquisitive eyes haven't already convinced you, then you should definitely know that I am very motivated to be the next member of your pack! Come over to the shelter and let s have a friendly get-together real soon! 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 Boomer (A091199) and I m ready to steal your heart away. I m smart, good-looking and sweet as can be. At just 1-year-old, I m ready to have a long and happy life with you by my side. Wouldn t you enjoy a loving boy like me? I ll keep you warm and happy this winter. Hurry on over to the shelter so we can get started on lazy days together! Hi friends! My name is Pebbles (A087617) and I am a Beagle/Jack Russell mix girl with so much love to give some lucky person or family. Not only am I the cutest sock monkey in town, but I am also more than ready to find my forever home. I m just 6-months-old, so we have lots of memories to make together! 429 Greenswamp Road Supply, NC November

14 My name is Logan and I m a young, energetic, 45 pound boy who was born in October I m neutered, housetrained and cratetrained. I walk well on a leash, but need to have a fenced yard so I can run and play freely. My parents lived in a salvage yard and that is where I was born. Sadly, my puppyhood was not in a home with a family so I was not socialized with people until coming into foster. I am shy and fearful of new people so I would do best with kids over 10-years of age. I m looking for a family who has the time and patience to continue working on my socialization and to help me overcome my insecurities. Once you get to know me, you will see how sweet and affectionate I can be. I love playing with other dogs and will need to have at least one, if not more, canine siblings to set an example and help me continue to build up my confidence. I had a rough start in life, but I m ready to blossom with the love and encouragement from the right family. Could it be yours? Please contact my Echo Dogs foster mom at or learn more about me at I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! My name is Missy and I am a wonderful mother cat who raised 7 kittens. Many were not even mine, but when the shelter kept sitting them in front of me, I took them in with open paws. Who could turn an orphan kitten away? Now, several months later, all that is left is Bailey and myself. She is a solid black female who is now 7-months-old and we have been coming to adoption fairs ALL summer long. Every weekend we go back to our foster home empty handed. We don't have to be adopted together. It's ok if we are separated. We both need a home and can't afford to languish in foster care waiting to be adopted together. I am great with other cats and I love kids, but I don't like dogs at all. You may not even see Bailey in this picture, so look closely. Our black fur blends together and that makes it hard for us to get noticed. We are both super loveable and friendly. We love to snuggle and follow you around. Come see us at Petco on weekends. To know more about us or to inquire about the adoption process, call or visit us online at We are sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you!

15 Please call to adopt us! Hi, I'm Fredrick! I am a 5-month-old black and white tuxedo boy. I am the most playful and outgoing kitten of all my litter mates. I love to play with my toys and then climb in your lap for a nap. I get along well with other cats. Please consider adopting me with my brother Franklin. He s pictured on this page as well and he s just as handsome as me. We ll bring double the love and double the fun to your family! CAT: Cat Adoption Team We re at Petsmart 7 days a week. Hey, I'm Emanuel! I'm a white and brown Tabby boy and they tell me I m about 1-year-old. I'm a sweet, loving, and playful kitty who would be great for a family or any home with lots of action. I thrive on attention and started to feel unhappy being stuck in a cage, so I m staying with my foster mom for now. If you are interested in meeting me, call for more information! Hey, I'm Lily! I'm 7-monthsold, and my fur is white with black spots. I am a really sweet girl and will meow when you call my name. I'm also entertained by watching television, so I hope you have good taste in movies. I get along well with other cats, and I totally love my sister Winnie. She s not pictured on this page, but she s here with me. Adopt us together if you can! Hi, I'm Snuggles! I'm a 5-month-old boy with brown and white Tabby fur. I am a cuddly, snuggly love bug. I love to play. I will chase anything that moves! My favorite thing is to take a nap snuggled up to someone. I definitely live up to my name! If you want to give some love and get lots in return, come meet me at Petsmart on New Centre Drive in Wilmington. You ll be so very glad you did! VOLUNTEERS and FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!! Call for more information. Hey, I'm Franklin! I m a 5-month-old black and white tuxedo boy. I am the most cuddly kitty you will ever meet! I'm very playful and will chase anything that moves. I'm slightly shyer than my brother Fredrick (also pictured on this page), but you don't have to do much to get me to break out of my shell. Come meet me and you'll see that I'm a sweet, handsome boy. Hey, my name is Merryweather! I m a 1-year-old, white and brown Tabby girl. I was adopted as a kitten, but my previous owner couldn t keep me, so I m back again and hoping to find a really good forever home soon. I warm up to people quickly and enjoy affection. Playing and purring are my favorite pastimes! Wilmington, NC November

16 DB PLUMBING, INC. NEW CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL REMODEL / REPAIRS LICENSED & INSURED DONALD BARNHOUSE LIC. # Save lives please spay or neuter your pets! Hello there, my name is Dot! I m a super-sweet, 2-year-old Pit Bull mix girl with a fun personality. I am currently being treated for heartworms but I am hoping to be cleared for adoption soon. I can be a little shy at first but I m gentle and ready to be someone's lap dog. Please call if you are interested in meeting me. My friends will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about me! I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). It s me, Binky! Photo by Dick Parrott I made my cover model debut on the March issue of PawPrints Magazine and am so surprised that I am still waiting for a loving home! After all, I m a very affectionate and friendly girl who is ready to be your treasured companion. I love attention from humans and, at just 4-years-old, I m healthy, vaccinated, spayed, and litterbox-trained. Call today to make me the newest addition to your family! My friends can be reached at I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). DID YOU HEAR? You Can Sponsor a Homeless Animal in PawPrints Magazine for Just $35. Call: pawprints@ ec.rr.com 16 November 2016

17 Please call to adopt us! Cat Tails I had to get away from Lamar, so I ran to this shelter. Can you guess who I am? If you guessed Khloe you would be correct. I am a 17-month-old white kitty who is just trying to get out of a bad relationship. I love people way too much and that is why I am in this pickle. So please come rescue me and I promise you won t be disappointed. I will never give up on our relationship. I was named Agnew and my brother was Spiro. He got adopted because he was friendlier than I am. I miss him but I know I have to be strong and find my own home. I am shy at first, but will warm up once I get to know you. I am a petite, dark orange-marbled Tabby, who is only 18-months-old. I get along well with others, cats that is, so I can be your only or part of a set. Just like any pirate, I have waited patiently for somewhere to call my home. Someone dumped me at Petsmart and Cat Tails was nice enough to take me in. My name is Sinbad and I ve been adopted and returned a couple of times because no one will give me the time I need to adjust. Once I get used to new people and places, I am so very friendly. I am an 8-year-old, light gray Tabby boy. Bailey I m Aster, an unusual 3-year-old female orange Tabby who has been at the shelter since I was a kitten. I m extremely shy and it will take some time to win my confidence. But once I trust you, I m very affectionate, loving and want nothing more than to climb into your lap for some personal time. I would be better with another cat to help draw me out. Erika Bacardi If you want one of those umbrella drinks, you re looking for me, Bacardi. If you want something smooth and mellow, look for my brother, Bailey. We re 6-month-old brothers and most people can t even tell us apart. We are both part Siamese and have beautiful pale blue eyes. Like most brothers our age, we can get a little wild and crazy, but we ll keep you laughing! Earl I m Erika and this is my brother, Earl. We are very distinguished looking, black 7-month-old kitties. We used to forget to be friendly, but we re much better now. Sometimes Earl can be a little hard to get your hands on, but once you catch us, we both like to be petted and scratched and rubbed and cuddled. We had to lay low during October, so now we re really ready to go Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC November

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19 New Hanover County Humane Society Friendly and social as can be, that s me, Sassy! Even if I ve just met you, I ll walk right up to you and invite you to stroke my soft, plush, gray fur. I m a 1-year-old girl who is already spayed and trained in the litterbox. I enjoy laying in patches of sunlight, sleeping in cozy cat beds, and I wouldn t turn down the chance to chase a toy around the room! I ll put a smile on your face, for sure. I m a solid-white beauty who is declawed and friendly to kids. How did a darling boy like me end up alone in a shelter? My name is George and I m the kind of feline that cat lovers just adore: I m laidback, purry, and quite happy to curl up beside you or on a cat bed while you go about your day. Then, when you re done with your work, I ll enjoy being rubbed by you as we relax in companionship. I m neutered and litterbox-trained, too! It s me, Joc, just hanging out in this cat bed until you arrive and take me home! I m a 2-yearold black and white neutered boy who is very sweet and very friendly. In fact, I get along with dogs, as long as they re nice to me. I d prefer to be the only cat in the household and of course I m litterbox-trained. Sheriff s Animal Services Unit My name is Archer (A344652) and I was brought in with another cat but he s already been adopted. Our former owner could no longer keep us. Isn t that sad? I m social, curious, and playful. Everyone here at the shelter can see it s obvious I will make someone a great companion. I m already fixed and vaccinated, so I m ready to move in with you today. I m a handsome fellow who is a 9-month-old Boxer/Rottie/Lab mix. I ve found myself at the shelter because my family was not able to keep me. I m a super friendly guy who loves to hang out, go for walks and get some scratches behind my ears! I ve been doing well with other dogs at the shelter, so if you already have a dog and are thinking about another pet, bring them to meet me! Please reference A The staff have nicknamed me Bear (A346300)! I m a 9-yearold Shepherd/Retriever mix who was found as a stray. I m a super fellow - just as loveable as can be and I m so happy to get your attention, some snuggles and a treat never hurts either! Please come in and meet me - everyone here knows I m going to make someone a terrific forever friend! November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. How gorgeous am I? I m a 5-year-old Labrador Retriever who was found on Robert Stephens Drive on the night of the hurricane. I m super-sweet, friendly and calm so everyone thinks I ve been living with someone who taught me manners. If you are a Lab lover, stop in and meet me! Please reference A Call to adopt us! 2405 North 23rd St. Wilmington, NC Call to adopt us! 180 Division Dr. Wilmington, NC November

20 My name is Dottie and I am an adorable, plush grey and white kitten who is about 7-months-old. I am friendly and playful. I do really great with kids and other cats, but haven't had much exposure to dogs. Teenagers have it tough, so please consider a teenager when adopting. Most people who are looking for kittens are wanting them as young as they can possibly get - so they look at me and my littermates and say, "They are too old." Too old? I am only 6-months-old. People who want adults say, "I don't want a kitten who will tear my curtains up and then look at me and my littermates and say, "They are too young." Too young? I am 6-months-old. I pray there will be that special person who walks up, looks at me and says, "You are just right!" I am still hoping and waiting and growing lonelier each day. Being homeless is no fun. Please come see me at Petco on weekends and remember: the overlooked teenagers deserve a chance, too. To know more about me or inquire about the adoption process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or visit us online at I am sponsored in honor of all the wonderful foster mommies and daddies who care for homeless animals. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Know what will turn this frown upside down? Your signature on my adoption papers! Hugs and kisses will also make me smile. My name is Jagger (A022852) and I m a 3 to 5-year-old brown and white Pitbull boy who weighs in at around 55 pounds. That s a nice size! Not too big and not too small. I was found as a stray and have been very friendly to all the people here. Wouldn t you like to give me a loving home? I can see us taking walks around the neighborhood and trips to the park or beach. Doesn t that sound good? Please drive over so we can make these dreams a reality. Hurry, though! You see, dogs arrive at the shelter every day and there s just not room enough for us all. If you need directions to the shelter, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. The shelter is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, Noon to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. Can t wait to meet you! I am sponsored in honor of Kathleen M. Langone.

21 Grateful Thanks to Dick Parrott PawPrints Magazine lost a dear and beloved friend on Saturday, October 8, Dick Parrott s passing was a huge shock and has left quite a void in our lives. We are profoundly grateful to him for the years he devoted to us and to the magazine. He truly sought to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals in our community. And in this, he succeeded. Dick kindly agreed to be the cover photographer for PawPrints Magazine in June It was a commitment he kept for over fourteen years, until his last cover in September Over 170 cats and dogs (and one rabbit) passed through Dick's studio, sat under his lights, and received his patient attention. Each month, we drove out to Dick s studio to meet him and the cat or dog scheduled to appear on the next cover. Dick was usually playing a game of Solitaire on the computer when we entered (and occasionally, he won, much to his delight.) We would set up the studio together, giggling at Dick s jokes and witty puns, delivered with a twinkle in his eye. The photo shoot was usually filled with laughter, and Dick was occasionally bopped upon the head by a feather boa or something else we were vigorously shaking or tossing up in the air to get the animal s attention. He would give us a funny look at the impact, then keep on snapping photos. When the shoot was over, we would talk about our lives while Dick put the photos on a CD for us to take home. Afterward, he would walk us to our car, tell us to be safe, and we would say, Thanks, Dick, see you next month! It was a comfortable ritual we shared for over fourteen years, one now deeply cherished and missed. We are so thankful that our last photo shoot with him was one filled with laughter as we watched kittens playing and romping in a dollhouse. It was a very good day. After his passing, his wife, Nancy, told us that when he received the printed issue, he would glance at the cover, but then head straight to page 46, the Adoption Celebration, where photos of adopted animals are featured. Indeed, Dick told us many times how much he looked forward to our photo shoots, but that he also wished there wasn t a need for them. We hope he knows how much he contributed to his wish becoming, one day in the future, a reality. In an age when commitments come and go, Dick was rock-solid in his dedication to helping find homes for abandoned animals. He never let us or them down. He will always be part of PawPrints Magazine, and always in our hearts. Each of the diverse covers he shot for PawPrints are presented on the next four pages.

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28 You know the saying that good things come in small packages? Well, that s definitely true about me! My name is Charlotte and I m a small Toy Poodle. I m not even 6 pounds but I am packed full of good things! You might notice that my photo shows white in my eyes. Don t worry about that. I don t! The canine ophthalmologist that the nice folks at Carolina Poodle Rescue took me to says that I have probably been blind from the first year of my life. I have progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) but that doesn t slow me down! The world is full of great sounds, interesting smells, and stuff to touch. I see with my heart, ears, nose, and toes! In fact, I was found as a stray so I had managed to keep myself safe until the Carolina Poodle Rescue could take me in. I m happy, affectionate and eager to play. I love going for walks. Does that surprise you? Well, then you don t know how much you can learn about a place by the way it smells. I would love to have someone who wants a companion for everything. Once I find someone, I never want to let them go! I m also an excellent snuggler. So after we go on a walk and find out what s going on in the world, I d love to come home and curl up on a lap for the evening. If you are looking for a small package of fun, I may be the perfect fit for you. I m 8-years-old which is the prime of life for a Toy Poodle. If you d like to meet me, please call or visit A portion of the proceeds from every real estate closing goes to local animal rescues. SHARI CUTTING ABR, CNE REALTOR / BROKER I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! Hello! I'm Doofy (the orange and white boy on the left) and I was supposed to be the one featured in the magazine this month, but my girlfriend, Mimi, wanted to show her stuff too - so I said OK! We are both FeLV (feline leukemia) positive but it's not a problem for either of us if it's not a problem for you! I m the more outgoing one and Mimi is a little shy. I'm about 6-years-old and she s about 5-years-old and we re in overall good health. We must both be strictly indoor cats and must either be adopted singly or with another FeLV cat. Come meet us today, please! Our friends at SOAR will be glad to answer any questions at shari@sharicutting.com We are sponsored by SOAR in loving memory of all their wonderful, furry friends who made it safely to the Rainbow Bridge.

29 Onslow County Animal Services Call or to adopt! My name is Ingrid ( ) and I m a 1½-year-old Terrier mix. I have been quite overwhelmed being homeless and in a shelter environment. It s a big, unfamiliar place for a little girl like me. I m eagerly waiting for someone to love. I ve already been spayed so I m ready to go home with you today! We re Atticus ( ) and Buckley ( ), two 5-month-old brothers who arrived at the shelter as terrified little boys. We were extremely fearful of human contact, but we deserved a chance. Since then, we ve been making great strides in our foster home and while we aren t quite lovebugs with the humans just yet, we love to play and cuddle each other. I m Atticus, an adorable orange Tabby and Buckley is a handsome black and white guy. We need a family who will be patient and gentle with us. We love to play with toys, nap on the windowsill and snuggle up together. We re feisty, young kittens who have come a very long way. Now it s time for us to continue our journey in a forever home! They call me Handsome Hound Rocco ( ) and I m a happy, playful, intelligent pup. At 2½-years-old, I m still full of energy and would be ideal in a home with an active family where I will be able to stay busy. I love my squeaky ball and I m a fetch hound, which is something of an oddity. Everyone here adores my exuberant nature and hopes I ll find a family soon. Cooped up in a kennel is not where a young, active pup should be. If you can give me a home with a lot of love, attention and the busy lifestyle I need, please contact the shelter today! Howdy! I m a 2-year-old Pitbull mix named Chad ( ). I m the longest canine resident at the shelter, and it s about time I found a home! I m a happy-go-lucky boy whose tail never stops wagging. I m playful and full of energy. I would love a home with a yard to run in and a human who will have fun with me. I m looking for a home without cats, and I m a great young pup who deserves a second chance at happiness. I m a senior Aussie Shepherd mix who did nothing to deserve a life on the streets, but after many long days of wandering on my own, I was brought in to the shelter. How anyone could leave a gentle lady behind is something no one here can understand. My name is Lolly ( ) and I m approximately 7-years-old and looking for a home where I can spend my golden years surrounded by happiness. I m a calm and quiet girl. I m looking for a good snuggly space to nap and a human to love, and maybe a good spot to sun myself, too. Can you give me the life I deserve? I m a 2-year-old Terrier mix named Sabrina ( ). My friends here at the shelter have given me the nickname Miss Scruffleupagus. They say I m a fun and happy young pup. If you are looking for a pint-sized companion, then I m your girl! 244 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC November

30 Johnsons Corner Grill and Convenience Store Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served All Day Pay at the Pump Open 24 Hours US Hwy 421, Currie, NC Open 7 days week! Monday - Saturday 4:30am to 8pm Sunday 6:30am to 8pm Hi! My name is Sunshine. I am a 1½-year-old Calico girl who is very sweet and loving. I lived in a foster home before coming to the shelter and I was a great guest! My foster parents said I was a wonderful kitty and I got along superbly with the other three cats in the household. My foster dad was my favorite human; I slept in his lap while he watched TV. I also loved to play and explore. If there was something new in the house I just had to check it out. Now I m back at the shelter and I hope to find a forever home so I can start warming laps again! Oh yes, I am spayed, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. Please call Pender Humane Society at and let s arrange a meeting! I am the best friend you ve been searching for. Sponsored by Your Friends at Pender Humane Society s Furry Friend's Re-sale Shop. We Care!! What do you get when you cross a Basset and a Lab? You get us! My name is Cora and I act like a Basset all day long and so does my bestie, Chloe (who is a little taller than me)! We have the short stature like a Basset Hound and that wonderful personality of both a Basset and Lab! We are a perfectly matched set with a bit of a hard luck story. Both of us were adopted then dumped in a shelter when our humans no longer wanted us. We just don't understand what we did wrong! All we wanted is to love our humans and please them. So, we are now looking for a new home. We are very bonded at 5 to 9-years of age, so we really need to be adopted together. We love to play, love to walk, and we get along with other dogs! I get a little nervous with lots of people coming and going, but Chloe takes everything in stride. We are both very smart, obedient, house-trained and listen to commands our foster mom gives us. We ride well in the car and love everyone and every dog we have met so far. Wouldn t we be a great set of twins for your perfect loving home? If you are interested, please call Carolina Basset Hound Rescue at or visit our website at Also, we are always short on foster homes! If you have ever thought about fostering, please contact us for more details. We are sponsored in loving memory of Levi D.

31 PAW S Place Please call to adopt us! (Call for a pre-adoption application and adoption fee info.) Gracie is my name, loving people is my game. I'm a 3-year-old Terrier mix who has filled out to 27 pounds. I have been at Paws Place before. You see, an elderly couple adopted me but did not have the time and energy to provide me. I like to exercise by playing and walking. I don't like all other dogs, but some are okay. I'm completely house-trained and cratetrained. I'm a good girl! Do you love Disney? Then you ll love my name, Jiminy! I've been featured twice before, yet I am still searching for my forever home. I have love to give a family. I get along with most dogs and I like to play. I am neutered, vaccinated, on heartworm prevention, AND microchipped. I m in the first kennel at Paws Place - I am their official greeter! Loni is my name because I am a beautiful blonde, just like Loni Anderson. I came to Paws Place after delivering my puppies. I am spayed, on heartworm prevention, and I ve made new friends. I like to play with stuffed animals, go for walks, and chew on bones. I'm good with children and some other dogs. Could I join your family? Hello friends, they call me Timmy! I'm a 10-year-old retired hunting dog. I weigh just shy of 50 pounds and am currently in a foster home where I've learned to live as an indoor dog. I'd love to find a permanent residence where I can sniff around and nap the day away. If you're looking for a gentle companion, send an to Sarah@PawsPlace.org and let s have a meeting soon! Ahoy! I'm Nina, named for Columbus's ship. I was pulled from a county shelter and brought to Paws Place on Columbus Day. I am a 25 pound Shepherd mix who is quick to make friends. I enjoy playing with a bouncing tennis ball in my spare time. I'd make a great addition to your family! Won't you give me a chance? My fellow Americans, I'm Kennedy, as in President Kennedy. My mom had a litter of eight boys and as it's election time, we all were named after presidents. I was born in late July to a mixed breed mother - maybe Staffordshire Terrier/ Carolina Dog cross. No one knows my dad. When I'm not eating and playing, I like to chew on rope toys or even shoelaces. I'm neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, too! 3701 Boiling Spring Rd., Winnabow, NC November

32 DOGTRAIN Instruction for People Training for Dogs Office Hours: 9-6pm Tues-Sat Classes: 9-9pm Tues-Thurs 9-6pm Fri-Sat 1038 S. Kerr Ave. Wilmington, NC PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Private Instruction Available Hello guys! My name is Canna (A087220) and I m a 1-year-old girl. Honestly, it would probably take all day to explain all of the reasons I am so awesome but I'll settle for telling you just a few: I love people, I love other dogs, I m happy, I m playful, I m learning commands, I m already sitting on command, and I take walks like a dream. To sum it all up, I m simply a wonderful girl who would be a perfect addition to any family. My adoption fee includes a physical examination, heartworm test, a rabies vaccination and spay surgery. For driving directions or more info, please call Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services at Please Adopt Me! I'm Dottie, an adorable gray kitten, just 11-weeks-old. I'm very sweet and playful, and I get along with others, including puppies! Please call for adoption info. Dr. Christian Bolz Dr. Debbie Bolz Dr. Colleen Peat Carolina Beach Road (1 mile south of Monkey Junction across from Harris Teeter) Dottie I am sponsored by Adam's Folly Pet Boarding, Bolivia, NC. Thank you! Convenience for you Comfort for your pet Ali s K9 Clips Pet Salon 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.

33 Pender County Animal Shelter Please call or to adopt us! I m a princess cat named Cinder Ella (A022601) who is looking to magically transform my life at this shelter to life in a palace (your home) with my Prince Charming (that s you!) I m very friendly and very sweet and just 1-year-old. Please hurry over and adopt me! If a sweet, loveable and cuddly girl is what you re after, come and meet me! My name is Miss Picasso (A ) because my splash of Calico colors are like a work of art! I was found as a stray, but I enjoy being around people and receiving their attention. They think I m about 2-years-old. Hurry on over today! OPEN ON SATURDAYS! Noon to 4pm OPEN ON SUNDAYS! 1pm to 4pm Please Adopt! WE RE OVERCROWDED AND NEAR CAPACITY. I m Freedom (A ), a sweet and friendly boy who is neutered and declawed on my front paws. Wondering how I got my name? Well, I was found by a soldier s family travelling from Myrtle Beach to Camp Lejeune. I m named in honor of him and in the hope I will soon be free from shelter life and home with you! It s me, Black Purrl (A022648), a 1-year-old sweetheart with a sleek black coat and a dash of white at my neck. I m a very friendly girl who was found as a stray and I d love to be part of your family. Won t you adopt me? You ll have my gratitude and love forever! Know what will turn these sad brown eyes into happy ones? Your love will! My name is Lauralee (A022744) and I m a 2 to 3-year-old Pit Bull girl who is bewildered by the sounds and sights here at the shelter. I m friendly and in need of a second chance at life. Hurry! Spot Looking for a SUPER-FRIENDLY and LOVEABLE boy? That s me, Grey Poupon (A022690)! The shelter workers say I am particularly affectionate and am always seeking love when they open my cage. What a shame that a perfect companion like me is sitting at a shelter! I am gray in color (hence my fabulous name) and I was found as a stray. Do yourself a huge favor and come adopt me. I m already neutered and ready for the ride home with you! 3280 New Savannah Rd., Burgaw, NC Pendercountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com November

34 Not for profit service organization since 1971 IF YOUR DOG IS NOT COMING TO YOU YOU SHOULD BE COMING TO US! $10.00 OFF with this ad (first time students only) Visit our website at Hi, I'm Abigail! I'm an adorable 1-yearold, orange and white Tabby girl. I am a total sweetheart who loves attention. I'm very inquisitive, I love to play, and cuddling is pretty awesome, too. Sometimes I will follow you around and jump in your lap when I want to be petted! I'm a very social kitty who can provide you with a lot of love and entertainment. Meet me at the C.A.T. Adoption Center at Petsmart on New Centre Drive, or call Cat Adoption Team at for adoption information. I am sponsored by ECM Corporation. Thank you! My name is Shannon and I m the kind of girl you just want to cuddle close and reassure that everything s going to be all right. You see, I m a little overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of shelter life, but I m trying to be brave and I m making lots of new friends! I take treats so gently from your fingers, I play well with other dogs and I have a very sweet disposition. I m learning simple commands and they tell me I m a 1-year-old Pitbull mix. I have four white boots on my feet and I m spayed and vaccinated, too! Adopt me and watch me blossom under your love and care! If you have questions or need driving directions, call Pender Humane Society at Sponsored in memory of Milo, the big black dog who stole our hearts! Mommy and Daddy miss you every day! 34 November 2016

35 Please call to adopt us! Pender Humane Society Which adorable kitten will you take home? We are Tia and Tuffie. I m Tia, a girl. Tuffie is a baby boy. We re 9-weeks-old and ready to be adopted into loving families. I love to talk to you. If you don't pick me up, I ll tell you about it. I ll even talk to you while you re holding me! I also love any toy that comes my way and I adore people. Tuffie is a lover boy. He just loves to cuddle and sleep with you. He also enjoys pulling strings. We re both simply adorable! Make a plan to visit us soon. Tuffie Look how beautiful I am! I m Ivory, a 1-yearold Shepherd mix girl who is very shy and just learning to trust people. I do much better with other dogs who are calm and friendly. I am a perfect size, just 35 pounds. I m hoping to be adopted by someone with a kind heart and a patient nature. Love and time is all I need to come out of my shell and be the girl I was meant to be! Tia Looking for someone very sweet to share your life with? How about me? My name is Blake and I m a young boy, just 4- months of age, who is ready to be your faithful and loving companion! I was once an orphaned baby but a kind Momma Cat at the shelter nursed me to great health. I just love to play and explore and I get along happily with the other cats at the shelter. I also enjoy being held and given attention. I hope to soon be seeing you here! Cuddly Orange Cat Lovers, where are you? I m Mr. Tubbs, the sweetest boy you could ever hope to meet. I was found as a stray, but I sure do love people and would be a great family companion. I m 6-years of age and a complete Lover Boy. I just adore being petted and given attention. As for my health, it s great! I m neutered, up to date on shots and litterbox-trained. Come on over, give me a cuddle, and listen to me purr! Hello! I m Lilly, a 1-year-old Silver Tabby with a very laid-back and calm personality. I enjoy curling up on cat beds, being petted, and I ll start purring the minute you begin stroking me. As for my health, I am spayed, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. Won t you hop in the car and come meet me? You ll find out how loving I am as soon as you enter the kitty playroom! Peter Meko Hi there! We are 9-week-old kittens named Meko and Stormy. I m Meko, the boy, and Stormy is a girl. We were orphaned in Bladen County, but a wonderful human fostered and bottle-fed us and kept us safe. Food comes first with us, then playtime and then cuddle time. But if you pick one of us up, our purr machine starts. Like all bottle-fed babies, we love people and look for your attention. We re at the shelter now so please come meet us! P. O. Box 626, Burgaw NC Stormy November

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37 Please call to adopt us! R.A.C.E. (Rescue Animals Community Effort) Hi, my name is Daisy Mae and I am a true southern belle. I am a Chihuahua who is 3-years-old and weighs 7 pounds. I am a little timid but that will go away once I feel settled. My foster mom has been teaching me tricks. I do well with other dogs but very young children scare me. I do have heartworms but my treatment has started and R.A.C.E. will pay for the slow treatment method and provide monthly pills. Other than that, I am in perfect health. Please call if you are interested in loving me. I am a fine looking Boxer if I do say so myself. My name is Rudy and I was given to my rescue group because my owners could not keep me. Obviously, the rescue group saw the potential in me! I am 7-years-old and have been fully vetted. I was very glad when they told us I was heartworm negative. I am house-trained and like people and dogs but can not be around cats as they tempt me too much. I am a very happy and wiggly guy who just wants to have fun. Some say I am very affectionate and I think that's a compliment. Am I right? Come and meet me and I will show you! Hi there, my name is Audrey and I am the happiest girl on the planet. My goal in life is to have fun, fun, fun and then some more fun. Life is meant to live and I m going to love it to the fullest. I enjoy playing with other dogs, so if you have a playmate for me, that would be perfect. If not, we can take walks or go to the dog park. I am young, at approximately 1-year of age, I am completely vetted and I m ready for my new home. I only weigh 21 pounds fully grown, so we are not sure what combination of breeds that I am. Please call to adopt me. My name is Happy and I am a 1-year-old very happy little white Pomeranian. Even though I was born blind, I adjust very well and can maneuver through the house with just a little guidance. I am super sweet, I love other dogs and I am completely vetted. I am almost completely house-trained. If you are looking for a lap dog, I am the one. Please call about me today so we don t waste another second without each other. Hey, have you heard about the Cabarrus County Puppy Mill hoarding bust? That s where I came from and I am feeling very lucky to have come to R.A.C.E. along with my siblings. That was a horrible place and because of my lack of care, they had to pull all of my teeth but I can still eat well. My name is Charlene. I am a 10-year-old Miniature Apricot Poodle and I am as sweet as can be. Like my friend, Happy, I just want love and a lap to sit on. If you are looking for a senior dog, please consider me. Thank You! I m a very sweet 7-year-old Beagle named Shorty. I am a happy-go-lucky guy and I love other dogs. I get a little nervous around very young children (hence the reason for being in rescue) but I m fantastic with people. What I would really love to have is a new family who will walk me a lot as I weigh about 15 pounds more than I should. If you love to walk on the beach, or anywhere really, that's for me. Of course, I will also have to be kept on my diet but should be slim and suave in no time. P.O. Box 3370, Shallotte, NC November

38 Pet Portraits Greeting Card Photos Family Photos Renee Clement Hi, I'm Bodie! I'm a compact little guy who loves to play. I adore my foster sister, we play and cuddle together everyday. I've also met other doggy friends who I enjoy playing with. I'm great on a leash and I enjoy walks. I'm housetrained and crate-trained. If you're looking for a fun, easygoing family addition, look no further! For full explanation of our adoption process, adoption application, and fees, please visit or call PITT. I am sponsored by Robyn Davis in memory of Lilo. It s me, Willie, and boy, are you gonna love me! I m just a little sweetheart. All I want is to be next to you and get loved on. I m a Carolina dog, just 4-years-old, and I m a red-head! My coat is so vibrant and pretty. I m learning basic commands and I really enjoy the walks on a harness that I take around the shelter. I never meet a stranger - everyone is my friend! I get along well with other dogs and possess a very happy and positive spirit. I ve had all my shots and am neutered, too. If you d like to meet me, hurry on over to Pender Humane Society. They can answer any questions you may have at I ll be ready and waiting with a smile! I am sponsored by Cindy Meyers in loving memory of Harley and Murphy November 2016

39 Please call to adopt us! I know you have seen me in here before and I don't know why I'm still at SOAR! I'm Oliver. My two brothers and I came to SOAR as tiny kittens - that was almost 3 years ago! For some reason, they got adopted but I never have. I just don't understand why! I am always on my best behavior. I don't mind if you pick me up and I love to talk. I'm a sweet boy and I live in the open room with other cats - so if you give me time and introduce me to another cat the correct way - I would be ok. But if you just want me to be your one and only kitty, that would be fine, too. Hello, I m Minion! I got my name because I was tiny when I first came to SOAR. That was 1 year ago. A lady saw me get thrown out of a car window on the highway! Thank goodness she took care of me until I was able to come to SOAR! As you can see, I have grown into a very handsome boy. I m super-sweet and have a purr that goes on for days! I do ok with other cats. In fact, I had a feral kitten living with me in my cat kennel for awhile until she got adopted! I do get scared and defensive around dogs, so I should live in a dog-free household. Let s meet! SOAR (Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue) I may be sitting here at the animal rescue in Southport - but you can tell by my smile that I'm not gonna let it get me down!! I'm Oakley, a 3½-year-old Lab mix who weighs in at about 35 pounds. They say I'm pretty chilled and I know commands such as sit and shake. I walk well on a leash, unless I see a squirrel and then I can pull like a sled dog! But who wouldn t? Please come by to meet me and say Hi! Wanna play? How about run? How about play AND run? My name is Lexi and I m a sweet girl who was found wandering around Holden Beach. I d love a fenced yard to run and play in, not to mention some long walks or runs on the beach! I turned 2-years-old in September and I am spayed, vaccinated and ready to go! I am also an American Staffordshire Terrier mix, weighing in at about 40 pounds. Adopt me and let s enjoy a fun, happy and loving life together! I m Emma and I arrived at the shelter with my friend Trixie after the death of our person. Trixie recently found a new family and I m hoping the same will happen for me! She and I got along great, so if you have a dog who needs a best friend, please bring him or her out to the shelter to meet me! I m a Mastiff/Lab mix, about 65 pounds and 3-years-old. I d love a fenced-in yard for playtime. See you soon! What a story I have! I'm Minnie and I came to SOAR from Duplin County Rescue where I was abandoned with my seven kittens. And to top it off - they found out I am FIV positive. Luckily my kittens were fine - but that left me with no place to live. Thankfully, the wonderful people at SOAR had just adopted out 2 of their FIV cats, so that opened up a space for ME! I'm a sweet girl, a little over 2-years-old, vaccinated and spayed. I have to live indoors only and either be adopted by myself or with another FIV cat. Other than that - I have no restrictions! 3376 St. Charles Place Southport, NC November

40 ORRELL & REINER, P.C. Certified Public Accountants P.O. Box 4054 Wilmington, NC Robert H. Orrell, III, CPA Anne W. Reiner, CPA Tel Hi there, I'm Christopher, as in Christopher Columbus! You see, Columbus Day is when I was pulled from a county shelter by Paws Place. Everyone comments on my beautiful eyes. I have one blue eye and one brown eye. I'm about 2-years-old, I weigh under 20 pounds, I like other dogs, and I m a bit shy. Stop by the kennel to see me and let s get to know each other! You can call Paw s Place at for driving directions or adoption information. I am sponsored in loving memory of Grace Harrington. My name is Don and I am a nice teenage Tabby kitten who is about 5- monthsold. I am a little shy, but I will come around if you give me some tender loving care. I do well with other cats and older kids. You can find me at adoption fairs on weekends at Petco in Wilmington. I ve already been neutered and I m current on vaccinations, too. If you d like to know more about me or would like to inquire about the adoption process, please call or visit us online at I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you! 40 November 2016

41 Subway and Paws Place Team Up! Holt Cstore Subway is teaming up with Paws Place for the 3rd year to help Paws Place s dogs! Stop in at any of the five Cstore/Subway locations listed below on Saturday, November 12 and they will donate 20% of all sales to benefit the dogs of Paws Place. Win/Win for you and Paws Place! Participating locations include: Sloop Point Loop Cstore/Subway (BP) Hwy 17 & Sloop Point Loop Rd. Hampstead; Topsail Cstore/Subway (Exxon) Hwy 17 and 210, Hampstead. Adoptable dogs will be at the following locations: Magnolia Greens Cstore/Subway (BP) 1012 Grandiflora Dr., Leland - Dogs will be there to greet you from 11am to 2pm; Maco Depot Cstore/Subway (Mobil) 3675 Maco Rd., Leland - Dogs will be there to greet you from 11am to 2pm; Middle River Cstore/ Subway (BP) 905 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia - Dogs will be there to greet you from 11am to 2pm. So, stop by for good food and some doggie kisses and help the dogs! For info, visit Have you got your tickets? It s Time for the Wilmington Fur Ball! The Wilmington Fur Ball will host its 11th Annual Fur Ball on November 5 at the Cape Fear Community College Union Station. This event has raised over $167,000 for no-kill animal rescue groups in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. Funds raised have helped build fences, construct metal roofs for outdoor kennels, aided in the construction of a no-kill animal shelter, as well as a low-cost spay/ neuter clinic. Black tie and cocktail dress is recommended. For info, bydariver@charter.net, call , or visit Find a Friend at Paws on the Patio On Saturday, November 19 come join the fun at Dig & Dive where Paws Place will have Paws on the Patio. That s right, dogs will be there interviewing families for their forever homes. It s a family day of fun to benefit the Paws Place dogs - corn hole contest, smooch a pooch and raffles. Hope to see you at 3525 Lancelot Lane from 11am to 3pm. For more information, visit Paws Place s Facebook page at Shopping with a Purrrpose The FOFF (For Our Furry Friends) Thrift Store is looking for slightly used items. The 5,000 square foot thrift store is located at 102 US Hwy 117N. Please call Norma at , Gloria at or send an to normat1@charter.net or llefrog@aol.com. All profits from the store go to support Pender Humane Society. Shelter News & Events The Power of 10 is Greater Would you be one of 10? Canines for Service launched a Power of 10 fundraising campaign on September 1, The goal of the 100-day initiative is to raise $60,000 the cost to train and partner two service dogs. Service dogs change a persons life with the gift of independence. The Power of 10 starts with 10 supporters donating 10 dollars each to Canines for Service. They, in turn, ask ten of their friends to do the same, who then ask ten more friends, creating a powerful wave of support and fundraising dollars. Canines for Service operates from a 5,000 sq. ft. of space on Old Dairy Road. The long awaited expansion has provided the opportunity to initiate a Veterans internship program teaching Veterans new job skills learning how to train service dogs for Veterans with disabilities. In the upcoming months, the program will expand again to offer a fee based learning opportunity for service dog training. Since bringing the Canines for Veterans program back to Wilmington in June 2015, we had been stretched to maximum capacity with little room for service dog training or to increase the number of dogs in training, offer more pet therapy classes and the aspects of daily business, says Rick Hairston, President and CEO. Now, the service dog training has the much needed space to achieve our mission, we can bring more dogs in to train and have already grown with the intern program. For more information, please call , send an to phairston@caninesforservice.org, or visit 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. November

42 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 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Happy, playful and oh-sofriendly! How can a wonderful (not to mention handsome) dog like me be running out of time! My name is Klondike (A022927) and I m a 2-year old Husky mix with perhaps a bit of Akita thrown in. I was found as a stray but I m such a friendly boy that I must have belonged to someone at some time. I seem to get along just fine with other dogs and I d be a fun companion on trips to the beach or park. Won t you come meet me? If you do, I hope you ll hurry! You see, dogs arrive every day and there s just not enough room for us all. The shelter is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, Noon to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. For driving directions or more info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. We ll have a great life together! I am sponsored in loving memory of Hank Harrington. It's me again, Rex! You've likely seen my handsome face before as this is my third time being featured. I'm still at Paws Place awaiting a home. In the meantime, I love to wrestle with my buddies in the play yard. I can be a little shy with new people, but for the most part I am a real love bug. Unfortunately, I came to Paws Place from a situation that was not ideal. It's time for a fresh start. I'm over a year old and hope you'll teach me what it's like to be part of a family. Please come by. I could be your best bud! If you need driving directions or adoption information, please call Paws Place at I am sponsored in honor of all the people who lovingly care for the dogs at Paws Place.

43 Calendar of Events November Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoptions Seven Days a Week! Adorable kittens and cats will be available for adoption at Pet Supermarket (3908 Oleander Drive) in Wilmington, Petco (324 South College Road) in Wilmington, Petsense (Long Leaf Mall) in Wilmington, and Petsense (110 Shallotte Crossing Parkway) in Shallotte from 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sundays. For more info, please call Adopt-AN-ANGEL at New Hanover Humane Society Adoptions 6 Days a Week! Your next companion is available for adoption at the New Hanover Humane Society, 2405 North 23rd Street in Wilmington, from 10am to 2pm Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday). For more information, please call Cat Tails Adoption Facility November 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 & 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 (all are spayed or neutered and vaccinated). For more information, please call Cat Tails Adoption Fairs November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 From 6pm to 9pm on Fridays and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays, cats and kittens will be available for adoption at Petsmart in Wilmington. Please call for more information. Pet Friends of Duplin County Holiday Yard Sale November 5 A huge yard sale will be held from 8am to 2pm at the American Legion in Wallace. There will be Christmas trees and other holiday items as well as the usual clothes, jewelry, house wares, sporting goods, toys, etc, at bargain prices. All proceeds support Animal Care Programs. Please call with any questions. Monty s Home at the Belk Charity Event November 5 From 6am to 10am, come to your nearby Belk store. Buy a ticket at the door for $5, and when you go in and show that ticket at the cash register, you automatically save $5 on your purchase! Meanwhile, 100% of your $5 ticket goes to local charities, including Monty s Home. Get a head start on your holiday shopping and save on rarely discounted brands. For more information, visit belk.com/charitysale. NHC Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington Adoption Fairs November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 Stop by from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays to meet adoptable rabbits. Adoption locations rotate between Petco (324 South College Road), PetSmart (in Mayfaire), PetSmart (4715 New Centre Drive) and PetSense (4310 Shipyard Boulevard). Please call ahead of time to confirm the location and date. Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoption Fairs at Petco November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 From 11am to 5pm, Adopt-An-ANGEL will have lots of adorable puppies, kittens, dogs and cats available for adoption on Saturdays and Sundays at Petco in Wilmington. For more information, please call Pender County Animal Shelter Weekend Adoptions November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 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 adoptions. For info, call Brunswick Animal Protective Services Saturday Adoptions November 5, 12, 19 & 26 From 10am to 1:30pm, Brunswick Animal Protective Services (located at 429 Greenswamp Road in Supply) is open Saturdays for adoptions. For info, please call Columbus Humane Society Adoption Fairs November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Columbus Humane Society will be at Petsmart in Wilmington on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm with adoptable dogs and cats. For more info, please call New Hanover Animal Services Saturday Adoptions November 5, 12, 19 & 26 From 10am to 2pm, the shelter (located at 180 Division Drive in Wilmington) is open Saturdays for dog, puppy, cat and kitten adoptions. For info, please call Paws Place Meet and Greets November 5, 12, 19 & 26 Paws Place will have adoptable dogs to greet you at these locations: November 5 at New Bride Bank in Southport from 11am to 2pm; November 12 at 3 Subway locations: Middle River Cstore/Subway (BP), 905 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Maco Depot Cstore/Subway (Mobil) 3675 Maco Rd., Leland from 11am to 2pm, Magnolia Greens Cstore/ Subway (BP) 1012 Grandiflora Dr., Leland from 11:30am to 2:30pm; November 19 at Dig & Dive in Wilmington from 11am to 3pm, November 26 at Unleashed of Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center from 11am to 2pm. Visit for more information. Animal Avengers of NC Adoption Fairs November 5 & 19 Adoptable puppies and dogs will be available for adoption from 11am to 2pm at Unleashed of Wilmington. For more information, please visit or call RescueConnect NC Holiday Flotilla November 26 RescueConnect will be in the Festival in the Park at Wrightsville Beach and will be BOAT2 in the NC Holiday Flotilla! Get your texting fingers ready to start sending votes! Text votes are tabulated during the boat float parade only, Saturday, November 26 starting at 6pm. You do not have to be present to vote! For more info, visit November

44 Many of our state's shelters are affected by Hurricane Matthew. Please consider a donation, adoption or fostering an animal in need! Dock St. Downtown Wilmington Free Off-Street Parking Hours M-F 8:30-5:00 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Now wouldn t it be wonderful to have me sitting at your feet and gazing up at you like this? My name is Mac (A022858) and I m a 1-year-old black and tan Shepherd mix boy. I arrived at the shelter on October 6 as a stray, but I m so good with people and I sit on command so someone must have once loved me. I get along fine with other dogs, but I ve not had the chance to be around cats. I have a very sweet spirit and would be a great companion in the house and on adventures, like trips to the dog park or walks around the neighborhood. Please visit so we can get started on our new life together! Hurry, though. Dogs arrive at the shelter every day and there s just not enough room for us all. If you need directions to the shelter, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. The shelter is open 8am to 5pm Monday - Friday, Noon to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. I'll see you when you get here! I am sponsored in appreciation of everyone who has rescued a homeless animal. Dr. Ked Cottrell Dr. Jeff LaCroix Pleasure Island Animal Hospital 1140 N. Lake Park Blvd, Suite J Carolina Beach, NC Phone: Fax: info@animalhospitalcarolinabeach.com URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I M A SHELTER FAVORITE! The staff members just love me. So how have I been overlooked? My name is Marshmallow (A022681) because I m a blue and white Pitbull boy who is just a big ol softy. I am submissive to other dogs and I would probably be fine with cats as I don t like confrontations at all - I just want to get along and be friends with everyone. I have a sweet and loveable personality and I enjoy being with human kids, too. I weigh about 50 pounds, am 3-years-old, and I m already neutered. Won t you drive over and get to know me? But please hurry! You see, dogs arrive every day and there s just not enough room for us all. The shelter is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, Noon to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays. For driving directions or more info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. My shelter pals will be happy to tell you what a great addition to the family I would be! I am sponsored by the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach. Thank you!

45 Breed Rescues We are all from different Breed Rescues. Please read our stories! GREAT DANE FRIENDS OF RUFF LOVE My name is Duke and I'm a 6 to 7-year-old boy who s looking for a forever home. My former owner surrendered me to a shelter when he was diagnosed with cancer and then the nice people at Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love rescued me when I ran out of time. I am very active and enjoy playing outside. I love to lounge on the couch, and my foster mom thinks that if I was able to get up on the bed, I would certainly lounge there, too. I love to follow her from room to room as I just want to be with people all of the time! I do enjoy being with other dogs of all sizes but I don t do well with cats. I would prefer to live in a home with no cats, or where the cats are kept separate from the dogs. My foster mom says I m a bit overweight and heartworm positive. But I m undergoing treatment and slowly losing weight, and then I can go to my forever home! I have sad, puppy dog eyes that tug at her heart strings. I hope that I can find a forever home soon where I will be loved and cherished the way that my foster mom says I deserve! Please send an to GDFRL at greatdanefriend@yahoo.com for an adoption application, call or visit CAROLINA BASSET HOUND RESCUE We re Gigi and Blue and we're double the fun. A ready made family! The only thing better than a Basset Hound is TWO Basset Hounds! We are a bonded pair who likes to sleep near one another. We re a couple of gals lookin' double digits in the face and sniffin around for our new place. You won t find a sweeter pair. We get along with men, women, children, dogs, unicorns - you name it, we love um. Our foster home has no complaints and we know you won t either. Please call CBHR today and ask for Gigi and Blue, you won t be sorry. To adopt me, call or visit Also, we are always short on foster homes! If you have ever thought about fostering, please contact CBHR for more details. TARHEEL WEIMARANER RESCUE You guys might remember me from a few months ago but I'm still waiting for a family. At about 10-years-old, I was dumped at a shelter when my previous human found out I had heartworms and he asked for me to be put to sleep. I had a terribly infected toe that had to be amputated, so my foot feels so much better. I don't have heartworms anymore either! I do have to stay on medicine for an eye condition. My name is Jackson and I loved my foster home, but not the small dogs there, so I'm back at daycare and getting sad that I'm not in a home. To foster or adopt me, call or MERIT PIT BULL FOUNDATION My name is Peach and I couldn't be any sweeter! I am house-trained, wonderful on a leash, crate-trained and know basic commands. I love nap time and cuddling is one of my favorite things. I enjoy playing with other dogs and warm up to cats with a proper introduction. I'm happy to be by your side no matter what - a walk, a car ride, or night in on the sofa! For explanation of our adoption process, application, and fees please visit info@mpbf.org or call PITT. SCHNAUZER RESCUE OF THE CAROLINAS We are just a few of several Mini-Schnauzers who were taken in by the rescue after a recent cruelty case. We range from young to adult and will be ready for adoption once our foster parents evaluation is completed. To read more about us and all the others available for adoption, visit Call if you need an application mailed or faxed. P.S. Mention this PawPrints ad and receive a $20 discount on each of our adoption donations! November

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47 Small Dog Alert! How cute am I? My name is Lexi and I m a 2-year-old Chihuahua girl who weighs in at just under 9 pounds. Which is a good thing for you because I do like to be held (just check out my photo for proof.) In fact, my friends at the shelter have never heard me bark, but I will cry if I desire to be picked up and held. All I want in this world is for people to cuddle me and love me. I am vaccinated and spayed, and I m currently undergoing heartworm treatment. But don t worry about that, the shelter is taking care of my treatment at no cost to my new family. Won t you come over and meet me? I ll be very happy to show you just how well I fit in your arms. Call Pender Humane Society at if you need driving directions or more info. I am sponsored by Netop and Jackie in loving memory of Dick Parrott. Hello! I m a very friendly Tabby boy named Tootsie! At just 3-yearsold, I came to C.A.R.E. with a broken foot. Now that I m fully healed and out of my cast, I m running around the hospital greeting EVERYONE - people, other cats, and even dogs! I have a very hearty appetite and I absolutely LOVE getting head rubs from anyone and everyone. I am definitely an affectionate cat and I ll be sure to swoon my way into your heart! Please call my friends at or care@aahpcr.com for more information 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.). November

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