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PawPrints Magazine's Cat Cover Model Winners Photos by: Michael Cline Photography Hey PawPrints readers!

Since Kelly and Diane from PawPrints and Mike from Michael Cline Photography were so accommodating and patient, I thought it would be best

I ll reluctantly admit that I was initially shaking like a leaf, but once mom placed me in position for pictures, I slowly calmed down.

They did some really silly things to get Chex and me to look at the camera: feathers, silly noises and faces, movements, toys, and treats.

Kelly and Diane brought us a gift from Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop. I, personally, think it was the best part of being a cover cat.

2 PawPrints Magazine's Cat Cover Model Winners Photos by: Michael Cline Photography Hey PawPrints readers! It s Charlie, the tender-hearted lion, reporting on our cover model photo shoot experience. Since Kelly and Diane from PawPrints and Mike from Michael Cline Photography were so accommodating and patient, I thought it would be best if I did all the talking this time. Since I am shy, our photo shoot took place at home to make sure I would be as comfortable as possible. I ll reluctantly admit that I was initially shaking like a leaf, but once mom placed me in position for pictures, I slowly calmed down. Of course, Checkers enjoyed every minute of being in the spotlight. Everyone said really nice, positive things to sister and me. They did some really silly things to get Chex and me to look at the camera: feathers, silly noises and faces, movements, toys, and treats. I can honestly say that we had a fun time and that maybe new humans aren t so bad after all. Kelly and Diane brought us a gift from Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop. I, personally, think it was the best part of being a cover cat. We have a new, soft pet bed and some amazing toys and treats, which we have already been enjoying. The catnip is purrfect! How did Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop know that it s my favorite? Overall, it was a great experience! Yours truly, Charlie and Checkers (and our humans, Kelly and Matt Lindsay)

Not for profit service organization since 1971 IF YOUR DOG IS NOT COMING TO YOU YOU SHOULD BE COMING TO US! Classes begin May 6th $10.

I arrived at C.A.R.E. with a broken leg but I am completely recovered from surgery, feeling great, and ready to go to my new home!

I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and litterbox-trained.

I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). Hi there, Ernest here!

I like a nice, casual stroll I promise I won t pull on my leash; I m perfectly content to walk alongside you.

I m a very sweet boy, and I just can t wait to go home with a sweet family. If that s you, then what are you waiting for?? Come on out to meet me!

4 Not for profit service organization since 1971 IF YOUR DOG IS NOT COMING TO YOU YOU SHOULD BE COMING TO US! Classes begin May 6th $10.00 off with this ad (first time students only) Visit our website at Hi there! My name is Lulu and I m a loving and playful young adult kitty. I arrived at C.A.R.E. with a broken leg but I am completely recovered from surgery, feeling great, and ready to go to my new home! I m a girl who likes children and laser pointers. My hobbies include climbing in linen cabinets, chasing the little red light in circles, and snuggling with humans. I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and litterbox-trained. If you are ready for a fun and friendly addition to your home and you think I might be a good fit, please call or send an to carewilmington@yahoo.com. I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). Hi there, Ernest here! I m an 8-year-old Springer Spaniel mix, and I am looking for a nice family to take me home. I m pretty lowmaintenance. I like a nice, casual stroll I promise I won t pull on my leash; I m perfectly content to walk alongside you. And I especially love a tummy rub they re my new favorite thing! If you re a relaxed, low-key kind of person, then I think we would make a great match! I m a very sweet boy, and I just can t wait to go home with a sweet family. If that s you, then what are you waiting for?? Come on out to meet me! Call Paws Place at for directions to the shelter or for answers to any questions. I am sponsored in loving memory of Grace Harrington. 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 make your job easier so that you can focus on the animals! We are a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. 4 April 2019

Hello, my name is Lexi and I am a 3½-year-old spayed American Staffordshire/Pit Bull mix. I m a special dog who needs a special person to understand my personality.

This means there should be no other dogs or cats in the home.

I am an extremely athletic girl who likes being around humans but I need stability and a firm handler. To find out if we are a match, please send an email to director.soar@gmail.

URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Hard to believe a handsome Walker Hound like me is still waiting for a family at the shelter, but it s true!

5 Hello, my name is Lexi and I am a 3½-year-old spayed American Staffordshire/Pit Bull mix. I m a special dog who needs a special person to understand my personality. SOAR sent me to school to work on my social skills because I have been known to get testy with my kennel mates and cats. So I am looking for a home where I can be the only pet in an adult environment. This means there should be no other dogs or cats in the home. I was born to follow, you pick the activity: cardio stuff on the treadmill, navigating the agility course in the exercise yard, it s all one big treat for me! I am an extremely athletic girl who likes being around humans but I need stability and a firm handler. To find out if we are a match, please send an to director.soar@gmail.com or call to make an appointment to come for a meet and greet. I am sponsored by SOAR in loving memory of all their wonderful, furry friends who made it safely to the Rainbow Bridge. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Hard to believe a handsome Walker Hound like me is still waiting for a family at the shelter, but it s true! My name is Buddy (A032649) and I m a 3-yearold boy who is already neutered. I am simply a SWEETHEART who loves toys, loves playing with other dogs and loves attention from humans. I also keep my kennel very clean, which suggests I m either crate-trained or house-trained. I ve tested positive for heartworms, so the compassionate and loving person who adopts me will truly be saving my life by having them treated. I ll spend the rest of my life thanking them and proving what a wonderful choice they made. But please hurry! Dogs arrive at the shelter every day and there s not enough room for us all. For more info or driving directions, please call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored by PawPrints Magazine in loving memory of Nancy Foster. Her smile and her friendliness will be missed. 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 May 6th Positive Training with Positive Results Practice Patience Praise For more information about Azalea Dog Training Club, please visit: Or call:

PawPrints Magazine would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the following advertisers and sponsors for their generous support in our 17th year helping homeless animals (May 2018 - April 2019).

Adopt-An-ANGEL Ali s K-9 Clips Anchor Your Heart Rescue Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop Azalea Dog Training Club Bobby Jean Harvey - RE/MAX Essential Brian P.

Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary Cape Fear Spay/Neuter Clinic Capeside Animal Hospital Carolina Cat Company Cat Care by Leslie Charlotte s Web Hemp Oil Christina Jane t Pet Nanny Coastal Animal Rescue

Business Forms and Systems Dineen Animal Hospital Dock Street Printing DogTrain Einstein s Canine College Fix a Friend Spay Neuter Clinic Flaming Amy s Burrito Barn For Our Furry Friends Friends of

Paws and Claws Animal Hospital Trulie Dogs Boutique & Grooming Salon Von Barkee s Dog Spa and Bakery Atlantic Animal Hospital Coastal Pet Hospice Pine Valley Animal Hospital Johnson s Corner Joseph

Meadowsweet Pet Boarding & Care Michael Cline Photography Monty s Home My Porch Dawg Myrtle Grove Animal Hospital Needham Animal Hospital North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare Oak Island Animal

6 PawPrints Magazine would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the following advertisers and sponsors for their generous support in our 17th year helping homeless animals (May April 2019). We would also like to acknowledge Dock Street Printing, DogTrain, Flaming Amy s and Top Toad, who supported our very first issue and every issue since. Adopt-An-ANGEL Ali s K-9 Clips Anchor Your Heart Rescue Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop Azalea Dog Training Club Bobby Jean Harvey - RE/MAX Essential Brian P. Ford Family Dentistry Brunswick Animal Hospital Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Canines for Service, Inc. Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary Cape Fear Spay/Neuter Clinic Capeside Animal Hospital Carolina Cat Company Cat Care by Leslie Charlotte s Web Hemp Oil Christina Jane t Pet Nanny Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) Coastal Engraving Company Coastal Pet Fence College Road Animal Hospital DOGTRAIN Comfy Critter Pet Sitting Crawl for Paws DB Plumbing Deborah Richards - Seaside Living Realty DGW Business Forms and Systems Dineen Animal Hospital Dock Street Printing DogTrain Einstein s Canine College Fix a Friend Spay Neuter Clinic Flaming Amy s Burrito Barn For Our Furry Friends Friends of Felines Furever Friends Animal Rescue Galligan Chiropractic Glenda Eason/Century 21 Sweyer & Associates Greenwood Pet Camp Grooming by Jess Hampstead Animal Hospital Independence Mall Advertisers: Paws and Claws Animal Hospital Trulie Dogs Boutique & Grooming Salon Von Barkee s Dog Spa and Bakery Atlantic Animal Hospital Coastal Pet Hospice Pine Valley Animal Hospital Johnson s Corner Joseph Zell and Company K-38, Inc. Meadowsweet Pet Boarding & Care Michael Cline Photography Monty s Home My Porch Dawg Myrtle Grove Animal Hospital Needham Animal Hospital North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare Oak Island Animal Hospital Onslow County Partners for Animal Welfare Oriental Rug and Carpet Cleaning Orrell and Reiner, P.C. Paws Place Pender Humane Society Perkins Goodbye Hugs Pleasure Island Animal Hospital Port City Java Porters Neck Veterinary Hospital Salty Paws Thrift Store Sam & Robin Allen SAVE DOG Project, Inc. Slice of Life Smith Concrete Constructors Southeastern Pet Cremation Southport Animal Hospital Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue Spoonfed Kitchen Starway Flea Market The Pet s Pal Inn The Sergei Foundation The Sound Cat Veterinary Hospital To Your Rescue Townhouse Art and Frame VCA Wrightsville Beach Animal Hospital W.C. Leeuwenburg, Inc. Wilmington Earth Day Alliance Wilmington Fur Ball Wilmington Sharks Zeetlegoos Pet and People Store For all you do, for who you are, we will be forever grateful. You make our community and this world a better place. Thank you for being part of the PawPrints family! Adam s Folly Pet Boarding Aileen Mair Ashley Miller Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop Barbara Blandine Bettina Masschaele Christina Jane t Pet Nanny Cindy Meyers Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) College Road Animal Hospital Donna Edwards Dora Alcon E. Stanfield ECM Corporation Eva Bordeaux Frieda Harrington Gloria Johnson Grace Hodgkins James & Stephanie Mayew Jim Baumgarten Sponsorships & Memorials: Kathy Lanio Kerry Bradley Leslie Armstrong Maureen Donovan Miss Avis Davis Fund Monty s Home Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar Patricia Roseman Peggy Durso Pender Humane Society Perry Davis Porters Neck Veterinary Hospital Robyn Davis Sarah Wainwright Sharon Harmon Sharon Smith Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue Susan Tuman Todd Westmoreland Top Toad Memorials: We encourage all readers to please support these businesses and organizations. Because of them, this magazine is possible and the voices of those featured inside are heard.

Volume 18 - Number 1 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

com www.pawprintsmagazine.com www.facebook.com/pawprintsmagazine PawPrints Magazine is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals by promoting shelter adoptions.

Please call to verify date. PawPrints Magazine is published on a monthly basis by Zappareta Publications, Inc.

PawPrints Magazine cannot guarantee the health or temperament of any animal offered for adoption through this publication.

7 Volume 18 - Number 1 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 Party Fur the Paws Pender Humane Society s 10th Annual Golf Tournament Wilmington Earth Day Festival...20 The 2019 Cat Cover Model Winners & Runners Up Animal Shelters & Organizations: 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 Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue Miss Avis Davis Fund Breed Rescues April

Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! PENDER ENDANGERED ANIMAL RESCUE (P.E.A.R.) I m an absolutely gorgeous White Shepherd mix named Nani and I would be so very grateful if you would adopt me!

Please call PEAR at 910-512-8522 and let s arrange a meeting. You can also send an email to dogadoption1@gmail.com if you d like more info. FRESH START RESCUE, INC. My name is Stripey.

I am very easy to maintain with the right set up. Won't you take me home? To see me and my other friends up for adoption, check out www.freshstartrescueinc.com or call Angelique at 347-639-7620.

8 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! PENDER ENDANGERED ANIMAL RESCUE (P.E.A.R.) I m an absolutely gorgeous White Shepherd mix named Nani and I would be so very grateful if you would adopt me! I m just 2-years-old so I have a lifetime ahead to make wonderful memories with you. You ll find that I m a very friendly and happy girl. I m also spayed, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention. Please call PEAR at and let s arrange a meeting. You can also send an to dogadoption1@gmail.com if you d like more info. FRESH START RESCUE, INC. My name is Stripey. I'm a white stripe knee Tarantula (a.seemanni). I'm looking for a home that will admire me forever. I'm not a huge fan of handling but I will tolerate it. I am very easy to maintain with the right set up. Won't you take me home? To see me and my other friends up for adoption, check out or call Angelique at COASTAL CANINE RESCUE I m Nova, a 5-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 NHC RABBIT RESCUE OF WILMINGTON Hello! We re Luna and Fiona and we were surrendered to the shelter by our family because they said that they could no longer keep us. We are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. We are both 1-year-old and spayed females. To know more information about us, please send an to NHCRabbitRescue@gmail.com, call us at or visit us online at WAGON TAILS FARM RESCUE Hi, I'm Daisy, a 1½-year-old longhaired domestic girl looking to find my true human family. My first family left me behind in the parking lot of the apartment complex when they had to move. I spent a few months outside until a lovely lady started feeding me and brought me to the rescue. Since then, I've made lots of cat and dog friends and have realized how much I like snuggling with humans and playing with toys and cat scratchers. I would love a home where I have humans to play and snuggle with while watching movies. I'd also love a chance to enjoy the outdoors every now and then. I LOVE hanging out in the open windows watching the birds outside while enjoying the sunshine. Are you the family I've been looking for? Call Wagon Tails Farm Rescue at for more info on ME! Search WagonTailsFarm on Facebook. RESCUE ANIMALS COMMUNITY EFFORT (R.A.C.E.) My name is Stella. I am a 3-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix. I would like a home without small dogs or small children. I am very affectionate but can be a little shy when I first meet people - but not for long. I am great in a crate and I m house-trained! I m heartworm negative, spayed, and weigh 50 pounds. Please fill out an application online at For more information, you may also call April 2019

Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! RESCUECONNECT Hi, I'm Hope! I'm a sweet little lady with a lot of love to give!

Please consider giving me the forever home I deserve! If you are interested in providing me a forever home, call RescueConnect at 910-302-7290 or email rescueconnectnc@gmail.com.

I love playing with toys and going on walks. I have even been trained by a professional trainer. After my adoption, my trainer will make a home visit to help with the transition.

I originally came to Topcat with my babies. All of my kittens found homes and I was adopted in May of 2017. Sadly my owner passed away so now I m looking for a new loving inside home.

To find out more information or to meet me, please call 910-200-0612 or email otopcatnc@aol.com.

I have already been neutered, I m current on vaccines, I m microchipped and I come with FREE training ADVICE for the remainder of my life to ensure success with my new family.

9 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! RESCUECONNECT Hi, I'm Hope! I'm a sweet little lady with a lot of love to give! I have overcome many obstacles and I am now ready for my forever home! I am good with other dogs, kids and adults and I love to be curled up next to you while watching TV or reading a book! Please consider giving me the forever home I deserve! If you are interested in providing me a forever home, call RescueConnect at or rescueconnectnc@gmail.com. COLUMBUS HUMANE SOCIETY My name is Franny and I m an adult Beagle and Hound mix. I need a home to call my own. I play well with mild-mannered male dogs and prefer a home with no small dogs or cats. I love playing with toys and going on walks. I have even been trained by a professional trainer. After my adoption, my trainer will make a home visit to help with the transition. If you have lots of love to give, call or visit ww.columbushumanesociety.org. OPERATION TOPCAT My name is Elsa and I m a 3½-year-old female white cat with yellow/gold eyes. I originally came to Topcat with my babies. All of my kittens found homes and I was adopted in May of Sadly my owner passed away so now I m looking for a new loving inside home. I am a quiet girl who enjoys looking out of windows. I don t mind other cats but I m not sure about dogs. I am current on vaccinations, spayed and microchipped. To find out more information or to meet me, please call or otopcatnc@aol.com. JADED PAWS RESCUE My name is Hufflepuff and I m an American Pit Bull Terrier who is approximately 1-yearold. I have already been neutered, I m current on vaccines, I m microchipped and I come with FREE training ADVICE for the remainder of my life to ensure success with my new family. I love to go and do, I love adventures, and I even love to just hang out and chill. I get along great with other pets and kids. For more info, or to request an application, please us at Sarah.jprescue@gmail.com or call You may also visit us online at COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) Hello there! I m a sweet Hound mix named Archie and I m about 3-years-old. One of the first things you should know about me is that I m a HUGE lover! I just love to cuddle and get petted. I like to flop over when I m playing and get belly rubs. Secondly, I m in need of a great home with a yard to play in. So, could you be the loving family that supplies me with belly rubs, a cozy home and a nice yard? I m in great health and ready for you! Please carewilmington@yahoo.com or call to learn more about adopting me and how we can meet. CAROLINA ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY My name is Rue and I am a very sweet and petite little Tabby girl. I am up to date on all shots and spayed and everyone believes I am about 5-years-old. Before I came here to the shelter, my life was not so good but now I share a room with my friends and we get along great! I like everybody here, but I really want a family of my own! I promise you would not regret being that family! If you believe that I am your girl, please call CAPS at and leave a message for Mickie. You may also visit our website at capsrescue.com for an application or more information. April

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.

BETSY BURBANK, D.V.M. EVE MILLS, D.V.M. (910) 799-3400 Cats ~ Dogs My name is Sakura and I m a bouncy lil gal! I love to cuddle, explore and just relax.

I get along with most dogs, but can be a little rude with more dominant dogs. I prefer a home with kids, couches, and a grassy yard without cats.

You may also visit us online at www.jadedpawsrescue.com. I am sponsored by Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach and in loving memory of Bess. Hi! My name is Rogan!

I am fine with most dogs and have not shown any aggression towards cats thus far.

Please call 910-256-2624 or email carewilmington@yahoo.com for more info or to submit an application for my adoption.

10 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. 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 My name is Sakura and I m a bouncy lil gal! I love to cuddle, explore and just relax. My favorite thing to do is to search for buried treasure! I am around 5-years-old and I m spayed, heartworm negative and current on vaccines. I get along with most dogs, but can be a little rude with more dominant dogs. I prefer a home with kids, couches, and a grassy yard without cats. For more information or to request an application, please send an to Jaded Paws Rescue at Sarah.jprescue@gmail.com or call You may also visit us online at I am sponsored by Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach and in loving memory of Bess. 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. I am sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). My name is Star and I ve been here the longest (since 2016)! I like to be rubbed and I m also a fan of little fuzzy balls that I can bat around. And my health? It s excellent - I m neutered, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. So what do you say? There s just no sense for a nice boy like me to be homeless. Please call Pender Humane Society at with any questions. Hope to see you soon! Sponsored in loving memory of Roxy April 2019

Please call 910-392-0557 to adopt us! Adopt-An-ANGEL My name is Smokey and I'm happy to meet you! I m a very nice, 35 pound mix who is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and heartworm negative.

I would be best in an adult-only home and can do fine with animals, but please separate to feed me if you have other pets in your home. Please call my foster mom, Sherry, at 910-523-1254 to meet me.

I was found on the side of the road Nearby, a collapsible crate was found.

Still, they searched high and low for an owner who may have lost me - just in case. They never found my family.

Seniors need love, too! My name is Jubilee and I'm 12-years young. I get along with everything.

If you are interested in loving me, please call my foster mom, Sherry, at 910-523-1254. My name is Sophie. I am the prettiest, most dainty little Tabby you will ever meet. I only weigh about 5 pounds.

11 Please call to adopt us! Adopt-An-ANGEL My name is Smokey and I'm happy to meet you! I m a very nice, 35 pound mix who is neutered, up to date on vaccinations and heartworm negative. My owner was put in a nursing home so now I must find a new home. I would be best in an adult-only home and can do fine with animals, but please separate to feed me if you have other pets in your home. Please call my foster mom, Sherry, at to meet me. My name is Sandy. I am an older gentleman with a wonderful personality. I seem to get along with everyone and everything. I am laid back and friendly and just looking for some love. I was found on the side of the road Nearby, a collapsible crate was found. It s doubtful that I was casually walking down the road carrying my own crate so my rescuers can only assume I was most likely dumped. Still, they searched high and low for an owner who may have lost me - just in case. They never found my family. So here I am, an older gent who is on the market again and looking for a NEW family who may consider taking me in. Come see me at Petco on weekends or call my foster mom, Jill, at Seniors need love, too! My name is Jubilee and I'm 12-years young. I get along with everything. I've waited patiently - watching all the kittens get adopted throughout the season and hoping it's my turn for a home to call my own. If you are interested in loving me, please call my foster mom, Sherry, at My name is Sophie. I am the prettiest, most dainty little Tabby you will ever meet. I only weigh about 5 pounds. Even though I am good with other animals and kids, I prefer being the only pet. I am a quiet cat who is very submissive. I was terrorized in my last home by more dominant pets. Come meet me at PetSense in Wilmington. My name is Bruce and I m a 2-year-old amazing Pit Bull. I seem to do well with everyone and everything I meet. I am crate-trained and walk reasonably well on a leash. I am laid-back at times and can have bursts of playful energy, too. Please come meet me at Petco on weekends or call my foster mom, Jill, at I'm Stella and it is very nice to meet you. I am a pretty, dainty, tuxedo kitty looking for a home. I was found as a stray and no one claimed me. I have been homeless for a little while now, so I am hoping to finally settle down and call some nice family my own. I seem to do well with other cats, but I am not sure of dogs yet. If you have kids, that's ok - I am not skittish at all. P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC April

URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I ve been waiting for a family since February 3! Won t you please adopt me?

No one can understand why I haven t been scooped up! I m such a friendly, affectionate boy, just 2-years-old and already neutered.

The shelter is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, Noon to 4pm on Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays.

I am sponsored by Cole and Slate Mayew. Thank you! Hello, there! My name is Brooklyn, and I am a 3-year-old Pit Bull Terrier girl.

I am so lucky to have found myself in such a loving, caring environment, and I m looking for a family who can love me as much as my kennel family does!

12 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I ve been waiting for a family since February 3! Won t you please adopt me? My name is Guinness (A032804) and I m a very SWEET and playful cat who has unfortunately earned the distinction of being at the shelter for the longest time. No one can understand why I haven t been scooped up! I m such a friendly, affectionate boy, just 2-years-old and already neutered. Here s even more good news: there is NO COST to adopt me thanks to a special friend of the shelter. So please, hurry over and meet me! 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 info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I ll be grateful for the rest of my life! I am sponsored by Cole and Slate Mayew. Thank you! Hello, there! My name is Brooklyn, and I am a 3-year-old Pit Bull Terrier girl. I came from a sad situation when I came to Paws Place, I was a mere 26 pounds. To put that in perspective, I am now a healthy 55 pounds! I am so lucky to have found myself in such a loving, caring environment, and I m looking for a family who can love me as much as my kennel family does! I don t take too long to warm up to people you can find me in your lap approximately 1 minute after meeting me. That s right I m a cuddle bug, but I also love to run and play and swim!! Please come out to the kennel and take a chance on me. You won t regret letting me into your heart! Call Paws Place at if you have any questions. I am sponsored in honor of all the people who lovingly care for the dogs at Paws Place.

Call or text 910-707-4372 or email info@all4cats.org to adopt! All 4 Cats My name is Slim and I m a 1½-year-old gray Tabby. I raised my kittens and now I want to relax.

I'm spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and FIV/FeLV negative. I d love to make an appointment to meet you (aka, you making an appointment to meet me).

13 Call or text or to adopt! All 4 Cats My name is Slim and I m a 1½-year-old gray Tabby. I raised my kittens and now I want to relax. I'm not fond of other animals BUT I love my people. My foster mom says I am a loving and loyal lap cat. She also said something about me being chatty. I really like my scratching post and mousey toys. I'm spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and FIV/FeLV negative. I d love to make an appointment to meet you (aka, you making an appointment to meet me). 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. My name is Amara and I m almost 2-years-old. I am a polydactyl Hemingway cat. You should see my toes! I am as sweet as can be, I m very friendly and curious but I need extra time to warm up to other animals. I m a petite brown Tabby who raised 5 kittens but now I m ready for the quiet life. I chirp and insist on ear scratches multiple times per day. I am spayed, vaccinated, tested negative for FIV/FeLV, and microchipped. Hello! My name is Roman and I am just 7-months-old. I'm a sweet albeit shy boy. I like a quiet household. I'm ok with friendly cats and calm dogs. Kids are ok too as long as they aren't too loud. I like smaller spaces. Treats are a must. I will come when the treat container shakes. I am neutered, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV negative, and microchipped. My name is Oregano and I am 3-years-old. It looks like I rolled in some Oregano. Haha! I m mostly white with some grey and brown Tabby patches. I'm super friendly, laid back, and easy-going. I am mostly blind, probably due to a past infection. The vet says I am healthy and ready for a forever home. I'm ok with other animals as I don't pay any attention to them. I would need a gradual introduction to my new home and new furry family members because of my blindness. I am neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and FIV/FeLV negative. My name is Tiff and I m an adorable 7-month-old Tuxedo cat. I am very friendly and love to play with toys. I did test positive for FIV and it is believed that it was passed on from my mother. I have been in a foster home since I was a couple weeks old. I have not been sick. I still have hopes that the antibodies from my mom will pass (I will be retested soon). FIV+ cats can live with other friendly, neutered, indoor cats. The key is a healthy diet and regular check-ups. I am spayed, vaccinated, FeLV negative, and microchipped. You can meet me by appointment. My name is Georgette and I just turned 1-year old. I am a Tortoiseshell girl with a spot of white sweetness. I have nerve damage in my left front paw from an old injury as a baby but I run around and play like any kitten! I love attention from people, but not so much other cats. I am ok with friendly cats who give me space. I will need a slow introduction. I love to hunt and chase toys, play hide and seek, but also enjoy some relaxation time. I would fare better with no small children in a home with lots of love to offer. I am microchipped, spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and FIV/FeLV negative. I can be met by appointment. Visit us at & April

I m Peewee and I grew up in Florida. Unfortunately, the first 8 or 9-years of my life there involved me living in a cage at a breeder facility with my mom and sister.

I can be mellow, or crazy. 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.

Please call Russell Rescue Carolinas at 910-821-3504 to leave a message, email mcbburton@alumni.unc.edu or visit www.russellrescue.

Remember, don t share chocolate Easter Bunnies with your fur-babies. Instead, consider a special treat from Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop! 763-8476 110 Dock St.

I m a 5-monthold Tabby girl with the most expressive face, bright green eyes and pink nose. Aren t I a total cutie pie? Everyone is so in love with me and they know my new family will be as well.

14 I m Peewee and I grew up in Florida. Unfortunately, the first 8 or 9-years of my life there involved me living in a cage at a breeder facility with my mom and sister. Rescues jumped in to help my family, but I was left last because I am deaf. You see, I was born deaf, so I have known no other life. I live in Wilmington with my foster sister and brother Jacks. I can be mellow, or crazy. 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 know to run to my crate and jump inside. I stay there beside my friends while my foster mom works. At night, I sleep on my bed where I can see her. I like knowing she is nearby! 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. I don't like seeing other dogs when I am on a leash and sometimes the vet scares me. But my foster mom says I make her laugh and she loves me to pieces. She is sure you will, too! Please call Russell Rescue Carolinas at to leave a message, mcbburton@alumni.unc.edu or visit to adopt me or to see other Jack Russell Terriers looking for loving homes. I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! Happy Easter! Remember, don t share chocolate Easter Bunnies with your fur-babies. Instead, consider a special treat from Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop! Dock St. Downtown Wilmington Free Off-Street Parking Hours M-F 8:30-5:00 Please say hello to me, I m Carmel, the newest little sprout to pop up at Cat Adoption Team s adoption center. I m a 5-monthold Tabby girl with the most expressive face, bright green eyes and pink nose. Aren t I a total cutie pie? Everyone is so in love with me and they know my new family will be as well. I was rescued from a county shelter and I m just as sweet as they come. I ve never met a stranger or a fuzzy toy mouse that I couldn t catch. Please consider adopting me with another one of Cat Adoption Team s wonderful baby cats so that we can be besties for life! Please visit me at Petsmart on New Centre Drive in Wilmington. 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 info. I am sponsored by ECM Corporation. Thank you!

Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Please call 910-754-8204 to adopt or help! OPEN SATURDAYS! Hi there! I m Spencer (A103692), a Mastiff mix.

I am working so hard on my basic commands and I can not wait to show them off. Visit me today, please! Anyone who has ever had a Hound dog knows they can be very loveable and sweet.

I d be a great partner for an active person or a family with children, yet l love to lounge by your side, too. I m a very nice girl and I deserve the best family to love. Is that you?

I adore being with other dogs and playing with them, and I would love an active family to join on adventures. I m just 4-years-old and already neutered.

My name is Lennox (A112054) and I am a 3-year-old Treeing Walker Hound boy, already neutered. You can already tell I'm pretty handsome, but my other qualities will dazzle you.

Our Facebook page is: Brunswick Sheriff's Animal Adoption Page Hello there, everyone! My name is Charlie (A105001) and I am a Redbone Coonhound who has a true sense of adventure.

15 Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Please call to adopt or help! OPEN SATURDAYS! Hi there! I m Spencer (A103692), a Mastiff mix. All throughout this week, my shelter friends have been giving me tests and let me tell you I have passed them with flying colors! I am working so hard on my basic commands and I can not wait to show them off. Visit me today, please! Anyone who has ever had a Hound dog knows they can be very loveable and sweet. Well, I m no exception! My name is Liliann (A112207) and I m a 4-year-old American Fox Hound girl. I m a stunning example of my breed. I d be a great partner for an active person or a family with children, yet l love to lounge by your side, too. I m a very nice girl and I deserve the best family to love. Is that you? Hello to all! My name is Johnny (A110801) and I am a spunky little Beagle mix boy with the most adorable smile. I adore being with other dogs and playing with them, and I would love an active family to join on adventures. I m just 4-years-old and already neutered. Are you looking for an adventurous spirit like me? I've been told I'm quite the catch and I'm looking to make that perfect match right now! My name is Lennox (A112054) and I am a 3-year-old Treeing Walker Hound boy, already neutered. You can already tell I'm pretty handsome, but my other qualities will dazzle you. I am the total package! Come visit and I'll show you! 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 Hello there, everyone! My name is Charlie (A105001) and I am a Redbone Coonhound who has a true sense of adventure. At 3-yearsold, I am medium in size for a Coonhound and I am just as sweet as they come. And take a look at my precious face and soft brown eyes. Won t you please come on down and check me out? I bet we will fall in love with each other! Hey guys! My name is James (A112011) and not only am I the sweetest boy in town but I must say I am the most handsome as well! And guess what? I m a dogloving cat! That s right, if you are looking for a sweet boy with a genuine love for dogs, then come check me out today, I ll be waiting for you! 429 Greenswamp Road Supply, NC April

Convenience for you Comfort for your pet Ali s K9 Clips Pet Salon Before After 910-470-6010 www.alisk9clips.

your pet 6 days a week. Your pet will be groomed in a clean, comfortable, relaxing environment. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out!

My name is Tawny (A032887) and I m a 3-year-old spayed girl who is ready to be enjoying life at home with you.

Won t you please hop in the car and come meet me? Please hurry, cats arrive at the shelter every day and there s not enough room for us all.

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. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I arrived at the shelter just before Valentine s Day, and I m still waiting for my true love to walk through the door! My name is Tawny (A032887) and I m a 3-year-old spayed girl who is ready to be enjoying life at home with you. I m a beautiful Tabby cat and my fur is a mixture of light brown and orange colors. So pretty! I was found as a stray, but I want so badly to be a beloved family member. Won t you please hop in the car and come meet me? Please hurry, cats 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 more info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in honor of PawPrints Magazine s 17th Anniversary! 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

Please call 910-792-9014 to adopt us! CAT: Cat Adoption Team We re at Petsmart 7 days a week. I may look familiar since my twin brother, Ebony, was in last month s PawPrints!

I've come a long way since I was a baby and I'm now the perfect age for adjusting to a new family. I will most likely grow into a tall, lean and sleek cat.

We love laser lights and will amaze you with our vertical jumping skills. We two fuzzy Calicos not only look alike, but we live together, play together and snuggle together.

His name is Nutmeg! We also have a sister who is not pictured, but she is just as sweet and adorable as us! At just 10-weeks-old, we are a lively, loving and cuddly family of baby kittens.

Like all of Cat Adoption Team s precious kittens, we are superplayful, very affectionate and we love our people. We are growing fast, so please visit us soon!

We all share the same snow-white whiskers and medium length silky fur. I m a loving mom who plays, grooms and naps with my kittens. I m so kind, gentle and deserving of a family to call my own.

17 Please call to adopt us! CAT: Cat Adoption Team We re at Petsmart 7 days a week. I may look familiar since my twin brother, Ebony, was in last month s PawPrints! Now that Ebony has found a new home, it s my turn! I m Spitfire, a handsome, shy and loving teenage boy. As a mini black panther, I will need to be held and petted every day. I've come a long way since I was a baby and I'm now the perfect age for adjusting to a new family. I will most likely grow into a tall, lean and sleek cat. I m fully vetted, so come meet me at the adoption center! I m Emma, an 8-month old girl, and this is my 2-year-old Mom, Elsa! We are the most adorable duo you ll ever meet. We love laser lights and will amaze you with our vertical jumping skills. We two fuzzy Calicos not only look alike, but we live together, play together and snuggle together. We are so very loving and have been homeless for far too long. We are so deserving of a forever home. I m Poppy, pictured on the far left, and next to me is my gray and white brother. His name is Nutmeg! We also have a sister who is not pictured, but she is just as sweet and adorable as us! At just 10-weeks-old, we are a lively, loving and cuddly family of baby kittens. We were rescued from a local shelter along with our beautiful Mama, Rosemary, who is also pictured on this page. Like all of Cat Adoption Team s precious kittens, we are superplayful, very affectionate and we love our people. We are growing fast, so please visit us soon! I m sweet and snuggly Rosemary, a 1 to 2-year-old mother cat who came from a local shelter with my beautiful little family (including Poppy and Nutmeg, pictured at bottom left). We all share the same snow-white whiskers and medium length silky fur. I m a loving mom who plays, grooms and naps with my kittens. I m so kind, gentle and deserving of a family to call my own. Please consider adding me to your own family, I will always be thankful! Hi, I m Clara! I m an 8-month-old girl with a bobtail and beautiful Tabby markings. I m a well-mannered kitten who can be a bit shy at first, but I warm up quickly and love attention. I get along great with other cats (especially my brother Sebastian, not pictured). My toys are packed, so I m ready to go home. How can you resist my sweet little furry face? LOVERBOY ALERT! I m Toby, a big snuggly teddy bear. At just 1-year-old, I m a stunningly handsome boy with a white face, whiskers, chest and paws, but look at my gorgeous eyes! I love nothing more than to sit next to you and purr. I m a gentle young cat who loves lots of attention but I m also a simple guy who is just as happy to perch on a box than on your couch. I am neutered, vaccinated, litterbox-trained and well-loved. Please consider adopting me - I promise you won t regret it! Wilmington, NC April

My name is Donnie and I am a young male cat. I am mostly white, with some splashes of black. I am calm and quiet and as sweet as can be.

For more information or to adopt me, please call Adopt-An-ANGEL at 910-392-0557 or visit www.adoptanangel.net. I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you! URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out!

At just 4-years-old, I m an Aussie/Coonhound mix who is already spayed. The shelter workers say that I appear to be housetrained, and I also play well with other dogs.

Won t you please hurry over to meet me? You see, dogs arrive at the shelter every day and there s not enough room for us all.

18 My name is Donnie and I am a young male cat. I am mostly white, with some splashes of black. I am calm and quiet and as sweet as can be. I do well with cats, dogs and older kids and am completely litter-trained. I would love a nice lap to sit on so I can watch television with you. You can come find me at PetSense in Leland. For more information or to adopt me, please call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or visit I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you! URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Why is a familyfriendly girl like me sitting at a shelter? My name is Bella (A033017) and I have so much love and happiness to give. At just 4-years-old, I m an Aussie/Coonhound mix who is already spayed. The shelter workers say that I appear to be housetrained, and I also play well with other dogs. As for my personality, I m so VERY SWEET!! In more good news, I was tested for heartworms and the test was negative! It s just not right that a healthy, affectionate, trained girl like me be homeless. Won t you please hurry over to meet me? You see, 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. Can t wait to see you! I am sponsored in loving memory of Hank Harrington. Voted BEST LATE NIGHT EATERY in Wilmington Since 2005 Voted BEST PIZZA in Wilmington Since 2005 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 COMING SUMMER 2019 NEW LOCATION IN PORTERS NECK! 168 Porters Neck Road 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!

Please call 910-253-1375 to adopt us! Hello! I m a lynx-point Siamese mix who is just 2-years-old and my name is Mimi. I love to talk and I have lots of stories to tell you.

Now I m in their rescue program. Then, well I m not sure. Could you help me write the next part of the story?

I m Carrot and, naturally, I m orange. Most cats don t have very noticeable eyelashes but mine are magnificent. You ll be jealous!

I have lots and lots of energy. I need all kinds of toys to play with and plenty of room to run. And I m an absolutely fearless jumper!

I m already spayed and vaccinated. My name is Panda and I m a 2-year-old girl. I m mostly white with some brown Tabby markings.

If you adopt me, I would love to walk around your home making my little happy squeaks and waving my beautiful happy tail straight up in the air.

My name is Tiffany and I am black and this is my sister, Shadow, who is gray.

19 Please call to adopt us! Hello! I m a lynx-point Siamese mix who is just 2-years-old and my name is Mimi. I love to talk and I have lots of stories to tell you. You see, somehow I ended up out on my own. Luckily, I was picked up by Animal Control. That was pretty scary but the people from Cat Tails came to get me. Now I m in their rescue program. Then, well I m not sure. Could you help me write the next part of the story? Cat Tails I got here just a little ahead of the flood the kitten flood! Soon there will be lots of us but right now there aren t many kittens at all. I m Carrot and, naturally, I m orange. Most cats don t have very noticeable eyelashes but mine are magnificent. You ll be jealous! I have 3 brothers and sisters and they re all cute, but I have the eyelashes. Come and see! I m Matilda. I m a 4-month-old, long-haired, black kitten. I have lots and lots of energy. I need all kinds of toys to play with and plenty of room to run. And I m an absolutely fearless jumper! But when I m finally worn out, I want a warm lap where I can curl up for a nap - until it s time to go, go, go again. Do you have a lap with room for a kitten? I m already spayed and vaccinated. My name is Panda and I m a 2-year-old girl. I m mostly white with some brown Tabby markings. My fur is medium length but my most outstanding feature is my long plume tail. If you adopt me, I would love to walk around your home making my little happy squeaks and waving my beautiful happy tail straight up in the air. Tiffany Shadow We are a bonded pair of sisters who have always been together and we really want to stay together. My name is Tiffany and I am black and this is my sister, Shadow, who is gray. We were adopted when we were small but recently returned because our person has to travel so much. We have shiny, smooth coats and big green eyes. We re friendly and sweet and we re both front declawed. Please give us the chance to be part of your family. Oh, no! St. Patrick s Day has come and gone and I still haven t been adopted. My name is Flynn so I must have a bit of the Irish in me and I was hoping that I would have a loving, forever home by now. I m almost 1-year-old, I m black and white and I have half of a mustache so you can recognize me. Hopefully, I ll have a home by Easter Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC April

Change Your Actions, Change the Planet Wilmington Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 27, 2019 Noon - 6pm at Hugh MacRae Park FREE, family-friendly event in the

Over 75 environmentally-minded exhibitors and vendors LIVE Music: Entangled Dreams, DRISKILL, and Tumbleweed Hand Drumming Circle Children's Nature Brigade

Food, Beer and other beverages available for purchase Kids' EcoZone Red Tent Raffle Prizes: HURRICANE KAYAK, local artwork, yoga sessions, restaurant gift

Leashed dogs allowed, but not in Kids Zone or Exhibitor tent.

Outdoor Provision Co. Hurricane Kayaks New Hanover County Parks Wave Transit Natural Awakenings Cape Fear's Going Green As they say, I am large and in charge!

I enjoy the company of other cats and truly love people, but I haven t yet had the chance to meet children or dogs.

I was rescued by a kind shelter who realized I needed a little more time to find my furever home.

Please call 910-262-8890 for information about adopting me. I am sponsored by Sharon Harmon and Barbara Blandine. Thank you! Hi, I m Nova.

I'd love a home with a backyard where I can zoom around and play with sticks!

I am also crate-trained and house-trained, but I may have some separation anxiety at first when my humans put me in the crate.

20 Change Your Actions, Change the Planet Wilmington Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 27, 2019 Noon - 6pm at Hugh MacRae Park FREE, family-friendly event in the great outdoors with activities for all ages! Over 75 environmentally-minded exhibitors and vendors LIVE Music: Entangled Dreams, DRISKILL, and Tumbleweed Hand Drumming Circle Children's Nature Brigade Parade at 3:45. Dress up as your favorite flora or fauna! Food, Beer and other beverages available for purchase Kids' EcoZone Red Tent Raffle Prizes: HURRICANE KAYAK, local artwork, yoga sessions, restaurant gift certificates and more! FREE Shuttle Service Visit for schedules and details. Leashed dogs allowed, but not in Kids Zone or Exhibitor tent. Sponsors: City of Wilmington Stormwater Services Heal Our Waterways Bill's Front Porch Pub and Brewery Waterline Brewing Company Clean Energy Events Great Outdoor Provision Co. Hurricane Kayaks New Hanover County Parks Wave Transit Natural Awakenings Cape Fear's Going Green As they say, I am large and in charge! My name is Fred and I m a handsome Orange Tabby. I enjoy the company of other cats and truly love people, but I haven t yet had the chance to meet children or dogs. My favorite thing (besides my food bowl and treats) is kisses on my face. I was rescued by a kind shelter who realized I needed a little more time to find my furever home. If you want a generous sized, loving armful then I am your guy. I am neutered, up to date on my vaccines, about 2-years-old and ready to be all yours! Please call for information about adopting me. I am sponsored by Sharon Harmon and Barbara Blandine. Thank you! Hi, I m Nova. I'm 2½-years-old and weigh about 60 pounds. I'm looking for a loving family to adopt me forever. I'd love a home with a backyard where I can zoom around and play with sticks! I'm very sweet and cuddling on the couch for hours on end is one of my all time favorite things. I am smart and trainable and will work for treats. I am also crate-trained and house-trained, but I may have some separation anxiety at first when my humans put me in the crate. But don't worry, it will get better. I love walks and I promise not to pull on the leash much if I have a proper harness on. I'm good at riding in the car and I love looking out the car windows. Sometimes I even try to worm my way into the front passenger seat - everyone needs a co-pilot right!?! I do well with kids but I can be clumsy and headstrong from time to time. I would thrive with a strong assertive leader who can guide me through a proper decompression period - decompression is best and it really will help me settle in nicely to your home! Since I did not receive a lot of socialization at a young age, I would really benefit from some exposure to friendly dogs. I don't trust cats - do you blame me?! I love my foster family but I know that there is a home out there that is a better fit for me. I hope it's yours! For an explanation of our adoption process, application, and fees, info@mpbf.org, visit us online at mpbf.org, or give Merit Pit Bull Foundation a call at PITT. I am sponsored by Robyn Davis in loving memory of Duncan.

Please call 910-763-6692 to adopt us! New Hanover Humane Society Open 10am-2pm Mon-Sat Hi there! My name is Grainger and I m a darling boy with fluffy gray and white fur.

You ll definitely want me inside since I m such a people-loving sweetie! Please come visit me today, ok?

And I like it even better if there is a person nearby. At 11-yearsold, I still have a lot of living to do! I m spayed, up to date on shots and litterbox-trained. Come visit me, please! I m bilingual!

I m a playful and friendly 65 pound boy. My previous family says I like other dogs, but I ve not yet been around cats. I m also neutered, vaccinated and ready to go to my forever home!

I really enjoy attention from humans as well as gentle pets on my fur. I once lived in a household with older folks so I m used to a quiet, relaxed household.

My name is Mike and I m a 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who enjoys attention and human companionship. I ve been friendly to all the dogs I ve met, but I haven t yet met any cats.

21 Please call to adopt us! New Hanover Humane Society Open 10am-2pm Mon-Sat Hi there! My name is Grainger and I m a darling boy with fluffy gray and white fur. At a healthy 8-years of age, I m a declawed fellow who is neutered, vaccinated and litterboxtrained. I ll need to live inside where it s safe since my claws are gone. You ll definitely want me inside since I m such a people-loving sweetie! Please come visit me today, ok? It s me, Lady Bell, and I d love nothing more than to enjoy myself in a quiet household, just me and my people. I like to sit in the garden window here at the shelter. And I like it even better if there is a person nearby. At 11-yearsold, I still have a lot of living to do! I m spayed, up to date on shots and litterbox-trained. Come visit me, please! I m bilingual! It s true - I m fluent in both English and Spanish and I know some commands in both languages! My name is Apollo and I m a handsome Husky mix, about 14-monthsold. I m a playful and friendly 65 pound boy. My previous family says I like other dogs, but I ve not yet been around cats. I m also neutered, vaccinated and ready to go to my forever home! My name is Fate, and I m a petite Silver Tabby girl. I m new at the shelter and still a little perplexed about being here, but I m settling in, as you can see from my photo in the cat bed. I really enjoy attention from humans as well as gentle pets on my fur. I once lived in a household with older folks so I m used to a quiet, relaxed household. I m also spayed, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. Let s meet and see if I m the one for you! Oh boy, I m so ready to be a new family member! My name is Mike and I m a 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who enjoys attention and human companionship. I ve been friendly to all the dogs I ve met, but I haven t yet met any cats. I just love playing in the exercise yard so it would be wonderful to have a fenced-in yard at my new home. I am also house-trained, vaccinated and eager to please. Come visit your new best friend! Hi there! I m Missy, a sweet little 10- month-old spayed brown Tabby girl. As you can see, I m a cuddly and relaxed sweetheart who enjoys lounging in cat beds and getting lots of attention from humans. Won t you please visit and get to know me? I m litterbox-trained, vaccinated and eager to find my permanent home. Spend a little time with me and you ll see I m a wonderful companion! 2405 North 23rd Street, Wilmington, NC April

Look at my gorgeous blue eyes! I am told by the humans they think I am a Siamese or Snowshoe mix, but I am all cuddles and love!

A kind shelter took me and many of my kitty friends in to help us out. I am about 3-years-old. I have the softest fur and Bahama blue eyes that you can get lost in.

Won't you give me my dream of a new home? Please call my friends at 910-262-8890 for information about adopting me. I am sponsored by Sharon Harmon and Barbara Blandine. Thank you!

You see, my unlikely roommate Oscar the Basset Hound and I arrived at the Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (CBHR) at the same time.

I guess we were somewhat unlikely companions, just like the other Oscar and Felix. I have a lot of energy and like to play catch and fetch.

I really like my chew toys and I understand toys are for chewing and other things are not. I also know how to sit and lay down on command.

28 Look at my gorgeous blue eyes! I am told by the humans they think I am a Siamese or Snowshoe mix, but I am all cuddles and love! My name is Rocky Baby and I was rescued from a hoarding situation. I was well cared for, but there were just too many of us. A kind shelter took me and many of my kitty friends in to help us out. I am about 3-years-old. I have the softest fur and Bahama blue eyes that you can get lost in. I am very friendly and I like other cats, but I haven t yet been introduced to children or dogs. I have been neutered, vaccinated, and I am FIV and Feline Leukemia negative. Won't you give me my dream of a new home? Please call my friends at for information about adopting me. I am sponsored by Sharon Harmon and Barbara Blandine. Thank you! My name is Felix. You might be asking Why do I see a mostly-boxer with a Basset Hound Rescue? Well, that s a long story. You see, my unlikely roommate Oscar the Basset Hound and I arrived at the Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (CBHR) at the same time. We were reported as a bonded pair, but as it turns out, we are not quite that close and I am just fine in my new foster home. I guess we were somewhat unlikely companions, just like the other Oscar and Felix. I have a lot of energy and like to play catch and fetch. Compared to my current Basset roomies, I am quick. Even though I am faster and bigger, I am gentle with them. Honestly, I think they look funny and need to grow longer legs. I really like my chew toys and I understand toys are for chewing and other things are not. I also know how to sit and lay down on command. My foster family has really helped me with going outside and using the doggie door. My leash-training is going very well and I am a great guy and full of life and love. I promise to sleep through the night, behave myself, and be a great addition to your forever home. Why don t you give the CBHR a call? If you are interested, please call or visit our website at Also, we are always short on foster homes! If you have ever thought about fostering, please contact CBHR for more details. I am sponsored by Atlas and Bonnie Mayew. Thank you!

Onslow County Animal Services Call 910-937-1164 or 910-455-0182 or email animalcontrol@onslowcountync.gov to adopt!

I wish someone would come along and bring a gray-muzzled lady like me home and surround me with love. I m a gentle girl and would love to rest my head in your lap.

Because I am 12-years-old, I would appreciate a stress-free home where I can soak up love, curl up in a comfy bed and stretch out in the sun by my human's side. I deserve a home.

I was adopted out but returned to the shelter years later because I was feeling overwhelmed by the new dogs in the home.

I was certain that I had found the perfect new family with no other animals. They were very excited to shower me with all their love.

29 Onslow County Animal Services Call or or to adopt! I m a sweetheart named Maggie ( ) and I m not sure why I m in this strange place. The people here are nice and love my cuddles, but the kennel is a little bit loud and lonely. I wish someone would come along and bring a gray-muzzled lady like me home and surround me with love. I m a gentle girl and would love to rest my head in your lap. It appears that I m house-trained and though my back legs don't work as well as they once did (I m a little bit wobbly), time has not slowed my happy little Boxer tail. Because I am 12-years-old, I would appreciate a stress-free home where I can soak up love, curl up in a comfy bed and stretch out in the sun by my human's side. I deserve a home. Hello, my name is Dutchess ( ) and I first came to Onslow County Animal Services as a tiny kitten. I was adopted out but returned to the shelter years later because I was feeling overwhelmed by the new dogs in the home. I am playful and talkative, but would definitely prefer a quiet home where I am the only pet and can soak up all my family s attention and have the time I need to become comfortable in my new home. I was certain that I had found the perfect new family with no other animals. They were very excited to shower me with all their love. Unfortunately, a family member was allergic and they were heartbroken to have to return me. I am so very deserving of a forever home and I just know that my perfect family is out there somewhere. It has been over 3-months that I ve been in limbo and waiting for my happily ever after. Maybe my perfect person is you! Hello everyone! My name is Frisco ( ) and I would be very happy to meet you. I m a 3-year old Rottweiler and Hound mix who is a one-of-a-kind boy. While I have the markings of a Rottweiler, I think I possibly have some Bassett Hound mixed in. I am 65 pounds of love and I adore meeting new people and getting lots of attention. I love going for walks, getting ear scratches and giving kisses. I am very playful with dogs and did not show any interest in cats when introduced. If you are looking for a larger companion (who thinks he s a lap dog), then I m the guy for you. I would love a family that will have lots of time for play and adventure. Life is meant for living and having fun. My name is Ellie ( ) and at 2-years-old, I m not much more than a puppy myself. I came to OCAS with a litter of little ones. I was a wonderful mama to my pups, but they have all been adopted into homes and I m left wondering when my happily ever after will come. I m a calm and gentle girl who loves treats and being petted. I am house-trained, great with kids and good with cats, too. If you are looking for a smaller companion with a big heart and lots of love to share, give me a chance. I m a 1-year old Hound mix named Daisy ( ). I m an active girl in search of a family who can keep up. I love to run and play and need a home with a big fenced yard and humans who have the time to keep me active and happy. I love my people (especially children) and I m a friend to everyone I meet. I am house-trained as well. I would not do well in an apartment or in a laid-back home. Boring! If you are looking for a fun and loyal friend to join you in life s adventures, I may be the girl for you! 244 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC April

coastalpetfence.com 855-395-8260 910-395-8260 ORRELL & REINER, P.C. Certified Public Accountants P.O. Box 4054 Wilmington, NC 28406 Robert H.

I came from a bad situation where I was neglected and living outside but I'm loving living indoors now!

I like to play with other dogs and humans of all ages, and I am looking for my own forever family!

Should you not have one of those, it s not a deal breaker - I do love going for walks!

Could you find room in your heart and home for me? I have my bags packed!

I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! I m a dog-loving cat!

Well, In order to determine how well a dog gets along with cats, I m sent into action (with supervision, of

It doesn t bother me at all because I m happy to be around dogs - I even prefer them to cats!

30 coastalpetfence.com ORRELL & REINER, P.C. Certified Public Accountants P.O. Box 4054 Wilmington, NC Robert H. Orrell, III, CPA Anne W. Reiner, CPA Tel Hi! I'm Baby, a Boxer mix who is about 5-years young! I came from a bad situation where I was neglected and living outside but I'm loving living indoors now! I've completed all my vetting and have been given a clean bill of health! I like to play with other dogs and humans of all ages, and I am looking for my own forever family! Ideally, I would like a fenced-in yard since I love to be outside. Should you not have one of those, it s not a deal breaker - I do love going for walks! My wonderful foster mom saved me and is helping me with another chance at life. Could you find room in your heart and home for me? I have my bags packed! If you are interested in providing me a forever home, please contact Ashley with RescueConnect at I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! I m a dog-loving cat! It s true. In fact, I m the official Dog-Tester at the shelter. How does that work, you wonder? Well, In order to determine how well a dog gets along with cats, I m sent into action (with supervision, of course) to see their reaction. It doesn t bother me at all because I m happy to be around dogs - I even prefer them to cats! My name is Magic, and I m a 2-year-old boy who is neutered, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. I m also absolutely gorgeous with my feather-duster of a tail, ebony coat and silky dark hairs curling out of my ears. Please call Pender Humane Society at and tell them you re on your way to meet me! Sponsored in memory of Milo, the big black dog who stole our hearts! Mommy and Daddy miss you every day! 30 April 2019

PAW S Place Send inquiries for adoption to info@pawsplace.org or call 910-845-7297. Hi, I m Bridgette! I m a 6-year-old Beagle mix girl with lots of energy left!

All I m looking for is a sweet and loving family to take me on walks and cuddle up on the couch with me. How about your family? I ll be at the kennel - you know where to find me!

I m 1½-years-old, and I am heartworm positive, but once Paws Place completes my treatments, I ll be ready to run and play!

I m Skye, a 5-month-old Shepherd girl puppy. I am very playful, and I m actually very smart! I already know the commands sit and down.

I enjoy toys, so I would love to be part of an active family who wants to play ball with me, or maybe take me on a walk. That would just be great! Adopt the sweetest, smartest puppy around!

I got off to a rocky start - I came to Paws Place with a broken foot, and I ve been in a cast for what feels like forever! I m not even a year old yet, can you believe I have a story that big already?

31 PAW S Place Send inquiries for adoption to info@pawsplace.org or call Hi, I m Bridgette! I m a 6-year-old Beagle mix girl with lots of energy left! I love to run and play, and I just love to have visitors! I m hoping one of these visitors will take me home! All I m looking for is a sweet and loving family to take me on walks and cuddle up on the couch with me. How about your family? I ll be at the kennel - you know where to find me! Hi there, my name is Barry! I was a stray for a long time, but some nice people started leaving food and toys out for me, and they were finally able to bring me to Paws Place to start my new life! I m 1½-years-old, and I am heartworm positive, but once Paws Place completes my treatments, I ll be ready to run and play! I hope you understand it might take me a little longer to adjust to a home as being around people is all so new to me. Still, I m interested in people, and I hope someone will take a chance on me! I m Skye, a 5-month-old Shepherd girl puppy. I am very playful, and I m actually very smart! I already know the commands sit and down. I love learning tricks, too, so I m looking for a family who will continue my training! I enjoy toys, so I would love to be part of an active family who wants to play ball with me, or maybe take me on a walk. That would just be great! Adopt the sweetest, smartest puppy around! My name is Finn and I m a darling 11-month-old Papillion mix boy who is looking to start the next chapter in my life. I got off to a rocky start - I came to Paws Place with a broken foot, and I ve been in a cast for what feels like forever! I m not even a year old yet, can you believe I have a story that big already? I am so ready to run and play with my new family! Will that be you? Hello!! I m Lila, and I m so glad to meet you! I like to show people I m happy by scrunching my lips up in a big smile! That s how you know I like you. I m a 1-year-old Shar-Pei/Catahoula Leopard Dog mix - you heard me right! And my personality is just as interesting as my breed mix is! I love to play, and I just love having visitors. I m also a sweetheart who knows how to relax and cuddle with you. I m currently interviewing for a forever family - come to Paws Place! Hello, my name is Sherlock! I m a very excited and active 1-year-old Beagle boy. I love to go on walks and smell everything that I can. I mean, I m named after Sherlock Holmes, so you know I m a great doggy detective! I m looking for a family who likes to go on walks to the beach or the park. I think I would fit in just fine in any kind of family, really, though! Let s meet! 242 George II Hwy, Winnabow, NC April

www.wcleeuwenburg.com Kelsey here! I m a 10-week-old Labrador mix puppy girl waiting for you at Paws Place.

I love to wrestle and play with them, but I m pretty easy-going as far as puppies go.

Or are you someone who likes to throw a ball in the backyard and cuddle up with a movie afterwards? I would be happy to do that, too!

If you have any questions or need directions to the shelter, please call my friends at 910-845-7297.

I m Sailor, a 17 pound, 7-year-old mini- Schnauzer girl with natural ears and a docked tail.

companion for me to learn from and feel comfortable with. I also need a person with a gentle and patient personality.

32 Kelsey here! I m a 10-week-old Labrador mix puppy girl waiting for you at Paws Place. My two sisters are also here, waiting to be adopted, just like me. I love to wrestle and play with them, but I m pretty easy-going as far as puppies go. Are you an active family looking for a pal to take to the beach? I would love to come along! Or are you someone who likes to throw a ball in the backyard and cuddle up with a movie afterwards? I would be happy to do that, too! Like I said, easy-going! I ll be waiting in the kennel at Paws Place for you! If you have any questions or need directions to the shelter, please call my friends at I am sponsored by Christina Jane't Pet Nanny. Thank you! I m Sailor, a 17 pound, 7-year-old mini- Schnauzer girl with natural ears and a docked tail. I have never been without other canine company, so it s important that my new home have a laid-back, gentle and maternal canine companion for me to learn from and feel comfortable with. I also need a person with a gentle and patient personality. I m a puppy mill victim, so I may never be outgoing or playful; however, I am capable of a great deal of love and loyalty if treated with respect, understanding and patience. To read more about me and fill out an adoption application, visit You can also adoptions@schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org or call for an application. P.S. Mention this PawPrints ad for a $30 discount on my adoption donation! I am sponsored by Cindy Meyers in loving memory of Harley and Murphy April 2019

Pender County Animal Shelter Please call 910-259-1484 or email jhorton@pendercountync.gov to help! I ve been at the shelter since February 7! There must be some mistake.

I m a happy Walker Hound boy named Harley (A032701) and I d love to be yours! I LOVE TOYS and I have a goofy, fun personality that will keep you smiling and enjoying life. I even hop like a bunny!

My adoption fee has been paid for in loving memory of Nancy Foster, as I was a favorite of hers. She would love to know I found a wonderful home.

There is NO COST to adopt me! My adoption fee has been paid for in loving memory of Nancy Foster, as I was a favorite of hers. Please call the shelter to find out more about me! I m ready to go.

I love playing with toys, playing with other dogs and just playing in general! I also love people. More good news: I m heartworm negative!

33 Pender County Animal Shelter Please call or to help! I ve been at the shelter since February 7! There must be some mistake. My name is Domino (A032842) and I m a young, handsome, friendly, loving boy! Great News: there is NO COST to adopt me as my adoption fee has already been paid for by a shelter friend! I m a happy Walker Hound boy named Harley (A032701) and I d love to be yours! I LOVE TOYS and I have a goofy, fun personality that will keep you smiling and enjoying life. I even hop like a bunny! I m heartworm negative, which is awesome news, and I really enjoy playing with other dogs. At just 2-years-old, I m already neutered. I d also like you to know that there is NO COST TO ADOPT ME. My adoption fee has been paid for in loving memory of Nancy Foster, as I was a favorite of hers. She would love to know I found a wonderful home. I m a big, sweet, German Shepherd boy named Jackson (A032883) and I d love to be your newest family member! At 4-years of age, I m neutered, energetic, VERY SMART and a quick learner. There is NO COST to adopt me! My adoption fee has been paid for in loving memory of Nancy Foster, as I was a favorite of hers. Please call the shelter to find out more about me! I m ready to go. I m Beauregard, but you can call me Beau (A033004) for short! I m a very friendly 6-year-old English Coonhound who is already neutered and ready to go home with a loving family! I love playing with toys, playing with other dogs and just playing in general! I also love people. More good news: I m heartworm negative! IN LOVING MEMORY of NANCY FOSTER Nancy Foster has been an animal advocate working for Pender County Animal Control/ Pender County Animal Shelter off and on over 10 years. She also ran a boarding and training facility between her employment with Animal Services in Pender County. She LOVED dogs. She loved working with them, finding them the RIGHT homes, and doing as much as she could to make their lives better while at the shelter. She will be greatly missed by friends and family, and the loss to her colleagues and the animals of Pender County is immeasurable. From the staff at Pender County Animal Shelter: Fly high Miss Nancy, until we meet again 3280 New Savannah Rd., Burgaw, NC Pendercountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com April

Hi there! This happy face belongs to me, Christopher! I m a 1-yearold Cattle Dog with a beautiful merle coat.

I also get along well with other dogs when introduced slowly.

If you d like to see my sweet smile in person, please call Pender Humane Society at 910-259-7022 and tell them you d like to

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

I found myself homeless at a local shelter with a litter of newborns. I raised everyone and they were quickly adopted.

34 Hi there! This happy face belongs to me, Christopher! I m a 1-yearold Cattle Dog with a beautiful merle coat. My personality can best be described as Total Love-Bug and if you ve got a treat in your hand I ll sit right down and wait for it. Check out my photo for proof! I m a friendly fellow who would love to have a home with a fenced-in yard so that I can run and play. I also get along well with other dogs when introduced slowly. As for my health, I am neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative and on prevention. If you d like to see my sweet smile in person, please call Pender Humane Society at and tell them you d like to meet me! 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. My name is Camilla and I am a gorgeous, dainty pastel Calico. I am young at between 1 to 2-years of age. I found myself homeless at a local shelter with a litter of newborns. I raised everyone and they were quickly adopted. Now, I am patiently waiting for a home to call my own. I am a little bit of a diva so I would be best as an only pet. I can tolerate dogs, but cats aren t my favorite. I am super-friendly with my people, though. You can find me at Petsense in Shallotte or you can contact my foster mom, Jill, at and she can meet you closer with me. For more info on the adoption process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or visit us at I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you!

Please call 910-259-7022 to adopt us! Is that a toy in your hand? I love toys! My name is Archie and I m a 5-month-old orange Tabby boy who loves attention.

Be the lucky one who adopts me! I m Little Hank, a chocolate and cream Lab mix. Don t let my name fool you, though, I m a big boy!

I m also neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on prevention. Adopt me! Pender Humane Society FAMILY DOG ALERT! Hi, I m Toby and I would be a great addition to any lucky family!

I also shake hands and lay down when asked, too! I m neutered, up to date on shots and ready to go! Please stop by the shelter and meet me today. Looking for a beautiful Beagle mix girl?

I have a lot of energy so I m looking for an active family with a fenced-in yard that I can run around and play in. I m spayed, vaccinated and heartworm negative. Come see me real soon!

I just love meeting new people and can even sit on command for treats. I ve got lots of energy so I would love to be part of an active family and have a fenced-in yard where I can run and play.

35 Please call to adopt us! Is that a toy in your hand? I love toys! My name is Archie and I m a 5-month-old orange Tabby boy who loves attention. How I haven t been adopted yet is quite a mystery! I also enjoy being held in your arms and will purr happily the entire time. Yes, I m just a SUPER LOVE-BUG who can t get enough cuddles. Be the lucky one who adopts me! I m Little Hank, a chocolate and cream Lab mix. Don t let my name fool you, though, I m a big boy! Still, I m a soft-hearted marshmallow who likes everyone I meet and I love attention. In my photo, I m sitting on command for a treat! I m also neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative and on prevention. Adopt me! Pender Humane Society FAMILY DOG ALERT! Hi, I m Toby and I would be a great addition to any lucky family! All I want to do is cuddle with you and make you happy. At just 2-years-old, I m a Yellow Lab mix with a huge heart and a beautiful smile. As you can see, I sit on command. I also shake hands and lay down when asked, too! I m neutered, up to date on shots and ready to go! Please stop by the shelter and meet me today. Looking for a beautiful Beagle mix girl? Look no further than me, Violet! I m a 1-year-old tricolor darling who would be good in a home with children, but I d prefer a family without cats or other dogs. I have a lot of energy so I m looking for an active family with a fenced-in yard that I can run around and play in. I m spayed, vaccinated and heartworm negative. Come see me real soon! I m a playful puppy boy named Oakley! At just 7-months-old, I m ready to enjoy life and adventures with my new family! I m a Shepherd mix with a beautiful brindle coat and a very happy smile! I just love meeting new people and can even sit on command for treats. I ve got lots of energy so I would love to be part of an active family and have a fenced-in yard where I can run and play. My health is excellent - I m neutered, up to date on shots and heartworm negative. Come meet me! PUPPY QUARTET! Welcome to our puppy nursery, now when are you coming to adopt us? From left to right we are Bean (a boy), Pickle, Dumpling and Basil (three girls). We are weaned from our mother, eating on our own, bouncing around the room, melting hearts and waiting for families! At 9 to 10-weeks old, we are Lab/ Hound mixes who are as sweet and precious as can be. Come cuddle us and pick the one who steals your heart! P. O. Box 626, Burgaw NC April

Feature Story PawPrints Magazine s 17 th Annual Cover Model Search The Judges Decisions Are In: Winning Cover Cats and Runners-Up Checkers & Charlie Submitted by: Kelly Lindsay Hi!

Mom says it was love at first sight. We love our parents so much because they adopted us together even though we both have Cerebellar Hypoplasia, which means we are wobbly.

Charlie can jump and is athletic, but I can t jump well and usually have difficulty making my back legs move the right way when I m moving faster. That s okay though, I m an expert climber.

Sometimes I have trouble in the litterbox, and I might stumble and make a big mess, but Mom never complains even though I do when she cleans me.

My parents call him the tender-hearted lion. Anyway, Mom loves me so much that she even added new decorations (steps) to help me access things around the house. Brother likes to use them, too.

36 Feature Story PawPrints Magazine s 17 th Annual Cover Model Search The Judges Decisions Are In: Winning Cover Cats and Runners-Up Checkers & Charlie Submitted by: Kelly Lindsay Hi! They call me Checkers Chex (tortie) and this is my brother, Charlie (orange). Charlie is shy so I m going to do all the talking. My parents adopted us from Cat Tails at a PetSmart event. Mom says it was love at first sight. We love our parents so much because they adopted us together even though we both have Cerebellar Hypoplasia, which means we are wobbly. Our cerebellums are underdeveloped, so that impacts our coordination and movement. Charlie can jump and is athletic, but I can t jump well and usually have difficulty making my back legs move the right way when I m moving faster. That s okay though, I m an expert climber. We fall frequently and my parents always say that we are not graceful, whatever that means. Sometimes I have trouble in the litterbox, and I might stumble and make a big mess, but Mom never complains even though I do when she cleans me. I ve been told I m spicy, but I ve also been told that I m sweet. Charlie is always easy-going and calm, well, except when new humans are around or he hears unfamiliar sounds. My parents call him the tender-hearted lion. Anyway, Mom loves me so much that she even added new decorations (steps) to help me access things around the house. Brother likes to use them, too. Since my parents adopted us, they tell us how much they love us and say that we ve added a lot of love, joy, and energy to the family. Oh, and we ve added beauty. They say that I am gorgeous and that Charlie is handsome. My parents always say how proud they are of us when we fall, but get right back up and try again. They cheer us on when we do something, that is difficult for us, successfully. They are our biggest supporters. My parents help us learn skills if something might be challenging and have modified things around the house to help us be successful. Because of my parents love and support, we have great confidence and good self-esteem. So, it s only natural that we think we should be the PawPrints cover cats. We want to represent all the cats with special needs who deserve to be adopted to great homes. Wink Submitted by: Kirsten Jones This handsome little boy is Wink. Wink had a rough beginning in life. He was born with only one eye, as well as congenital kidney disease. Then at 12-weeks, he was dumped in the Leland Walmart parking lot. I found him wandering between cars at 11pm on a Sunday night. He came right up to me. I took one look at this dirty, skinny little kitty with only one eye and an obvious respiratory infection and knew I had to help him. He did not protest when I scooped him up and put him in my car. He purred in my lap the whole way home. The most amazing thing about Wink is his personality. After all he had been through, you would expect for him to be withdrawn and scared. Not Wink! Wink is the most loveable, outgoing kitty I have ever met. He doesn t let anything slow him down. He plays and runs around, always with his little head tilted to one side. Wink has never met a stranger, be it a human or another kitty. He greets everyone like they are his new best friend. He even jumps in the vet s arms and insists on some cuddling before his exam. What he does best, though, is comforting my other foster kitties. He always seems to know when one of them needs a playmate, cuddle buddy, or just have the top of their head washed. Shy ones even come out of their shell a little when Wink is there to play with. Wink inspires me every day. This little guy lives every day to the fullest and never lets anything get him down. With only one eye, jumping was difficult, but he never stopped trying until he mastered it. He doesn t seem to know that he is any different than the other cats. He is a shining light in my life, which is why I call him my Winkle Twinkle Little Star April 2019

Snowball* Submitted by: Kelli Kerkhoff The cat we fostered, bottle fed, and who ended up adopting my son as his boy eight years ago passed away unexpectedly in 2017.

After Hurricane Florence, we knew there would be a lot of cats and rescues needing help, so we contacted Cat Adoption Team to see if they had any kittens available.

My sister and I drove to get an orphaned litter of three the day Interstate 40 opened, and I drove back as she fed the three little starving sisters in the front seat.

We had cat therapy sessions with our friends and neighbors, since so many were stressed out from the hurricane, and holding kittens just makes you happy.

Thankfully, with a lot of TLC from us and the wonderful rescue, both recovered, and I knew we were meant to keep them in our family. We just couldn t pick one, and they needed each other.

37 Snowball* Submitted by: Kelli Kerkhoff The cat we fostered, bottle fed, and who ended up adopting my son as his boy eight years ago passed away unexpectedly in It was devastating to us, and we could never figure out a good time to adopt again. We had other pets, but none my son could call his own. After Hurricane Florence, we knew there would be a lot of cats and rescues needing help, so we contacted Cat Adoption Team to see if they had any kittens available. They asked if we would be willing to foster a litter and then pick one to keep. We said yes! My sister and I drove to get an orphaned litter of three the day Interstate 40 opened, and I drove back as she fed the three little starving sisters in the front seat. They were skinny, dirty, and scared. Over the next two weeks, they grew, ate, slept and played. They were named Snowball, Daisy, and Gracie. We had cat therapy sessions with our friends and neighbors, since so many were stressed out from the hurricane, and holding kittens just makes you happy. Snowball and Daisy were the smaller sisters, and after a few weeks, they got really sick. I thought we were going to lose them both from a bacteria or virus. Thankfully, with a lot of TLC from us and the wonderful rescue, both recovered, and I knew we were meant to keep them in our family. We just couldn t pick one, and they needed each other. Gracie had already been adopted by my sister, so she lives down the street with three cat brothers. Snowball and Daisy play with the dog and other cats we have, and they made a difficult time a little better and a little easier to deal with. Snowie has changed our family for the better. She is a reminder that, even in the most difficult time, you can reach out and help others. She is a symbol of love and hope, and they all brought us so much happiness just when we needed it. We turned a CATastrophe into a blessing for us all. Snowball s picture is one of my favorite kitten pictures ever, and I think it would make others happy by seeing it. She s chill, happy, and adorable. Feature Story Milo Submitted by: Izzy Di Norcia I adopted Milo from New Hanover Animal Shelter on October 10th, 2017, two days after Hurricane Matthew. Quincy, our beloved Persian mix, had just passed away from old age. Our family was heart-broken. Reluctantly, my dad made me go to the shelter. After looking at all the cats at the shelter I decided to hold Milo. I instantly fell in love! He is so adorable. My life has changed because he is a one of a kind cat. I never thought I would know a cat that is always purring, happy, and super active all the time. He should be on the cover so he can spread his one of a kind joy! Flynn* Submitted by: Rachel Miller Flynn is a seal point rag doll rescue from Washington area humane society in Pennsylvania. Flynn has changed my life in so many ways. He s feisty but loving. Aloof but needy. I have never had or met a cat with so much personality. He loves to drink from the faucet and nibble on your fingers. I believe Flynn should be on the cover because you don t need to spend $1,000 for a purebred pet when there could be one waiting for you at your local shelter. Thank you to everyone who saved a life and entered our contest! Please check out the May issue for the Dog Cover Model Winner and Runners-Up! April

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My name is Wilgo and I m a 7-year-old girl, already spayed, and I m very friendly.

My new pal and I could also play in a fenced-in yard together, which is another thing I love to do!

Please come meet me at the New Hanover Humane Society. You can call 910-763-6692 with any questions.

!! My name is Lincoln (A112221) and I am a 1-yearold Treeing Walker Hound mix.

I am wellmannered, gentle, easy-going and delightful! I would love a young family to hang out with and maybe some siblings, too.

It s a great deal, so please come meet me soon. I ll be a fantastic companion!

38 DB PLUMBING, INC. NEW CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL REMODEL / REPAIRS LICENSED & INSURED DONALD BARNHOUSE LIC. # Save lives please spay or neuter your pets! Jack Russell Terrier fans, here I am! My name is Wilgo and I m a 7-year-old girl, already spayed, and I m very friendly. I really enjoy playing with other dogs, so I d most likely do best in a household with another doggie companion. My new pal and I could also play in a fenced-in yard together, which is another thing I love to do! I m a charming sweetheart who simply wants to be part of a loving family. Knowledge of Jack Russells is a plus! Please come meet me at the New Hanover Humane Society. You can call with any questions. I am sponsored in loving memory of Levi D. Forever number 1. Pick me, pick me!!! My name is Lincoln (A112221) and I am a 1-yearold Treeing Walker Hound mix. I have been told that I am superhandsome with beautiful eyes and unique markings - a one of a kind boy! I am wellmannered, gentle, easy-going and delightful! I would love a young family to hang out with and maybe some siblings, too. My adoption fee includes a physical examination, neuter surgery, a heartworm test and rabies vaccination. It s a great deal, so please come meet me soon. I ll be a fantastic companion! For more info, call Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services at and they ll be happy to tell you more about me. I am sponsored by Adam's Folly Pet Boarding, Bolivia, NC. Thank you! 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 38 April 2019

Please call 910-457-6340 to adopt us! SOAR (Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue) Hello, I m Tulip!

other FeLV+ cats waiting for someone nice to adopt us. So here I am, gentle and sweet, and hoping for that big break. I ll be a wonderful companion for someone who is willing to give me a chance.

I also love to sleep and play if that's more your idea of fun. I m a total love bug and I know that being held is awesome. In fact, cuddling is one of my favorite things to do with a human!

Find out more about FIV online, talk to your vet or talk to my pals at SOAR. I m a wonderful boy, please don t pass up the chance to visit and get to know me.

They have since found homes, but I am still waiting. I am an affectionate boy, though I can be a bit shy at first introduction.

39 Please call to adopt us! SOAR (Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue) Hello, I m Tulip! I moved to SOAR from Second Chance Pet Adoptions in Raleigh, where I twice tested positive for Feline Leukemia (FeLV), but they don t have a house like SOAR does where I can freely move about with other FeLV+ cats waiting for someone nice to adopt us. So here I am, gentle and sweet, and hoping for that big break. I ll be a wonderful companion for someone who is willing to give me a chance. Want to get in shape for Spring? How about some cat yoga? I'm Inky, a very sweet boy, just 2-years-old. I love to roll and stretch and would be a perfect yoga partner! I also love to sleep and play if that's more your idea of fun. I m a total love bug and I know that being held is awesome. In fact, cuddling is one of my favorite things to do with a human! I do need to let you know that I am FIV positive, but it s really not that big of a deal! Cats with FIV can live just as long as other cats. Find out more about FIV online, talk to your vet or talk to my pals at SOAR. I m a wonderful boy, please don t pass up the chance to visit and get to know me. I ll be glad to show you my yoga moves and my cuddling skills! Cuddle here! I was taken to SOAR after having been found in a barn in Whiteville with my 3 sibs. They have since found homes, but I am still waiting. I am an affectionate boy, though I can be a bit shy at first introduction. When I m ready to drop my guard, watch me roll over for all of the pets you can muster. Don t even try to outlast me. And don t be offended if I balk at being picked up - it s just not my thing right now. Look for me in the big open room in back of the cattery. I have been assigned to keep the SOAR veterans in there on their toes. What a story I have! I m Minnie and I came to SOAR from a Duplin County animal rescue where I was abandoned with my 7 kittens. Yes - 7! 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. However, the wonderful folks at SOAR had a space for me! I m a sweet girl, a little over 2-years-old, up to date on shots and spayed. I need to live inside as the only cat or with another FIV cat. Other than that - I have no restrictions! Well, I m no Spanky, Darla or Alfalfa, but I am quite the Little Rascal just the same! Everyone around here seems to agree that one thing I am for sure is totally cute! I m an orange Tabby boy who tested positive for FIV, but that doesn t make me any less cute or any less capable of enriching your life for possibly many, many healthy and happy years. Find out more about FIV online, from your vet, or call SOAR at I want to grow up as part of YOUR family! 3376 St. Charles Place Southport, NC April

Hello! My name is Veronica, and I am a very sweet, but shy, young lady.

I recently completed my heartworm treatment and am so happy to be able to run and play with new

I am very loving, and I'm approximately 2-years-old, so I m looking forward to spending the rest of

40 Hello! My name is Veronica, and I am a very sweet, but shy, young lady. I was rescued from a dog-fighting 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.). Are you being abused? You and your pets have options. Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc

41 Shelter News & Events Enjoy the Great Outdoors at the Wilmington Earth Day Festival! The Wilmington Earth Day Festival is a FREE, family-friendly event being held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from Noon to 6pm at Hugh MacRae Park. There will be activities for all ages, including over 75 exhibitors, live music, a hand drumming circle, a children s nature brigade parade, a Kids EcoZone, food, beer and other beverages available for purchase, awesome Raffle prizes, FREE Shuttle Service and more! See ad on page 20 or visit for details. Brews for Boxers SeaWitch and Carolina Boxer Rescue proudly present the 2nd annual Brews for Boxers event on Saturday, April 27 from 12pm to 5pm at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar located at 227 Carolina Beach Avenue North. Live music starting at 1pm, raffle prizes, Carolina Boxer Rescue merchandise and one surprise high ticket item! Three featured local brews with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Carolina Boxer Rescue. Come and enjoy some fun in the sun and support saving the nubs! For info, please carolinaboxer@gmail.com, call , or visit Wilmington Animal Centrix Hosting Free Seminar on Cat Behavior Wilmington Animal Centrix is hosting a cat behavior seminar on Saturday, April 13 from 10am to Noon at Unleashed in Landfall Center. The seminar is free and will be lead by long time cat behaviorist Laurie Penca. The public is welcome to submit topics of relevance to them and their cats behavior prior to the event to be discussed by ing wilmingtonanimalcentrix.org. For more information, call Attend the Healthy Living Festival This Free-to-public event is set to raise awareness about pet rescue, adoption and care. It will be held at the NC Battleship Park on April 13, 2019 and will provide family-fun and activities for all ages! Adopt-An- ANGEL will be there along with pet suppliers, trainers, sitters and more such as yoga, fitness and outdoor activities, martial arts and parkour, live demonstrations, community based local vendors, bouncy houses, face painting, games and prizes, food and drink, live music. Petfriendly, too! Good News on Monty s Home Kennels! Thanks to your generous donations, Monty s Home has raised enough money to cover the cost of materials needed to rebuild their kennels, which were destroyed in a vicious windstorm this past December. A request was sent to Raleigh and, in record time, an approval was issued for the project. This means that the Monty s Home Pawsitive Partners Prison Program should be back in operation by the end of April! Many of Monty s Home s supplies will need to be replaced and, for this reason, the fundraising campaign continues. Any donation, large or small, would be welcomed to help. To donate, visit the Monty s Home website at and hit the Donate button. You can also mail donations to Monty s Home, P.O. Box 821, Burgaw, NC Call with any questions. Donated Yarn Helps Animal Shelter Pets Comfort for Critters is in desperate need of yarn to continue to make free comfort blankets for 200+ animal shelters in the US. They can only use 4ply yarn, but if you have a partial skein left over from a project, or a dozen you never got around to using, they can put it to good use! Comfort for Critters creates free hand-made blankets which are donated to comfort animals living in animal shelters. While these pets await adoption, the blankets provide a comfortable bed year-round. When they are adopted, their blanket goes with them, providing something familiar as they adjust to their forever family. So far this year they have already donated almost 4,000 blankets, and so now they need to restock their supplies! Since these blankets are shipped free of charge to the shelters, their monthly postage bill is also becoming an obstacle! In order to raise funds to keep their mission going, and keep shipping blankets, their founder creates one-of-akind Remnants Reborn and Rainbow Promise blankets which are now for sale on Amazon, Etsy and their website. These blankets are made using small amounts of yarn, which are left over after they create their shelter blankets. They blend all the colors of the rainbow, and are uniquely one-ofa-kind. They are also a tangible reminder of all the individual blankets which were created from full skeins of the same yarn! If you have extra yarn to donate, or are interested in supporting their mission by purchasing a pet blanket, you can visit their website at or them at info@comfortforcritters.org. North Carolina rescues participating in the program: Asheville Humane Society, New Hanover Humane Society, Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Second Chance Pet Adoptions, and Colonial Capital Humane Society. April

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

I was rescued under the most expensive vehicle at a car sales lot when I was 10-weeks-old. I am famous because I m Thundering Paws first official 2019 kitten.

I am a Lap Cat, always purring, and will make a wonderful companion. Please send an email to thunderingpawsinc@icloud.com, call 910-224-6068 or visit thunderingpawsinc.org.

I will wait for you at the door, sleep with you at night and always be by your side. I m an intelligent cat who loves to cuddle and play. I have set my sights on finding a forever home.

I am a smaller Hound who weighs 35 pounds. I have some healing to do since I came into the program kind of rough.

42 We are sponsored by the Miss Avis Davis Fund in loving memory of Maryrose Miller. Miss Avis Davis, Thundering Paws My name is Stubby and I m a 4-month-old, shorthaired black and white Manx girl. I was rescued under the most expensive vehicle at a car sales lot when I was 10-weeks-old. I am famous because I m Thundering Paws first official 2019 kitten. It may take a little time for me to warm up to other cats and dogs in the house, but I eventually accept other pets and live with them peacefully. I am a Lap Cat, always purring, and will make a wonderful companion. Please send an to thunderingpawsinc@icloud.com, call or visit thunderingpawsinc.org. Hello, I m Sophie and I m an 11-month-old Maine Coon girl who is beautiful! I am spayed, up to date on shots and declawed. My owner was seriously injured and must re-home me. I will wait for you at the door, sleep with you at night and always be by your side. I m an intelligent cat who loves to cuddle and play. I have set my sights on finding a forever home. Please send an to thunderingpawsinc@icloud.com, call or visit thunderingpawsinc.org. My name is Sugar and I am a real doll. I am quiet and ever so sweet at around 3-years-old. I am a smaller Hound who weighs 35 pounds. I have some healing to do since I came into the program kind of rough. I have some weight to gain and some parasites to get over, but I am sure to blossom soon. I seem to do well with cats, kids and dogs, too. Come see me at Petco on weekends or please call my foster mom, Jill, at For more info about me or the adoption process, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at or you can visit us online at My name is Patsy and I m a dilute Tortoiseshell cat who is 2-years-old. 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 so ready for my home so I can finally rest. Call Jill at to meet me, come see me at Petco or you can visit us online at Adopt-An-ANGEL Carolina Animal Protection Society Hello, my name is Cubby and I am the sweetest and most loveable cat you have met in a long time! I am 6- years-old, up to date on my shots and have been neutered. I get along fine with other cats, too - but I m not so sure about dogs or small children! I came to the shelter because my family could no longer take care of me. I like it here, but I am ready to go to my forever home. If you believe that I could be part of your future, please call CAPS at and leave a message for Mickie. You may also visit our website at capsrescue.com Hello, my name is Leisha and I am a 7-year-old Tabby girl who is already spayed. I came to the rescue with my siblings who were all adopted along the way! I don't understand why I am still here at the shelter - where everyone knows what a loving cat I am! I get along fine with the other cats here, I am very social and I love to play! Most of all, I like to be rubbed and scratched on my neck and belly! Just come and meet me and you'll see what I am talking about! To adopt me, please call Carolina Animal Protection Society at and leave a message for Mickie. You may also visit our website at capsrescue.com for an application or more information.

43 Calendar of Events April Adoption Fairs & Events 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 Paws Place Kennel Hours Open 6 Days a Week Paws Place is open Monday through Wednesday from 9am to Noon, and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 2pm. No appointment necessary. The kennel is closed on Sundays. Visit for event info or info@pawsplace.org. Cat Tails Adoption Fairs April 6, 13, 20 & 27 From 9am to 3pm on Saturdays, adoptable cats and kittens will be at Petsmart in Wilmington. For more info, call All 4 Cats Adoption Fairs April 6, 13, 20 & 27 Stop by the Monkey Junction Petsmart in Wilmington every Saturday from 10am to 4pm to meet adoptable cats and kittens. For more info, call/text , info@all4cats.org, visit or Cat Tails Adoption Facility April 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27 & 28 From 11am to 1pm on Wednesdays, 11am to 3pm on Saturdays, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays, cats and kittens are available for adoption at 6622 Beach Dr SW in Ocean Isle Beach. For more information, please call R.A.C.E. Adoption Fair at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop April 6 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, call Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoption Fairs at Petco April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 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 NHC Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington Adoption Fairs April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 Meet adoptable rabbits from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Adoption locations rotate, call to confirm. Pender County Animal Shelter Weekend Adoptions April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 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 info, please call Roseys Rescue Adoption Events at Petsense in Leland April 6, 13, 20 & 27 Dogs and puppies will be available for adoption at Petsense Leland (1215 West Gate Drive, Unit B4 in Leland) every Saturday from 10am to 3pm. For more info, please call New Hanover Animal Services Saturday Adoptions April 6, 13, 20 & 27 From 10am to 2pm, the shelter (located at 180 Division Drive in Wilmington) is open Saturdays for dog, puppy, cat and kitten adoptions. Please call for more information. Paws Place Meet and Greets April 6 & 20 Paws Place will be at Unleashed in Wilmington on April 6 from 11:30am to 2:30pm. On April 20, they will be at First National Bank parking lot (101 Howe St.) in Southport from 10am to 2pm. Check Paws Place s Facebook page the morning of to see which of their wonderful dogs will be joining them that day. Pet Friends of Duplin County Spring Yard Sale April 13 From 8am to 2pm, come out to the American Legion building at 203 N Teachey Road in Wallace. Huge amounts of household items, clothing, sporting goods, jewelry, children's toys at bargain prices. Proceeds support their Animal Care Programs. Please call with questions. Greyhound Friends of North Carolina Events April 13, 14 & 27 Meet & Greets on April 13 (Petsmart at Mayfaire) from 10am to 2pm and April 27 (Petsense in Leland) from 10am to 2pm. A Grey Play Date on April 14 at Northern Regional Park in Castle Hayne (4700 Old Avenue) from 2pm to 4pm. For info, call Roy at or visit All 4 Cats Adoption Fair at Pet Supplies Plus April 27 Stop by Pet Supplies Plus in Beau Rivage from 10am to 2pm to meet adoptable cats and kittens. For more information, please call/text or info@all4cats.org. April

Coastal Engraving Full color pictures of pets or other photos on mugs, mouse pads,

Pet ID Tags Trophies Plaques Signs Pet Memorials Rubber Stamps Name Badges My name is

I had a litter of kittens back when Hurricane Florence happened and none of them survived.

I was so thrilled to be adopted recently but I was returned due to a human s allergies.

I m at PetSense in Shallotte or you can call my foster mom, Jill, at 910-620-3783 and she

For more info on adopting me, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at 910-392-0557 or visit us at www.

44 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 My name is Melissa and I am so sweet. I had a litter of kittens back when Hurricane Florence happened and none of them survived. I tried my best but it was not meant to be. I was so thrilled to be adopted recently but I was returned due to a human s allergies. I am a quiet, sweet, gentle cat who does well with other animals and older kids. I am such a pretty tuxedo. Is there anyone out there who would give me a real forever home, finally? I m at PetSense in Shallotte or you can call my foster mom, Jill, at and she can bring me closer (if you live in Wilmington). For more info on adopting me, 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. South Kerr Business Center 118-A South Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC 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)

Breed Rescues We are all from different Breed Rescues. Please read our stories! CHIHUAHUA RESCUE & TRANSPORT - SOUTHEAST I m Kisses and I m 12-years-old and 6 pounds.

Gracie s eye was removed after she contracted conjunctivitis and her cornea ruptured. She also currently has a grade 1 heart murmur and is deaf. I have a grade 4 heart murmur but show no signs of it.

CAROLINA BASSET HOUND RESCUE My name is Nora and I'm 9-years young! Yes, I am an older girl, but have much more love left to give. Just ask my foster parents.

I like people, other dogs, and am good in my crate. I will even use a doggie door! These days I am happy, healthy and like attention just like my dog roommates.

To meet me, contact my foster mom, Leslie, at 910-352-5150 visit www.cbhr.com. CAROLINA BOXER RESCUE My name is Cash, I m 4-years-old and I LOVE people!

I would play 24/7 with my furry sister if my foster mom would let me. I was able to attend a CBR event this past weekend and did great with all the dogs!

45 Breed Rescues We are all from different Breed Rescues. Please read our stories! CHIHUAHUA RESCUE & TRANSPORT - SOUTHEAST I m Kisses and I m 12-years-old and 6 pounds. Gracie (one eye) is 14-years-old and 7 pounds. We are a bonded pair who can not be separated. We are homeless because our owner passed away. Gracie s eye was removed after she contracted conjunctivitis and her cornea ruptured. She also currently has a grade 1 heart murmur and is deaf. I have a grade 4 heart murmur but show no signs of it. We re very sweet and love everyone. To adopt, call , carolinascoordinator@chihuahua-rescue.com or visit CAROLINA BASSET HOUND RESCUE My name is Nora and I'm 9-years young! Yes, I am an older girl, but have much more love left to give. Just ask my foster parents. They say I am good as gold and fit as a fiddle! I have good energy levels and my personality is shining through. I have a few lingering dental issues, but they don t really interfere with anything. I like people, other dogs, and am good in my crate. I will even use a doggie door! These days I am happy, healthy and like attention just like my dog roommates. If you are looking for an older lady, with some pep in her step, I just might be your gal. I promise to repay you with lots of affection and tail wagging. To meet me, contact my foster mom, Leslie, at visit CAROLINA BOXER RESCUE My name is Cash, I m 4-years-old and I LOVE people! I m fostered by really nice people at CBR (living with a 5-year-old human sister, 10-month-old furry sister and 2 foster parents). I love them all. I would play 24/7 with my furry sister if my foster mom would let me. I was able to attend a CBR event this past weekend and did great with all the dogs! I m still a little skittish with new people and try to hide behind my foster mom. But, after I get used to you, I want to rub all over you and give you kisses! I can t wait to meet my forever family! I just know you ll love me! I'm only about 44 pounds right now, but I need to thicken up a little and will probably be 50ish pounds when I gain some weight back! To adopt me, carolinaboxer@gmail.com or call Visit for info. MERIT PIT BULL FOUNDATION My name is Wallace and I m a 2-year-old boy seeking a companion committed to a lifetime relationship. I live with my foster mom and get along with my canine and feline foster siblings. I don't chew on the furniture or eat shoes. I love naps as much as I love a good run. I prefer hockey over football. Go Canes! I am a social, active and comedic pup. I do some stunt work. Have you ever seen the movie where the dog lures the bad guys through the woods to keep the kids safe? Me too. I love that movie. That wasn't me, but my foster mom says I pull some crazy stunts. To learn more about the adoption process, application, and fees, please visit us online at mpbf.org, send an to info@mpbf.org or call PITT. GREAT DANE FRIENDS OF RUFF LOVE I m Sophia, a 2-year-old female Great Dane. I came into rescue via a shelter where my previous owners dumped me. I came in underweight and with pneumonia but I m feeling better now! I love to play and run with my foster sister, go for car rides, and give kisses. I get along great with everyone I have met! My foster mom is working with me on my crate-training; sometimes I get scared when she leaves the house. We start obedience classes soon to help my confidence grow. For an adoption application, greatdanefriend@yahoo.com or call Check out some of our other Great Danes available for adoption at RUSSELL RESCUE INC. - CAROLINAS My name is Bolt and I m 7-years-old. I was surrendered to the shelter with my sister and brother when our human passed away. I would do best in a home with no other dogs or cats, but I love kids! I can play ball for hours. I need to be at a home with a fenced-in yard, because I will bolt when I see other dogs. I grew up with my sibling Jack Russells but we were not socialized well with other dogs. My other siblings have been trained to work with dogs, and you could do the same for me! I am vaccinated, neutered, and heartworm negative. I am the sweetest and best behaved little guy! Could I find a place on your couch? To adopt me, call to leave a message, mcbburton@alumni.unc.edu or visit April

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Adoptable Chewy s Hope dogs are fully vetted & Health Guaranteed. They are up to date on their vaccinations, spayed or neutered and microchipped,

Adoptable Chewy s Hope dogs are fully vetted & Health Guaranteed. They are up to date on their vaccinations, spayed or neutered and microchipped, heart worm free and on prevention. They have been fostered