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1 December 2014 Priceless TM

2 PawPrints Magazine's Homeless Cover Model Photo by Dick Parrott Tired of dealing with tangled lights? You can brighten up your holidays - and every day of the year - with me instead! I m Bruce Lee, a 1-year-old, 31 pound Terrier mix. I m a darling of a boy, well-behaved, extremely loving, house-trained, and, oh yes, a lap dog. I am friendly to children, I play nicely with other dogs and I don t mind cats at all. I adore all people, love going for walks, and am neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and on heartworm prevention. As for my personality, I m very affectionate, friendly and laid-back. At the PawPrints photo shoot, I behaved like a perfect angel with people I had met just minutes before. I calmly waited while they draped Christmas lights around me and when they asked me to sit, I did! (I admit, being given a few tasty treats didn t hurt, either.) If you d like to meet me and find out how we can become a family, please call my buddies at Furever Friends Animal Rescue at I d now like to thank photographer Dick Parrott for taking my Christmas photo for all the readers to see. Hopefully, before too long, I ll be with my new family, taking walks in the neighborhood, watching Christmas specials on TV, and snuggling under a cozy blanket. Call today so my new life can begin!

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4 Not for profit service organization since 1971 ARE YOU WALKING YOUR DOG......OR IS YOUR DOG WALKING YOU? Classes begin January 5th $10.00 off with this ad (first time students only) Visit our website at Hello, my name is Huckleberry Finn and, boy, do I love to go on adventures! I am about 2-years-old and I have an immense amount of love to give! I enjoy playing with feathered toys and even play fetch like a dog! Not much is known about my past but I have adapted very well to being indoors. I am neutered, Feline Leukemia and FIV negative and I m up to date on all of my vaccinations. I ve been enjoying playing with the other kitty here but don t need one in my new home. I also might be ok living with a dog as the ones here don t bother me too much. I enjoy talking to you, following you around and rubbing up against you. I just need a place to call home! Please call Carolina Beach Animal Hospital at to find out how you can adopt me today! I'm Marge and I'm a beautiful girl with a friendly, sweet spirit, longing for a forever home. My breeding is impeccable: I'm a flatcoated Retriever and Border Collie mix - BRAINS AND BEAUTY! I am only 1-year-old - but I have been trained by inmates through our Pawsitive Partners Prison Program, so I can sit, stay, walk nicely on a leash, and so much more! If you want a dog who loves to cuddle and receive belly rubs, look no further: I'm your girl! For adoption information, visit us online at write to adopt@montyshome.org, or call us at PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at I am sponsored by DogSpeak. Thank you! Our Christmas Wish is for All Homeless Animals to Find Their Forever Homes. Happy Birthday, Shawn! Dock St. Downtown Wilmington Free Off-Street Parking Hours M-F 8:30-5: December 2014

5 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! If your heart is captured by the plight of older dogs forced to live in a shelter during the cold winter months, I hope you ll take some time to think about me! My name is Jasmine (A014696) and I m a 9-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix girl. Listen to all my qualities: I m housetrained, friendly to other dogs, friendly to cats, obedient to commands, cratetrained and I walk awesomely on a leash. I hide from small children but I m not aggressive to them in any way, shape or form. I m a good girl and I m very calm. It s a travesty that a wonderful dog like me, with so much love to give, is living her life in a kennel outside during the cold winter months. Will someone please come rescue me? My adoption fee includes Distemper/Parvo vaccine, Kennel Cough vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, deworming and 30 day flea/tick treatment. The shelter is open on Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm, in case you can t come during the week. It s also open on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. For info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in appreciation of everyone who has rescued a homeless animal. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Hello! If you re hoping to snuggle with a very loving cat this winter, I m your girl! My name is Trinity (A014428) and I m a 2-year-old kitty who loves to be held. My story begins when I was found as stray by a county employee. She took me into her home and gave me a nice place to give birth to my babies - yes, I was pregnant! Once I had them and they were weaned, she found homes for my kittens. Now I m the one looking for a loving home and I hope it s with you! I ve been living here since October 13 so I m especially ready to settle down and make a cozy life with my new family. But please hurry if you d like to adopt me - there are just too many cats arriving at the shelter and not enough room for us all. My adoption fee includes vaccines (FVRCP & Rabies), deworming and 30 day flea/ multiparasite treatment. The shelter is open on Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm, in case you can t come during the week. It s also open on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. For more information, please call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in loving memory of Justin. A Not For Profit Service Organization Since 1971 Celebrating Over 40 Years of Service to Southeastern NC Agility Rally Obedience Traditional Obedience New Classes Starting January 5th Positive Training with Positive Results Practice Patience Praise For more information about Azalea Dog Training Club, please visit: or call:

6 THANK YOU, Wilmington Fur Ball Foundation! The Ruffian Foundation's Board and volunteers wish to express how grateful we are that the Wilmington Fur Ball Foundation has selected the sanctuary with a monetary grant. This grant will be used to make necessary and needed repairs and upgrades to the sanctuary to ensure the continued safety and well-being of the feral cats. Thank you again, Wilmington Fur Ball Foundation grant committee, for selecting our group. This year's Fur Ball is December 6th, 2014 at the Landfall Country Club from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Ruffian Foundation - 501(c)3 non-profit P.O. Box 668, Castle Hayne, NC Our concerts are always free. For more information:

7 Volume 13 - Number 9 PawPrints Magazine Publishers / Editors Kelly Wall & Diane Pour Cover Photographer Dick Parrott 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 Shelter News Wilmington Fur Ball...22 Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Animal Shelters & Organizations: Adoption Options Adopt-An-ANGEL Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Cat Adoption Team Cat Tails New Hanover Sheriff s Office Animal Services Unit PAW S Place Pender County Animal Shelter.. 31 Pender Humane Society Rescue Animals Community Effort.. 35 Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue Miss Avis Davis Fund Breed Rescues December

8 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! A SHELTER FRIEND Freedom is my name and I am a beautifully-marked Catahoula mix. I am a sweet, lovely girl and only about 1½-years-old which is old enough to have sense but young and energetic enough to have loads of fun with you! I m the perfect smallish size of 30 pounds, already spayed and vaccinated. Please call to learn all about me and how we can meet. You can visit A Shelter Friend online at and on Facebook at Remember: No one will ever love you like a dog who was once abandoned. ALL 4 CATS Hi everyone, my name is Duchess. I am a sweet, affectionate, and loving girl. True to my Abyssinian nature, I have a BEAUTIFUL orange ticking. My favorite place to be is right near you. Do you have a lap that I can fall asleep in? I am spayed, up to date on my vaccinations and microchipped. Please call to set a time to meet with me or visit to view upcoming events where we can meet. ONSLOW PARTNERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE I'm Ollie and I'm a 2-year-old, 12 pound, Rough Coat Jack Russell Terrier who was found as a stray. Boy, I thought for sure that someone would be really missing me, so I wandered around looking and waiting. No one came. Now the Holidays are coming and I am sure hoping that someone will come and take me home with them - like in Home for the Holidays! I am neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, on flea and tick prevention, crate-trained, house-trained, good with other dogs and I am still trying to figure out what a cat is. Yes, you could say I am the perfect little guy!! Call my foster mom, Amanda, at or OCPAW at OPERATION TOPCAT My name is Cassie and I m a dilute Torti. I m truly a gentle soul of a girl. I was rescued from living outside of an apartment complex. I m a very "one on one" kind of kitty. I would be best placed in a quiet home with no other pets. I love to give attention to my "person" but don t want to be near other animals. If you know anyone who would be perfect for a quiet and grateful little lady, contact Operation Topcat and we ll arrange a meet and greet. I deserve safety and love for the rest of my life. I m vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. For more info, otopcatnc@aol.com or call PENDER ENDANGERED ANIMAL RESCUE I m Da Kidd, an English Bull Dog mix! I came to P.E.A.R. from the side of the road, where I had been wandering the streets of Wilmington. I am now being boarded in a vet s office and I have been operated on several times for a problem with my male parts. I have been through a lot and the medical bills are getting larger. Any donation, no matter how big or small, would really help. It is tax-deductible and can be sent to P.E.A.R., P.O. Box 582, Rocky Point, NC Please write in the memo that it is for Da Kidd. For info, call or dogadoption1@gmail.com. You can also find us on Facebook! ONSLOW COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES My name is Gracie (A080027) and here I sit, a little downcast. I ve been here for a week now and I see a lot of dogs coming and going from this place. I don t know what people are looking for but I m a really great dog. Let me tell you just how great I am. I take commands and follow them well, I m vaccinated, I m house-trained, I m spayed, and I m a brindle 5-year-old Lab mix. I m a great watchdog, which should make you feel safe when you sleep. Shucks, what more does a person want? One can t ask for much more than this. You won t regret your decision to give me a second chance at life and I ll make your life wonderfully happy! The shelter is located at 244 Georgetown Road in Jacksonville. To adopt me, call December 2014

9 Adoption Options We are all from different Animal Rescues. Please read our stories! PAWSITIVE PARTNERS PRISON PROGRAM I'm Skittles and, just like the candy I m named after, I m sweet and delicious! I'm just 9-months-old, but I am trained through our Pawsitive Partners Prison Program and have a diploma to prove it. What do you think of that?! I'm a Border Collie and Hound mix. I'm a happy boy - my tail is always up - and so are my ears! Just look at my photo - you'll see that I am a delightful doggy. For adoption info, visit write to adopt@montyshome.org, or call us at PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at COASTAL ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (C.A.R.E.) Hi, my name is Sweetie. I was a stray cat who wandered up to someone's house in need of serious dental treatment. My name says it all. I am very sweet and laid-back. I am ready to find my furever home! Could it be with you? If you are interested in adopting me, please call or visit and fill out an application. If you would like to donate to C.A.R.E., click the donate button on our website. For updates on me and my friends, like us on Facebook at CAROLINA ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY Hi, my name is Bootsie. I am a beautiful, lilac point Siamese girl who was born August My sister and I were given to CAPS when our family broke up. My sister was adopted and I hope someone will choose me soon. I love to sit with my foster mom and cuddle. I am very sweet and social and have been spayed. I get along with other cats but I'm afraid of dogs. I would love a forever home with lots of love. If you are interested in adopting me, contact Debbie by ing debbiebaldwin@hotmail.com, calling , or visiting our website at PENDER PERFECT PETS Hi, my name is Caine! I may be an 11-year-old American Bulldog but I have tons of life left. I love to play fetch and I am probably the best snuggler you could ever ask for. I am a very loyal boy who will be your constant companion. I need a home with no dogs, cats or small kids. I am not mean at all; I just have never lived with any of those. I am completely house-trained and I never need to go in a crate as I will never chew anything up! I have no major health issues either. To adopt me, call my foster mom at She will include 6-month s worth of heartworm prevention for me, 3-month s worth of food and free petsitting for life. I can t wait to meet you! RESCUECONNECT Ready for a great companion to take on walks or snuggle on the couch? My name is Betty and I am a 5 to 6-yearold, 38 pound, Corgi and Shepherd mix who is healthy, spayed and vaccinated! I am a sweet girl but I have a couple of challenges. I am blind in my right eye and I have limited vision in my left eye. I get a little nervous in new settings where there are lots of other dogs or stairs. I do like hanging out with my foster brother and little dogs, too! I really want a home to call my own before the holidays - would you consider allowing me to be part of your family? Please call if you are interested in meeting me! COLUMBUS HUMANE SOCIETY My name is Wesley and I like long walks on the beach and pistachio ice cream. I am an Aries, my favorite color is red, and although I don't cook much, I enjoy a gourmet meal nearly every night. I am a 2½-yearold bachelor who enjoys sports on television and chasing a tennis ball around the court. Unlike a lot of bachelors, I prefer some parameters (in the form of a fenced yard - even a crate if you must). My foster mom told me that PawPrints is like Match.com for dogs, so I decided to spice up my profile. What do you think? I am great with other dogs and children and you can even bring me over to meet your parents. Have your people contact my people by ing jhinson6@ec.rr.com or calling December

10 My name is ChaCha and I'm a 2-year-old female Dane who had a bad start in life. I lived chained outside and beside my brother with nothing and was unable to even get close to him. I would paw at the ground trying to get to him to play. A very nice Animal Control Officer told our family that they needed to provide shelter for us. The Animal Control Officer kept checking in and noticed we were losing weight. We were both taken from the family and to the vet where they put us on IVs and medicine. I was only 47 pounds, full of parasites, and heartworm positive. I went to a foster home with lots of foster brothers and sisters and I love running with them all. I love chasing squirrels, birds and anything outside that moves! I've been spayed and had my heartworm treatment. They say I'm a healthy 80 pounds now. My brother was already adopted and I'm waiting for my forever home. For more info or to adopt me, call Great Dane Rescue Alliance at or them at greatdanerescuealliance@gmail.com. I am sponsored in memory of Dinky who made everyone that met him smile. My name is Harley and I am a super, loveable BIG cat. I do great with cats, kids and dogs, too. In fact, I am part dog or maybe I was a dog in a former life. I follow you around and want to be near you just like a dog. I am a little older and I have diabetes which is easily controlled with insulin. The vet thinks it is possible that I can get off this insulin soon and maybe get it managed with just special food. That s my goal along with finding a loving home. It is very easy for you to give me shots twice a day and I am feeling so much better now. If you are interested in meeting me, please call and my groupie girls can tell you more about me and more about this diabetes stuff. Honestly, it s easy stuff and not too much money either. Adopt-An-ANGEL s phone number is I highly recommend you call it. I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you!

11 Please call to adopt us! Adopt-An-ANGEL My name is Wicka and I am a deaf Boxer mix. I am solid white and such a sweet girl. I am basic obedience trained. I know sit, down, and can shake for treats and I even know hand signals. If you have a wild and noisy home it shouldn t matter to me! The shelter describes me as a complete and utter joy - a real doll. Please don t worry about my disability. It doesn t slow me down at all. SUPER FRIENDLY SENIOR GIRL LOOKING FOR LOVE! Hello! My name is Blossom and I am a senior purebred Beagle who is about 10-years-old. I do great with cats, dogs and older kids. I like to sleep a lot - like 60% of the time so I am super easy. I am house-trained and have a great personality. I m current on vaccinations and I m already spayed. I like to talk so if you say WOO-HOO, so will I. How many dogs do you know that can say that? Well, I can. I am just a little thing and just about ankle high. Oh, I give kisses and I like to cuddle. My name is Belle and I am a visionimpaired Black Lab/ Pit mix who is homeless. I ve had a rough life so far, having lived my life in a junk yard, but you can help change that. I can t see very well so I can't find my family. Please share your eyes with me and help me. I cannot see out of one eye and I only see shadows out of my other. I am a gentle, funny, easy dog who gets along with cats and dogs. I do need a patient, stable, quiet family because of my rough start. I need someone who doesn t have a lot of company in and out. I like to carry tennis balls and hoard toys! I am house-trained, fixed, vaccinated and heartworm negative. My name is Janelle. I m a 2-year-old female Jack Russell Terrier mix. Don t you think I m pretty? I m also a people person, through and through! I would make a fabulous personal assistant, if I do say so myself! I love to be by my person's side and I have such a friendly and intelligent demeanor! I have already been spayed and vaccinated. Please come spend some quality time with me so you can see how amazing I am! Hello there! My name is Armstrong and I am a very good boy. I am happy and exuberant. I seem to do well with other dogs but I m just not too fond of cats. I enjoy having fun and I love to pull my foster mom on a skateboard or run alongside a bike. I love to play, but I am really calm inside a house. If you are active people, I would even do well in an apartment. I am neutered, heartworm negative, vaccinated and weigh around 50 to 60 pounds. My name is Mona Lisa and check out my Mona Lisa smile! My beauty and personality can put Julia Roberts to shame. I am an absolute doll. I came in to the animal shelter pregnant and delivered my puppies there. I raised them all and watched while every one of them got adopted. I couldn't be more proud of them out there making all of their families happy. Unfortunately, that means I have been homeless since June - which is a long time for anyone to go without feeling the warmth and contentment that a real home has to offer. I am now undergoing heartworm treatment and that is my next hurdle to jump although they tell me I have to remain quiet throughout the treatment. Adopt-An-ANGEL is paying for it so my new family won't have that burden to carry. I do great with other animals and kids and appear very stable and well balanced. If you adopt me, I promise you will never regret it and I will be ever so grateful to finally be HOME. P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC December

12 Dineen Animal Hospital 1132 Floral Parkway - Wilmington, NC JEFF J. DINEEN, D.V.M. JAN BATTEN, D.V.M. EVE MILLS, D.V.M. JOANNE THOMPSON, D.V.M. (910) Cats ~ Dogs My name is Coco (A314929) and I m one fine girl! I m a 6-year-old Boxer mix who is calm, affectionate and a real sweetheart. When you come to visit me, you might think I look shy in my kennel, but take me into the adoption room and you ll see just how loving I truly am. My family brought me here to the shelter and surrendered me because they are moving and could not take me with them. Their loss could be your gain! I m housetrained, spayed, vaccinated, good with kids, cats and other dogs and I m good on a leash. I even know how to sit, shake, beg and stay on command (see, I m even begging in my picture and wagging my tail). I m genuinely a wonderful companion who you don t want to miss out on. Please call New Hanover Sheriff s Office Animal Services Unit at to adopt me today! I am sponsored by Dock Street Printing in loving memory of Dori, may her spirit continue to soar!! Hi Folks! My name is Peanut (A075803), pleased to meet you! I am an Affection Hound, well, okay, technically I am a Treeing Walker Coonhound but anyone who knows Hounds knows that is pretty much the same thing. I am also a little girl, just 11- months-old and 36 pounds. Please come see me if you are looking for a new furry family member to cuddle up with! My adoption fee includes a physical examination, heartworm test, rabies vaccination and spay surgery. Wow, what a great deal! For driving directions or more information, call Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services at Hope to see you soon! I am sponsored by Willetts Horse Farm, Bolivia, NC in loving memory of Maya and Meow. No one can ever love you like a rescued pet December 2014

13 Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services Please call to adopt us! OPEN SATURDAYS! Hello! I am Solo (A075961) and, if I must say so myself, I am quite the gentleman. I am the kind of man who is eager to please you and be the best puppy I can possibly be. I am around 60 pounds and my breed is an American Fox Hound mix. If you are looking for a docile new man in the house, I believe I am your guy! SMALL DOG ALERT!! Hi there! My name is Daisy (A075964) and I am one free-spirited little girl. I am a 5-yearold Miniature Pinscher who weighs in at about 13 pounds. What a perfect size for holding and for lap-warming! I am waiting for my FurEver family so please hop in the car today and visit! Hello, PawPrints readers! My name is Ajax (A075129) and I am a wide-eyed, 9-month-old, 44 pound, Treeing Walker Hound mix. I don't mean to sound like a fellow who takes kindly to bragging, but look into these beautiful eyes of mine and see if you can resist falling in love with me! I m a very sweet boy and I d love to share this Christmas, as well as all the others, with you! Spot Hello! My name is Dorothy (A075340) and I am on a mission to find my very own kind of Emerald City. It might sound like a fancy place but it's actually pretty simple. All it needs to have is plenty of love and life-long companions for a pretty girl like me. I m a 5-month-old kitty with a sweet, purry personality. Adopt me so I can say, There s no place like home! Please check our Facebook page for Adoption Fair events for December Our FB page is: Brunswick Sheriff's Animal Adoption Page. Hi there! My name is Carman (A075997) and I am a 1-year-old, black and white domestic medium-haired cat, medium in size, and beautiful! I am an adult cat with a kitten-like attitude. I enjoy playing and ending my day with cuddles and lots of love. If you're looking for a fun-loving cat with a large personality, I am your girl! Come over today and meet me. Hello, new friends! My name is Siena (A075279) and I am approximately 7-monthsold, beautiful, and willing to let you be my very best pal in the whole world. We ll have a great time together taking naps, batting around a few toys, and cuddling...oh, I just love the cuddling. Hurry over and adopt me! 429 Greenswamp Road Supply, NC December

14 ORRELL & REINER, P.C. Certified Public Accountants P.O. Box 4054 Wilmington, NC Robert H. Orrell, III, CPA Anne W. Reiner, CPA Tel My name is Athena and I am a super friendly girl. I do great with other animals and kids, too. I was abandoned outside of a local veterinarian s office in a box! Fortunately, a foster home with Adopt-An-ANGEL had room for me. I had been dumped with my teenage kittens. There is one left now and he is bigger than me! His name is Samuel and you can find either one of us at Pet Supermarket on Oleander Drive in Wilmington. Stop by and say hello. We ll leave the light on for you. If you would like to know more about me or would like to inquire about the adoption process, please give Adopt-An-ANGEL a call today at You may also visit us online at for more details. I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you! Now Open! Ali s K9 Clips Pet Salon! 3600 Unit B S. College Rd. Around the corner from Aunt Kerry's Convenience for you Comfort for your pet! (910) Hi there, my name is Laney! I m a female Black Mouth Cur and I m just 1-year-old. I am a sweet girl who is friendly with kids, other dogs and I don t mind cats. I can be a little shy at our first meeting, but I warm up quickly with a few treats and I love to play. I easily sit on command and am already spayed, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention. I was adopted from the shelter as a puppy and was recently returned due to the family s lifestyle. But I m sure the right person or family is out there waiting for me! There s no doubt I ll be a great family companion for anyone who wants a loyal, loving, fantastic dog. Come on over to Pender Humane Society and let s get to know each other! For info, call Sponsored in memory of Milo, the big black dog who stole our hearts! Mommy and Daddy miss you every day! A portion of the proceeds from every real estate closing goes to local animal rescues. SHARI CUTTING BROKER / REALTOR Multi-Million Dollar Club, ABR Direct Fax ShariCutting@SeaCoastRealty.com December 2014

15 Please call to adopt us! Hello there, my name is Zilpah! I'm a 3-month-old gray and white female kitten. I'm a social and playful girl. My brother and sister were recently adopted, so I'm pretty lonely here at Petsmart! I m also spayed, litterboxtrained, and I m up to date on my shots. All I need now is a forever family to love! CAT: Cat Adoption Team We re at Petsmart 7 days a week. I'm Bodhi, a gray 5-month-old kitten who was rescued from the Columbus County animal shelter on my last day. I guess you could say I'm a really lucky boy! I'm also a talker, a charmer, and a total sweetheart. I hope you'll think I'm really cute, too! I'm so ready for my forever home! I'm Maggie, a sweet and playful girl! I have lived with one other cat and loved wrestling with him. I am also used to children and ok with dogs, too. Please take me home and give me all the love and attention I deserve! I'm a curious and sweet girl named Caylie. I love to play with feather toys and walk around with you! Sometimes I am shy at first, but once I know you, I'll be your best buddy. I'm a very loving girl looking for a forever home where I can settle down for good. I m also spayed, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. Come meet me! VOLUNTEERS and FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!! Call for more information. Hi there! I'm Andre, Adrian's brother. He s pictured next to me. I'm a big boy and just as sweet! I m a 1½year-old brown Tabby who likes to roll over on my back and have my belly rubbed. Please adopt me with my brother! We have lots of love and cuddles to offer you. I'm Adrian, a 1½-year-old orange Tabby male. Currently, I'm at Petsmart with my awesome roommate Andre, who also happens to be my brother. (That s him pictured right next to me.) I'd say we're the perfect duo. We have lots of fun together, and we're also super-sweet and gentle lap cats. I'd be so very happy if you took me and my brother home with you today! Wilmington, NC December

16 DB PLUMBING, INC. NEW CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL REMODEL / REPAIRS LICENSED & INSURED DONALD BARNHOUSE LIC. # Save lives please spay or neuter your pets! Hey everyone, my name is Max (A075090)! I am a 2-year-old, loveable big lug of a guy at 51 pounds, but do not let my brawn fool you. I am a Border Collie and Lab mix so I am also highly intellectual. SO basically, I look great on the beach but can also talk world news. Am I the one for you? I think I may be, so come on down and let's find out! My adoption fee includes a physical examination, heartworm test, rabies vaccination and neuter surgery - wow! For driving directions or more information, call Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services at I am sponsored by Adam's Folly Pet Boarding, Bolivia, NC. Thanks! Kittens, Kittens! We are a sister/brother pair who are waiting for loving homes. I m the girl on the left, sitting up tall. My brother is on the right, relaxing in front of the window. We haven t yet been named because we want our new families to do the honors! We re 16-week-old orange and white Tabbies who are sweet as can be. We love to cuddle and play with toys and can be adopted together or separately. Won t you please come visit us and watch us play? You ll fall in love! For more information, please call the New Hanover Humane Society at Software and Services for Animal Shelters Dr. Christian Bolz Dr. Debbie Bolz Dr. Colleen Peat Computer Program for Non-Profit, No-Kill Rescues/Shelters Keep Track of Adoptions, Returns, Fosters, Medical Records, Donations, Volunteers and More! Other Services: - Websites - Logos - Facebook Pages - Business Cards - Newsletters - Grant Writing and Much More... Please visit We'll help make your job easier so that you can focus on the animals! We are a non-profit corporation Carolina Beach Road (1 mile south of Monkey Junction across from Harris Teeter) 16 December 2014

17 Please call to adopt us! Cat Tails I am a woman of outstanding talent; I must be because they call me Diva. I m an 8-month-old bright Calico and I m very friendly - never difficult or demanding. Maybe they mean I am very talented, because I like to lay down when I eat. In fact, you could say I m all in cause I even put my feet in the bowl! Hey where s my eye, mate? It seems like I lost my eye when I was crossing the ocean. At least that is my story and I am sticking to it. Really, it was a birth defect that was unsightly, no pun intended, so out it came! I am much prettier without it. My name is Desdemona and I am about 1-year-old. I get along fine with dogs and cats, but I like to sleep on the bed so you better make room. I think they meant to name me Cher, not Char (maybe that is short for charcoal since I am black). I have bright orange eyes and if I had opposable thumbs, I would put a big hat on and you know I would be Cher. I am only 7-months-old and, bonus, I am dog and kid friendly. In fact, I get along just fine with all dogs and kids, but not so much with other cats they should all bow down to me. They named me after the candy bar, Reesey. You see, I m orange and white and really sweet on the inside! No calories if you take me home, just lots of sweet lovin. I am only 10-months-old, and very playful. I get along with all the other kitties in the building. In fact, if you can t find me, just look for me snuggling up in a comfortable bed with one of the other cats in my room. Maximilian is my brother and my name is Mortie. I m the gray one and Maxie, as I call him, is white. We are only 8-months-old, and two of the friendliest kitties you ll ever meet! Well, at least I am. Maxie can be a little more reserved. We re known as the Meet and Greet Brothers because we meet everyone at the door to our room. Just like the driven snow on the top of the Alpine, I am solid white. I was recently returned, so I am a little sad, but you could change my demeanor by adopting me. I have beautiful green eyes, and would love to have you stroke my head. It is very calming for both you and me. I am only 4-years-old, so in human years, just old enough to drink and drive. But I promise I won t sneak the car out! 6622 Beach Drive SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC December

18 Cheeky Gray I'm Gray, a 15-year-old, declawed girl and this is my 10-year-old sister, Cheeky. We were the much loved pets of a couple who passed away within one years time. We're now looking for a home for the two of us. You see, we've been together for 10 wonderful years and just can't imagine being without each other. We are heartbroken over losing our parents and being split up is too much for us to bear. We're loving, quiet girls, both spayed and up to date on vaccinations. We're healthy with a lot of great years ahead of us. If you can help us, please call Pet Friends of Duplin County at We are sponsored by Pine Valley Animal Hospital, who wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Just look at my pretty, smiling face! Why am I running out of time? My name is Lady (A014491) and I m homeless through no fault of my own. My first owner couldn t keep me so she gave me to someone else. That person moved to California and brought me here! Now I m waiting, day by day, for someone who will love me and give me the forever home I deserve. I m a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix girl who sits on command like a champ! (Check out my photo for proof.) I would love to live indoors with you, play outside in a fenced yard, go for walks in the neighborhood, take rides to the park, cuddle on the couch...you know, all the good stuff that makes life so worthwhile! Won t you please come meet me? I ve been here since October 16 and there are too many dogs arriving and not enough room for us all. My adoption fee includes Distemper/Parvo vaccine, Kennel Cough vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, deworming, and 30 day flea/tick treatment. The shelter is now open on Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm, in case you can t come during the week. It s also open on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. For more info, please call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in honor of Kathleen M. Langone.

19 My happy face and loving personality will keep you company during this cold winter, as well as for the rest of your life! My name is Tee and I m a girl whose smiling face displays my laid-back and friendly demeanor perfectly. You d never know that I ve been through a sad time recently. You see, I once lived with my best friend, Greta, in a loving home. (Greta is pictured below me.) But our owner took a fall and had to move into an assisted living facility. Now Greta and I are at the shelter, melting hearts and hoping another loving family will come along. We do not have to be adopted together, but it sure would be nice. And if we are adopted separately, we hope there will be another dog at our new home to keep us company as we are used to playing and relaxing with other canines. I m a 7-year-old Lab/Hound mix who is spayed, house-trained, leash-trained and healthy. I really enjoy being with humans and will follow you around, just to keep you company. I m a wonderful girl and would make someone so very happy. If you d like to learn more about me, or if you d like to come visit Greta and me, call the New Hanover Humane Society at I am sponsored by Levi Donovan. Everybody wins with adoption! My name is Greta and I hope I m destined to be your new best friend! I could use one after the sad time I ve had. You see, I once lived in a very happy home with my best buddy, Tee. (That s her pictured above me.) Sadly, our owner had an accident and now lives in an assisted living facility where dogs aren t allowed. So here we are at the shelter, hoping that we ll find ourselves back in a loving home soon. Tee and I would be so happy to be adopted together, but we can also be adopted separately. If we aren t adopted together, we re hoping that our new homes will also contain another dog as we sure do enjoy another canine s company. I m a 10-year-old Brittany Spaniel mix who weighs in at a perfectly sized 38 pounds. I m house-trained, leash-trained and familiar with a doggy door. I m spayed, sweet as pie and in great health. Tee and I enjoy laying in the sun here at the shelter, taking naps and enjoying the day. Do you think you could come visit us? We re such sweet girls and we d love to get to know you. For adoption information or directions to the shelter, call the New Hanover Humane Society at I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you!

20 Aren t I cute! My name is Wally. I m a Spaniel mix, and this is my story. I was found by the side of the road in early October by a young lady. She couldn t keep me, so a friend of hers took me in. Everyone was trying to do right by me, but all I knew is that I missed my owner and was very sad. Then they got in touch with Paw s Place. I was taken to the vet, brought up to date on my shots and was treated for an ear infection and a few fleas. They also discovered that I had a broken leg. I hid it well and only limped after having a lot of activity. I m being seen by a specialist and, by the time you read this, I will have been taken care of and be on the road to recovery. The next step is to have me neutered and microchipped and then I will be ready to go to a new home. I know I have lots of love to give and sure would like to give it to the right person. Can you be patient with me while I learn more about you? For more information, contact info@pawsplace.org or call Paw s Place at I am sponsored in loving memory of Grace Harrington. Hello! My name is Brenner and I m a 6-monthold Tabby boy who was rescued from Columbus County Animal Control, just like my roommate Bodhi. (You can see Bodhi s photo on page 15.) He and I would be a great pair, and some say I'm also quite the charmer and a real lover boy. I loved my foster mom, but she says I need my own mom or dad and my own forever home. I m already neutered, vaccinated and litterbox-trained. Won t you come visit and see how affectionate and loveable I am? You won t be disappointed! Call Cat Adoption Team at if you d like more information. I m also at Petsmart in Wilmington seven days a week! I am sponsored by ECM Corporation. Thank you! 20 December 2014

21 New Hanover Sheriff s Office Animal Services Unit Please call to adopt us! OPEN SATURDAYS! Wow, I spent my whole life devoted to my mom and thinking we d be together forever. Unfortunately after 15-years in a committed relationship with her, she passed away. My name is Brynn (A314884) and I m totally heartbroken and lonely. My mom s daughter could not take me in because she is allergic to cats, so I m hoping someone will step forward and give me the home and security a loving senior girl like me deserves. I love to be petted and will rub and snuggle up against you. I m litter-trained, spayed, vaccinated, and I ve lived with a dog before. Please don t let me stay in this cage one day longer. Hello there. My name is Katy Purry (A315054) because I m a very purry girl. I m homeless through no fault of my own. I had a home but one of the humans is allergic to me and I had to go. I m a spayed and vaccinated Lap Kitty who just needs a human to snuggle with. I love being held so if you don t want an affectionate feline, you should just move right along. I m a social butterfly named Pawley (A314616). I say that I m a social butterfly because I know how to make everyone in the room feel loved. I m a 2-year-old brown Tabby boy who is neutered and vaccinated. I like exploring, being rubbed and sleeping in cubby holes. Oh, and I totally dig those catnip filled toys. Mmmmm. I really like those! Please consider adopting me so that I can make you feel loved every single day. Meow! My name is Otis (A314726) and I m a very handsome boy. I m just 4-years-old and have been neutered and vaccinated. I m a solid, healthy dude who is homeless because of some human s allergies. If cats don t make you sneeze or make your eyes water and itch, please consider rescuing me. My heart is full of love and I have a wonderful purrsonality. Call the shelter today! Now, don t laugh. Seriously, don t laugh. I have been adorned with the name Miss Kitty (A314999). It s not really a bad name for a cat - but not when you re a boy! My owner could no longer keep me so I was surrendered to the shelter with hopes that I could find a family to adopt. I m a 2-year-old, neutered and vaccinated boy who likes being held or even just being near you. I like making biscuits while being petted, I m a big purrer, I like to rub against your legs and I ll do anything for head rubs and neck scratches. I m so ready to get out of here! I like this place but I m so lonely without a family of my own. My name is Bunny (A313168) because my hiney looks like a bunny rabbit s! I m a Manx and Calico mix and I have no tail! I was found as a stray but I must have been part of a family at one time because I sure do love people. I m super sweet, I make biscuits when you pet me, I give head butts and I ll appreciate any and all love and attention you give me. I enjoy it so much that it makes me drool. I m 2-years-old and deserve a home with a family for me to love. 180 Division Dr. Wilmington, NC December

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23 My name is Levi and I m a very loving boy, just 1-year-old. I weigh in at a perfectly sized 45 pounds - not too big and not too small - and they tell me I m a Shepherd/Lab mix. I just know that I will make you happy because I m friendly, calm and I listen to commands, such as sit. I play well with other dogs, too. To adopt me, call Pender Humane Society at Sponsored in loving memory of Roxy. Looking for a laidback, friendly girl who loves to be held like a baby? Pick me, I m Elsa! I will bring lots of happiness into your household with my calm, affectionate and extremely loving personality. At just 1-year-old, I m a spayed, vaccinated and litterbox-trained kitty with beautiful long fur. I would be great in a home with children as I m so easy to get along with. I ve even come nose-to-nose with a dog and it didn t bother me, so a cat-friendly dog at home would be okay as well. I m looking for a home with no other cats, however, as I am Feline Leukemia positive. But don t let that worry you! I can live a long, happy life with the same great care you d give any other kitty - regular vet visits, good food and lots of love! Now, if there is another cat in the household who is Feline Leukemia positive, we can share our lives together just fine! I ll also want to be kept indoors-only, safe from harm. Believe me, you ll love having me inside keeping you company. I m simply a wonderful girl in need of a loving person or family! Won t you contact Needham Animal Hospital to find out more about me? They can be ed at info@needhamanimal.com or called at Hope to hear from you soon! I am sponsored by Cindy Meyers in loving memory of Harley and Murphy.

24 Location: 102N US Hwy 117 Hours of Operation: Tuesday Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 3pm FOFF Resale and Consignment Store Owned and Operated by Pender Humane Society VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED! Following volunteers can pickup donated items: Wilmington contact: Gloria at or Monkey Junction area contact: Norma at or Hampstead contact: Bernie at Burgaw contact: Judy at or ,000 Square Feet of Shopping Floor Space! All profits go to the operational needs of Pender Humane Society. Hello there, my name is Pepper! I have a sad story to tell you, but I m sure one day the ending will be a happy one! You see, I was found abandoned in a ditch in Hampstead. When I got to the vet s office, they discovered that I am also blind. But wait! Just like they say, there is a silver lining to every cloud. Mine is that I can still see shadows and I can walk around just fine. I tilt my head in order to see better and sense what s around me. I am a very sweet boy who absolutely loves all people. I do well with other dogs, too (girls especially), as long as we are introduced slowly. In fact, I would probably benefit from another dog in the home to act as my seeing eye dog. I am young, between 12 and 18-months-old, and I weigh 40 pounds. Please contact Pender Humane Society if you are interested in adopting me! Their number is Hope to see you soon! I am sponsored in loving memory of Hank Harrington.

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

28 HAPPY AT HOME PET SITTING Relax and enjoy your vacation, we make sure that your pet is Happy At Home while you are away. Insured and Bonded Where Animals are Little People in Fur Coats Hello, my name is Lola and I am 8-years-old. I m spayed, vaccinated, happy, healthy and love attention. I m really good at catching Frisbees and chasing balls. I LOVE IT! I can run really fast and get to the Frisbee way before it ever hits the ground. I m professionally trained for basic commands and while it s been over 7½-years since my training, I still remember the commands. I m smart like that. I love to take walks and my best friend is Abby. Her bio is on page 36. (I can get to a ball way faster than Abby can and if you met her, you d understand why, ha). It would be awesome if we could be adopted together as I may be sad if I don t ever see her again. We are up for adoption because our family moved and couldn t take us with them. I like all kinds of people and I m good with kids, especially ones that will throw me something to chase. For more information or to adopt, please call or cindy@bradfordproducts.com. Dr. Ked Cottrell Pleasure Island Animal Hospital 1140 N. Lake Park Blvd, Suite J Carolina Beach, NC Phone: Fax: info@animalhospitalcarolinabeach.com Have a WHITE Christmas with one (or both) of us! Hi - I'm Casper! And I'm Blizzard! We are the only two kittens left from our litter of six! We can't figure out why! We are sweet and BEAUTIFUL boys!! And funny! We are about 6-months-old and have been at SOAR since we were born. We are neutered, litterbox-trained and vaccinated. We are friendly with other cats and though it would be nice to be adopted together - it would be fine to be adopted separately. Come say Hi! We know you will want to take us home! For more information about adopting one of us, please call SOAR at We are sponsored by SOAR in loving memory of all their wonderful, furry friends who made it safely to the Rainbow Bridge.

29 PAW S Place Please call to adopt us! (Call for a pre-adoption application and adoption fee info.) I m Lucky, but I m a little confused about just how lucky I am. You see, my mom became too ill to take care of me and that is why I m here. I am a Dachshund/ Puggle mix with the cutest underbite! For a long time, it was just me and my mom, so I seem to be partial to women. That doesn t mean I don t like men, but I tend to be a little more cautious around them. I m sure with a little patience, we would get along just fine. We also think I would do better in a home that doesn t have young children. I m a mature guy, 6-years-old, fully vetted and love car rides. Are you ready for us to ride into the sunset together? Come visit and let s find out. I was scared, lonely and hungry when I found refuge under a car to escape the rain. I am so grateful to the couple who helped me and took care of me until they could get me to Paw s Place. They called me Cody and since then I ve visited the vet and put on a few pounds. I m about 2-years-old and weigh 48 pounds. Nothing wrong with me that TLC and time won t heal. I m a gentle soul who loves people and other dogs. Sure would like to have the chance to be loved by a family. Come visit me at Paw s Place! Hi! I m Shelby. I was born at Paw s Place, adopted and lived in a home for 5 years and then I was returned. No real explanation given. Everyone says I m the perfect dog. I m house-trained and know the basic house rules. I m also a real lovebug I really do love people. I get along with other dogs, but it just depends just like with people! I m now considered a senior at 7½-years-young. But I m healthy and I still have lots of pep in my step and love to go for walks. Let s take a walk and get to know each other! The shelter is open every day from 9am-Noon! Hello! It s me, Valentine. Everyone says how beautiful I am. I m even the cover girl on the Pawsmobile. But here I am, just waiting. I m spayed, up to date on shots and on heartworm prevention. I am almost 4-years-old. I really like when I go to Meet & Greets. I get to meet all kinds of people and learn all kinds of new things. I get along with most dogs, so if you already have a 4-legged family member, I d like the chance to see how we would do together. Come visit me any day from 9am until Noon! My name is Hunter and I was found at Veteran's Park in September by a kind lady. She tried really hard to find my owner, but no luck. She did discover that I am house-trained, good with children and also other dogs. It was the children in her family who gave me my name. She contacted Paw s Place for help. Since then, I have been to the vet and given a clean bill of health. It would be so wonderful to have a family of my own. I just loved those kids and the attention they gave me. Maybe I can come home with you? My name is Wheelie and I m a Walker Hound mix who arrived at Paw s Place in early That s right it means I have spent most of my life here. I get along well with other dogs and love to play with them. I haven t been around cats. I'm a gentle soul and I really would like to have a chance to be in a real home. I would be the perfect companion for an older person who may be around most of the day and likes to go for walks. Could that be you? You can come out to see me any day because Paw s Place is open every day from 9am to Noon! 3701 Boiling Spring Rd., Winnabow, NC December

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31 Pender County Animal Shelter Please call or to adopt us! I m a tiny kitten boy named Jimmy Neutron (A014429) and I m looking for someone who will take me on my next adventure: exploration of a new home! I m sure there will be much to discover there. I was found as a stray on October 13 so I m really ready to be part of a loving family. I enjoy being kissed and cuddled and I love to play with toys. Please come over and meet me. I m the kitten you ve been waiting for! Fluffy, friendly and oh-so-loving, that s me! My name is Princess (A014562) and I m a gorgeous girl with black and white, mediumlength fur. I was found as a stray but I m obviously very used to being around people and just love being held, kissed and cuddled. I m the type of kitty who should be part of a family, not sitting in a cage. Adopt me, please! NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS! 1pm to 4pm Please Adopt! WE RE OVERCROWDED AND NEAR CAPACITY. I m Cocoa Latte (A014648) and I m a Chocolate Lab mix girl who was made for loving you! At just 2-years-old, I ve been at the shelter since October 3 and I m soooo ready to be part of a family. I d love to play in a fenced-in yard, I d love to take walks and run on the beach or at the park. I was so happy to come out of my kennel for my photo. Won t you come meet me today? I m a gorgeous, 2-year-old girl named Noelle (A014465) and I m already spayed. I was found as a stray, but I love being with people and feeling their touch on my soft, medium-length fur. I went to an adoption fair recently, but somehow my beauty was overlooked! I hope you notice me and take me home! Check me out, I m small and adorable! My name is Louie (A014732) and I m a 19 pound, 3-year-old, Beagle mix boy. I m very sweet and friendly, I love to play with other dogs and I d probably be just fine with cats due to my laid-back personality. I m not a barker either. See the pup pictured below me? He s my son! Adopt us together or separately! SMALL DOG ALERT! Hello there, my name is Huey (A014731) and I arrived at the shelter with the pup pictured above me. He s my dad! I m just 6-months-old and I weigh in at 17 pounds, not too big and not too small. Just right if you ask me! I m a darling boy who loves everyone I meet. Just like my dad, I have a friendly and relaxed personality. I rarely bark and I get along fine with other dogs. I d probably be a friend to cats, too. They tell me I m a Beagle mix. Could you adopt me or my dad? 3280 New Savannah Rd., Burgaw, NC Pendercountyanimalshelter.petfinder.com December

32 DOGTRAIN Instruction for People Training for Dogs Office Hours: 9-6pm Tues-Sat Classes: 9-9pm Tues-Thurs 9-6pm Fri-Sat 1038 S. Kerr Ave. Wilmington, NC PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Private Instruction Available Hello! I m a familyfriendly girl and my name is Lily. Perhaps my name should be Miracle" as I was rescued after being seen running down busy I-40 with no collar. Despite being a stray, I am welltrained and very social toward humans. When people enter my kennel, I don't jump up on them like some dogs do, I sit nicely and wait for them to pet me. I sit for treats, too! I also appear to be housetrained because I don t like to use the bathroom in my kennel. I m spayed, vaccinated, 1-year-old and I walk well on a leash. I m also gentle and sweet and simply a joy. Call Pender Humane Society at and tell them you d like to meet me! I am sponsored by Mr. Peanut and Ginger Snap. I m a cuddly, handsome boy named Buttons and I m looking for a loving home. You see, my owner went to Heaven and I sure do miss being part of a family. I m one of the friendliest cats you ll ever have the pleasure of knowing. I just love to be touched and eagerly press my face into the palm of your hands, purring the entire time. You ll never be lonely with me around! I m also in great health: neutered, up to date on shots and literbox-trained. I get along well with the other cats at the shelter and would be a very affectionate companion for some very lucky person or family. Come on over to Pender Humane Society and let s fall in love! For hours, directions or other adoption info, call Low Cost Spay/Neuter Call the New Hanover Humane And schedule an appointment N. 23rd St. - Wilmington, NC 32 December 2014

33 Please call to adopt us! My name is Tango and I m an extremely friendly and loving boy! They tell me I m more like a loyal puppy than a cat! You see, I adore humans and will snuggle in their arms (check out my photo) or cuddle in their lap. I like to be with people and will follow them in the house. I m not underfoot, I just like to keep you company. Wouldn t you like to love a handsome, orange Tabby boy? Pender Humane Society PUPPY POWER! I m all it takes to turn your frown upside down! My name is Jackie and I m a 16-week-old Terrier mix girl who is kissable, huggable and highly adorable! I am spayed and up to date on my puppy vaccinations. My former owner could not take care of me, so I m looking for someone new to love. I get along great with other dogs and I can sit on command for a treat! Hurry on over and be the lucky one who takes me home. I arrived at the shelter five minutes before my photo was taken, so I was feeling rather sad during my photo shoot. My name is Tillie and I m very bewildered by my new surroundings. At 3-yearsold, I lived all my life with a loving family, but they are missionaries and have gone to a country where I can t follow. They hope I will find a good family to take me in. I am calm, sweet, spayed, vaccinated, litterbox -trained, friendly to other cats and used to living indoors-only. Will you make it your mission to adopt me? A window to observe the world and a lap to sit in: those two things are on my Christmas wish list! My name is Pieces and I m a loving and friendly Calico girl. I m superaffectionate, social, a purring machine and I get along great with other cats! I was found as a stray, but I m used to living indoors-only. I appear to have been treated well in my past life and would love to be a companion again. Family life was definitely made for me! Hi! My name is Phoebe and I m a 2-year-old Walker Hound girl who was rescued from Animal Control. I was found as a stray and right now I m very, very shy. I m not aggressive at all and I do enjoy being petted, but I still regard the world with frightened eyes. That will all change once I find that special person who will bring me out of my shell and teach me how wonderful a loving, nurturing home can be. I m Wizard (at left) and this is my brother, Leo! We two kittens are 13-weeks-old and were found under a house. We are very affectionate boys: I will run to you and jump into your lap, purring the whole time. Leo is not afraid of anything and loves to be petted and held. He is also the first to find a toy and run with it, just to keep it away from me! Simply put, we are adorable and can be adopted together or separately. Come visit! P. O. Box 626, Burgaw NC December

34 Just look at me, I m absolutely gorgeous and intelligent to boot! You just can t beat that combination! My name is Clarisse (A080186) and these are my kids (A & A080188). We are Seal Point Siamese. I come with great feline etiquette and I m litterbox-trained, so you have no worries about accidents around the house. Also, I m used to other cats and even those crazy dogs that people seem so attached to - go figure! We all know that cats rule! However, I ve been here at the Onslow County Animal Shelter for way too long so ya ll need to come and bust me out of this place. I will be eternally grateful and I ll keep you company for the rest of my days by sitting on your lap, giving you sandpaper licks and lots of contented purrs. I m the purrfect cat! The shelter is located at 244 Georgetown Road in Jacksonville. To adopt me or one of my kittens, please call We are sponsored by Dan and Sue Tuman in honor of all the cats who are waiting for homes at the shelter. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! HI there! My name is Coconut (A014614) and I m hoping you'll adopt me soon! I m a 1½-year-old girl who has been waiting patiently for a family since October 27. Time moves quickly and there are more dogs arriving daily and not enough room for us all. Won t you come meet me? I am a very friendly girl who keeps a clean kennel, which suggests that I m already house-trained. When it comes to sitting on command, I get an A+. (Just check out my photo for proof!) I am also very friendly to other dogs and enjoy playing with them, but I prefer to eat my food separately. I was found as a stray but I love people and enjoy being with them. And just look how cute I am with my white fur and ears. I m a darling! My adoption fee includes all of my vaccinations and 30 day flea/tick treatment. The shelter is open on Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm, in case you can t come during the week. It s also open on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. For more info, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored by Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach. Thank you!

35 Please call to adopt us! R.A.C.E. (Rescue Animals Community Effort) My name is Buddy and I am a very handsome, mature gentleman with a super sweet disposition. Everyone who meets me just loves me. I am a Smooth Coated Collie and Greyhound mix. I am 11-years-old but you would never know it. The vet says I am in excellent health, although I do take one phenobarbital daily. I get along with dogs, cats, children and of course, people. I am super friendly and so very good in the house. I don't chew or do any of that puppy stuff. If you are looking for easy, I am your man. Happy Holiday! My name is Cinnamon and I am a red female Dachshund. I m very loveable and looking for a quiet home. When things get very loud and crazy, it scares me. I am also kind of afraid of men. I love other dogs and I am fine with cats. My best friend is a 10- year-old girl. When I was rescued, I was infested with fleas but I am now flea-free and my skin is healing up beautifully. I m 7-years-old and very laid-back. I would love to find a new family before Christmas. Hi everyone, my name is Rachel and I am an English Bulldog. I am extremely sweet with people and I like other dogs, but I am kinda independent so I can live with them or without them. I guess you could say I would be fine to be the only dog. I love walks and then I like to nap. I am 5-years-old and I m petite for a bulldog at just 40 pounds. I am in great health except for an eye problem every now and then. When I was found I was in pretty bad shape and had to have eye surgery. All other vet work has been done and I am ready to go. I'm Macha and I am a very happy, full-oflife, female Dachshund mix. I am just adorable and will grab your heart as soon as you meet me. I love to have fun, go for walks and play with my toys. I am only 10- months-old and would do well in a home or apartment. I am completely vetted and microchipped. All you have to do is call my name and I'll come running. Hola, me llamo Patches. I am an adorable little Chihuahua mix. We are not sure what I am mixed with, my face is all Chihuahua but my legs are longer than usual. I am a really handsome, 8-pound, tri-colored boy. I love other dogs and cats. I was in the shelter where I was very shy and scared but now I am doing better. I may be shy at first but bond quickly. I love to play and will chase the tennis ball. Ho Ho Ho! I am ready for the holidays and hope it will be with you. My name is DJ and I am the cutest, sweetest little Blue and Tan Chihuahua. I might be 10- years-old but you would never know it. I am good with dogs, cats and all people and I have a clean bill of health from the vet. My favorite activities are walking, napping and going for car rides. I will be your constant companion. Please call today and promise to love me! P.O. Box 3370, Shallotte, NC December

36 My name is Abby and I am approximately 8-years-old. I am spayed, vaccinated, happy, healthy and love attention. I m what most people call bigboned. For some reason, no matter how much I diet, I m still voluptuous. So while I love to run, I only do it for a little while. But I m up for a walk anytime you want to go. I have lots of fluffy, teddy bear hair and I m really soft. I love to be loved and my best friend is Lola. Her bio is on page 28. It would be awesome if we could be adopted together as there has been only one time we were apart and I was very sad. We are up for adoption because our family moved and couldn t take us with them. I love everybody, all kinds of people!! I have the sweetest disposition and if you look at my face, trust me, you ll fall in love instantly! For more information or to adopt, please call or cindy@bradfordproducts.com. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! Have you been searching for a loveable, friendly family cat? Your search is over! My name is Butterscotch (A014371) and I m a 2-year-old boy who is already neutered. I was found as a stray and have been living in my cage at the shelter since October 8. I am so ready to get out of my cage and into your lap! I went to a few adoption fairs and hoped my new family would come along, but people were more interested in kittens than me. It s just not fair as I m readymade to be your best friend and cuddle buddy. So please hurry - time is running out! My adoption fee includes vaccines (FVRCP & Rabies), deworming and 30 day flea/ multiparasite treatment. The shelter is open on Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm, in case you can t come during the week. It s also open on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. For more information, please call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in loving memory of Justin.

37 Please call to adopt us! SOAR (Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue) The kitties were nestled all snug by the tree...so that's not EXACTLY how the story goes - but I thought it sounded pretty good! I'm Cori and though I am feline leukemia positive, I am a loving, happy, healthy girl. And I can live a long life with no problems given the proper care and little stress. So please give me a chance this holiday and stop by to say hello! (And bring some kitty treats, I ve been good!) Now THAT'S what I call ready for the holidays! I'm Fonzi and I'm ready for Santa! I just hope he gets me what I want - a loving, patient family who will work with me and teach me to go "potty" outside! Other than that one little "glitch", I am the greatest dog ever! My legs may be short - but my heart is big! So, make it your holiday tradition to OPT TO ADOPT!!! Hey - I think I see an elf in there! He better be making me a new scratching post for Christmas! My name is Nicole and I am a feisty 2½-year-old, orange Tabby girl. There are times when I love to love - but I also still have some kitten in me that makes me love to play! But I promise I will be on my best behavior for you AND Santa if you will just take me home. Come and see if we re a match! On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me...a Big Ol' Siberian Husky named Duke! That's right - I m the newbie at SOAR (and the most handsome if I do say so myself) and I am about 3-year-old. I have been neutered and I am up to date on my shots. I was a house dog with my previous person - but he got sick and could no longer take care of me. So now I m here, patiently waiting for you to put a red bow on my head and take me home! Wow! What a beautiful Christmas Card I make! My name is Saki and I am a beautiful 5½-year-old lady - perfectly prim and proper - just waiting around for my Christmas wish - a furr-ever home! I am fine with other cats, spayed, up to date on all my shots and litterbox trained! All I need now is a family to call my very own! Move over Rudolph! Boo Boo is here! I may be a little older in age (about 10) - but I am young at heart! And sweet as a candy cane! There are a few medical issues that I will probably have to deal with for the rest of my life - but nothing life threatening - and trust me - I will make it worth your time by giving back lots of love and snuggles. I have partial blindness but once I know a place - I get around juuuuuust fine! And I have some skin allergies but I am on medication now and they don't seem to bother me quite as bad! So drive your sleigh on over and say Hi! 3376 St. Charles Place Southport, NC December

38 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! FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 125 Market Street Historic Downtown Wilmington Independence Mall 3500 Oleander Drive located in the Food Court Pine Valley Corner of 17th Street Extension & College Road Military Cutoff Rd. Next to PT's Grill on the way to Wrightsville Beach Friendly, focused and fantastic! Those three words describe me perfectly. My name is Rascal and I m a 1-year-old Labrador Retriever. You ll never guess what someone did to a loveable guy like me. Well, they abandoned me in my own house. The person moving into the house brought me to the shelter. I don t hold grudges, though, and I enjoy getting to know every person I meet. Do you see how I m sitting in my photo, looking straight ahead? The photographer asked me to sit for a treat and I did it instantly! I am a quick learner, eager to please and obedient. Besides sit, I know how to High 5 and Shake Hands. If you ve been hoping for an excellent family dog to share adventures in life, I m your guy! I m already neutered, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention, too. Call Pender Humane Society to meet me! Their number is and they ll be happy to give you driving directions or answer any questions about me. See you soon! Sponsored by Your Friends at Pender Humane Society s Furry Friend's Re-sale Shop. We Care!!

39 We are sponsored by the Miss Avis Davis Fund in loving memory of Maryrose Miller. Miss Avis Davis, Pet Friends of Duplin County Hi! I'm Trooper, a brindle Pit and Labrador mix who was found as a stray when I was a puppy. I'm about 6- months-old now and looking for my forever home. I'm up to date on my vaccinations and neutered. I'm good on a leash and have learned my basic commands (they tell me I'm pretty smart). My foster mom took me to a playground and I had such fun running up and down the steps and I even went down a slide! I'd love to try some agility training. That sounds like so much fun to me. I'm a friendly guy who loves people and other dogs. Please call to meet me. I'm Lady, a Labrador Retriever and Border Collie mix. I was treated for heartworms, I ve been spayed and I am up to date on my vaccinations. I'm approximately 3- years-old, so I've outgrown all those crazy puppy habits. I'm a very sweet girl who loves being around people. I would love to have a family of my own that would take me for long walks and maybe even a swim - since I love the water. If you would like to meet me and see what a great dog I am, call Hello everyone! My name is Sadie and I'm a female Walker Hound, just over a year old. I'm a sweet girl who's catching on quickly to how awesome it can be when there are great people in your life! I'm superfriendly and very intelligent - pretty good combo if you ask me! Please come out and meet me - it could be the start of a fantastic life together! My adoption fee includes a physical examination, heartworm test, rabies vaccination and spay surgery. Wow, what a deal! For more information or to adopt me, call Adopt-An-ANGEL at My name is Shotgun and I m an amazing Hound. I do great with cats, kids and dogs and I m house-trained. I d run out of time when Adopt-An-Angel rescued me. I was 15 pounds underweight, missing patches of fur, had heartworms and chewed up and torn ears. I was someone s hunting dog who they turned out after the season ended, but I survived! All that is behind me now and I m the picture of good health. I am so smart that if you leave me unattended in a backyard, I will dig out to explore. I would be the ideal companion for someone who is home a lot and wants some company. I am a pack animal so I don t want to be the only pet either. I have tons of personality and love to give. For more information, please call Adopt-An-ANGEL Furever Friends Animal Rescue Hi, my name is Allie and I m a super sweet, 8-month-old grey girl. When I was brought in, I needed emergency surgery to save my young life because I had string in my stomach. I went through the surgery and recovered just fine and I am back to enjoying my life as a playful kitten! I love playing and eating and sleeping, and...you guessed it - playing!! I have been given a second chance at life and I am ready to go to my forever home. I want to grow up in a loving environment and be the perfect companion! To adopt me, please call or visit fureverfriendsanimalrescue.org. I am Bluff, a super sweet 1½-year-old female Pit mix. I was found trying to survive by eating garbage in the middle of the road. I was alone, emaciated, and tired. Today, I am gentle and loving and so happy to have been rescued. I do well with cats, other dogs, and especially humans who will love me just as much as I do them. I am quickly learning to walk on a leash and be housetrained. I have been given a second chance at life, and I want to be the best pup I can be for my new family - who I know is out there waiting for me! To adopt me, call or visit fureverfriendsanimalrescue.org.

40 URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I m a wonderful, loving girl, but my owners moved away and couldn t take me with them. Could I be part of your family? My name is Bailey (A014728) and I m a 1-year-old Feist mix who weighs in at a perfect 37 pounds. Not too big and not too small, just right! I m a housetrained girl who keeps my kennel very clean. I m also quiet and sweet. I have great manners and I sit on command like a champ. Just take a look at my photo! I would be an excellent companion to some lucky person or family but they must hurry - dogs arrive at the shelter every day and there is just not enough room for us all. I love people and would make you so very happy! My adoption fee includes Distemper/Parvo vaccine, Kennel Cough vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, deworming and 30 day flea/tick treatment. The shelter is open on Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm, in case you can t come during the week. It s also open on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. For more information, please call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in loving memory of Justin. URGENT, URGENT! My Time Is Running Out! I m a sweetheart! So loving and so friendly - why is my time running out? My name is Benjamin Buttons (A014360) and I m a handsome orange and white kitty who is already neutered. I ve been living at the shelter since October 8 and I must say I m more than ready to be snuggling with you in my new home. I m just 3-years-old and I ve been to several adoption fairs where I ve behaved beautifully, but people always seem to choose kittens over me. They just don t know what they re missing! I m a wonderful boy and I hope you ll hurry to come see me - there are many cats arriving every day and not enough cages to contain us all. My adoption fee includes vaccines, deworming and 30 day flea/multi-parasite treatment. The shelter is open on Sundays, from 1pm to 4pm, in case you can t come during the week. It s also open on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. For more information, call Pender County Animal Shelter at or jhorton@pendercountync.gov. I am sponsored in loving memory of Justin.

41 Calendar of Events DECEMBER Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoptions Seven Days a Week! Kittens and cats will be available for adoption at Pet Supermarket (3908 Oleander Drive) and Petco (324 South College Road) in Wilmington and at Petsense (110 Shallotte Crossing Parkway) in Shallotte from 9am to 9pm Monday - Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sundays. For more information, please call Cat Tails Adoption Facility December 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28 & 31 From 11am to 1pm on Wednesdays, 11am to 3pm on Saturdays, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays, adorable cats and kittens are available for adoption. For information or directions, please call Cat Tails Adoption Fairs at Petsmart December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 & 26, 27 From 6pm to 9pm on Fridays and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays, cats and kittens will be available for adoption at Petsmart. For info, please call R.A.C.E. Adoption Fair at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop December 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 at 17th St. Intersection). For information, please call Pictures with Santa at Trulie Dogs Benefit Monty s Home December 6 From 10am to 4pm on Saturday, December 6, professional photographer Dick Parrott will be taking photos of your fourlegged furbabies with Santa at Trulie Dogs, 8258 Market Street, #107 in Wilmington. Space is limited so call the store or stop in to schedule an appointment time: $30 includes a CD with six poses of your furbaby with Santa. (You can be in the photos, too!) A portion of the proceeds will benefit the dogs of Monty's Home. For more info, visit Adopt-An-ANGEL Adoption Fairs at Petco December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 Adopt-An-ANGEL will have adorable puppies, kittens, dogs and cats available for adoption on Saturdays and Sundays at Petco from 11am to 5pm. For more information, please call Pender County Animal Shelter Open Weekends December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 Pender County Animal Shelter (3280 New Savannah Road in Burgaw) will be open from Noon to 4pm on Saturdays and 1pm to 4pm on Sundays for dog, cat, puppy, and kitten adoptions. For more info, please call the shelter at P.E.A.R Adoption Fairs at Petsmart December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 Pender Endangered Animal Rescue (PEAR) will be at Petsmart in Wilmington, every Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5pm with dogs available for adoption. P.E.A.R. is also in need of dog food donations and help for vet funds. Visit their Facebook page and click on their GoFundMe to help out their furry friends. For more information, please call Saturday Adoptions at New Hanover Animal Services December 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 info. Brunswick Animal Protective Services Open Saturday December 6, 13, 20 & 27 From 10am to 1:30pm, the shelter (located at 429 Greenswamp Road in Supply) is open Saturdays for dog, puppy, cat and kitten adoptions. Please call for more information. Paw's Place Meet and Greets December 6, 13, 20 & 27 Paw s Place will have adoptable dogs to meet you at these locations: Saturday, December 6 and December 20 at Four Legs Good in Southport (near the water tower) from 11am - 2pm.; December 13 and 27 at Unleashed of Wilmington in Landfall Shopping Center from 11am to 2pm. For more info, visit or Pawliday Adoption Event at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop December 7 Come see Carolina Boxer Rescue at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop (3600 S. College Road next to Food Lion at 17th St. Intersection) from 10am to 5pm! Meet wonderful, adoptable Boxers and there will be ornaments, 2015 calendars, holiday cards and more for sale. For more info, please call Holiday Hound Around at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop December 13 From 10am to 1pm, get into the holiday spirit at Aunt Kerry s Pet Stop, 3600 South College Road. Help decorate Monty's Home s Christmas tree with gift donations for homeless animals. Meet their loyal volunteers and get to know Monty s Home. For more information, visit call or info@montyshome.org. Photos with Santa Helps Furever Friends Animal Rescue December 14 From 11am to 4pm, bring your pets out to Capeside Animal Hospital - Waterford in Leland to have holiday-themed photos taken by noted photographer Dick Parrott. For $35 you will receive a CD for your use with six poses in high resolution format and a printout of the six poses on a proof sheet. Call for more info. December

42 ADORABLE PUPPY ALERT!! Hi there! I am the kind-hearted Courage (A075956). I am a little boy, only 2-months-old, and I'm already learning how to be a better pup for you! I am a Lab mix and extremely precious, if you ask me. Like all puppies, I love to play with toys, hop around the room, chomp down on some delicious treats, and snuggle with my favorite humans! But, the most important thing I have to tell you is that I am available to be yours for the rest of my furry and fun-filled life! My adoption fee includes a physical examination, heartworm test, rabies vaccination and neuter surgery - wow! For driving directions or more information, please call Brunswick County Sheriff s Animal Protective Services at I am sponsored by Top Toad in the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Thank you! My name is Barbara and I am an adorable teenage kitten. I am a very sweet, dainty girl. I had such a rough start and I am so glad that is all behind me now. I was one of about twenty cats and kittens (and one dog) living in a small home. Adopt -An-ANGEL fixed everyone in my household and took all of us kittens and the dog to find us homes. I had the most amazing foster family who nursed me back to health so that I could find a family to pamper and love me like I deserve. I love to be whispered to and touched. You can find me at Petco every weekend until someone falls in love with me. If you would like to know more, give Adopt-An-ANGEL a call at I am sponsored by Perry Davis. Thank you! Coastal Engraving Full color pictures of pets or other photos on mugs, mouse pads, coasters, refrigerator magnets and more. Pet ID Tags Trophies Plaques Signs Pet Memorials Rubber Stamps Name Badges South Kerr Business Center 118-A South Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC December 2014

43 Shelter News & Events Join the Fun at Southport Winterfest On Saturday, December 13, Paw s Place will be present at the Southport Winterfest. This event will be held on the Fort Johnston-Southport Museum Garrison Lawns from 9am to 4pm. Learn more about Paw s Place, its adoptable dogs and opportunities to help calendars, featuring Paw s Place dogs, will be available as well as other items to support the organization. For more information, info@pawsplace.org. Fix a Friend Spay Neuter Clinic Announces 5000 & 5001 Animals Fixed Photo Fundraiser with Dick Parrott to Benefit Paw s Place On Sunday, December 7, photographer Dick Parrott will be at Unleashed of Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center from 11am to 4pm to take photographs of your pets. The cost is $35 and you will receive a CD at the time of the photography session. You will receive six poses in a high resolution format and a proof sheet. Proceeds to benefit Paw s Place Dog Rescue. These make great holiday gifts so don t miss out on this opportunity. For more information or questions, please send an to peggy@pawsplace.org. Pet Photos with Santa Claus to Benefit Furever Friends Animal Rescue On Sunday, December 14, noted photographer Dick Parrott will be at Capeside Animal Hospital - Waterford in Leland from 11am to 4pm taking holiday-themed pet photos. For $35 you will receive a CD for your use with six poses in high resolution format and a printout of the six poses on a proof sheet. Proceeds to benefit Furever Friends Animal Rescue. If you have ever wanted a professional photo of your pet, or you with your pet, this is the perfect opportunity!! Get photos for your pet-themed Christmas cards now! Call for more info. Adopt-An-ANGEL Seeks Volunteers Do you have some spare time? Would you like to help Adopt-An-ANGEL find homes for homeless animals? They are looking for some energetic, responsible, committed, passionate people to help out at adoption fairs. They hold adoption fairs every Saturday and Sunday at Petco on South College Road in Wilmington from 10am to 6pm. Volunteer shifts generally run from 10am to 2pm or 2pm to 6pm one day on the weekend. You can sign up weekly so come when you can. It does require some manual labor such as lifting cages, cleaning cages and walking strong dogs. There are also a few weekly shifts open for cage cleaning at various pet stores throughout the week and some transport options, too. It can be very meaningful and rewarding to help a homeless animal find its forever home. For more information, please call Art at You may only be one person, but you can be one person who makes a difference. Life is too short, do stuff that matters! Fix a Friend, located at 6033 Ocean Highway East in Winnabow, is proud to announce they ve reached 5,000 surgeries! On October 29, Leon, a 7-month-old black kitten who is part of the Lee family from Bolivia and Toby, a 2- year-old Beagle mix who is part of the Gomez family from Leland, were the 5,000 and 5,001 winners. Both families received a gift bag full of toys, treats and a $25 gift card for their furry best friend. Fix a Friend is honored to be part of a wonderful supportive community dedicated to spaying and neutering their pets to reduce the homeless pet overpopulation problem in Southeastern North Carolina. Fix a Friend Spay Neuter Clinic is a low-cost, highquality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic in Brunswick County. A high-volume clinic is one that provides 5,000 or more sterilizations annually for a community. The clinic opened August 26, 2013 and has been going strong since. Anyone interested in getting their cat or dog fixed can make an appointment by calling The clinic offers Spay/Neuter surgeries ranging in price from $80 to $100 for a dog, depending on the weight of your dog, and $40 to $50 for a cat, depending on gender. They also offer rabies & distemper vaccines for $10 each, microchipping for $20 and nail trims for $5 at the time of surgery. Fix A Friend s mission is to stop pet overpopulation! Help them stop the cycle of unwanted births. Call to get your pet fixed today! Vendors - it's that time again! Promote your pet-related business in a big way and pinpoint your target market at the 8th Annual Monty s Home Pet Expo in Wilmington, Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 11am to 4pm at the Coastline Conference and Events Center. More than 500 people on average attend this widely-publicized event. Display your wares to a huge animal-loving audience and feel good in knowing that your vendor fee goes to help animals at the same time! Vendor booth space is still available, but it's going fast. Reserve your space today by filling out the form at Info: info@montyshome.org or call December

44 Coastal Animal Rescue Effort Hi, I am Ricky Bobby! I was an outdoor dog who wasn't properly taken care of. I was dehydrated and had acute kidney disease with a possible spider bite. I am great with other dogs and have lots of energy. Plus I am a total goofball. I am still undergoing treatment, but would love to find my furever home. Could it be with you? If you are interested in adopting me, please call or visit and fill out an application. If you would like to donate to C.A.R.E., click the donate button on our website. For updates on me and my friends, like us on Facebook at Hi! My name is Captain Jack Sparrow and I was surrendered to C.A.R.E. after being stuck under a vehicle. I had multiple injuries and wounds, but the volunteers at C.A.R.E. gave me lots of TLC and medical treatment. Stop by to come see me today! If you are interested in adopting me, please call or visit and fill out an application. If you would like to donate to C.A.R.E., click the donate button on our website. For updates on me and my friends, like us on Facebook at Hi! I am Andy and I was found wandering by a good Samaritan. Luckily, they brought me to C.A.R.E. and, after treatment for heartworms and intestinal parasites, I am healthy as can be and ready to be part of a family. I like kids and other pets and would be your best friend forever. If you are interested in adopting me, please call or visit and fill out an application. If you would like to donate to C.A.R.E., click the donate button on our website. For updates on me and my friends, like us on Facebook at We are sponsored by Atlantic Animal Hospital who supports Coastal Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.).

45 Breed Rescues We are all from different Breed Rescues. Please read our stories! GREAT DANE RESCUE ALLIANCE My name is Mickey and I'm an 18- month-old Great Dane with a gorgeous mantle coat! My foster mom tells me I'm a very beautiful girl and photos don t do me any justice. I have done very well with housetraining and haven't had an accident in quite some time. I love to chew on antlers and dog bones and enjoy playing with the male Dane in the house. I'm very smart and I know sit and stay, and will sit and wait for my food until you tell me go ahead. I would love to have another furry brother to play with. Do you have what I'm looking for? For more info or to adopt me, please call or greatdanerescuealliance@gmail.com. My name is Titus. I'm a handsome 18-month-old merle Great Dane. I'm looking for a foster home or a forever home. They say I'm still a puppy full of energy and I need someone with Dane experience. I don't really like young children but older ones are okay with me. I'm a playful boy who needs someone eager to go on walks and other fun activities. I'm housetrained and crate-trained and ride great in a car! I also enjoy playing fetch and tug of war. What I would really love is a couch of my own and a fur sister to play with. Can you help find me a home? To foster or adopt me, please greatdanerescuealliance@gmail.com or call CAROLINA POODLE RESCUE My name is Melody! What a journey I ve had! Long story short - I was pregnant and abandoned! I had 3 puppies and all of them have found their forever homes. Now it is my turn! I am a 7-yearold, 8 pound Toy Poodle. I have a super-sweet disposition and love to snuggle during an evening of reading or watching TV. I am content to share the sofa with my foster brothers and will do best in a home with an older, more confident buddy to learn from. I also love to play and will share my toys to extend the play time. I love to go for walks, do well with stairs and am learning some basic commands. By the way, I just had a dental and my breath is now fabulous! If you have room in your heart and home for me, please go to and apply or you can call My name is Onyx and I m a 3½year-old Standard Poodle. I was living the good life, but unfortunately life happens and my family could no longer afford to care for me. I am a super-friendly guy who knows no strangers. I will jump up and give you a hug as soon as I meet you. I m good with all sizes of dogs in my foster home and I m even good with kids. I m leashtrained, house-trained and good in the car. I would love to find a family who s willing to work with me on training. I m well-socialized, but my foster mom keeps speaking foreign words like sit and I don t know what she s saying. I m an active guy so I really want a family that will play with me and take me on walks. I also must have a fenced yard. Please call or go to our web site, for more info. I fell in love with the Min Pin next door and our clandestine love affair produced five beautiful puppies who look like little chocolate bunnies (4 boys and 1 girl), all of whom should be ready for adoption around Christmastime. My name is Winnie and I m a cotton-white mini- Schnauzer who weighs just 13 pounds at this time. A good hearty puppy chow will add some weight on me, but those chunky little puppies keep me drained as quickly as I eat. When my babies are weaned, I will be ready for adoption! I m a very sweet girl who deserves a loving family. If you would like to read more about me, please visit Call if you need an application mailed or faxed to you. SCHNAUZER RESCUE OF THE CAROLINAS Hello, I m Maxwell! I m a 25 pound Schnauzer who is less than 2-years-old. I m house-trained, neutered, on heartworm prevention, microchipped and ready for adoption! I love to ride in cars and I walk well on a leash. I would do best as an only dog in a home with adults and no young children. A fenced yard to play in would be super! I m a loyal boy and a great watchdog. I have an alpha personality so my adoptive parent should be alpha also. Experience with Schnauzers is also a plus! I will be a fantastic companion in the right home! If you d like to read more about me or other pets up for adoption, visit Please call if you need an application mailed or faxed to you. December

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47 My name is Bella and I am a really sweet girl. I have the most beautiful markings. I am a Tabby with swirls and splotches of orange dabbed into my fur. I do well with quieter animals, but cats and dogs are both ok as long as they are beyond the playful stage. I would prefer older kids, too. I am a quiet cat who will sit in your lap and enjoy companionship of any kind. If you would like to know more about me or would like to inquire about the adoption process, please give Adopt-An-ANGEL a call at You may also visit us online at for more details. I am sponsored in honor of all the wonderful foster mommies and daddies who care for homeless animals. Do you want a little magic in your life? Then adopt me. I'm Magic! I am a mediumsized handsome boy - a 2-year-old Walker Hound mix who enjoys being with people and going for adventures. The other day I got a car ride back to my kennel and I just loved it! So many wonderful sights and sounds. I especially loved plopping my head down into my human friend's lap and snuggling as we drove. All the volunteers are crazy about me and think it's crazy that I haven't been adopted yet! For adoption information, visit us online at write to adopt@montyshome.org, or call us at PLEASE LIKE US ON FACE- BOOK at I am sponsored by DogSpeak. Thank you! December

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