Dog of the week: Teddy

Dog of the week: Teddy

Teddy has come a long way from the early days of his rescue. As a 5-year-old Australian shepherd mix he needs room to run and really wants to please, even though he is not sure how.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Cat of the week: Denver

Cat of the week: Denver

Denver is a white domestic shorthair tabby with brown markings. He was born about October 2007 and has been neutered.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Top 10 human medications that poison pets

Top 10 human medications that poison pets

Here is a list of the top 10 human medications most frequently ingested by pets, along with some tips on how to prevent pet poisoning from human medications. This list comes from calls received at Pet Poison Helpline.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Dog of the week: Lex

Dog of the week: Lex

I don’t have big cocker spaniel eyes, or Irish setter red hair, or the physique of a Doberman pinscher, but I do have a heart as big as the state of Texas; and I promise that if you love me, I’ll love you with all my heart!

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Cat of the week: Tommy

Cat of the week: Tommy

Tommy is a brown domestic shorthair tabby with white coloring. He was born April 2008 and has been neutered.

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Internet reunites lost pets and owners

Internet reunites lost pets and owners

Everyone loves the amazing stories of dogs and cats that travel long distances to find their way back home or even locate their owners in a new city

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | 1 comment
Cat of the week: Tallie

Cat of the week: Tallie

Beautiful Tallie was found along with her brother, both apparently abandoned by their owner. She is outgoing, sweet and affectionate.

Published February 23, 2010 | Posted in Community, Faces and Places, Pets | No comment
Dog of the week: Hurley

Dog of the week: Hurley

I am almost 1 year old. I am a male black Labrador mix; and I am housebroken, neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on my shots and crate-trained.

Published February 23, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Wake County SPCA celebrates Olympics by offering adoption discount

Wake County SPCA celebrates Olympics by offering adoption discount

To celebrate the XXI Winter Olympics, the Wake County SPCA is offering $21 off all pet adoption fees. The deal runs through Sunday, Feb. 28.

Published February 23, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment
Fire safety for pets

Fire safety for pets

Some groups estimate that more than 500,000 pets are killed by house fires each year. Why are we so good at saving human lives, but our pets seem to perish?

Published February 23, 2010 | Posted in Community, Pets | No comment