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Category Archives: Featured

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charles Knowles, November 21st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charles Knowles, November 21st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Charles Knowles, volunteer firefighter for Newton Grove Fire Department. Charles is a big family man, a great husband to my sister and an awesome Daddy to my niece, nephew and his fur babies. He has been a volunteer firefighter with Vann’s Crossroads Fire Department and currently serves on Newton Grove…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Jane from Second Chance!

Fursday: Meet Jane from Second Chance!

November is Adopt A Senior Pet  month and today we are Highlighting Jane – The girl with a beauty mark. This mellow 8-year-old sweetheart is ready to find her forever home. She is both affectionate and independent – the perfect combination for a working family. She loves to be with her people but would be just fine…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Lima Bean from APS of Durham!

Fursday: Meet Lima Bean from APS of Durham!

Lima Bean, sweet and kind and ready to join you for the Howlidays. This girl is a friend to all humans and loves any visits from people, especially when they offer treats and affection. Lima Bean has been at APS since July 11th and is ready to take her curious sniffer elsewhere, like your backyard or…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Deputy Bradley Matthews, November 8th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Deputy Bradley Matthews, November 8th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Bradley Matthews, a Deputy and SRO Officer for Meadow School.  Deputy Matthews was nominated by Taylor Krueger who says, “You can always count on him and he goes above and beyond for the students at Meadow School to keep us safe. You can always find Deputy Matthews walking the halls…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Feather from Second Chance!

Fursday: Meet Feather from Second Chance!

More than just a dog, two-year-old Dalmatian Feather is a survivor. While the start of her life was anything but easy due to being used for breeding while living outside, she is now looking for her forever home where she can experience the warmth of a loving family. Feather has more love to give than…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2023 – Tina Robinette

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2023 – Tina Robinette

Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for November is Mrs. Tina Robinette, a biology and marine ecology teacher at Green Hope HS.  Tina was nominated by Suzanne Tutt who says that, “she finds fun ways of teaching about the animals of the oceans and all of biology. I have known Tina both as a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cari Dickinson, November 1st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cari Dickinson, November 1st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cari Dickinson, a registered nurse in Dunn.  Cari was nominated by her big brother David who says, “Besides being a mom of 3 wonderful kids and a wonderful wife, she spends most days taking care of people doing the thing she dreamed of and worked hard to make her goals…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Endora from APS of Durham!

Fursday: Meet Endora from APS of Durham!

Grumpy cat or Endora? We’re not sure. But we do know that this sassy girl is looking for someone that can handle her big personality and won’t be offended when she looks at you with those eyes. Endora has been at APS for about a month now and we know she is ready to find…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Nate Davis, October 25th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Nate Davis, October 25th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Nate Davis, Firefighter for Puppy Creek Fire Department. Nate was nominated by Heath Kinner who says, “Nate is only 19 years old and serves his community in many ways. He is currently a full-time firefighter at Puppy Creek Fire Department. While working a full-time job, Nate is now going to…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Feather from Second Chance!

Fursday: Meet Feather from Second Chance!

When Second Chance Pet Adoptions learned that 2-year-old Dalmatian Feather had lived all her life outdoors and been used for breeding, we were thrilled to take her into our program once her owner surrendered her to a shelter. We knew this special gal deserved a second chance to find love! Feather is so excited to…… Continue Reading

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