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Category Archives: Featured

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Wester, September 20th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Wester, September 20th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Michael Wester with White Level Fire and Rescue Department! Mike was nominated by Sarah Walker who says, “Mike was very dedicated, always first on the scene. He has 34 years of dedication. He is a double amputee, but that never stopped him from his dedication. He was a chief for…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Lucille from the APS of Durham!

Fursday: Meet Lucille from the APS of Durham!

Lucille knows how to make herself at home and we love that about her. She is easy to lean into humans, searching for any type of affection and treats she can get. Lucille has been spoiled by our volunteers recently, going on quite a few doggy day outs, helping us learn more about her and…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chad Godwin, September 13th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chad Godwin, September 13th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Chad Godwin, firefighter for the Cary Fire Department for 28 years!  Chad was nominated by his wife Sonya who says, “Chad started as a volunteer with the Bethany Fire Department when he was 15. He joined Buies Creek Fire Department in 1990 as a firefighter when he was a freshman…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Party from Saving Grace!

Fursday: Meet Party from Saving Grace!

Wooohoooo…pop open the bubbly because that is what you do, along with throwing a party, when you meet the love of your life! Party is a gal waiting to be the love of her person’s life and is eager to make that all happen. Party is a gorgeous Pyrenees mix who weighs about 80 lbs…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2023 – Rosalie Parrish

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2023 – Rosalie Parrish

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for September is Rosalie Parrish, a teacher at Swift Creek Middle School. “Mrs. Parrish thinks of her kids as her own. She is the AVID teacher at Swift Creek Middle. She is one of the first to arrive at 6:00 a.m. and always one of the last…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Childress, September 6th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Childress, September 6th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jordan Childress, a firefighter for the Zebulon Fire Department. “My son has been a volunteer firefighter since the age of 17 at Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., where  he now serves as an officer. He graduated from the Wilson Fire Academy in 2017 and began his career.  Since then, he…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Sheriff from Saving Grace!

Fursday: Meet Sheriff from Saving Grace!

Meet Sheriff! He’s about a year old and a shepherd mix. Sheriff loves to play and is doing great with crate training! Learn more about Sheriff by watching the video above or at savinggracenc.org! Check him out!… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Garrett Joyner, August 30th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Garrett Joyner, August 30th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Garrett Joyner, a firefighter for the Youngsville and the Northern Wake Fire Departments. “Garrett was presented with a certificate by his peers back in 2018 during his senior year of high school that declared him “Most Likely to Become a Hero,” and that is exactly what he has become in…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Nilla Wafer from Second Chance!

Fursday: Meet Nilla Wafer from Second Chance!

At 7 months old, our Little Miss Mutt, Nilla Wafer, is ready to find her forever home–or at least a foster home until she’s adopted! We rescued this brown baby girl from a county shelter and treated her for life-threatening parvo; she recovered like a champ and moved into a foster home where she adored playing…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Roy Gibbs, August 22nd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Roy Gibbs, August 22nd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Roy Gibbs, a firefighter for the Angier Fire Department. Roy was nominated by Deborah Tucker who says, “Roy is a very dedicated fireman, and he has been since 9/ll happened. Roy eats and sleeps being the best fireman he can be. Roy does anything that he can to support the…… Continue Reading

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