Fursday: Meet Fiddle from Second Chance!
Let’s talk about a 4-month-old baby boy that Second Chance Pet Adoptions rescued as a stray back in August. He’s very little and goes by Fiddle! This tabby cat is silly, spunker, and super sweet! Fiddle is a confident little man who feels quite comfortable with people and loves to play with children. In fact,…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: William M. Thomas, Chief of Police, September 27th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is William M. Thomas, Chief of Police for the town of Selma. Chief of Police William M. Thomas, also known as Chief Billy, has dedicated himself to serving the Town of Selma for 20 years. As of October 1, 2023, he will officially retire from the Selma Police Department. He began his…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Jada from APS of Durham!
If you’re looking for the sweetest senior girl to dote on, stop right here! I’m a sweet, friendly, curious pup who still likes to explore. I’m not shy about asking for affection—I think a gentle shoulder rub is the best thing in the world. I hope to share my retirement years with gentle people in…… Continue Reading
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!
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
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!
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
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
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!
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