Fursday: Meet Sea Monkey from Second Chance!
Who’s all dressed up with nowhere to go? Sea Monkey! This black-and-white tuxedo cat is dressed in his fur-mal attire at all times—he’s just waiting for an escort down the red carpet, out of our adoption center, and to his forever home. Second Chance rescued Sea Monkey from a rural county shelter just over 100 days ago, so…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Mike Williams, July 26th
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Mike Williams, Senior Deputy Commissioner of the NC Office of State Fire Marshal. Mike was nominated by his wife Kelly who says, “Mike has served his community as a volunteer firefighter for over 34 years and also as a paid firefighter and law enforcement officer. He is the Senior Deputy Commissioner…… Continue Reading
QDR Acoustic Christmas for the Kids Concert, Presented by Deacon Jones Auto Group
Don’t miss our Annual QDR Acoustic Christmas for the Kids Concert benefiting UNC Children’s, presented by Deacon Jones Auto Group. This year, we welcome Randy Houser, Brian Kelley from Florida Georgia Line, and Morgan Evans on Thursday, December 7th at the Clayton Center. Tickets are on sale now, including a limited number of VIP tickets that include…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Rye from the APS of Durham!
Rye is just a guy looking for someone to play with. This fun-loving pup is a bundle of joy and wants nothing more than to chase balls and end up in your lap at the end of the day. He can be a little nervous at first but just needs some time to warm up.…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Will Potter, July 19th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Will Potter, Chief of Carrboro Fire and Rescue Department. Will was nominated by his mom Valerie who says, “Will was just promoted to Fire Chief of Carrboro Fire- Rescue Department. As a little boy and throughout the remainder of his youth, Will always said he wanted to be a firefighter.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Gorgeous from Saving Grace!
Look at this smiling face! Sweet Gorgeous is now ready to meet her forever family! Although she takes a minute to settle in new surroundings, it won’t take her long to make you her new best friend! Gorgeous is learning proper outside bathroom techniques, now that she is in a house setting, but when taken…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Amy Johnson, July 12th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Amy Johnson, a nurse at NC State. Amy was nominated by her husband Mathue who says, “I want to nominate Amy for all that she does for our family and the community. I am stationed at Fort Bragg and constantly away from home performing Army duty. My wife, Amy, is a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Met Sign from Wake County Animal Center!
Male Age: 8 years and 1 months Weight: 77 pounds More information coming soon! Check Him Out Here! Wake County Animal Shelter820 Beacon Lake Dr.Raleigh, NC, 27610(919) 212-7387… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Lindsey, July 5th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brandon Lindsey, Lieutenant with the Knightdale Fire Department. Brandon was nominated by his mother Lisa who says, “Brandon also works with two other fire departments where he is a Captain. He volunteers with the Lucama Fire Department, and he has had a passion for being a firefighter since he was a…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2023 – Lori Haynes
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for July is Lori Haynes, a special education teacher at Olive Chapel Elementary School. Lori was nominated by Sarah Thomas who says, “Lori is a special education teacher who works tirelessly to serve the kids on her growing caseload. She is always thinking of new and creative…… Continue Reading