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
Hometown Hero of the Week: Charmin Medlin, October 18th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Charmin Medlin, paramedic in Warrenton. Charmin Medlin has been a paramedic serving the Warrenton community for over 22 years. Charmin was nominated by Morgan Tyler who says, “This sweet young lady has been going above, beyond, and out of her way to ensure that her clients as well as our…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Hyphen and Bracket from Saving Grace!
Hyphen loves people – really, really loves people! No matter what is going on in her foster home, Hyphen will almost always choose to interact with the humans. She is a pretty girl with a shiny black coat, white muzzle, and a white stripe down her forehead that makes her face look like a little…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Cody Chavis, October 11th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cody Chavis, a firefighter for Meadow Fire Department and an officer for Harnett County Sheriff’s Department. Cody was nominated by his mama, Shanta, who says, “Our son Cody Chavis is the definition of a hometown hero. He has worked hard to serve his community by not only working in law enforcement but also by…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Sunny from APS of Durham!
There’s no getting around it that Sunny is a dapper young man, and we should all tell him how great he is. Sunny a 1 year and 7 month, playful and friendly guy with the cutest sploot you ever did see! After he was found wandering in our parking lot a few weeks ago, we…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: David Robbins Jr., October 4th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is David Robbins Jr., Assistant Chief of Franklinton Fire Department and the Deputy Fire Chief at RDU Airport Fire Department. David was nominated by his wife Amanda who says, “David Robbins Jr. is the Assistant Chief of Franklinton Fire Department and the Deputy Fire Chief at RDU Airport Fire Department, for 22 years…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: October 2023 – Shelby Gravley
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for October is Shelby Gravley, a teacher at Oberlin Middle School. Shelby was nominated by her husband Johnathan who says, “While Shelby is my lovely wife, she is also a fantastic teacher and coach to her students. Her countless hours spent to better her kid’s education and…… Continue Reading
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