Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Thomas, July 6, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Brittany Thomas, CNA from Wilson. Brittany was nominated by her father Ed, who says “I would like to nominate my daughter, Brittany Thomas as a QDR Hometown Hero. She has been a CNA for the past four years and absolutely found her calling. She started at the…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2022 – Mrs. Cindy Alala
Congrats to Mrs. Cindy Alala at Willow Springs Elementary School, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for July! Mrs. Alala’s nominator says, “Mrs. Cindy Alala is a Kindergarten teacher and has been teaching for 24 years at Willow Springs Elementary. She was a finalist this year for Wake County’s Teacher of the Year, with only 10…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Goldfish from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Goldfish from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Goldfish is as fun as his name suggests. This 2-year-old orange tabby has the sassy personality of a cat mixed with the loyalty and need for attention of a dog! Despite coming to us as a stray, he’s very social and loves…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Phillip Howard, June 29, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Phillip Howard, a Police Officer in Cary. Phillip was nominated by members of his family and community who say, “Phillip has been a police officer in Cary, North Carolina for almost 6 years. Following in his father Phil and mother Tammy’s footsteps, Phillip is dedicated to the…… Continue Reading
4th of July Celebrations!
The biggest and best 4th of July fireworks and celebrations will be back in 2022! If you are in need of a location to sport your red, white, and blue and show off your pride for America, here’s how to have the perfect Fourth of July Weekend! Did we forget something? Tell us about the…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Big Boy from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Big Boy from SPCA of Wake County! Now that’s a Big Boy! Big Boy is a super sweet and easy-going 10-year-old senior who is looking for a retirement home with a family to love him through his golden years. Big Boy was surrendered to the shelter when his…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jon Barbour, June 22, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Jon Barbour, a firefighter for the town Four Oaks. Jon was nominated by his sister Brittany who says, “My brother deserves to be recognized as a Hometown Hero because he is so passionate about giving back to the town that has given so much to him. Raised…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Shona from APS of Durham
Meet our Fursday Pet of the Week, Shona, from The Animal Protection Society of Durham! Shona is one of the dogs included in our “Pick Your Price” promotion that we have going on the entire month of June! “Pick Your Price” month means that you determine the value of the deal you get when you adopt from us. Every…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Wendy Radford, June 15, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Wendy Radford, a paramedic and teacher in Wilson County. Wendy was nominated by her daughter Savannah who says, “My mom Wendy has been on the Wilson County EMS for 17 years and now serves as a lieutenant. She is so selfless and does everything she can for…… Continue Reading
Kitten Season is Heating Up!
Although the name “kitten season” sounds precious, the reality of the strain it puts on shelters isn’t so cute. When warmer months hit, female cats go into heat and litters upon litters of kittens are born. For newborn kittens found without a mother, they face a treacherous path.… Continue Reading