Fursday: Meet Cookie from APS of Durham!
Hello! I’m a curious, sweet, and sensitive girl who loves to go on walks. Some of my favorite things are going exploring and playing with toys. I also really like hot dogs. I’ll need a home with gentle people who give me time to settle in, a solid routine, and a cozy retreat. Will you…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeffrey Best, February 5th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeffrey Best, Officer with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and a Chief in the United State Coast Guard. Jeff works for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and is a Chief in the United States Coast Guard. He is the most selfless person and gives 110% to the…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2025 – Hannah Harrison
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for February is Hannah Harrison, teacher at Brier Creek Elementary. Hannah was nominated by her mom Catherine, who says, “This is Hannah’s first year teaching, and since graduating from N. C. State in May (Go Pack!), she has created a fun and inviting place for her class…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Natalie & Parnell from Safe Haven for Cats!
Name Natalie Gender Female Age 5 years 2 months Breed Domestic Short Hair Color White w/Orange Tabby Good with Cats? Yes Good with Dogs? Unknown Good with Children? Yes Declawed? No Special Needs? No How did I get here? Adoption Return; Originally a stray from knightdale Name Parnell Gender Male Age 5 years 2 months…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is James “Derby” Carpenter. “Derby” spends 100% of his time in this life serving the town of Aberdeen NC as a full-time fireman, and on his few days off, he serves as the glue that keeps the small Derby Fire Department held together as a volunteer. Derby also…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Red Rover from APS of Durham!
Meet Riko and Bubba, a bonded pair of timid chihuahuas who are looking for a patient, loving forever home together. These two inseparable besties need a home that will allow them to build confidence and go at their pace! Riko’s Bio: Hi, I’m Riko! I need a home with my brother, Bubba. I’m a darling baby boy,…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Ashtyn Johnson, EMT with Erwin Fire and Rescue. Ashtyn is one of the strongest, courageous, determined and, outgoing people that I know! Ashtyn is currently an EMT with Erwin Fire & Rescue. Ashtyn was a former volunteer fireman with Four Oaks Fire Department for 2 years, which sparked…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Ricardo from Saving Grace!
Ricardo promises to connect-the-dots to best fur-iendship! Ricardo is a 55-pound, adult terrier-pittie mix with the finest collection of polka dots that we’ve ever seen! He has a sleek white coat peppered with bold polka dots, subtle polka dots, big polka dots, and small polka dots: he is dotted and darling!!! Ricardo has that trademark…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brandon Crocker, firefighter and 911 telecommunicator with Little River Volunteer Fire Department and Lenoir/Jones County 911. Brandon is highly motivated to serve his community whether that be volunteering at Little River Volunteer Fire Department or by taking 911 calls and dispatching them at Lenoir/Jones County 911! He…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Red Rover from APS of Durham!
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle from head to tail! I’m a darling little guy with lots of fun energy. I love treats, toys, and tag, affection, and learning new things! I’ll need calming exercises, gentle people, active people, daily walks and plenty of enrichment/training. Let’s go exploring and adventuring together! Kids: 6+, jumpy, very wiggly, little mouthy…… Continue Reading