Fursday: Meet Earl from Saving Grace!
Regal, royal and looking forward to the red carpet treatment at your house, Earl has joined the farm and has been nothing but princely since arriving. Earl is all beagle and looks to have had many a good meal in his life and likely had some people as well. We do not know the story…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Andy Barham, August 9th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Andy Barham, volunteer firefighter with the Puppy Creek Fire Department. Andy was nominated by his wife Brittany who says, “My husband has been a firefighter since the age of 15. He has served on several departments within Wake County and now serves in Hoke County with the Puppy Creek Fire…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Minnie from the APS of Durham!
Minnie has a face full of sass but a heart full of love. This cross-eyed beauty is 4 years young and is a current volunteer and staff favorite. She’s affectionate, loves pets, enjoys anyone who will sing her a song, and quite the snuggler. She isn’t the type to make a mess or cause a…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Cody Parker, August 2nd, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Cody Parker. Cody was nominated by TeAnne Russell who says, “Cody is a firefighter at the Heartsease Volunteer Fire Department and a corrections officer. He dedicates his life to others. As a corrections officer, he goes to work with dangerous criminals, never knowing what he may have to encounter daily.…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2023 – Angela Sprague
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for August is Angela Sprague, a 3rd grade teacher at Lake Myra Elementary School. Angela was nominated by her husband Darren who says, “I am nominating this teacher because I see every day how much she puts into teaching, mentally, physically and financially. She is passionate about…… Continue Reading
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
Take the QDR $1,000 Survey!
Imagine what you could do with $1,000 – take a vacation, cover your back-to-school needs, groceries, or the BEST shopping spree ever! Welcome to the QDR $1,000 Survey – a new way to win a GRAND! We’re giving you 4 chances a day (7:20 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., & 3:20 p.m.) to play the QDR…… 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