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Painting Dog Helps Animals in Need

Painting Dog Helps Animals in Need

Netop donates painting for Columbus Humane Society Fundraiser.

Community Service Awards

Wilmington officers honored during the First Annual NC Week for the Animals 2008.

New Animal Cruelty Hotline for Brunswick County

Coalition for Humane Treatment of Animals.

2nd Annual Pets on Parade

Enjoy this outdoor event to celebrate companion animals.

Prayer Walk at Your Local Animal Shelter!

NC Week for the Animals May 3-11, 2008

The Dognamic Duo Comes To North Carolina

12 Days - 12 States - 120 Dogs

Coalition to Un-Chain Dogs Garage Sale

2nd Annual Garage Sale will be held April 12th at the Healthy Start Academy (807 W. Chapel Hill St in Durham), starting at 8am.

NC Week for the Animals Super Adoption Event

Best Friends Utah Chooses North Carolina for Annual Celebration of Animals May 2008

Celebrate St. Catrick's Day

Asheville Humane Society celebration runs March 1 through March 16

Saving Lives With Your Passion

Nellie's inspiring story.

All Creatures Great & Small Closes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Book: Best Hikes With Dogs in North Carolina

North Carolina author writes the book on adventures with man's best friend.

Freedom Day

Bladen County volunteers rescue 37 animals.

All Creatures Great and Small About to Close in NC

Groups & individuals coming together to help animals in need but they still have a way to go and a short time to do it in!

Adoption Options

Petfinder Workshops are coming to North Carolina in May.

Paws-Ability Parties for the Animals

Come on down to celebrate at Ocean Isle Beach!

Move Over Picasso

Netop the Painting Pooch!

Shirley’s Companion Animal Ministry

Reaching out to pets in need.

Pet Photos with Santa!

December 8 in Huntersville, NC.

2nd Annual SPCA of the Triad Holiday Pet Luminaries

Triad SPCA in Greensboro is hosting its 2nd annual lighting of the pet luminaries on Dec. 15.

Fran’s Felines

Saving cats Down East.

Appalachian Trail Hike to Benefit Animal Shelter

Donations help animals at the Forsyth Humane Society in Winston-Salem.

New Extended Hours for Person County Animal Control

Volunteers needed!

AVID Offers Help for North Carolina Shelters

Microchip scanners offered to 17 counties and cities.

Cruise for a New Shelter!

Have fun for a good cause and meet new people on a Sunset Cruise of Lake Norman

Emergency Shelter for Pets and their Owners

Evacuated residents may now stay with their animals.

Protest in Columbus County

Concerned citizens raise awareness for animal cruelty issues in Whiteville.

White Squirrels!

One of nature’s unique creatures brings excitement and beauty to the small mountain town of Brevard.

The Mustangs of Corolla

Corolla Wild Horse Fund helps the herd survive.

Wild ARC

The Wild Animal Rehabilitation Center of North Carolina.

Becoming the Change

International Compassionate Living Festival comes to Durham, North Carolina in October.

Spay/Neuter Funding Bill Passes!

Monumental Decision Offers Hope For Ending NC’s Pet Overpopulation Crisis

Downtown Hounds

The canine social club that cool dogs dig!

Grim Evaluations: Gaston County Animal Shelter

‘Unadoptable’ dogs and cats at animal shelter can face long odds of survival.

A Veterinarian Who Sells Gas Chambers?

Use of gassing challenged

Public Hearing: New Rules for North Carolina Animal Shelters

Animal welfare supporters will speak for humane treatment of animals.

"It's Not Cool to Be Cruel" Campaign


The Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks

An interview with Dr. Sue Stuska

Man's Best Friend Helps Humans Overcome Depression

Emmy-Winning Actress Helps People Incorporate Their Dog into a Support Network

Firefighters Rescue Puppies from Raging River

Mountain community comes together to help animals.

Dog Clinging to Cliffside is Saved

Firefighters risk their lives to save Man's Best Friend.

Animal Planet Expo Comes to Cary

Free event! Bring your family and pets! June 2 and 3.