Vance Co. Animal Shelter to Participate in ‘Clear the Shelters’ Free Adoption Event
-Information courtesy a press release from Capitol Broadcasting Company/WRAL-TV
WRAL-TV and MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM, in partnership with the Humane Society of the U.S., have teamed up with twelve local animal shelters to host Clear the Shelters, the fourth annual nationwide pet adoption drive.
This year, for the first time, the Vance County Animal Shelter will participate in this free adoption event on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dogs, cats and even one rabbit will be available for adoption.
Each participating shelter will waive adoption fees as part of the nationwide NBCUniversal Clear the Shelters initiative for the day. A short application process will be required.
According to Vance County Animal Shelter Chief Frankie Nobles, all cats and dogs available for adoption will already be spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed and vaccinated.
Staff will be on-hand all day to help potential adopters select the right pet for their family and answer any questions.
“We are very excited to be able to participate this year,” said Nobles. “There are going to be a lot of animals adopted this weekend.”
In 2017, over 80,000 pets were adopted from 900 shelters across the country during the Clear the Shelters campaign. Locally, WRAL helped find homes for 1,195 pets.
In addition to the Vance County Animal Shelter, eleven other local animal shelters will participate in the Clear the Shelters event including: Animal Protection Society of Durham, Franklin County Animal Shelter, Harnett County Animal Shelter, Johnston County Animal Services, Orange County Animal Services, Paws4ever, Wake County Animal Center, SPCA of Wake County, Safe Haven for Cats, Wayne County Education and Animal Adoption Center and Cumberland County Animal Control.
Visit www.wral.com/lifestyles/pets/ to access more information about Clear the Shelters. A real-time pet “Adoption Tracker” will record the total number of pets that are adopted across all participating markets.
Also, tune in to WRAL-TV on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 7 p.m. for a 30-minute Clear the Shelters special featuring highlights from the national event, plus local pet adoption stories.
Henderson-Vance P.U.L.L. Weekend to Feature Food, Games and Free Kids’ Haircuts!
-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks announces the third annual Henderson – Vance P.U.L.L. (Peace – Unity – Love – Live) Weekend Friday, August 24 – Sunday, August 26, 2018.
The weekend begins with a Fire Star professional wrestling match at Aycock Recreational Complex and concludes with free haircuts for school-age kids at participating businesses.
Please see flyer for additional events, dates and information.
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‘Alive After Five’ Set to Entertain in Gazebo Park, Butner – TOMORROW
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s “Alive After Five” event will be held tomorrow, August 16, 2018, at Gazebo Park, Central Avenue, in Butner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This second event in the 15th anniversary “Alive After Five” series will feature free admission, concessions and live music by The Konnection Band.
The third, and final, event of the series will be held Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot on Gilliam Street in downtown Oxford. The band Jim Quick & Coastline will be musical guests.
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Vance Co. Properties Committee to Review Offers on Two Foreclosed Properties
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
Please be informed that the county’s Properties Committee (Brummitt, Taylor, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the administrative conference room.
The purpose of this meeting is to review two offers on foreclosed properties.
All commissioners are invited to attend.
City of Oxford Sponsoring Behavior & Obedience Training for Dogs & Puppies
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Oxford is sponsoring a Behavior & Obedience Training for Dogs & Puppies course. Classes will meet at Hix Gym located at 313 E. Spring Street in Oxford.
Beginner Class Session 1:
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., September 6, 13, 20, 27
Beginner Class Session 2:
Saturdays 2 – 3 p.m., September 8, 15, 25, 29
Advanced Beginner Class Session 1:
Thursdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., September 6, 13, 20, 27
Advanced Beginner Class Session 2:
Saturdays 3:15 – 4:15 p.m., September 8, 15, 25, 29
**MUST** bring a hard copy of the dog’s up-to-date vaccination record from vets office to participate.
Dogs must be vaccinated with Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella and Rabies vaccine.
Puppies must be 14 weeks old and have had at least 2 distemper/parvo vaccines.
Fee: $120 per session
Instructor Linda Tilley has been helping dogs and their owners since 1989. Meet Linda on August 25 at 10 a.m. at Hix Dog Park and ask any questions you have about the class.
Register online: oxfordnc.recdesk.com
Office Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 919-603-1135
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