Pets on Parade 2023

Seven loves playing ball and is so eager to please. Submitted by Brandi.
Seven loves playing ball and is so eager to please. Submitted by Brandi.
Shorty is an almost 15-year-old Yorkie. He was once a Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog, but now he spends his days napping. He is deaf, mostly blind, and has dementia, but he’s the best snuggler and connoisseur of treats. Submitted by Brittany.
Shorty is an almost 15-year-old Yorkie. He was once a Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog, but now he spends his days napping. He is deaf, mostly blind, and has dementia, but he’s the best snuggler and connoisseur of treats. Submitted by Brittany.
Kismet the German Shepherd is a goofy, attention hogging pup. Kismet is the perfect name for her (it was her given name at the rescue) as we feel fate put her in our lives. Submitted by Elizabeth.
Kismet the German Shepherd is a goofy, attention hogging pup. Kismet is the perfect name for her (it was her given name at the rescue) as we feel fate put her in our lives. Submitted by Elizabeth.
Piglet is a 2-year-old pocket pit mix. Piglet loves to snuggle, sleep in late, and do zoomies with his partner in crime, Kitsune. Submitted by Trisha.
Piglet is a 2-year-old pocket pit mix. Piglet loves to snuggle, sleep in late, and do zoomies with his partner in crime, Kitsune. Submitted by Trisha.
Kitsune is a pomsky rescued by ROARNC. She loves to play with foster dogs, and she demands human affection. Submitted by Trisha.
Kitsune is a pomsky rescued by ROARNC. She loves to play with foster dogs, and she demands human affection. Submitted by Trisha.
Gidget is a rescued kitty from a friend’s garage. She is a cuddly potato cat with pretty much nothing going on between her ears, but she’s adorable and loving. She puts up with her dad’s silliness and doesn’t even fight when it’s time to clip her nails. Submitted by Dan.
Gidget is a rescued kitty from a friend’s garage. She is a cuddly potato cat with pretty much nothing going on between her ears, but she’s adorable and loving. She puts up with her dad’s silliness and doesn’t even fight when it’s time to clip her nails. Submitted by Dan.
We foster failed Fabio, the tabby kitten, because of moments like these — learning the joys of a new box from his big brother, Courage. Fabio went from a grumpy kitten left in our shed by a feral mom to a lovebug who fits perfectly into our herd of other cats. Courage wakes me up every morning by laying across my chest and purring so hard his whole body rumbles. Submitted by Tara.
We foster failed Fabio, the tabby kitten, because of moments like these — learning the joys of a new box from his big brother, Courage. Fabio went from a grumpy kitten left in our shed by a feral mom to a lovebug who fits perfectly into our herd of other cats. Courage wakes me up every morning by laying across my chest and purring so hard his whole body rumbles. Submitted by Tara.
Our six youngest chickens when they were babies: Mrs. Buttersworth, Pebble, Etta, Miss Cleo, Xena, and Minerva. They’re all grown up now and earn their keep eating bugs, turning our compost, and giving us beautiful eggs. They have distinct personalities and are a joy to watch. Their favorite things are sunbathing, trying to eat our garden, and mealworms. Submitted by Tara.
Our six youngest chickens when they were babies: Mrs. Buttersworth, Pebble, Etta, Miss Cleo, Xena, and Minerva. They’re all grown up now and earn their keep eating bugs, turning our compost, and giving us beautiful eggs. They have distinct personalities and are a joy to watch. Their favorite things are sunbathing, trying to eat our garden, and mealworms. Submitted by Tara.
My cats Milo and Nina were rescued. Milo is a social butterfly, while Nina is a German Shepherd in a tiny cat body. Submitted by Alexandra.
My cats Milo and Nina were rescued. Milo is a social butterfly, while Nina is a German Shepherd in a tiny cat body. Submitted by Alexandra.
Wanda Mae, an Aussiedoodle, just turned 4. She is the most loving girl who adores children. We like to compare Wanda to the dog, Nana, from Peter Pan. She always watches over our kids. Submitted by Teresa.
Wanda Mae, an Aussiedoodle, just turned 4. She is the most loving girl who adores children. We like to compare Wanda to the dog, Nana, from Peter Pan. She always watches over our kids. Submitted by Teresa.
Pepper the boxer is wild and loving and silly and snuggly. She loves matching her big “sister” Juliet. Submitted by Emily.
Pepper the boxer is wild and loving and silly and snuggly. She loves matching her big “sister” Juliet. Submitted by Emily.
Bauer is the sweetest girl and loves her humans! She is so fluffy and loves playing with other dogs and kids. Submitted by Carolyn.
Bauer is the sweetest girl and loves her humans! She is so fluffy and loves playing with other dogs and kids. Submitted by Carolyn.
Lyla is a bright, obedient, and loving mixed-breed rescue girl adopted from ROAR NC. Lyla gives the most amazing hugs by putting her head down and resting it against your chest. Lyla lives for evening cuddle time with her people. Submitted by Jennifer.
Lyla is a bright, obedient, and loving mixed-breed rescue girl adopted from ROAR NC. Lyla gives the most amazing hugs by putting her head down and resting it against your chest. Lyla lives for evening cuddle time with her people. Submitted by Jennifer.
Luther is a smart and handsome mixed-breed boy adopted from ROAR NC. His loves are snacks, treats, dinner, and breakfast. Luther loves his people. He loves patrolling his back yard and running out his energy. Submitted by Jennifer.
Luther is a smart and handsome mixed-breed boy adopted from ROAR NC. His loves are snacks, treats, dinner, and breakfast. Luther loves his people. He loves patrolling his back yard and running out his energy. Submitted by Jennifer.
Nani is a wild little kitten. She loves to lay on you but will take 10 minutes to actually get comfortable. She loves to roughhouse with her sister Lilo and her brother Stitch, and she will sit or lay down in anything that she can fit in. Submitted by Kyla.
Nani is a wild little kitten. She loves to lay on you but will take 10 minutes to actually get comfortable. She loves to roughhouse with her sister Lilo and her brother Stitch, and she will sit or lay down in anything that she can fit in. Submitted by Kyla.
Delilah was adopted three months ago and came to her new home extremely scared. Now, she loves to show off her tricks, play tug-of-war, and chase dogs around the dog park! Submitted by Shayla.
Delilah was adopted three months ago and came to her new home extremely scared. Now, she loves to show off her tricks, play tug-of-war, and chase dogs around the dog park! Submitted by Shayla.
Sweetie is our 13-year-old special girl. She is gorgeous in her markings and “odd eyes,” and provides so much love to our family. She loves human food, especially chicken, laying in the sunlight, and being near us while we work from home. Submitted by Allison.
Sweetie is our 13-year-old special girl. She is gorgeous in her markings and “odd eyes,” and provides so much love to our family. She loves human food, especially chicken, laying in the sunlight, and being near us while we work from home. Submitted by Allison.
Cooper is the lovely and adored neighbor cat. He gives love to all the kids and is beyond friendly. We love watching him make our neighborhood smile. Submitted by Allison.
Cooper is the lovely and adored neighbor cat. He gives love to all the kids and is beyond friendly. We love watching him make our neighborhood smile. Submitted by Allison.
Cali is a chihuahua mix — she might be small, but has a big personality. She loves prancing around Fuquay-Varina. Her favorite spot is Cultivate where she can lick up all the pastry crumbs. Submitted by Simone.
Cali is a chihuahua mix — she might be small, but has a big personality. She loves prancing around Fuquay-Varina. Her favorite spot is Cultivate where she can lick up all the pastry crumbs. Submitted by Simone.

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