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Tar Heel Traveler: North Carolina's oldest cat
Cali might be the oldest cat in North Carolina.
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Homeward bound: Dog reunited with owner at Greensboro shelter after disappearing in Oklahoma
According to Guilford County Animal Services, staff members found Rio, a 10-year-old border collie, as a stray and took him into their care. When they scanned Rio for a microchip, they found his owner, who lived in Oklahoma.
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Join the annual Clear the Shelters adoption weekend!
Each summer, WRAL, NBC and your local animal shelters partner for a nationwide pet adoption drive that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 703,048 pets have found their forever homes since 2015.
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Tiny kitten's DIY wheelchair goes viral
The Internet loses it when a tiny kitten with mobility issues gets a DIY wheelchair made from Hot Wheels!
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Bring home a new friend: Animal shelters offer discounts during month of August
Each August, WRAL partners with NBC and animal shelters across our community to promote pet adoption and raise funds to support animals in need. In 2026, eight organizations are lowering fees to help you bring a new pet home.
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Meet Peppercorn: pet of the day
Peppercorn, a senior cat and the longest resident at Safe Haven for Cats, has captured the hearts of many. Potential adopters can find Peppercorn's profile at Safe Haven's website, safehavenforcats.org.
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Pet of the Day: Kissa
Introducing Kissa, our featured pet of the day from Love Mutts Rescue! Kissa is a mixed breed of English Pointer and Border Collie, weighing in at 65 pounds. If you're interested in welcoming Kissa into your family, you can find more information about the adoption process at lovemuttsrescue.org.
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As Rocky Mount man fights for his life, community makes sure his dog isn’t alone
Gonzalo Perez and his dog, Oso, shared an unbreakable bond that became part of daily life in Rocky Mount. Now, as Perez fights for his life in the hospital, the same community that watched their friendship unfold is coming together to make sure Oso is never alone.
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CVS now offering prescription meds for your pets
CVS has announced a new service allowing pet owners to fill and pick up prescriptions for their dogs and cats at thousands of locations.
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Deputies return dog to owners after July 4th scare
In a heartwarming turn of events, a dog that had escaped its home in California during a 4th of July fireworks display has been safely returned.
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Maryland homeowner praises camera alerts after dog turned on toaster, causing fire
A family in Maryland is reeling after their beloved rescue dog likely started a fire on July 10 that killed three of their other pets and left their home uninhabitable.
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Wake County Animal Center reaches capacity
While hundreds of pets have found pets this summer, Wake County said new animals arriving everyday create an immediate need to adopters and fosters.
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Clear the Shelters: last push to get animals adopted, SAFE Haven Spirit Week
Each summer, WRAL, NBC and your local animal shelters partner for a nationwide pet adoption drive that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 703,048 pets have found their forever homes since 2015.
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"Ginger" pet of the day from Cat Angels Pet Adoptions
Ginger, our featured Pet of the Day from Cat Angels Pet Adoptions, is an 11-year-old Lynx Point Siamese mix with beautiful tabby markings.
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Hurricane preparedness includes having pet safety plan
Pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being. Here's how you can be prepared to protect your pets when disaster strikes.
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Dozens of rescue cats die in Wilson County fire
More than 30 rescue cats were killed in a house fire in Wilson County on Wednesday. The house belonged to Alice Pierce, who operates Purrfect Hearts Cat Rescue out of the home.
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After an Amazon delivery, a NC dog was left fighting for her life
5 On Your Side found that while Amazon did not dispute the incident, the family spent weeks searching for answers about whether the company would cover thousands of dollars in veterinary bills.
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After dog dies in clothes dryer, state encourages pet owners to vet boarding facilities
Specialists encourage pet owners to use the state's free online database to search for a boarding facility for their furry friends.
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day: Finding furry friends a forever home
Today is all about celebrating the joy that shelter animals bring into our lives and encouraging everyone to consider adoption when looking for a new family member.
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NPS says animal rescue groups can work with them to catch stray dogs on Blue Ridge Parkway
The dogs -- one brown and one white -- have been spotted along the parkway in western North Carolina since at least March.
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At 40, NC horse may be oldest in the world
A North Carolina horse nearing its 40th birthday may be on her way to making history as the oldest horse alive.
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SPCA of Wake County enters new era with Peggy Garner Britt Resource Center
SPCA Wake's new facility will allow them to double the number of spay/neuter surgeries.
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SPCA of Wake County enters new era with Peggy Garner Britt Resource Center
SPCA Wake's new facility will allow them to double the number of spay/neuter surgeries.
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Dogs attack, kill woman's dog at Durham apartment complex
A Durham woman took her dog out for a walk on Monday, not knowing it would be her last time doing so.
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Golden Retriever is most popular dog breed in Raleigh
The Golden Retriever takes the top spot as Raleigh's most popular dog breed.
