Saturday, January 14th, 11 AM -  3 PM

PAWS Pet Adoption Center, 5042 Mattie Street Morehead City

As part of the PAWS mission to give back to our community the first free event of 2012 has been announced. 

PAWS & IDEXX Laboratories are sponsoring our 2nd FREE Canine Heart Worm testing clinic for Carteret County residents.    Please bring your leashed or crated, well behaved dog between 11AM & 3PM on Saturday, January 14th.  Multiple pets will be allowed. Test results will be provided on site the same day.  Testing by professionals. 

Contact Karen: adoptdog@pawsofcarteret.org    252.646.3850

PAWS is a non profit organization operated by volunteers.  For more information about helping or donating please email info@pawsofcarteret.org   

We acknowledge, with distress and determination, our awareness of the plight of homeless animals in our nation. With shame we confess our guilt for allowing creatures of Yours, entrusted to our care, to be considered with such indifference and by such harsh and horrible ways. We recall before You, in this company, and with all others who share in this vigil, all companion animals who are forgotten, homeless, hurt, and vanquished.

God of Light, we bear in mind those animals who having once enjoyed the warmth of untold human companionship, have had their love and loyalty betrayed. We remember the untold millions of dogs and cats who, through human greed, ignorance, and irresponsible inaction, have been brought into life only to be destroyed. We recognize the terrible suffering of future generations of unwanted animals which will occur unless we change our attitudes and actions.

God of Mercy, we pray for the sanctuaries and shelters where loving workers care for these creatures during the last hours of their lives. Grant unto them the gift of continued compassion. Grant unto all abandoned animals the peace and protection which they did not know here.

God of Truth, strengthen all humane educators and laborers of the human ethic. Give them enduring courage, determination, and hope as they seek to end the suffering of your creatures. Touch and instruct our human hearts so that none of your beloved creatures shall be abused or destroyed.

God, Creator and upholder of all creatures, inspire us that we may, with optimism, shed light on the tragedy of dog and cat overpopulation in our country. Lead us from darkness to light, from death to new life.

Amen.
Acknowledgement:
A Prayer for Homeless Animals Day                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Reverend Dr. Marc A. Wessels
Executive Director
International Network for Religion and Animals

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The Pet Adoption and Welfare Society of Carteret’s (PAWS) much anticipated event “OktoberPets” pet expo is scheduled for Sunday, October 23rd.  Realty World, First Coast Realty is the “Top Dog” sponsor for 2011.  As in years past the event venue will once again be the beautiful Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.  Doors will open at 11:00 A.M. and close at 4 P.M. 

Admission to the event will be one dollar per person and one dollar per pet.  Family rates will also available. Over 200 canines attended last year’s event!  Healthy, well behaved pets with owners are welcome and must remain leashed.  Please, no fleas! 

Many events are scheduled including; Blessing of the Pets, Obedience Demos, a Doggie Fashion Show presented by Lollipups Doggie Bakery & Boutique of Emerald Isle, and contests such as Best Kisser, Best Costume, Largest & Smallest dog, Vendors, and Food!  There will also be door prizes and raffles!   PAWS will once again be offering a micro-chip clinic for $35 which includes the registration fee. AKC Good Citizen Certification will also be offered.  Adoptable pets will also be on hand checking out the crowd for a forever home! 

 Proceeds from the event are designated to help build Phase II of the PAWS Pet Adoption & Education Center which includes an alternative (no-kill) shelter. The shelter at full capacity will be able to house up to sixty animals.  Approximately one third of the funds ($535,000) for this project have already been raised by donations, pledges, and commitments.  $881,500 is needed to begin.  PAWS would like to break ground during 2012 and as an extra incentive to give, donations since January 2011 have been, and will continue to be matched dollar for dollar by the Neal Foundation. 

 To date, PAWS has rescued, rehabilitated, spayed, and neutered, and re-homed 577 animals.  Additionally, in Carteret County during 2011, PAWS provided a free feline leukemia testing clinic, gave away 4500 pounds of free dog and cat food, provided a free canine heartworm clinic with free heart guard, and also operates the companion (pet friendly) hurricane shelter at the Newport Middle School.  The main source of revenue for PAWS is a thrift store open 6 days per week at 1211 Bridges St. in Morehead City.  PAWS also has a Bark Park (dog park) located at 5042 Mattie St. in Morehead City.  You may direct any inquiries during normal business hours to Donna Youraine, Chairman of OktoberPets, Pet Expo, at 252-726-7925 or email at info@pawsofcarteret.org.