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HEART Pet Rescue - Making sure every homeless animal gets matched with the perfect family

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Heaven and Earth Animal Rescue Team (HEART) has been attending Spring Fling since the very beginning, and we are excited to have them back again this year! HEART is committed to reducing the number of homeless and unwanted animals through education programs and spay and neuter programs. Their mission is to make sure every pet gets matched with a home that will treat them as part of the family.


This organization is completely volunteer-based and depends solely on foster homes to house their dogs. They can only help as many dogs as their foster homes can responsibly care for. HEART takes in many dogs with special medical needs, ensuring they receive the proper care and treatment required before adoption. This includes getting them spayed/neutered and vaccinated. They are a no-kill organization, meaning no animal is euthanized due to lack of space. Each dog stays with HEART until they find their ideal forever family.


Black and tan terrier with big pointy ears
HEART Adoptable, Roxie!

Do you remember Roxie? She was HEART's featured adoptable last year and is somehow still looking for her forever home. Roxie entered the rescue with a double break in her front leg, but you'd never know that now. She is described as fun, energetic, and incredibly smart, able to figure out all kinds of things, like how to open doors, boxes, and containers! Roxie's foster says she is a great candidate for agility or search and rescue! She has an excellent nose and drive; plus, she is small enough to go places the larger dogs can't go! This tiny, but mighty girl is even dog and cat friendly! The total package!!


You can read more about Roxie here, and make sure to reach out to the volunteers at HEART if you think she might be the perfect fit for your family!


HEART Adoptables!


Currently available as of 3/24/25!



Learn more about HEART Pet Rescue and these adoptable pets on their website or petfinder. Plus, make sure to follow them on Facebook to keep up with all their activities and updates!



Don't miss meeting HEART at

Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 12-6 pm

at Koka Booth Amphitheatre!!


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The Maggie Society - Canine Rescue, Rehab, & Education



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The Maggie Society is back for another Spring Fling! Recognized as a 501C3 nonprofit in August of 2016, this group has been dedicated to rescuing homeless, neglected, or abandoned dogs and helping find them loving, permanent homes. You might recognize this group if you shop at our Cary store! The Maggie Society regularly holds adoption events there and you can find them in front of the store with adorable, adoptable dogs. Check out the Unleashed events calendar to see all of the dates that they will be there!


The Maggie Society is a foster-based group which means that their dogs live in foster homes where they learn valuable social skills and house manners while they prepare for their next chapter as a beloved family member. Other dedicated volunteers stay busy doing transport drives up the coast to get dogs to their fur-ever homes with The Maggie Society’s northern rescue partners. Volunteers are the driving force behind this group’s rescue, rehabilitation, and education efforts!


In addition to their adoption program, The Maggie Society works to educate the community about responsible pet ownership to help reduce the number of homeless dogs in need. They teach their community the importance of spaying and neutering, proper vetting, positive behavior training, good nutrition, and how owners can provide their dogs a quality life with good mental, emotional, and physical health.


If you've been to one of The Maggie Society's adoption events, you might recognize this sweet girl, Roxy Jolene!


Featured Adoptable, Roxy Jolene

"Howdy, I'm Roxy Jolene, a gentle soul with a knack for silliness. Sweet as I am, I still manage to find myself in peculiar places, like the shelter. Remember, I am a beagle, and the nose of a beagle (or any hound for that matter) can lead to trouble. It's probably my nose that caused me to stray and become a resident of the local shelter. Fortunately for me, a rescue team came along and bailed me out. I'm all about the love, folks. Adopt me and I promise to work more with common sense than with sense of smell. Beware though, I am just endless affection and a dash of my delightful goofiness! So, come get me!"


Learn more about Roxy Jolene HERE!



You can keep up with The Maggie Society, and their other adoptable dogs on their website or on their social media channels, Facebook and Instagram


More Adoptable Dogs from The Maggie Society (as of 3/24/25)




Looking for something to do after Spring Fling? Check out Maggiepalooza!


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The Maggie Society’s largest annual fundraising event, hosted at the award-winning Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Historic Downtown Wilson, Maggiepalooza features adoptable dogs, pawtraits, delicious food trucks, refreshing pawgaritas, live music, and a variety of market vendors. It’s a fun-filled day packed with activities and plenty of opportunities to support rescue dogs in need. Sponsor and volunteer registration is open now! Don't miss it!!



Stop by The Maggie Society's booth at

Unleashed's 12th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont - Improving the lives of community dogs in need.

Love Mutts and Cats, too Rescue is coming to Spring Fling 2025!

Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont is all about making life better for dogs who are left tethered, outside, or neglected. Through strong community connections, they devote their time and resources to give these dogs a happier life. Education is another key focus, helping people to better understand how to improve animal welfare.


Black and white dog snigging the camera through a new kennel

In 2019, after witnessing countless tethered dogs in underserved communities in need of help, a group of compassionate, dog-loving volunteers came together to form the NC Chapter of Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont. Initially, their focus was on untethering chained dogs in the area, but it quickly became clear that the need extended far beyond that. In addition to freeing dogs from their chains, the group began facilitating spay and neuter procedures, arranging urgent veterinary care, and finding other ways to improve the lives of neglected dogs in their community.


"We work to ensure the lives of the outdoor dogs are just a bit better any way we can."

In mid-2024, the organization took a significant step forward by transitioning from a chapter into an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) with its own EIN (99-3535120). This shift opened new opportunities that were previously unavailable, allowing them to better serve dogs in Wake, Granville, and surrounding counties. With the establishment of their own Board of Directors, dedicated exclusively to the dogs in the local area, they gained the flexibility to make decisions tailored to the specific needs of the community. The new EIN also streamlined processes for employer-matched funds and introduced additional donation options, including vehicle donations, stock contributions, and estate planning gifts.


DDBP volunteers installing a tarp on a new kennel

When working with dogs, they assess each animal's needs and do whatever they can to help. This includes untethering dogs, encouraging families to bring them indoors, and spending quality time with them. They actively promote spaying and neutering, strongly recommending it to prevent overpopulation and improve the dogs' well-being. If pets are sick or injured, they step in to prevent suffering, arranging veterinary care and assisting with costs whenever possible.



They also support underserved families by providing essentials such as dog houses and elevated beds for comfort. During winter, they supply straw to keep dogs warm, and in the spring, they offer flea and tick preventatives. If a family needs assistance with pet food, they are ready to help. They also perform follow-up visits that allow them to check in on the dogs, offer treats and toys, and ensure the pets have everything they need.


Seeing families care deeply for their pets and strive to provide the best possible life is truly heartwarming for this group. They remain committed to supporting both the dogs and their families in any way they can. You can learn more about their mission on their website!


Follow Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date!


Love Mutts Rescue


Visit Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont at

Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre!!


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