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Rocky's Bridge - Affordable Spay and Neuter


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Rocky's Bridge is joining us for their very first Spring Fling! They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a strong focus on raising funds for spay and neuter services, TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs, and essential medical care. Rocky’s Bridge works tirelessly to reduce pet overpopulation and ensure that animals in need receive the treatment they deserve.


"We help pay vet bills for citizens and help rescues pay for their vet bills for particular dogs or cats pulled from county shelters. We are based in Granville County but help with surrounding needs as well."

Rocky’s Bridge Inc. was founded by a group of compassionate animal welfare advocates who recognized a pressing need for change and stepped up to help. The organization is dedicated to “bridging the gap” that prevents pets in the community from receiving affordable spay/neuters and medical care.


We want to keep pets in their homes and do our best to make sure seniors never have to choose between caring for themselves or their pets.

They are also passionate advocates for spay and neuter accessibility, believing it should be available to all pet owners, regardless of financial circumstances.


To support their mission, Rocky’s Bridge Inc. participates in local vendor events every weekend, offering a variety of fun pet items for sale. 100% of the proceeds go directly toward covering the medical expenses of pets in need. The organization relies on these sales, along with generous donations from their dedicated supporters, to continue providing life-saving care. With every purchase or contribution, Rocky’s Bridge takes another step toward ensuring that no pet is left behind due to financial barriers.



Who do your donations help?


Rocky's Winston

Dogs like Winston!! In 2024 he was adopted from Granville County Animal Shelter. Rocky’s Bridge planned to sponsor his heartworm treatment, and he was high positive. During his exam, it seemed to be one thing after another. More tests were run, and cancer was found. Considering his age, and some other issues…Rocky’s Bridge, Inc. ran a fundraiser for Tank (now lovingly know as Winston). Rocky’s Bridge continued to use those funds to help Winston and his owners.

Winston








"Our organization was born out of a commitment to bring help to pets and their owners in need. We have set out to aid those who need it most. Rocky's Bridge, Inc. is here to help, and we believe that change is possible when we put our hearts and minds to it."

Learn more about Rocky's Bridge on their Facebook!


Rocky's Bridge: A helping hand for paws in need


Plus, stop by their booth and browse their selection of dog clothes, collars, leashes. These items directly help pay for vet bills, rescue pulls, and citizens who can't afford to get the care their animals need!!


Visit Rocky's Bridge at

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

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption - Don't Let Love go to Waste: ADOPT


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Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) is making their Spring Fling debut this year! Their dedication to helping animals in need makes them a perfect addition to this year's rescue lineup.


CARA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-run organization that depends entirely on individual and corporate donations, as well as fundraising proceeds, to carry out its mission. They do not receive any funding from government agencies or national animal welfare organizations. The rescue is fortunate to have a compassionate and dedicated team of volunteers, board members, and supporters who make their life-saving work possible.


MISSION:

"To promote responsible pet ownership through humane education, and to provide shelter and care to domestic companion animals until a loving, responsible home can be found, or lost pets are reunited with their guardians."

Dr. Ron Myres and Pat Sprouse

The beginning of CARA started shortly after Dr. Ron Myres, DVM, opened his veterinary practice in Sanford, NC in 1977. One of Dr. Myres’ first clients was Pat Sprouse, who became close friends with Ron and his wife, Gail.


Sitting around a dinner table, they joined forces with Sissy and Poly Cohen and Diane and Rodney Harrill to form a team of caring people devoted to finding a solution to the growing population of homeless animals in Lee County.


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Their collective efforts would later result in the beginning of the San-Lee Humane Society in the early 1980's, a facility that eventually became Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) in 2003. As one would expect, the number of homeless animals were more than they could handle effectively without a facility.


CARA continues to find loving forever homes for animals and is committed to a no-kill philosophy. It takes the dedication, generosity, caring and support of the community to allow CARA to do what it does. Since 2003 CARA has found homes for thousands of dogs and cats. Animals have been rehomed as far north as Vermont and as far south as Florida.

CARA has hosted countless community groups at the shelter as well as given humane education presentations at local schools and organizations.


"Adopt a pet today and find out what unconditional love is all about."

Adopt Chewbacca!

(currently available as of 3/31/25)

CARA Adoptable Chewbacca

Think of a dog that you know. A perfect dog that you love so so much. A dog that is well behaved, sweet, goofy, adorable, and loving. A dog that you couldn’t imagine anyone not wanting. A dog that does well with most other dogs and well with kids. Just an amazing pup. Now imagine that dog finding themselves at a rescue and imagine that sweet dog sitting in their kennel, waiting for their furever home for almost a year.


That is unfortunately the reality for this sweet guy, Chewbacca. Everyone at CARA who knows Chewy just doesn’t understand it.

He’s an incredible guy who has had no interest. He makes friends with every human he meets. He’s truly incredible but so far, nobody has wanted to give him a chance. It is heartbreaking. Please don’t overlook this perfect gentleman! He will make a family SO happy.


Learn more or apply to adopt Chewbacca here!!



More Adoptable Pets!

( currently available as of 3/31/25)



See more adoptable dogs and cats and learn more about Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption on their website, plus, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with their adoptable pups and events!


Find the Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption booth at Spring Fling to browse their collection of rescue merchandise, leashes, collars, and raffle basket!


Visit Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption at

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

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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Triangle Barkitecture - Where architecture saves lives!

  • Writer: Amy
    Amy
  • Mar 30
  • 2 min read
Triangle Barkitecture

Welcome back Triangle Barkitecture, joining Spring Fling for their second time!  This unique non-profit was started in September of 2019 with a creative new twist to fundraising for animal rescues!


Barkitecture is a custom pet architecture competition that challenges local architects and designers to design and build custom pet architecture that will be auctioned off at the event with all proceeds going to a new set of rescue partners each year. This year's Triangle Barkitecture is October 11th at Downtown Cary Park, and will benefit Hope Animal Rescue, Mia's Mafia, and Perfectly Imperfect Pups!


"Triangle Barkitecture is a one-of-a-kind pet architecture and design competition to raise money for pets in need by supporting local foster and pet rescue organizations right here in the Triangle. Local architects, engineers, designers, and creative minds all over the Triangle compete to create the best custom pet architecture that is then auctioned off at the event with 100% of those profits going to pets in need." 

Since 2019, Triangle Barkitecture, a volunteer team of American Institute of Architects Triangle, has raised over $110,000 for local pet rescues, and they are preparing for their biggest event yet this year!


Triangle Barkitecture Oct 2025

Check out the Barkitecture website and socials, Facebook and Instagram, to see more pictures from previous events and to keep up with updates on this year's event! 


Designs from Previous Barkitecture Competitions


Look for the architectural pet furniture at Spring Fling and you will find Triangle Barkitecture! We can't wait to see which design they bring this year!


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

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2025:

 
 
 
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