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Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love - Big dogs, bigger hearts


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Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love (GDFRL) is joining us for their first Spring Fling! We are so excited to have this group attend with their gentle giants. GDFRL is an extension of Ruff Love Rescue with a primary focus on rescuing and rehoming Great Danes and Dane mixes.


Great Dane Friends helps people to:


  • Determine the right breed for their lifestyle.

  • Find healthy, compatible dogs who fit their wants and needs.

  • Find new homes for dogs whose families can no longer keep them.

  • Provide all necessary medical care to return the Dane to good health.


Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love was founded in 2009 to address the significant need in the world of rescue: the emphasis of quality of rescues instead of just quantity. This organization believes that the handling of each case should be top quality, even at the expense of time or money, so that in the long run they are able to make a larger dent in the quantity of dogs they successfully save. This translates into happier dogs and happier adopters. Since 2009, GDFRL has been able to rescue over 725 dogs!


Meet Charlotte!

big gray greyhound laying on a blanket on the couch

She came into rescue when her previous owner came on hard times & had to give her to the rescue. She went into a foster home & has been great with dogs of all sizes & even cats. She still loves to play with the other dogs but mostly loves to just supervise from the porch.

 

She is house broken but does have an occasional unexpected one drop out due to her age. She is great on a leash & in the car. She does have some old age back spondylosis but is controlled with the occasional pain medication when she over does it or on cold days. Charlotte deserves a forever home where she can keep your couch warm & be spoiled in her golden years. Please adopt this amazingly sweet old lady!


Learn more about Charlotte (and the mudslide she and her foster family survived) here!



At GDFRL, the well-being and happiness of every dog is top priority. They believe each dog should be in a foster home where they can be socialized and learn basic manners while their foster families learn about their personalities in a way that would not be possible in a kennel setting. This allows for an easier transition for both the Dane and their adopter, creating a higher success rate when matching dogs with adopters.


This rescue believes all dogs deserve a chance, regardless of age or medical condition. If they see a dog in need, they help it. They choose to count "tail wags and kisses instead of pennies." Like most rescues, puppies get adopted faster, and healthy dogs have lower vet bills, but all dogs deserve healing and love. They even have a couple sanctuary dogs!


Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love is dedicated to transparency and will never place a dog with an adopter without disclosing any known medical or behavioral traits. They ensure all dogs in their rescue receive complete medical care prior to adoption and work with professional trainers when necessary. When it comes to GDFRL, you can adopt with confidence, knowing your new friend has received the care and attention they deserve.


More Adoptable Danes!

(as of 3/26/25)




Meet the other adoptable Great Danes on GDFRL's website! You can also follow them on their social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.


You can also meet some of these gentle giants in-person at GDFRL's booth this April!! Plus, browse through their fleece tug toys, t-shirts, jewelry and raffle baskets!



Don't miss meeting the Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love at

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

at Koka Booth Amphitheatre!!


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Hope Animal Rescue - Standing up for homeless and at-risk pets


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Hope Animal Rescue is returning for Spring Fling 2025! This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is completely run by volunteers who are dedicated to rescuing and rehoming homeless dogs in North Carolina. They promote the compassionate and humane treatment of all animals while focusing their efforts on homeless and at-risk pets.


After being founded in 2013 by mother-daughter duo Cate and Ashley Threadingham, Hope Animal Rescue has been committed to saving and improving the lives of dogs in need. What began as a small initiative has grown into a thriving organization with foster dogs in homes across the Triangle region. Hope Animal Rescue's vision is...


"To create a community where every dog has a home, and every person who wishes to provide a loving home may do so regardless of age, race, gender, or socio-economic status.

Hope Animal Rescue depends on the generosity of its supporters and volunteers. Every adoption, foster placement, and life saved is made possible by the compassion of those committed to giving dogs a second chance. You can help make a difference by short-term or long-term fostering or volunteering! There are lots of ways to help, including:


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  • Lead events

  • Set up and take down

  • Manage x-pens (monitor behavior, talk to public)

  • Event walkers to give dogs potty breaks

  • Table ambassadors

  • Recruit locations


    Learn more ways to volunteer or apply to be a foster here!



Hope Animal Rescue also offers a Pet Assistance Program for local community-owned pets to provide high-quality, affordable spay and neuter services from their partner vets. Contact them for more information.


Stop by their booth to say hi to the adoptable pups and browse their t-shirts and stickers!!


Learn more about the work they're doing their website and stay up-to-date on their Facebook and Instagram!




Visit Hope Animal Rescue at

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

Sunday, April 13, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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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.


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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!!


Stay up to date on all things Spring Fling 2025:

 
 
 
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