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Seaside Animal Rescue - Saving Pets in Need

Updated: Feb 3


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NC Seaside Animal Rescue is back for their second year at Spring Fling! This incredible rescue is constantly hosting meet and greets at our Landfall location in Wilmington. They also frequently partner with Unleashed to run one of our other favorite events, Puppy Yoga! Plus, they even have a Dog Wash Fundraiser coming up Feb 21st!


Check out some upcoming opportunities to meet NC Seaside Animal Rescue at Unleashed at Landfall in Wilmington, NC:

2/8 from 1:00pm-4:00pm: Meet and Greet with NC Seaside Animal Rescue

2/21 from 1:00pm-4:00pm: Dog Wash Fundraiser with NC Seaside Animal Rescue

2/21 from 1:00pm-4:00pm: Meet and Greet with NC Seaside Animal Rescue

3/21 from 1:00pm-4:00pm: Meet and Greet with NC Seaside Animal Rescue


NC Seaside Animal Rescue is an Onslow County based animal rescue group that works closely with local shelters to save lives of pets in need. Their mission is to move animals out of shelter environments and into foster homes or arrange transport to rescues where they have a better chance of finding forever families. Community members make a significant impact in NC Seaside Animal Rescue's vital work, and their involvement helps make a lasting impact in animals' lives.


Adoptable Star
Adoptable Star!

Their rescue improves the lives of homeless animals throughout the state in a variety of impactful ways. They are passionate about expanding their advocacy efforts, understanding that real change takes both dedication and teamwork. Through community involvement and shared compassion, they aim to make a lasting difference for animals in North Carolina.


With a fantastic team of rescue partners who work with them as a network, NC Seaside Animal Rescue often pulls from their local shelters. Once the partner has agreed to take the animal, NC Seaside Animal Rescue will set up transport for them to make it to their final destination. Just another way they help get animals out of the shelter!


NC Seaside Animal Rescue also has a rehabilitation initiative dedicated to improving the welfare of animals in need. With the support of their compassionate community, their efforts providing vital care to animals facing hardship goes a long way. Discover more about this meaningful initiative and how you can play a role in helping animals here!


Could Ducky be your new best friend?


Adoptable Ducky

Just like her namesake from The Land Before Time, this sweet girl is full of curiosity, joy, and adorable charm.


Ducky is a young female puppy who’s winning hearts with her playful spirit and loving personality. She’s always up for a game with her favorite toys or chewing on a bone, but her favorite place to be is right by your side. Whether you're curled up on the couch or heading out on an adventure, Ducky wants to be your sidekick.


She’s doing an amazing job with both crate training and potty training—smart and eager to learn, this little dino pup is off to a great start!


Ducky gets along great with humans of all ages and would thrive in a home where she gets lots of love, playtime, and positive reinforcement as she continues to grow. If you're looking for a sweet, spunky, and affectionate companion, Ducky might just be your perfect match.


Learn more about Ducky and find the application to adopt her here!

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By adopting from NC Seaside Animal Rescue, not only will you be gaining a loyal and loving companion, but you'll also be giving a deserving dog a second chance at happiness. It's a win-win for everyone involved!


Original Merchandise!


NC Seaside Animal Rescue has also launched their own rescue

merchandise line!



If you purchase something from their store, the proceeds go directly to saving more lives! Every item you buy makes a meaningful impact, helping provide food, medical care, and safe shelter for animals in need.

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Be sure to take a picture with your new merch, and show it off using the hashtag


Visit their shop website to purchase their merch and help animals in need!


More Adoptable Pets!

(as of 2/2/25)



Visit their booth to learn more about their life-saving efforts, discover how you can get involved. Plus, browse their rescue merchandise and raffle baskets!


Learn about how to adopt, donate, and more on their website and keep up with their current events on Facebook and Instagram.


Check out the Unleashed calendar of events to stay tuned of all of their upcoming events at Unleashed!


Visit NC Seaside Animal Rescue at

Unleashed's 13th Annual Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser

Sunday, April 26, 2025

12-6 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre


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Mia's Mafia - Saving Cats through Adoption and Trap, Neuter, Release

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If you shop at Unleashed's North Raleigh location in Stonehenge Market, you might recognize this next rescue group from the "Cat Shack," where the Mia's Mafia's adoptable kitties often come to spend the week! Mia's Mafia is a small group of animal lovers who are working together to help facilitate Trap Neuter Release (TNR), medical care, and adoption for animals in need. Mia's Mafia has been a regular Spring Fling attendee since they formed, and we are thrilled to have them back again this year.


TNR Program cats eating outside

Mia's Mafia began with a rescue cat, affectionately known as “Murderous Mia,” who came to her mom as a hospice foster with many medical issues. Her foster and the people around her fell in love and decided that they wanted to make a difference for cats in need like Mia. The way they chose to do that is through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) which is a process to spay and neuter feral cats and return them to the area where they were trapped (as often as possible). Community cats like these often have dedicated caretakers and are very much loved. Just because a cat doesn't want human interaction, doesn't mean they don't deserve to live their life as happy and healthy as possible!


Mia's Mission

"We focus on keeping things positive and supporting each other so that we can be at our best to do the most good for the animals. We strive to collaborate with others and encourage our team to come up with new and better ideas of ways to help and to run with those ideas."

True feral cats are very happy out in their environment. They can always use a little help though, in the form of someone to provide regular meals and bring them to a vet for medical care when they need it. Being spayed or neutered is also a huge help for these cats. Intact cats are more likely to get into fights during the breeding season and often sustain injuries or contract FIV. Additionally, feral cats are the main contributors of unwanted kittens that flood shelters and rescues during "kitten season" every year. Unlike their adult counterparts, kittens have a hard time surviving outside with predators, cars, inclement weather, and the people who view them as a nuisance.


While the TNR program is a huge part of the Mia's Mafia mission, they often come across cats who are not actually feral. These cats are usually former pets who were dumped or abandoned and left to fend for themselves. It's easy to spot these guys, even the ones who are too scared to be friendly. Where their true feral friends are well-kept and have good body conditions, pet cats who have been abandoned don't have the skills to survive without human help. They are often dirty and thin since they are not able to hunt well, and they aren't accustomed to caring for themselves outside. As much as possible, Mia's Mafia takes these cats in and puts them up for adoption after taking care of their medical needs


Adoptable Cats!

(as of 4/2/25)



Keep an eye out for the Mia's Mafia kitties at Unleashed's North Raleigh location on Creedmoor Rd. in Stonehenge Market! Their adoptable cats and kittens who are looking for a forever home come to stay in the store frequently!


Also be sure to stop by the Mia's Mafia booth at Spring Fling and see how you can help!


You can check out all of their adoptable cats on their website and make sure to follow their social media channels, Facebook and Instagram, to keep up with their activities and projects!


Visit Mia's Mafia at

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:

 
 
 

It Takes a Village Rescue NC - Because Every Dog Deserves a Village


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It Takes a Village Rescue NC (ITAVR NC) is also making their Spring Fling debut this year! This rescue began in 2017 through the power of social media. As many in the rescue world know, it only takes one adorable face to spark an entire mission. Their passion is to protect and save the lives of as many as they can, and to unconditionally love the ones whose time has passed.


Their Mission is simple: to continue rescuing animals until their services are no longer needed - the ultimate goal of any rescue organization. United through the power of social media, their dedicated community, known as "Villagers," shares a deep commitment to compassion, love, and empathy for every animal in their care. Their vision extends beyond the Carolinas, with a goal to help any dog in need, no matter where they are.

Tuxedo cat with paw in the air

In the last 7 years, ITAVR NC has grown exponentially and has connected hundreds of pets to adopters, fulfilled family dreams, and changed lives. They have developed partnerships with Northern Rescues and the purchase of a transport van has allowed them to send hundreds of dogs north where there is a shortage of shelter dogs. They have developed many relationships with local shelters, trainers, service dog programs, love animal control, and many more. ITAVR NC never shies away from a medical case, no matter the cost, they rescue dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds.





Happy Tails

(ITAVR NC helped these adorable pups find homes!)




"Although some of the cases may break our hearts, they are quickly rebuilt by the resilience and strength that resonates from every dog. Our vision is to embrace every situation and inspire all those around us."
Otis Adoptable Flyer

Meet Otis!


Otis (est DOB 11/1/23) is XXL sized and also comes with a huge, sweet personality. Perhaps left behind when someone moved, he showed up at just the right home, where a wonderful couple took care of him and worked to get him into rescue. You honestly cannot find a nicer cat than this sweet boy. He will be an awesome cuddler and will truly be a great new family member.


Up to date on vaccines, deworming, and flea prevention. Neutered and negative for felv/fiv combo test and microchipped.




See more adoptable dogs and cats and learn more about It Takes a Village Rescue NC 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 ITAVR NC booth at Spring Fling to meet some of their dogs and browse their rescue merchandise!


"In Memoriam: To Simon (top left) and Pepper (bottom left). Although your lives were too short, you inspired us to push forward and you continue to impact us and the mission we started in your name. Gone far too early, but your memories live on in our hearts."



Visit It Takes a Village Rescue NC at

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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