Animal Protection Society of Durham
2117 E. Club Blvd Durham, NC 27704 919.560.0640
HOURS of OPERATION
| Mon & Tues | 10:30am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30am-6pm |
| Thurs & Fri | 10:30am-5pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am-2pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Visitation with the animals ends 1/2 an hour before closing time. | |
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Upcoming Events
Please consider adopting a kitten or cat!
Click here to see just some of the cats that need homes now.
It is that time of year when the shelter becomes filled to capacity with unwanted cats and kittens. The APS of Durham works year round to see that cats are spayed and neutered so that the numbers of unwanted litters are reduced but it only takes a few litters to fill up ... A wonderful Walk!!
The 2009 Walk for the Animals was a big success! The APS raised over $90,000 and it was a beautiful day at the new location on Duke's east Campus. Thank you everyone who attended, raised money, volunteered and gave their support! We are so grateful! Please click here to see who raised the most money for APS and click here to see a short video of the Walk! ...
Cat Adoption Event
Title: Cat Adoption Event Start Time: 10:00 Date: 2009-06-13 End Time: 15:00 Location: Durham County Animal Shelter Description: June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. It is also the time when animal shelters receive the most cats and kittens. We are full and need to find good homes for our great cats! Please consider adopting a cat or kitten. Stop by the shelter to visit all the wonderful cats awaiting homes.
Cat Adoption Event a Success!
We were thrilled to have a great turnout on June 13th for our Cat adoption event. The cats had lots of visitors all day long and we succeeded in getting 20 cats adopted that day alone!
Thomas not only won the Classiest Cat contest but he really won the big prize by being adopted along with his friend Romeo.
While the event ... 2009 APS Kids’ Camp
Kids’ Camp was a blast this summer!
Campers learned about animal control, how dogs talk to us, nature and veterinary medicine. They had their faces painted, saw a spay or neuter surgery, made pinecone bird feeders, met shelter animals and more!
Take a look at all the fun we had!
[imagebrowser id=390] Adoption Event
Title: Adoption EventStart Time: 2:00Date: 2009-07-27End Time: 3:30Location: Petsmart (Patterson Place)
Kids’ Action Team (KAT)
Kids' Action Team (KAT) will be replacing Kids' Club and is designed to teach children ages 9 - 12 about animal welfare and activism and prepare them to volunteer with their parents when they become teens. Learning, helping and having fun! (2009-10 School Year)
The mission of the Kids' Action Team (KAT) is to have fun learning about animals, their environment and the important
...Halloween Haunted House to help the APS!
Attend the Jaycees' Haunted House this Halloween and you'll be supporting the APS of Durham!
The Jaycees have again chosen the APS as one of the charities to receive money from ticket sales from their amazingly frightening Haunted House.
On October 31st APS volunteers will be working at this event, we still need volunteer help!
Click here to learn about this year's frightening event and click ... Dog Adoption Event results!
Congratulations to Clarissa, Lucy, Sabrina, Peanut, Lionel, Marcus, Suzy, Whitney, Roscoe, Crosby, Daphne, the puppy in P1 and two kitties who all have adoptions pending after our shelter adoption event on Saturday the 10th! Read more about the event in the Herald Sun! This event was sponsored by the Herald Sun and WUNC.
... One-time or short term volunteer opportunities.
We are looking for adults to help volunteer at this year's Tails at Twilight Gala on March 20th. To see what jobs are available please email Simon at volunteer@apsofdurham.org Thank you!
Blue Point Yoga helps the APS!
Blue Point Yoga Center holds Community Yoga classes on Sunday afternoons, 2:45pm-3:45pm. Each month they support a different local charity and during the month of October, all proceeds will benefit the APS of Durham. There is a $5 minimum cash or check donation for each class. See their website (www.bluepointyoga.com) for more details. **Please note that there will be no class held on Sunday, October 25. ...
APS Kitties at PetSmart this Saturday Noon
Please visit some of the APS foster cats and shelter cats at the Northpointe PetSmart (by Costco, Home Depot, etc Guess Rd exit) from Noon to 3 pm Saturday March 6th!
Local auction to raise money for the APS.
This year the APS of Durham was named the beneficiary of the estate of animal lover Marlon Peyton. Mr. Peyton came to North Carolina in his later years following a successful career in Hollywood as a television writer. He lived in Malibu and collected a wide array of pieces from around the world. Objects from many periods and styles will be sold. The generosity of Mr. Peyton will be honored in the work we will continue ...
Common Woman Chorus hosts benefit concert for APS
Date: Saturday November 21, 2009
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Eno River UU Fellowship on Garrett Road
Common Woman Chorus, a feminist Durham community chorus,
has its next concert on Saturday, November 21.
The theme of the concert is "Season of Hope" and, in keeping with that theme,
the Chorus will be highlighting the work of the APS of Durham and the Durham Food Bank.
The concert will be at the Eno River UU Fellowship on Garrett Road at 8 pm.
...Durham Holiday Parade UPDATE
Due to the weather APS will not walk in the parade.
TICKETS ON SALE! Tails at Twilight Gala
Grab your sweetie, friends and colleagues for a fun night in support of APS!
Join us for an evening of spirited fun and generous giving. Enjoy delicious food, great drinks and a silent and live auction while supporting the Animal Protection Society of Durham. Proceeds from this event help APS provide care and forever homes to animals in need.... Petsmart Adoption Event
Come and meet some of our adoptable dogs! We hold monthly adoption events at the PetSmart in Patterson Place (off 15 501 at 3615 Witherspoon Blvd). Email doginfo@apsofdurham.org for more information! MARCH Petsmart adoption events, Sunday March 21st from 2-3:30.
