$20 Spay/Neuter Vouchers for Durham Cats & Dogs

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Save Lives! Spay/Neuter your cats and dogs! Stay tuned to social media and this page for upcoming dates for our community spay days. Please fill out this application to be considered. We’ll reach out with your date if we can schedule you. If you have further questions, please contact the shelter at 919-560-0640 ext 9. … Continued

Beans

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I’m attaching some very cute photos taken of Beans courtesy of Cathi on the day that I adopted him, and a few others I took on that day at the shelter and after I brought him home.  I was a bit worried that I would have trouble knowing which cat was the right match for me, but … Continued

Snaggletooth

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My son and I came to the APS on December 21st, interested in a pair of sisters, only to find out they had been adopted. Primarily looking to adopt a kitten, we went from room to room, meeting all of the wonderful kitties. We came across Snaggletooth and knew immediately that he had a place in … Continued

Puck

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We adopted our furry best friend 9/17/22 at Durham APS, and we couldn’t be more glad. We needed the joy of a pet back in our lives after our 17 yr old cat passed. We met this cute little grey boy named “Tems” in one of the open kitten rooms. He was super shy, hiding … Continued

August/September Paw Prints

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In this issue you’ll find… Adoption successes Community spaying & neutering program Clear The Shelters Save The Date: Tails at Twilight Gala back at the Washington Duke Inn Community cat ordinance update Volunteer Spotlight Dog’s Day Out program – COMING SOON! NC State Employees Combined Campaign supports APS of Durham Recent grant awards by Maddie’s … Continued

June/July Paw Prints

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In this issue you’ll find… Walk For The Animals recap Kitten Season is here Pick Your Price adoption campaign Love ‘Em, Tag ‘Em ID tag offer Acknowledging our donors with our new donor wall Volunteer Spotlight Donate your old car and other ways to give How to keep your pup cool this summer Click here … Continued

Events & Communications Manager

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Events & Communications Manager Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Development & Marketing, the Events & Communications Manager is responsible for presenting the public message of Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) to the community, donors and businesses through the development and coordination of community, outreach, and fundraising events. This position will … Continued

How to prevent your dog from overheating

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The summer months may mean more fun, but on warm days it’s essential that we look after our four legged furry friends. Instead of sweating like we do, dogs dispose of heat by panting. They do have some sweat glands in their foot pads, but if panting isn’t enough to keep them cool, their internal … Continued

Donor Wall displays gratitude

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If you’ve visited the shelter recently, you may have noticed something new on our wall. Our new donor wall art piece is our way of demonstrating our immense gratitude for contributors who have made a significant gift to the shelter over the past year. We plan to update it annually with a minimum annual contribution … Continued

Kitten Season is heating up!

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Although the name “kitten season” sounds precious, the reality of the strain it puts on shelters isn’t so cute. When warmer months hit, female cats go into heat and litters upon litters of kittens are born. For newborn kittens found without a mother, they face a treacherous path. The most vulnerable are neonatal kittens (newborns … Continued

April/May Paw Prints

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In this issue of Paw Prints, you’ll get to explore fun info about… Walk For The Animals Outsider Art Cool videos Amazing animals (like Treat and her peeps here!) The moving story about Phoebe, Legolas, and their resilience against all odds Upcoming events Volunteer Spotlight and more! Just click here to read!