2nd Annual "Bark in Maple Park" Oct. 11th

The Animal Lovers Assistance League has scheduled Saturday October the 11th with a rain date of Sunday October 12th to celebrate the 2nd Annual "Bark in Maple Park." 

This event will take place at the Maple Park located beside the Currituck Regional Airport in Maple. The main event being the "Fun Dog Show" starts at 11am. There is a $5.00 entry fee to patriciate in the Fun Dog Show.

This is a fundraising event to benefit the Currituck County Animal Shelter.

Some Highlights of this event are: Performing dog groups are the Currituck Sheriff's Dept. Narcotics and Apprehension Demonstration and the Chesapeake Family Dog Club Agility Group. The Raffle has a Grand Prize of a helicopter ride! Please visit the Animal Lovers Assistance League online for more information. This sounds like a great family fun day to benefit a great cause.

Black Beard the Cat

"Black Beard" is a Black Cat & resident of Ocracoke Island.

 Black Beard just showed up one day & became the only beloved pet of the family. Not knowing Black Beard the Cat's history makes this even more interesting.

 Is it possible that Black Beard the Cat may be a descendant of Cats that lived on Ocracoke Island during the time of Black Beard the Pirate? What a Great Name for for a Black Cat that lives on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina.

October is National Adopt a Dog - ALL Month!

Many dogs are at many shelters, just waiting for their forever family. There are many reasons to adopt a shelter dog. There are so many dogs to choose from different shapes, sizes, colors & ages.

Each Dog has its own unique story and personality. Most shelter dogs are mixed breeds having traits from more than one breed - Mutts Are Great :) What is this new trend with designer dogs if mixed breeds weren't so great? Designer Dog is just a fancy word for Mutt. Don't spend hundreds or thousands of dollars with a breeder or puppy mill when your perfect pal & Designer Dog could be waiting for you at your nearest shelter.

There is nothing wrong with purebred dogs either & shelters do have purebred dogs. However, if you prefer a purebred dog, your shelter can put you on a list to contract when your chosen breed becomes available or put you in contact with a bred rescue.

Please, if you are ready to commit to share your love & life with a dog forever, SAVE A LIFE. 

Dare County Low Cost Rabies Clinic scheduled

Outer Banks SPCA Dare County Animal Shelter

The Dare County Animal Shelter is sponsoring a low cost rabies clinic for Dare Co residents

When : Saturday, Oct 25, 2008

Where: Manns Harbor Fire Department on HWY 64 in Manns Harbor is the location.

Time: 10am -12 Noon are the hours. Cost: $5.00 = 1 year Rabies Shot

Dare County Dog Tags will also be available.

Please have All Dogs on Leashes & all Cats in carriers.

5th Annual YMCA Dog Swim Rescheduled

The 5th annual Outer Banks 

YMCA Dog Swim

originally scheduled for September 27th, 2008

is rescheduled to October 4th 2008.

 

Outer Banks Family YMCA 

Outer Banks SPCA Calendar Winners for 2009

The winners of the Outer Banks SPCA 2009 Pet Calendar have been posted at the Outer Banks SPCA

Congratulations to all the winners :)

A special thank you goes out to all the Pet Owners who entered their pets in this contest, as well as all the Business Supporters, with out who's support, this project would not be possible.

Jager is a New Member of the Pampered Pets Club

Jager is a 7 year old German Shepard, from Newport News, VA. This photograph was taken in Corova during Jager's 2008 vacation. This was Jager's 10th vacation at the Outer Banks. Some of Jager's favorite thing to do while on vacation are swimming, chasing his tennis ball on the beach and at night he loves to chase crabs.