
Hometown Hero of the Week: Lisa Rhew, June 12th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Lisa Rhew, a 911 dispatcher for Cary! Lisa was nominated by Jordan Madison who says, “Lisa has touched so many lives in the time she was working in dispatch. She is passionate, caring, loving, understanding, a supervisor/ teacher, a mom, and one who goes the extra mile…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Ziggy from APS of Durham!
Let’s get ZIGGY with it! This friendly guy loves affection, scritches, and some manly pats on the butt. Ziggy has had the royal treatment and experienced some doggy day outs with our volunteers, all nominating him for 15/10 good boy. We’ve learned that he loves to sleep under blankets; he hopes you don’t mind that…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cameron Jernigan, June 5th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cameron Jernigan, Volunteer Fire Fighter / Wayne County 911 Dispatcher. Cameron was nominated by Kelly Parks who says, “Cameron had a passion for the fire service at the age of 5. He started in the Juniors program with Dudley Fire Department at the age of 13. During this…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2024 – Bryth Painter
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month is Bryth Painter, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, and also the Athletic Director for West Lake Middle School. She was nominated by Crystal Hawkins who says, “She connects to the students with her kindness and encourages them to excel academically. Her efforts, as the Athletic…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Muneca from APS of Durham!
Muneca lives up to the true meaning of her name, doll! Her sweet, endearing, and affectionate nature makes her the perfect candidate for anyone looking for their next companion. She can be nervous in new settings but with reassurance and lots of love, she’ll warm right up. Muneca came to us with 3 other canine…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jan Snipes, May 29th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jan Snipes, District Chief for Harnett County Emergency Services. Jan has served Harnett County as a paramedic since May of 1994. Jan is committed to helping others and saving lives. She is compassionate and provides excellent care to her patients and goes above and beyond to serve her community.…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Tassel from Saving Grace!
Meet Tassel! This handsome guy has the sweetest face! A complete canine charmer, Tassel just wants to be loved and given affection. He does excellent in his crate and appears to be almost completely potty-trained. Although one of his legs looks a little different, that doesn’t slow him down at all! He enjoys being outside…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Victor Barreiro, May 22nd, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Victor Barreiro, Police Officer for the Raleigh Police Department. Victor was nominated by his wife Justina, who says, “Victor has been with the Raleigh Police Department for more than 10 years. He’s dedicated, passionate, and always willing to serve his community. Victor coaches soccer with the Raleigh…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Kovu from APS of Durham!
We know what you’re thinking, how did this handsome boy find his way to the shelter and why is he still there. Two questions we really don’t have the answers to, but you can help solve one of them. Kovu is sweet and sensitive but loves to play with other dogs. He actually arrived to…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Marissa Delisi, May 15th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Marissa Delisi, an EMT working with Wilson County, Green County, and Jamesville. Marrisa was nominated by her mother Jeannie, who says, “my daughter Marissa has been an EMT for 5 years and she completed her Advanced EMT last year. She has been in emergency services since graduating…… Continue Reading