Fursday: Meet Natalie & Parnell from Safe Haven for Cats!
Name Natalie Gender Female Age 5 years 2 months Breed Domestic Short Hair Color White w/Orange Tabby Good with Cats? Yes Good with Dogs? Unknown Good with Children? Yes Declawed? No Special Needs? No How did I get here? Adoption Return; Originally a stray from knightdale Name Parnell Gender Male Age 5 years 2 months…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is James “Derby” Carpenter. “Derby” spends 100% of his time in this life serving the town of Aberdeen NC as a full-time fireman, and on his few days off, he serves as the glue that keeps the small Derby Fire Department held together as a volunteer. Derby also…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Red Rover from APS of Durham!
Meet Riko and Bubba, a bonded pair of timid chihuahuas who are looking for a patient, loving forever home together. These two inseparable besties need a home that will allow them to build confidence and go at their pace! Riko’s Bio: Hi, I’m Riko! I need a home with my brother, Bubba. I’m a darling baby boy,…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Ashtyn Johnson, EMT with Erwin Fire and Rescue. Ashtyn is one of the strongest, courageous, determined and, outgoing people that I know! Ashtyn is currently an EMT with Erwin Fire & Rescue. Ashtyn was a former volunteer fireman with Four Oaks Fire Department for 2 years, which sparked…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Ricardo from Saving Grace!
Ricardo promises to connect-the-dots to best fur-iendship! Ricardo is a 55-pound, adult terrier-pittie mix with the finest collection of polka dots that we’ve ever seen! He has a sleek white coat peppered with bold polka dots, subtle polka dots, big polka dots, and small polka dots: he is dotted and darling!!! Ricardo has that trademark…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brandon Crocker, firefighter and 911 telecommunicator with Little River Volunteer Fire Department and Lenoir/Jones County 911. Brandon is highly motivated to serve his community whether that be volunteering at Little River Volunteer Fire Department or by taking 911 calls and dispatching them at Lenoir/Jones County 911! He…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Red Rover from APS of Durham!
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle from head to tail! I’m a darling little guy with lots of fun energy. I love treats, toys, and tag, affection, and learning new things! I’ll need calming exercises, gentle people, active people, daily walks and plenty of enrichment/training. Let’s go exploring and adventuring together! Kids: 6+, jumpy, very wiggly, little mouthy…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Blake Stephens, Firefighter with the Cleveland Fire Department. Blake has been in the fire service, since he was old enough to be a junior at Swift Creek Fire Department. His father is a firefighter at Garner Fire Department, and his mama is an EMT for Wake County…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2025 – Jennifer Hinton
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for January is Jennifer Hinton, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School Mrs. Hinton was nominated by Amanda Bell, who says, “Jennifer is a school favorite! She is always going above and beyond to make students feel welcomed, appreciated, loved and supported. She has…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Newcomb, December 25th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeff Newcomb, Volunteer with the Rosewood Fire Department. Jeff is loved throughout the community. He is a great father to his two sons that are also volunteering along with their dad at Rosewood Fire Dept. He would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.…… Continue Reading