Upcoming Events

Friends of IAR Potluck Dinner
Saturday, February 4th, 2012
3011 Academy Road, Durham, NC 27707

Join Independent Animal Rescue volunteers and supporters from 6 PM to 8:30 PM for a special evening of fun and friendship! Bring your favorite dish if you like, your appetite and good cheer. Meet IAR board members, adopters and other volunteers and hear about their successes in 2011 and plans for the year ahead. Click here to RSVP.

A Parrot’s Point of View
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
1105 Walnut Street, Suite 103, Cary, NC 27511

Do you own a parrot? Are you thinking of adopting one? Join Phoenix Landing Parrot Rescue for an educational look at life through a Parrot’s eyes between 1 PM and 3 PM at Animall Pet Adoption & Outreach in Cary Towne Center. Parrots are built to fly, forage, and flock together, and in the wild they must be continually on alert for predators. These physical and social attributes still govern how a parrot adapts to their lives in our homes. Do you consider your parrot’s perspective in your daily routines and interactions? Perhaps sometimes you just don’t understand each other because you see things differently? Let’s talk about life from a “Parrot’s Point of View.” (This course satisfies Phoenix Landing’s requirement for adoption.)

Puppy Love Party
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
6675 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 123, Raleigh, NC 27615

Gourmutt’s Bakery is hosting their annual Valentine’s Puppy Love Party with free canine cake. Bring out your pooch from 11 AM to 3 PM for a great time! (All pets must be leashed.)

Animall Meet and Greet
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
1105 Walnut Street, Suite 103, Cary, NC 27511

Looking for your new best friend? Come out to Animall Pet Adoption & Outreach at Cary Towne Center from 2 PM until 4 PM and meet your Pawfect Match! Run entirely by volunteers, Pawfect Match is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to finding shelter dogs their forever homes. No matter what age or breed you’re looking for, Pawfect Match Rescue will find the right fit for your family.

Bark and Wine with your Valentine
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wine tasting surrounded by lots of companions ready to love you. Fine wines, tasty treats and wet puppy kisses await guests at the 8th annual Bark & Wine with Your Valentine. This unique, intimate event will be held at the Wake County SPCA Pet Adoption Center from 6 PM to 9 PM. Sample several varieties of wine in a commemorative glass and light fare to complement the flavors for just $30.00 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the event web site.

Carolina Aquarium Workshop
Friday, February 17th to Sunday, February 19th, 2012
1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

Are you a fish fanatic? Come out to the Governor James G. Martin building at the NC State Fairgrounds for the 28th Annual Aquarium Workshop, presented by the Raleigh Aquarium Society. Three days of learning about both native and foreign fish, aquascaping techniques and an auction await you! For more information and to register, visit the event page.

Grapes for the Goldens Gala
Friday, February 24th, 2012
8021 Arco Corporate Parkway, Raleigh, NC 27616

The Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue cordially invites you to the 4th annual Grapes for Goldens Gala at Hampton Inn Brier Creek from 6 PM until 9:30 PM. Enjoy an evening of delicious food, wine tasting and sales, shopping at a huge silent auction, fun surprises and giveaways, plus a special event drawing for a Kia Sportage (or a $10,000 cash prize). In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet a few wonderful golden ambassadors. This event directly benefits the needs of the rescued golden retrievers in the program and ensures that the rescue is able to place happy and healthy goldens in forever homes. Business casual attire is suggested (golden hair accepted). Tickets are $45; to purchase a ticket or for more information, visit the event web site.