Other Medical & Behavioral Resources

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Paint Your Pet Portrait Fundraiser

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Other Medical & Behavioral Resources

< 2021 >

October

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Pet Blessing Festival
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
10/03/2021
Trinity Episcopal Church
1128 S Main St #9700, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
https://www.trinityfuquay.org/pet-blessing-festival
Trinity Episcopal Church is hosting a Blessing of the Animals–with food trucks, ice cream, music, vendors, and more! The event is outside and admission is free but you must be pre-registered to win prizes. Donations will be collected for Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Learn more and pre-register at https://www.trinityfuquay.org/pet-blessing-festival.

Blessing of the Animals
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
10/03/2021
Covenant Christian Church
2911 SW Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27513
https://www.facebook.com/events/606663117019066
Covenant Christian Church is hosting a Blessing of the Animals–all are welcome, including all friendly and leashed/contained animals! The event is outside and masks are required. Donations will be collected for Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/606663117019066.

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Tim’s 20th Pie Party
4:00 pm-9:00 pm
10/11/2021
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539
https://www.secondchancenc.org/pie-party/
Fundraising volunteer Tim Chlopowicz has raised over $20,000 for our animals, so it’s time to celebrate! We’re hanging at Shakey Ray’s for the night, so join us for a good time–Tim will get hit in the face with a pie, adoptable dogs will be waiting to meet you, one lucky winner will score a pot of cash in the 50/50 raffle, and other fun plans are in the works! Learn all about the event or get your raffle tickets (need not be present to win) HERE!

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NC Courage Bark in the Park
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
10/13/2021
WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC 27511
https://www.nccourage.com/
Second Chance Pet Adoptions is partnering with the North Carolina Football Club to host two Bark in the Park events this fall at WakeMed Soccer Park! Come bring your furry friends to either a North Carolina Football Club or North Carolina Courage soccer match (or both)! Second Chance volunteers will be there, ready to hold onto your dog while you hit the restroom or a concession stand.
The first event (NC Football Club) is Sunday, September 26th at 2 pm. Tickets are available here: http://www.fevo.me/ncfcbark.
The second event (NC Courage) is now scheduled for Wednesday, October 13th at 7:30 pm (making up for the cancelled October 1st game). Those who purchased tickets for the Oct. 1st game will need to call the NCFC to swap your tickets to the 13th or make the change in your account. Those who’d like to purchase tickets for this game can click HERE.
Team-branded dog gear will be available for purchase at the stadium on the day of the event. Get your tickets today before they sell out!
Bark in the Park tickets are only available in the Sideline East Section 301 and the Endline South Section 208 and you MUST purchase tickets for yourself as well as your dog to attend the event. While you will be given a seat location, the section in which you purchased it will be General Admission for this event.
ALL DOGS REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ENTRY. Bark in the Park ticket buyers must enter the Southeast Corner Gate at WakeMed Soccer Park. For questions, please contact Brian Kapusta at Brian@northcarolinafc.com.
All dogs must be on a non-retractable leash at all times. We ask that all dogs are up-to-date on their vaccinations and that owners who have not received their COVID-19 vaccine wear their masks unless eating or drinking.
Please make a smart judgment on whether or not your dog will do well in an environment with many dogs, people, and loud noises prior to making your purchase.
The North Carolina Football Club would like to thank Hollywood Feed and Tito’s Handmade Vodka for their support to make these events happen! See you out there!

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Dog wash
11:00 am-3:00 pm
10/16/2021
Unleashed – Creedmoor
7408 Creedmoor Road Raleigh, NC 27613
https://www.secondchancenc.org/dog-wash-sign-up/
Bring your dirty pup to Unleashed on Creedmoor and we’ll take care of bath time for you! Spare your knees, back, and bathroom with a donation for the animals of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (suggested $10 donation per dog). Cash, check, and card all accepted.
Second Chance has an online appointment-making system; while we do take walk-ins, and we do take on-site payment even for those who chose to register (but not pay) online, we especially encourage advance registration and prepayment to:
–reduce or eliminate your wait time
–have fewer people waiting at one time to reduce the spread of COVID-19
–pay for the wash without needing to exchange cash, credit cards, or checks with our volunteers (again, to reduce the spread of COVID-19)
We hope this will make your experience better and safer. You may now make an appointment by clicking HERE! Each month, the online reservations will open up at 12:00 noon Eastern on the first or second day of the month. Online reservations will close 24 hours in advance of the wash (at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on the day before the wash) OR once all appointments are booked.
When you arrive at Unleashed:
Because the City of Raleigh and Wake County now require masks indoors, Second Chance now requires dog wash volunteers and customers to wear a face mask. We continue to encourage our customers to stay at least 6 feet away from Second Chance volunteers, Unleashed staff, and all other customers as much as you are able to.
If you will need additional accommodations for safety precautions, please use our online reservation system to make your appointment and let us know what your needs will be (e.g., our volunteers can assist with curbside pick-up of your dog so that you can stay in the car if needed) so that we can do our best to make plans to help. While we cannot guarantee accommodation, we will do our absolute best!

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Pups & Pints
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
10/23/2021
Waverly Place
302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
https://waverlycary.com/events/pups-and-pints/?occurrence=2021-10-23
For the third year in a row, Subaru will celebrate their National #MakeADogsDay on October 22. On Make A Dog’s Day, Subaru encourages all dog lovers to do something extra special for their dogs.
In celebration, Subaru and Second Chance Pet Adoptions are jointly planning with Waverly Place (Cary) an October 23 event (1:00 – 4:00) that includes adoptable dogs, Bombshell Beer Company, games, giveaways, and a donation drive. Proceeds from the event benefit the cats and dogs in Second Chance’s adoption program. Learn more here and stay tuned for additional details!

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Paint Your Pet Portrait Fundraiser
2:00 pm-4:30 pm
10/24/2021
Wine & Design
483 James Jackson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513
https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/cary-nc/event/paint-your-pet-portrait-fundraiser-for-second-chance-pet-adoptions
OCTOBER 18 UPDATE: The in-studio class is sold out, HOWEVER, there are a few spots remaining for paint-at-home custom kits! You must register/send your pet’s photo by Oct. 24 for the Oct. 24 class (even though you can paint at home any day or time of your choosing) for it to count towards the Second Chance fundraiser.
Paint Your Pet Portrait Fundraiser
Paint your pet portrait today and make a difference for animals in need (25% of the proceeds will be donated to the animals of Second Chance Pet Adoptions)! The professional staff at Wine & Design will guide you through the steps to create your masterpiece. You get to choose the size of your portrait and whether you want to paint in the studio or at home. You will be guided through your painting by the staff at Wine & Design in person. If you choose to paint your pet portrait at home, you will take home a “paint at home” kit with supplies and written instructions (there is no online stream to follow along with).
Steps to register:
Complete registration with payment to secure your seat. If meeting friends, please list the name(s) of the attendees in the comment box, so you can be seated together.
Email a 3MB or larger color photo of your pet to caryphotos@gmail.com. Headshots of pets work great!
Include your name, pet name, and class date with each pet photo sent. Wine & Design will individually print your pet photo onto canvas and have it ready for you when you arrive.
This class is BYOB; bring your favorite wine/beer (they supply bottle openers). Please arrive 10 minutes before the class begins.
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE

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Downward Facing DOGwood
11:00 am-12:00 pm
10/31/2021
The Dogwood Bar & Eatery
610 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
https://oakcityyogaraleigh.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=26989667
Join yoga instructor Adriana Ortiz for an outdoor vinyasa yoga class at The Dogwood Bar & Eatery. You’re welcome to bring your dog along for this 45-minute class and then stick around afterwards for a drink–your reservation fee includes a mimosa! Class fees will benefit the animals at Second Chance Pet Adoptions and Oak Heart Vet and Fresh Patch will both be there as well.
Sign up today by clicking HERE!
Oh, and P.S. — pet Halloween costumes are encouraged! Your dog may just win a prize…

Barks ‘n Brews at Raleigh Brewing Co.
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
10/31/2021
Raleigh Brewing Company
3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
https://www.secondchancenc.org/events/2021-barks-n-brews/
Join Second Chance Pet Adoptions on Sunday, October 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 for the return of our annual Barks ‘n Brews event at Raleigh Brewing Company!
Look forward to hanging with some of our adoptable dogs, enjoying BOOs and booze, a food truck or two, a Howl-o-ween dog costume contest, a photo booth, and raffle prizes! Proceeds from the event benefit the animals in our care.
All of the event info can be found HERE (more details to be added as the day nears)!