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Monday, August 15, 2011

 

WakeUp Wake County Update

Bring a WakeUP Wake County Representative to Your Group or Community
Dear Friends,

Are you interested in getting an in-person perspective on growth and related issues in Wake County from the area's most respected citizen advocacy group?

If so, you can call on us.

The news about rapid growth in Wake County and the challenges is poses to transportation, schools, and our water supply is pretty sobering these days, but you can't fix what you don't understand. We would love to help communities and organizations throughout Wake gain a better understanding of the impacts of unmanaged, unsustainalbe growth on our County and our quality of life.

We're firming up our fall schedule of WakeUP speaking engagements and expect to be in towns throughout the county. We would love to add your group or community to our itinerary.

Our staff and volunteers have experience advocating for and educating others about growth in Wake County. More importantly, they are all citizens of our capital region that care about making sure we have a healthy environment, strong economy, world class educational system, and an empowered citizenry for years to come.

We welcome the chance to share what we know, and to share our excitement for the future we envision for Wake County.

Please call Tappan Vickery at 919-859-2177, or email her at tappan@wakeupwakecounty.org for more information, or to schedule a speaking engagement.


Raleigh City Coucil Selects Downtown Transit Route
At it's meeting on August 2, the Raleigh City Council voted for it's preferred rail route through downtown Raleigh.

Check out their preferred route.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

 

Wake County Newsletter


Celebrate Summer!
August 2011
                   Vera
In this issue:
Success Story: Sweet Potato
Recipe and Photo Contest
Featured Foster Dog: Sophie
Featured Foster Cat: Mischa
Upcoming Events
Quick links:

Success Story: Sweet Potato


Sweet Potato is a beautiful orange cat with diabetes who was surrendered at the Wake County Animal Center. Because WCAC did not have the resources to take care of diabetic cats, folks at the center sought help from other places; Diabetic Cats in Need came to the rescue! DCIN is a group that helps support diabetic cats in their original and adoptive homes, and they provide new homes and medical care for homeless diabetic cats. They posted information about Sweet Potato on a diabetic cat care forum which caught the eye of a DCIN case manager, who thought he would make a wonderful friend for her cat who just lost his companion. When Sweet Potato first arrived at his new home, he was underweight, had two bad teeth, and his coat was a mess. Now, Sweet Potato is doing great! He is off insulin and his diabetes is being controlled with a special diet. He has since gained two pounds and loves to climb, play tricks on everyone and relax with his new feline and human companions.  He is very much loved in his new home!

To learn more about DCIN and the many way this group helps diabetic cats and their people, visit theirFacebook page.

Calling All Photographers!

Can't stop taking photos of your favorite new adopted or foster pet? Put those photos to good use! We are currently accepting submissions for the best Animal Center animal photos for our new 2012 Calendar!

Who's eligible? Any type of animal: canine, feline, rodent, fowl, you name it! If it is or was affiliated withWCAC, we want pictures!

The deadline for submissions is noon EST, September 1, 2011.

The winners will be selected by a panel of WCACstaff and volunteers and announced on or before September 15, 2011.  There will be 12 final selections and one cover winner.  
Photos can be submitted via e-mail toamanda.walrad@wakegov.com. Please include your contact information and a brief biography on the animal(s).

Calling All Chefs!

We are also currently accepting recipes for animals and their human companions for our First Edition Cookbook.  If you have a recipe that your pet loves or one your friends rave about and constantly ask you for, submit them! Recipes can be e-mailed toamanda.walrad@wakegov.com until September 1, 2011. Submissions must not infringe on any copyright and must reference their source if not owned or created by the submitting party.

All photo and recipe winners will receive a prize, a copy of the publication, plus bragging rights! Calendars and cookbooks will be available for sale October 2011.

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Learn about adoption events, special promotions and animal welfare issues, or share your pet stories.
For more information on any of the pets featured in this month's newsletter, contact the helpful staff at the Wake County Animal Center through the adoption page!

Featured Foster Dog: Sophie

Sophie is a sweet bundle of energy who loves affection and gives it back as well! She has a few tricks in her repertoire and is a pro at walking on a leash. She'd probably do best as the only family pet, but she can get along with other dogs. She's looking for a nice, quiet family to give her the love she deserves.

Featured Foster Cat: Mischa

Meet Mischa, a petite tortoiseshell shorthair mix who is about three years old. She's very friendly and lovable, and she gets along well with other cats. This special girl needs special grain-free food, which is readily available in pet stores. Mischa has always been an indoor cat, and would love to remain that way. She'll be a great addition to any family!

Upcoming Events:

August 2: National Night Out, Garner
Timber Crossings Shopping Center, Garner 
Information Booth, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

August 6: 
Animal Appreciation Day, Tractor Supply in Fuquay-Varina
Adoption and Information Event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 13:
 Petco National Adoption Event
Petco Southpoint, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
August 14: Petco National Adoption EventPetco Knightdale, noon to 3 p.m.
August 19: Carolina Classic Car Show
Raleigh Convention Center, noon to 6 p.m.
Carolina Boat Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building, noon to 
p.m.
August 20: 
Carolina Classic Car Show
Raleigh Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Carolina Boat Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building, 10 
a.m. to 7 p.m.
August 21: Carolina Classic Car Show
Raleigh Convention Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Carolina Boat Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building, 11 
a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 25: Chili's Give-Back Night
Show your support for the animals of Wake County by showing up and chowing down! We get 10% of the night's proceeds! Check Facebook for participating locations.
September 23-25: Southern Ideal Home Show
NC State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building

Information booth with foster pets, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fosters at Play!

Watch videos of our fantastic foster pets at play!

Wake County Animal Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610   (919) 212-PETS (7387)    wakegove.com/pets
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