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2022-08-08 08:43:37 By : Ms. Admin Tina

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Partly cloudy. Low 74F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

LOST: “Lucy,” spayed Chow-pit mix black with a red collar and flea collar, between Greenville and Ayden; jumped out of car, 252-565-6808; “Bella,” spayed Husky, 11 years old, 69 pounds, white with brown eyes, Vail Drive and “Shadow,” neutered Husky, 65 pounds, black and white, Old Pactolus Highway, 252-353-2958, 252-237-2863, 252-916-8833. email: cparker6500@gmail.com; “Thumper,” neutered brown tabby, pinkish red nylon collar, 9 pounds, white back sock legs and white front paws with white chest Tractor Supply off of Memorial Drive, 308-672-1567, email: huskersljl@aol.com.

FOUND: male, Breed Shih Tzu, nylon collar, Gawain Road, 252-945-8697, email: tamatha75@hotmail.com; female pit bull, brown, black and white, 40 pounds, blue plastic collar, Ayden, between Coxville and Gardnerville crossroads, 252-524-1093, email: Debbienewby50@yahoo.com; black and white male cat, small, slender, scratch on back paw, Copper Beech apartments, 720-325-9362, email: kaylie.markey@gmail.com. (All reclaims must provide proof of ownership.)

Pitt County Animal Services is seeking volunteer “mutt strutters” to walk dogs at 9 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at 4550 County Home Road. Volunteers must be 18 or older to participate (16 or older with parental consent). Call 902-1725.

The Humane Society of Eastern Carolina is scheduling “Rover Nights,” a chance for people to host a dog for a sleepover. This project is designed to give dogs a respite from the shelter environment and to increase awareness of and exposure for dogs in the Humane Society’s care. Crates, food, toys and treats are provided.

To volunteer, contact hsecvolunteer@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance. Applicants will receive a confirmation from an HSEC staff member before scheduling a time for pickup.

The Humane Society of Eastern North Carolina will host a Wordle “golf tourney” from Aug. 1-18. The fundraiser is based on the online game and gives participants up to six tries per day to guess a five-letter word. Participants email daily results to HSECWordle@gmail.com. Entry fee is $25, and prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place winners with the lowest total scores. Visit hsecarolina.org for more information.

Spay Today, 4550B County Home Road, offers low-cost spay and neuter services to prevent pet overpopulation. Hours of operation are 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Email spaytoday1@gmail.com to make an appointment for a dog or spaytoday6@gmail.com for cat appointments. Call 321-8839 or visit spaytoday.net.

The Pet Food Pantry of Eastern North Carolina, 408 W. Arlington Blvd., is a charitable pet food resource that provides free pet food and supplies to qualifying low-income households. The organization also assists owners with spaying and neutering services as well as rabies vaccinations. To donate or to host a pet food drive, visit petfoodpantryenc.org or call 689-6122.

Contact Kim Grizzard at kgrizzard@reflector.com or call 329-9578.

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