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 | DEAR MISSION The mission of Down East Animal Refuge, Inc. (DEAR) is to improve the conditions and health of animals by rescuing strays and feral animals, promoting humane treatment and responsible pet ownership methodically through education and the law, and fostering compassion for all animals. Down East Animal Refuge, Inc., was incorporated in the state of North Carolina in November 2003 and is referred to as DEAR. The purpose of DEAR is to create a compassionate community, where there are no more stray, abandoned, and neglected animals and where euthanasia is not always necessary. DEAR will provide veterinary services in a region of North Carolina at affordable rates. DEAR is also registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization. DEAR meetings take place on every second Thursday of the month in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. Public is invited to attend and participate. |
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Down East Animal Refuge held their 4th Great Roanoke River Boat race on Saturday, June 21, at the Roanoke River boat ramp, seven miles north of Scotland Neck. The race was very successful for the Scotland Neck animal shelter. Please watch here for an extended story on the boat race. DEAR would like to thank all those who bought tickets and helped sponsor the race. Click here to see the full photo gallery of the boat race
Spreading a Little Sunshine
Story and photos by Down East Animal Refuge
SCOTLAND NECK NC – (April 13) -- Down East Animal Refuge (DEAR) volunteers spent Sunday afternoon, April 13, “Spreading a Little Sunshine” to the residents of Our Community Hospital Long Term Care in Scotland Neck. Decked out in bright bandanas, dogs from the local shelter paid a visit to local residents.
 Guided by Activities Director Margaret Overman, the dogs went up and down the halls to spend a little time with many of the residents. The overall reaction was great! One special lady told how she had once cared for up to 11 dogs at the time. She said that her family thought she was crazy, but she had done her best to take care of so many dogs that had been dropped off near her home. She spoke of making sure they had enough food and clean drinking water, and even admitted that she often cooked more than she needed to make sure she had some scraps for a treat!
When first asked is she wanted to see some dogs, she lit up, and then said that although she wanted to see them, that she was just not able to keep one right now! We assured her that they were just visiting,  and she was very relieved!
The dogs visiting were all either current or past residents of DEAR.
Chief, the large black one, was adopted by Donna May, DEAR president.
Tucker, the puppy, is a wonderful puppy that is a Parvo survivor. After his brush with what is usually a fatal disease, Tucker is thriving with Gra and Tiddly Whitehead.
And then their was Margaret—or Maggie as we call her—she  actually came from the Emergency Room back door on Christmas Eve of 2007. She was starving, and was in need of help. Margaret Overman , Activities Director called us about her and we picked her up. We named her Margaret in her honor. She is a wonderful dog, and is now looking for a new home. If anyone is looking for a “laid back”, low energy dog that would love to sit by your chair or sleep at your feet—Maggie is looking for that kind of life!
She was just wonderful today—often walked up to the residents, sat, and offered them her paw. What more could you ask for?
Going The Extra Mile
By Donna M. May, Down East Animal Refuge
Smart thinking and dedication turned what could have been a tragic situation into one that had a happy ending for one of the dogs of Down East Animal Refuge.
During a routine transport, one of the shelter dogs, Junior, managed to jump through an open window from the vehicle at a gas stop in Leggett, NC. Knowing that Junior was a very shy dog made his recapture a real challenge.
(Story also appeared in the Wednesday, October 24 Edition of The Commonwealth Progress)
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Our Next DEAR Meeting Thursday, July 17, 2008, 7:30 p.m., Down East Peanuts, Scotland Neck NC. Members and the general public are always encouraged to attend our monthly meetings. We are now holding these meetings on the THIRD Thursday of each month. Watch the homepage for any schedule/location changes. Contact (252) 826-0336 for information or directions to the meeting location.
DEAR Contact Information: Down East Animal Refuge Primary Phone number: 252-826-2500
Fax: 252-826-3252 Vet clinic information: 252-826-0336
P.O. Drawer 40
Scotland Neck NC 27874
E-mail address for questions, adoptions, and additional information: information@downeastanimalrefuge.org
This page was last modified on Saturday, June 28, 2008 08:46:21 AM
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DEAR and Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park Holds Successful Benefit Art Auction
Story by Down East Animal Refuge Updated on April 14, 2008
SCOTLAND NECK – (APR. 14) – Down East Animal Refuge (DEAR), along with Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park, held a very successful Doggy/Ducky art fundraiser auction on Saturday, April 5,  2008, at Sylvan Heights in Scotland Neck.
“Due to the Final Four Game and the rain, the Doggy/Ducky Art Benefit was still a great success”, said Jackie Jones, DEAR Art Auction coordinator. Artists from Greenville BrushStrokes, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Tarboro, Scotland Neck and Jackson areas supported the DEAR fundraiser.
Dorothy McLennan's donation of an oil painting of your pet brought $575 at the auction. Tracy Bowling, a local auctioneer, brought life and fun to the auction portion of our sale. "I don't know when I have had so much fun at an auction," said Jackie. “Tracy was outstanding! “
Other bidders & buyers were: Dr. & Mrs Gregg from Tarboro, Carol Banks of the Edgecombe County Arts Council, Faye B Sprye, James & Mary Ann Lawrence from Boone, James Boone, Hannah & Bill Herring, Wayne Thompson, Joseph & Robin Bowers, Randy Tolson, Tracy Bowling, Sydney McDowell, Douglas Jones, Dorothy McLennan, Mike Lubbock, Will Davis, Linda Clark, Bonnie Boone, Sam Davis, Mr  & Mrs Chuck Hutaff, Sydney McDowell, Justin Upton, Gloria Skinner, etc. DEAR would also like to thank Bruce & Claudia Dersch for their combined hard work to help make this event happen.
“Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park found it a pleasure as always working with DEAR,” said Ali Lubbock. “It was great to see the numbers that came and the fun that was had, especially the entertaining auctioneer Tracy Bowling. We would like to extend our thanks to those who braved the bad weather and helped support all the work that we are doing in Scotland Neck, both here at Sylvan Heights and DEAR.”
A large contemporary dog painting by Susan Goodwin sold for $400, and a beautiful oil painting of a natural setting by Lawrence Hartley of Greenville BrushStrokes sold for $125. Pottery by Mark Gordon was extremely popular and baskets by Ann McFayden. A large fall acrylic painting by Ronnie Harrison of Greenville also sold. Almost the entire auction items sold: a couple of pen & ink drawings by Jackie Jones,  Mutts Comics Signed Prints, William Wegman signed photo, watercolor paintings, pottery, afghan, baskets, etc. Many items donated by artist Marley Ungaro of Greenville such as whimsical note cards of dogs & zoo animals and a floral series of cards, floral calendars and a whimsical dog painting were extremely popular.
Overall, everyone had a great time and Down East Animals Refuge and Sylvan Heights Waterfowl would like to thank those that attended and supported the Doggy/Ducky Art Benefit.
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Down East Animal Refuge Adoption Event a Success Story and photos by Randall C. Melton, Down East Animal Refuge  Rocky Mount NC -- (June 09) – Members from Scotland Neck’s Down East Animal Refuge (DEAR) braved the heat on Saturday, June 7, 2008, to set up an adoption event at the Rocky Mount PETCO store, located at Golden East Crossing Mall.
Something happened at the event that could only be described as being in the right place at the right time. Robin Bowers, Donna May, and Randall Melton, all from Down East Animal Refuge, brought four shelter dogs, Pepper, Buddy, Lacey, Erb, to the store for possible adoption. The setup was uneventful and the members had settled in for the four hour adoption event.
About an hour into the event, a woman and her son brought in a Husky puppy. She said that the dog had appeared in her yard that day. She remembered that DEAR would be at the mall and thought she would bring the puppy in to see if the organization could get it adopted.
The DEAR members relayed to her that the shelter was currently full (over 30 shelter dogs). There were several tense  minutes as DEAR members consulted with one another to see what could be done with the puppy. Gra Whitehead, founder of DEAR, appeared about the same time to help with the adoption event and a decision was made what to do with the puppy.
The puppy was placed in a small pen that Petco employees had set up for the other adoption animals. The Husky puppy did attract its fair share of attention. Many people had come over to the pen to watch the young dog play. It was at this time that Tim and Carol Harper, of Rocky Mount, came into the store. They had no idea that before leaving the store, they would walk out of the store with a new puppy.
The Harper’s, like most of the most that came through the doors of Petco that afternoon, saw the young puppy in the arms of the people who brought it in. Curious of what was going on, they asked if the animal was available for adoption. Several minutes went by before Tim and Carol were sold. Bucky the Husky puppy would be going home with them.
“It was fortunate that we were here today,” said Donna May, President, Down East Animal Refuge. “Plus, it was fate that brought both parties into the store at the same time. We would have eventually taken the puppy with us. It was even better that we could take the puppy and adopt it out on the same day.”
The Harper’s picked up several items from the store that they would need for their new dog. It was all smiles as the people who brought in the dog, handed it to Carol Harper.
“All in all, this was a successful adoption event for us,” said Robin Bowers, DEAR Member. “We didn’t adopt any of the animals we brought in. We did, however, find a home for a puppy that would have had a cloudy future.”
DEAR would like to graciously thank the manager and the employees of the Rocky Mount PETCO store. They were very helpful in making the entire event a success. DEAR looks forward to returning to the store for future adoption events.
DEAR is a non-profit, no kill animal shelter located in Scotland Neck. DEAR’s only funding for support of the shelter comes from the gracious donations by members of the community, through events such as this, fundraisers, and through grants. Please visit the DEAR website at http://www.downeastanimalrefuge.org, call (252) 826-2500, or email us at information@downeastanimalrefuge.org for more information on how you can help.
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Center and Down East Animal Refuge Partnership Down East Animal Refuge is pleased to announce an on going relationship with Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Center which houses the largest collect of rare and endangered waterfowl in North America. DEAR will continue to support Sylvan Heights events through food and refreshment sales at various upcoming events held at the waterfowl center in Scotland Neck. Please visit their web site at www.shwpark.com.  Would you like to see this logo on a t-shirt? We have already thought of that. Click here to be taken to ordering information.
Scotland Neck, NC
Updated Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:21 PM
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