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THANK YOU
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 24th Annual Paws on the Run 5K & 1-Mile Dog Walk!

We had a perfect blend of great weather, great people, great dogs ... and, most importantly, a great cause!

Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, cheered from the sidelines, or helped spread the word, you played a part in making this year’s event such a success. We are incredibly grateful for this amazing community that continues to show up for the animals who need us most.

Thank you for running with us, walking with us, and helping us save more lives!

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

These sponsors are doing more than putting their names on an event—they are investing in the lives of animals in our community. Their support helps Paws for Life NC provide rescue, medical care, food, spay/neuter services, foster care, and second chances to dogs and cats in need.

We invite you to show these amazing businesses some love and support the businesses that support rescue! When you shop with, dine at, or use the services of our sponsors, be sure to let them know you appreciate their commitment to helping local animals.

Every sponsorship makes a difference, and we are especially thankful for the businesses that choose to stand alongside us in this mission.

Please join us in thanking our 2026 Paws on the Run sponsors—and return the favor by supporting them whenever you can!

Your business. Their support. Our community. More lives saved.

We couldn’t do it without them—and we couldn’t do it without you!

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Barks, Mews and Wagging Tails

DAF Day is October 8th!

October 8 is DAF Day, a nationwide celebration of generosity by giving through Donor Advised Funds (DAF). The objective of DAF Day is to: Increase awareness and impact of DAFs. Encourage DAF donors to experience the joy of giving on this specific date, October 8, and create a large, coordinated effort to support charitable causes. What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) A DAF account is a simple, tax-smart investment option for charitable giving. A DAF is your own personal sav

FOSTERING SAVES LIVES

Meet sweet, beautiful Jinny and her passel of 9 one-week-old puppies. This family was at Rowan County shelter and running out of time with an end date of 9/16. We put out an emergency foster plea and a wonderful foster stepped up to the plate. Because a person said YES to fostering, we were able to save this whole family on Monday, 9/14. Jinny and the puppies will be ready for adoption in ~ 8 weeks. Stay tuned!

AUGUST'S HAPPY TAILS!!!

Here are the 25 cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies that were adopted in August 2026. We are a foster-based, 100% volunteer-run rescue, and because of the incredible kindness of our fosters—who open both their hearts and their homes—these precious faces had a safe, loving place to land while they waited to be adopted. WE NEED FOSTERS! Cat fosters. Dog fosters. We provide everything you need—you provide a safe, loving home until they’re adopted. Open your door. Save a life. ...