Pet Notes: No dog? Rent a foster for a dog-friendly tour of Durham
This might be one of the most clever ideas we’ve ever heard. Dog-Friendly Durham hosts food and walking tours of Downtown Durham – and you don’t even need your own dog to participate! You can bring your own dog, of course (if you have one and it’s nice in public), or you can get paired with a “foster dog” from a local rescue to accompany you on your tour. Genius!
The next tour happens 1-4 p.m. April 23, starting in Durham’s Central Park (501 Foster St.). You’ll walk around downtown Durham with your new pup pal while sampling items at dog-friendly restaurants. You’ll also get to taste some of Durham’s local craft beers and cocktails and learn a bit about the city’s history.
BYO Dog tickets are $49, and to be matched with a foster dog costs $44. A portion of the proceeds benefit the partnering rescue group. Spots fill up quickly, so if registration is full, get on their wait list.
For more info, check out the Dog-Friendly Durham Facebook page at facebook.com/DogFriendlyDRM or go straight for the tickets at bit.ly/dogfriendlydurham.
Tuxedo Cat Ball
SAFE Haven for Cats hosts its annual Tuxedo Cat Ball on Friday, April 15. It starts at 7 p.m. at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh.
It’s a great event for cat lovers, who get to sip champagne and eat delicious food while shopping for items in their silent auction. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased at 2016.tuxedocatball.org. To learn more about the Raleigh-based nonprofit, no-kill shelter, check out safehavenforcats.org.
Report animal abuse
A new Animal Welfare Hotline for reporting animal cruelty cases to the state Attorney General’s office launched last month.
Complaints of “animals experiencing physical harm under the care of an individual, pet shop, kennel or animal shelter” are reviewed by the Attorney General’s office and referred to the proper authority.
By state law, acts of animal cruelty include wounding, tormenting, killing or depriving an animal of necessary nourishment – or causing any of these things to occur to an animal.
People can report cases via the hotline number (855-290-6915) or by mail (P.O. Box 629, Attention: Animal Welfare Hotline, Raleigh, NC 27602). There is also a form on the Department of Justice website that can be filled out (ncdoj.gov).
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This story was originally published April 11, 2016 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Pet Notes: No dog? Rent a foster for a dog-friendly tour of Durham."