Second Chance Pet Adoptions Celebrates 20 Years In Triangle

PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 16, 2009 – RALEIGH, N.C. – Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org/), has announced that the organization is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Adoption Center, located at 6003 Chapel Hill Road.  The open house is being held in honor of Second Chance’s 20th anniversary of helping stray cats and dogs in the Triangle and will include face painting, food, a bake sale and dog demonstrations.  Microchipping for pets will also be available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Stormy, mascot of the Carolina Hurricanes, will also be at the event.  For more information about the event or Second Chance, visit www.secondchancenc.org.

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News Facts:
•   Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org/), has announced that the organization is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Adoption Center, located at 6003 Chapel Hill Road.  
•   The open house is being held in honor of Second Chance’s 20th anniversary of helping stray cats and dogs in the Triangle and will include face painting, food, a bake sale and dog demonstrations.  
•   Microchipping for pets will also be available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  
•   Stormy, mascot of the Carolina Hurricanes, will also be at the event.
•   For more information about the event or Second Chance, visit www.secondchancenc.org.

Quotes:
“The Triangle has grown tremendously throughout the past 20 years and we are proud to have maintained our commitment to rescue stray cats and dogs, care for them, and help place them in permanent homes,” said Mayberry.  “Our open house will be a great opportunity for the local community to learn more about our organization and possibly meet their next pet.”

About Second Chance Pet Adoptions:
Second Chance Pet Adoptions is a nonprofit animal rescue organization that has served homeless cats and dogs of the Triangle area of North Carolina since 1989. Second Chance's mission is to rescue abandoned and stray cats and dogs, provide excellent care for each pet, and match each pet with the best home for its needs, in order to ensure a long lifetime of safety, love and companionship.  Second Chance also encourages responsible pet ownership through education, advocacy, programs and services.  Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the Triangle's oldest no-kill animal shelter and rescue group for dogs and cats.  For more information, call (919) 851-8404 or visit www.secondchancenc.org.
 
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