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🐾 BRUNCH, BOOS & ADOPTABLE DOGS! 🐾 Get ready for a spooktacular Sunday! 👻 Cause for Paws of NC is heading to Crooked Hammock Brewery in Raleigh for a Dog Halloween Brunch, and we can’t wait to see you there! Meet our adorable adoptable pups! Enjoy a fun Halloween-themed brunch Learn more about our rescue and how you can help Support local rescue dogs looking for their forever homes! This is an outdoor event, so come ready for some fall fun with our furry friends! Whether you’re looking to adopt, want to show some love to rescue pups, or just want a fun Sunday outing, we’d love to see you there! 🧡 Help us spread the word, tag your brunch crew, and come meet your new best friend! 🐾

Join Cause for Paws of NC for Wag-O-Ween at Aviator Brewing Company for a spooky good time! 🎃👻🐶 When? October 3rd from 11am - 3pm Where? Aviator Brewing Company (688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC) Put on by US Dog Coalition and Rescue, this family friendly event will have plenty for all to enjoy, including: Costume contests with prizes for: - Best Duo (human/canine) - Most Creative - Did not want to wear it, but still cute! Adoptable rescue dogs! Vendors selling dog goodies ...and more!! Come support CFP and maybe meet your new bone-a-fide bestie! 🦴☠️

Saturday, September 26th | 12–9 PM 📍 Gizmo Brew Works — Raleigh Cause for Paws of NC will be joining Gizmo Brew Works for their Oktoberfest celebration! 🇩🇪🍻 Come out for a festive day of Oktoberfest beers, food, live music, and fall fun! While the event runs from 12–9 PM, Cause for Paws will be there with adoptable dogs from 3–6 PM. 🐶❤️ Stop by our booth to meet some adorable adoptable pups, learn more about our rescue, and find out how you can help animals in need. Bring your friends, grab a stein, and come celebrate Oktoberfest with us! 🍺🐾

Join Cause for Paws of NC for an afternoon of wine, wagging tails, and adoptable pups at St. Pierre Wine Shop + Bar! 🐶🍷 Sunday, September 20th | 3–5 PM Come meet adorable adoptable dogs, enjoy a glass of wine, and learn more about Cause for Paws and the work we do to help animals find loving forever homes. Bring your friends, bring your pup, and come wine down with us! 🐾 All are welcome—whether you’re looking to adopt or simply want to support a great cause!

Join Cause for Paws of NC at Sneaky Penguin Brewing for an afternoon of adoptable dogs, good drinks, and supporting local rescue! Saturday, September 12th from 3-5 PM @sneakypenguinbrewing

Got plans on August 22nd? You do now! 🐾🍺 We'll be at Rosecomb Beer Garden from 3 to 5 pm with some sweet adoptable pups searching for their forever families, so come say hi! 📅 When: Saturday, Aug 22 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 Where: Rosecomb Beer Garden (Cary)

Come spend your Sunday with us at @localtimebrewing in Holly Springs from 1–4 PM! 🐾🍻 We’ll have adorable, adoptable pups on site who are ready to meet their forever families. Stop by for a drink, meet some amazing dogs, and you just might find your new best friend. We can’t wait to see you there!

Come pawty with Cause for Paws at Local Time Brewing in Holly Springs next weekend! 🐶🍻 When? July 19 from 1-4PM Where? Local Time Brewing, 300 S Main St, Suites 204 in Holly Springs Meet adoptable dogs, sip a cold beer, and soak up the sun with us! 🌞

Get ready for a tail waggin' good time! Join us at @rosecombbeergarden next weekend for some fun in the sun! Where? Rosecomb Beer Garden When? 3-6PM What can I expect? A local market, brews and vino, and puppy lovin' from our adoptable crew! Our adoptable pups are ready to meet you!!🐶💕

Drink for a good cause! $1 of each beer sold will benefit Cause for Paws at Deep River Brewing Company! Join us for Yappy Hour alongside @happyhoundsclayton to meet adoptable dogs, have a couple of beers, and feel good doing it! June 6, 2026 1 - 4 PM Deep River Brewing Company

Come spend your Saturday with these adorable adoptable pups looking for their forever homes! We’ll be at @hollandstone on Saturday, May 9th from 11-2 with several sweet dogs ready to meet potential families. Whether you’re looking to adopt, foster, or just stop by for puppy snuggles, we’d love to see you there!

Join us for a tail-wagging good time and meet your new best friend! We’ll be at the beautiful Holl & Stone Farms, a charming local farm known for its market, animals, and family-friendly atmosphere — the perfect spot to spend your day while finding your future pup! 🐶 Come meet adoptable dogs looking for loving homes ❤️ Talk with our team about adoption & fostering 🌿 Enjoy the farm, fresh air, and fun for the whole family Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want some puppy snuggles, we’d love to see you there!

🐾 MEET OLLIE! 🐾 Looking for a sweet, spunky little sidekick? Ollie is your guy! This adorable ~1-year-old Jack Russell mix is ready to find his perfect forever family! Ollie is a total velcro pup who just wants to be close to his people. His favorite things include playing with other dogs, cuddling on the couch with his human, baking in the sun, going for walks and exploring, and giving you his famous side eye, because yes, Ollie is absolutely judging you. He is crate trained and about 90% house trained, and he’s learning more every day! Ollie has a fun, playful personality and a whole lot of love to give. If you’re looking for a loyal little shadow who will happily keep you company wherever you go, Ollie might just be your guy. 🥰

🚨🚨Calling all fosters and animal lovers! 🐾 We were just notified of a heartbreaking hoarding case, and several dogs urgently need foster homes. We have foster homes secured for the Jack Russell pups but still need homes for these pups: • 6 Pit Bull mix puppies (-approximately 4/5 months old) We provide all food, veterinary care, and any necessary supplies. All we ask is that you provide a safe, loving home while they wait for their forever families. If you can open your heart and home to one of these pups, please reach out as soon as possible. Even if you can’t foster, sharing this post could help us find the right people. Please comment or message us if you can help! Thank you! ❤️🐶

PUPDATE: ADOPTED! Meet Zinnie! 🐾 She is a 1-year-old brindle beauty who is basically a professional cuddle bug. This sweet girl has the softest coat, the best kisses, and a heart full of love. She currently lives happily with two bigger dog siblings and is a total rockstar at matching vibes. She loves to romp around the yard with the younger pup, but is just as happy lounging like a potato with the older dog. Her absolute dream is a home with a furry sibling or a human who will let her snuggle 24/7. Seriously, cuddling is her superpower! Zinnie is already house-trained and crate-trained. She is very food-motivated and loves showing off her tricks like “sit,” “down,” and “paw.” She is also working hard on learning how to play fetch! She is a great car rider, never destructive at home, and is a total go-with-the-flow queen. As a medium-energy girl, she is happy to explore the world with you or stay in her pajamas all day as a total homebody. Do you have a couch that feels a little empty, a doggie friend who needs a snuggle buddy, or do you just want the perfect excuse to stay home in your comfy clothes? Zinnie is waiting for you!

Meet Ren! 🐾💕 Ren is a sweet little girl with a playful spirit and a big love for her dog friends! She can be a little shy when meeting new people, but once she feels comfortable, her adorable personality starts to shine. She’s much more interested in making four-legged friends—and when she finds a dog she likes, she’s ready to PLAY! 🚀🐶 Ren is crate trained and does a great job sticking close to her person when she’s off leash. She loves squeaky toys, but her absolute favorite pastime might be turning small cardboard boxes into confetti! 📦😂 Give her a box and she’ll happily entertain herself shredding it to her heart’s content. Ren would love a patient adopter who will give her a little time to warm up and let her confidence grow. A playful doggy companion could be the perfect match for this sweet, silly girl!

PUPDATE: ADOPTED!! I’m Molly, a 4-month-old Hound-Shepherd mix, and I’m ready to steal your heart! 🐕 I’m already crate trained, gentle, and eager to please - plus I get along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and kids, making me a perfect fit for almost any family. I would really love to be in a home with another playful friend 🐕‍🦺. I’m affectionate and intelligent, and my foster parents say I’m a joy to train! I love my people and will be your loyal companion through all of life’s adventures. I ride well in the car too, so road trips are on the menu! 🚗 Put in an application to meet me and let’s start our journey together. 💕

We'd like to give a HUGE thank you shout out to Nathaniel Minsley, who raised $700 in cash and over 400 pounds of dog and cat food for Cause for Paws through his Eagle Scout Project!!! We are so grateful to Nathanial for his support and to our shared community for their gracious donations to help us support pets in need! We couldn't do what we do without your support! 🐶🐱❤️

PUPDATE: ADOPTED!! 🐾 Meet Sky – Your Future Best Friend 💜 Sky is the perfect mix of silly puppy energy and sweet, gentle soul. She loves to play, zoom around the yard, and make dog friends everywhere she goes. Underneath her playful side is a timid girl still learning that the world is a safe place. New people, loud sounds, and unfamiliar situations can feel overwhelming for Sky right now, so she’s looking for a patient family who will give her the time, love, and reassurance she needs to build confidence. And one thing that helps her tremendously? Other dogs! Sky absolutely thrives with a confident canine companion and takes comfort in following another dog’s lead. Because of this, she’s looking for a home with another playful, friendly dog to help show her the ropes. ✨ Sky’s Highlights: 🐾 Dog-friendly and loves to play 🐾 Adorable puppy zoomies and goofy antics 🐾 Gentle, submissive personality 🐾 Gains confidence from other dogs 🐾 Would love a fenced yard to run and explore 🐾 Best fit for a calm, patient home Sky is the kind of dog who will form an incredibly deep bond once she feels safe. Watching her come out of her shell and grow in confidence is truly something special. 💜 If you’re ready to give this sweet girl the love and patience she deserves, Sky may be your perfect match!

🐾 Meet Murphy! 🐾 If you’re looking for a pint-sized pup with a BIG personality, Murphy might be your guy! This adorable Jack Russell Terrier mix is playful, cuddly, and guaranteed to keep you smiling. Murphy is basically house trained and is still working on completely retiring his pee pad. He’s a fantastic sleeper and happily snoozes all night in his crate like a champ. He also walks nicely on leash and rides great in the car—although he may occasionally decide your lap is the best seat in the house! (Please, Murphy… we need you to keep all four paws out of the driver’s seat! 😂) Murphy is a total entertainer. When he gets excited to see you, he has the cutest greeting—and when it’s time to relax, he does the most adorable full-body “splat” on the floor. He also loves entertaining himself by tossing his toys backwards over his body and then racing after them. Who needs TV when you have Murphy? 🎾😂 He’s a serious foodie, so his future family will want to remember that food left unattended is basically an open invitation in Murphy’s world. 😉 And after playtime, he’s more than happy to snuggle up and soak up all the love. Oh, and did we mention Murphy looks absolutely adorable in his jammies and accessories? This boy is ready for every occasion—whether it’s playtime, cuddle time, or a cozy night in. 🥰 Murphy is a sweet, silly, affectionate little guy who would love a family ready to enjoy his playful antics, appreciate his quirky personality, and give him plenty of love. ❤️

🧬✨ RICO’S DNA RESULTS ARE IN ✨🧬 After plenty of guesses... Rico is officially: 🥁🥁🥁 53.7% American Pit Bull Terrier 19.2% Belgian Malinois 13.9% American Foxhound 8.4% Supermutt (Boxer + Lab) 4.8% German Shepherd Dog Did you guess it?! While we were very surprised to see some of these breeds… it definitely explains why he’s built like an athlete and powered by pure love 🥰 No matter the mix, here’s what’s 100% confirmed: 💛 Velcro boy 🎾 Fetch fanatic 👶 Kid-approved 🐶 Dog-friendly 🍼 Professional cuddle baby #AdoptRico #RescueDog #DogDNAReveal #AdoptDontShop

🚨 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR BUBBA 🚨 Bubba needs a foster home ASAP so he doesn’t have to go to boarding. 💔 Meet Bubba 🐾🤎 Professional couch potato. Expert snuggler. Certified good boy. Bubba is a low-key, house-trained gentleman who loves nothing more than relaxing with his people. He has great manners, enjoys a little playtime, and then happily settles back onto the couch for snuggles. He’s looking for a home where he can be the one-and-only pet and your loyal best friend. After waiting far too long, Bubba deserves a chance to experience the comfort of a home—not another stay in boarding. A foster home can save Bubba from returning to the kennel. Even a temporary place to stay would make an incredible difference while he waits for his forever family. If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time. Please help give Bubba the soft bed, quiet home, and love he deserves. Apply to foster or adopt today, and please share this post to help Bubba find a safe place before he has to go back to boarding. ❤️

PUPDATE: Adopted! Meet Emerald! 💚 I’m Emerald, Sage’s sister and the spunky little lady of the duo! I’m full of personality, always ready for my next adventure, and I love keeping everyone entertained with my silly puppy antics. Whether I’m chasing toys, exploring the world, or romping around with my foster fur siblings, I’m happiest when I’m on the move and having fun. Like any young puppy, I’m still learning my manners—and these puppy teeth are sharp! 😄 Because I’m working on appropriate chewing and play, I’d do best in a home without very young children while I continue learning. With patience, consistency, and plenty of positive guidance, I’ll grow into an amazing lifelong companion. I’m a pit mix puppy discovering the world one day at a time. Right now, my days are filled with eating, playing, napping, chewing on just about everything, and practicing my potty training. I’ll need a family that’s ready to invest the time and love it takes to help a puppy grow into a happy, well-mannered dog. If you’re looking for a fun-loving, spirited best friend who will fill your home with laughter, puppy kisses, and endless love, I just might be your perfect match. 🐶💕

🐾 Meet Apollo! ❤️ Apollo is a 1.5-year-old Pit Bull with a big personality, an even bigger heart, and endless joy to share. This sweet, goofy boy loves toys, playing with his dog friends, and being as close to his people as possible. Whether he’s romping around the backyard or snuggled up on the couch, Apollo is happiest when he’s with his family. He’s a smart, food-motivated pup who already knows sit, is learning down, and has mastered using the dog door. He can be a bit of an escape artist when left alone in a crate, but if you’re nearby, he’s perfectly content to settle in—he just loves having company. Apollo is looking for a forever home that will embrace his playful spirit, continue his training, and love him for the silly, affectionate boy he is. If you’re searching for a loyal best friend who will make you smile every day, Apollo is waiting to meet you. ❤️

Join Cause for Paws of NC for an afternoon of adorable, adoptable dogs! Come: 🐶 Meet adoptable dogs ❤️ Learn about fostering and volunteering 🏡 Find your new best friend 🍺 Enjoy a drink while supporting local rescue efforts Whether you’re looking to adopt or just want some puppy cuddles, we’d love to see you!