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Paws of Thanks

Paws of Thanks: Good Dogs. Good Deeds. Great Community. Complete any 4 of 6 November challenges, support local businesses and give back to rescue dogs.

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Community Giving Goal

🐾 500 Items for Rescue Dogs

Help the Triangle dog community collect 500 needed items for local rescue dogs during Paws of Thanks. Donations will be divided among Paws At Play rescue partners based on current needs.

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Give a Paw

Rescue Giving Drive

Bring an approved donation to any Paws At Play collection location. Donations will be divided among our rescue partners based on their current needs.

Drop-off locations

Paws At Play Gresham Lake
3717 Overlook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA

Paws At Play Raleigh
6503 Hilburn Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Paws At Play Youngsville
841 Bert Winston Rd, Youngsville, NC 27596, USA

Wish List

Unopened dog food
Dry or canned; unopened and within date.

Unopened dog treats
Training treats, biscuits or chews; unopened.

Puppy pads
Any standard size.

Paper towels
New, unopened packages preferred.

Dog toys
New durable toys, balls or enrichment toys.

Leashes & collars
New or gently used, clean and in good condition.

Blankets & towels
Clean and gently used; no heavily damaged items.

Cleaning supplies
Unopened pet-safe cleaning supplies.

November Challenges

Complete any 4 of 6 challenges to finish Paws of Thanks.

Choose challenges in any order. Most can be completed anywhere around the Triangle; upload a photo for staff approval. Each challenge can be completed with a photo submission.

Challenge 1

Shop Small, Wag Big

Challenge: Visit or purchase from a locally owned dog-friendly business. Upload a photo from your visit.

Complete Challenge
Challenge 2

Give a Paw

Challenge: Bring an approved item to a Paws At Play collection location and upload a photo with your donation.

Complete Challenge
Challenge 3

Treat Yourself & Your Pup

Challenge: Use the Guide to visit a dog-friendly restaurant, brewery or coffee shop and share a photo from your outing.

Complete Challenge
Challenge 4

Grateful for the Outdoors

Challenge: Enjoy a dog-friendly park, trail, greenway or outdoor adventure and upload a photo.

Complete Challenge
Challenge 5

Thank a Pet Hero

Challenge: Thank someone who makes dogs’ lives better — such as vet staff, a groomer, trainer, rescue volunteer or pet-care professional — and share the moment.

Complete Challenge
Challenge 6

Why I’m Thankful for My Dog

Challenge: Upload a favorite photo of your dog and tell us one thing you are thankful for about them.

Complete Challenge