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KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Senorita!

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Senorita!

This sweet 2-year-old beauty is the definition of affectionate. Señorita loves to purr, give enthusiastic head butts, and soak up all the love you have to offer. She is FIV positive, but that doesn’t slow her down or keep her from living a happy, healthy life.

Señorita is also a social butterfly — she gets along great with other cats and would love a feline friend to share her days with. Whether she’s snuggling by your side or charming everyone with her sweet personality, she’s sure to bring warmth and joy to any home.

Are you ready to give Señorita the forever home she deserves? She’s ready to meet you!

Second Chance Pet Adoptions
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Red and black chokeberries thrive in North Carolina landscapes

Red and black chokeberries thrive in North Carolina landscapes

Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) and Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) are versatile shrubs native to North Carolina. I have seen many of the red varieties, while black varieties have never shown up in my path. They are similar however, with obviously, the main difference, the color of the berries. In addition, the red has a more upright and slender shape preferring moist soil, while the black are more tolerant of various soil conditions. The berries of the black varieties usually drop in summer while the berries of the red varieties last until winter. Otherwise the two types are much alike. The flowers, of course, come in the spring and with the help of pollinators, make these small berries.… Continue Reading

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Scully!

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Scully!

Hi, my name is Scully. I’m 3 years old, 60 pounds and possibly a boxer-terrier mix. I’m searching for my forever home or even a foster home for a while. When I was about 6 months old, my brother and I were rescued by Second Chance Pet Adoption.  We were neglected and abandoned.  It was a…… Continue Reading

Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub

Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub

I have many different species of plants in my landscape. However, I do not own a “Clethra alnifolia” or “sweet pepper bush” or “summersweet”. I bet if I were to ask brother Rufus if he planted one in his historic yard, he would say yes. Clethra is a native plant to Eastern North America including North Carolina of course. My expert friends on the Weekend Gardener tell us that Clethra is a choice shrub for the Tar Heel state’s growing conditions.… Continue Reading

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Cher!

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Cher!

Cher is a 5-month-old brown and white tabby with a whole lot of personality and even more love to give. Just like the legendary diva she’s named after, this little starlet is full of flair, fun, and affection. She’s got energy for days—wrestling with her kitten buddies, chasing toys, and turning every room into her…… Continue Reading

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rocky!

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rocky!

Meet Rocky Balboa – a gentle giant with a heart of gold and a name that packs a punch! This 2-year-old Great Pyrenees/German Shepherd mix is the perfect blend of calm and playful. With his laid-back nature and occasional goofy zoomies, Rocky is just as happy lounging on the couch as he is exploring the…… Continue Reading

Find zen in your garden with zinnias

Find zen in your garden with zinnias

My mother-in-law, Jean Reeves, was smart, hard-working, industrious, caring and pretty. She loved gardening, and taught her equally pretty daughters about vegetables and flowers and how they co-exist in nature. When I fell in love with Melissa, I also fell in love with her parents’ extraordinary and expansive dairy farm. The vegetable garden was always spacious, pristine and yummy. Jean’s talent for growing flowers was equally as impressive. Her sizable zinnia garden was memorable for the vivid colors. I think a low flying plane would have flown around to get another look.… Continue Reading

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rain!

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rain!

This gorgeous 1-year-old tortoiseshell beauty is as unique as they come—she’s fluffy, fabulous, and even has extra toes (a polydactyl kitty)! Her mitten-like paws only add to her charm and make her even more irresistible. She’s a friendly and affectionate girl who enjoys the company of both people and other cats, making her a wonderful…… Continue Reading

‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms

‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms

Every regular co-host on the WPTF Weekend Gardener has discussed with delight, at one time or another, the attributes of the “naked lady” spider lily or Lycoris radiate. I have read that the name “Lycorus” refers to the mistress of the Roman leader Mark Anthony. Of course, there are other names for this popular bulb: “Cluster amaryllis”, “Equinox flower”, “Hurricane lilies”, “Magic lily”, “Resurrection lily”, and “Surprise lily”. Yes, this extraordinary perennial bulb is in the amaryllis family and is a native of China, Korea and Japan, but there are varieties that are native to the southeastern U.S. including North Carolina. … Continue Reading

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Suzy!

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Suzy!

You’ll quickly fall in love with this one-eyed cutie! Suzy is a sweet, silly, playful girl looking for her forever home! She can take a little bit to warm up to people, but once she builds trust with you she is your shadow and best pal. She follows her foster parents from room to room,…… Continue Reading

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KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Senorita!

Red and black chokeberries thrive in North Carolina landscapes

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Scully!

Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Cher!

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rocky!

Find zen in your garden with zinnias

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rain!

‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Suzy!

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