Category Archives: Featured

Meet Roland! This handsome 2-year-old boy turns heads with his striking gray coat, matching gray eyes, and a smile that never quits. Roland is full of youthful, puppy-like energy and absolutely lives ...

O'Malley is a big orange teddy bear with an even bigger heart. This handsome guy is equal parts cuddly companion and gentle giant, always ready to lean into pets, soak up attention, and curl up nearby...

Drummer is an incredibly sweet, devoted dog who loves to follow his foster mom from room to room and curl up beside her on the couch for cozy reading-time naps. He enjoys walks and trips to the dog pa...

Crumpet is just like her name: soft, warm, and best enjoyed in a calm, cozy setting. This sweet girl may take a minute to rise (like a proper crumpet!), but once she feels safe and settled, she absolu...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our ...

Canyon is a loving pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Canyon warms up beautifully to people once he gets to know them, though he can be a bit timid at first. Once he feels comfortabl...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard." I was ...

Take note-Breezy is not your average kitten! Yes, she's absolutely adorable and full of playful energy, but what truly makes her special is her incredibly soft coat, her extra-friendly personality, an...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) ...

Meet Siri: part shy woodland creature, part social butterfly in training. At home, she's still processing the shocking discovery that humans are (usually) nice and the world isn't out to get her. She'...