Category Archives: Featured

Meet Chardonnay - a total sweetheart with a gentle guardian heart. This loving girl has earned the nickname "little shadow" because she adores her people and likes to stay close, quietly keeping an ey...

Becky (3) is a soft, snuggly calico queen who melts into pets and loves cozy naps near her people Buckley (3) is her orange tabby best friend with a calm, comforting presence and a serious talent for ...

Ziggy is a 3-year-old poodle mix with a big heart and plenty of pep! He's the best of both worlds-happy to go for walks and burn off his energy, then just as content to curl up on the couch, the bed, ...

Lorena is a truly sweet girl with the gentlest soul. From her soft demeanor to her loving presence, she's the kind of cat who brings a sense of calm wherever she goes. She enjoys the company of other ...

Meet Bugsy - a stunning tan beauty with plush, velvety fur and a personality just as warm. Bugsy is fully housebroken and loves nothing more than soaking up the sunshine while lounging in the backyard...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. Autumn-blooming cherry, Hi...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have spent many hours looking out our window into the backyard. It gives Melissa and me great pleasure. The same can be said for the joy of watching the many bird...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Alas, another plant I have never owned and rarely seen in the landscapes in the Triangle. Of course, I normally don't trespass to look for plants so there may be a ...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Our friend Phil Campbell and her brother, who owns a separate nursery near Mt Airy, grow extraordinary plants of all kinds. Every year Phil brings down poinsettias ...

Meet Lucille, the epitome of charm. This laid-back lady is your ideal companion, always ready to share life’s moments by your side. Lucille’s journey began as a devoted mother, nurturing s...