Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store

As we gear up for our Unleashed Lake Boone's Sweet 16 Paw-ty! happening tomorrow, we thought we'd have a little fun. Tell us in the comments: "How Unleashed are you?"

Everyone with scores from 0-12 is invited to celebrate with us at Unleashed at Lake Boone and Unleashed of Wilmington Sunday, June 2nd from 10am-6pm, with extra goodies from 1-3 pm!

Unleashed's first brick-and-mortar store is turning 16, and our awesome employees have decided to throw a little paw-ty to celebrate: Unleashed Lake Boone's Sweet 16 Paw-ty!

Join us at Unleashed at Lake Boone this Sunday for puppy cake, ice cream, treats, and more! There will be party favors (fill up a goodie bag for your dog and/or cat) and presents too (free door prize drawings!)

And while we spoil your pets, you can help local animal rescue, Freedom Ride Rescue! There will be a donation and raffle table available all day, and from 1-3pm check out local artist Binky & Bell who will be donating to Freedom Ride as well!

Presents (door prize) details: Stop by anytime Sunday, June 2nd, to be entered into our door prize drawing for an awesome raffle basket (you do not need to be present to win.)

For extra chances to win presents, there will be in-person door prize drawings at 1, 2, and 3pm! You may enter as many door prize drawings as you like!!

Also, from 1-3pm, the Phinney family (owners) will be there to catch up with old customers, meet new ones, answer questions, eat cake, pet puppies, and celebrate with you!

We hope to see you!

Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store Locally & independently owned and operated holistic pet stores in NC. Not affiliated with PETCO.

🌺We are ONE WEEK away from our Spring Fling: Presented by Unleashed coming to Booth Amphitheatre on April 27th!!

Will you be there?
Are you signed up for the Better-Late-Than-Never Doggie Easter Egg Hunt? https://givebutter.com/unleashedsspringfling2024

🌟 Unleashed's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser 2024 has something for everyone including:
🛍 Vendors
🐱 30 Rescue Groups, Shelters, and other Animal Welfare non-profits - many with adoptable pets
🥚 HUGE Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, with thousands of prizes, including the Grand Prize Egg- 1 YEAR of FREE Super Premium Pet Food from Unleashed! (Participation by donation which goes to local rescues: https://givebutter.com/unleashedsspringfling2024 )
🛍 Raffle: Enter to win amazing gift baskets, including $100 gift certificate from Unleashed! 100% of donation goes to rescues/shelters.
😋 Food Trucks & Drink Concessions
🦘Bounce House
🎶 Live Music
🐶🐱 Lots of Dogs! And puppies & cats too!!

🐶 Unleashed's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser 2024 is FREE and all are welcome, including kids and leashed pets!

For more details, including Easter Egg Hunt sign-up, updates about what vendors, rescue groups, food trucks and more will be joining, follow the event on FB- Unleashed's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser 2024, and check out the website: www.K9SpringFling.com

In case you missed it, check out the latest Unleashed newsletter all about Unleashed's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser 2024, which is coming up on April 27th!

Read the newsletter to find out all about the rescues, vendors, live music, bounce house, food & drink, raffles, donation drive, sponsors, and a better-late-than-never doggie Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser!
https://mailchi.mp/unleashedmutt.com/springfling2024

If you didn’t receive this newsletter, but would like to in the future, check your junk or sign up- in store or here: https://unleashedmutt.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=277489e6bcc0effec07820de9&id=f78a04e022

Event Annoucement: Spring Fling Our biggest event of the year is less than 2 weeks away! Join us for Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser, a free community event to benefit animals in need!

Did the Easter Bunny🐰 leave something for your pet? Did your pet get to hunt for eggs 🥚?
If not, then it's not too late!
If yes, what pet wouldn't want more fun and goodies?

The Easter Bunny 🐰 is coming back to the Triangle to drop off eggs full of the best prizes for your pet to find!

Sign your pet up to hunt for eggs for a donation to local rescue groups! Every egg has a prize (treat or toy or collar or leash or pet food or accessories and so much more!)

Don't delay, spaces are selling out fast!
Learn more and sign up here: https://www.k9springfling.com/post/easter-egg-hunt-sign-up-is-live-1

What is this awesome event? Unleashed's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser 2024
When is it? Saturday, April 27
Where is it? Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC
Do I have to sign up? Getting in to see the rescues, adoptable pets, vendors, bounce house, live music and more is free and you don't have to sign up. BUT the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt is by donation only and pre-registering is your only guarantee.

🌺We are ONE MONTH away from our Unleashed's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser 2024 coming to Booth Amphitheatre on April 27th!!

🐶 Spring Fling is FREE and all are welcome, including kids and leashed pets!
🌟 Spring Fling has something for everyone including:
🛍 Vendors
🐱 Rescue Groups, Shelters, and other Animal Welfare non-profits with adoptable pets
🥚 HUGE Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, with thousands of prizes, including the Grand Prize Egg- 1 YEAR of FREE Super Premium Pet Food from Unleashed! (Participation by donation which goes to local rescues)
🛍 Raffle: Enter to win amazing gift baskets, including $100 gift certificate from Unleashed! 100% of donation goes to rescues/shelters.
😋 Food Trucks & Drink Concessions
🦘Bounce House
🎶 Live Music
🐶🐱 Lots of Dogs! And puppies & cats too!!

For more details, including Easter Egg Hunt sign-up, updates about what vendors, rescue groups, food trucks and more will be joining, follow the event on FB (Unleashed's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser 2024), and check out our website: www.K9SpringFling.com

Win-win-win opportunity! Help a good cause and you could win a $50 Unleashed gift certificate!

Some awesome people brought us over the $300 mark! That doesn't just mean two dogs spayed or neutered - it means 10 less homeless puppies. Can you help us reach enough to help 3 dogs? There's only a week left to donate and be entered to win our gift card! --> https://helpncdogs.org/donate/

Hey Unleashed friends and family,
We take a break from our regular fun posting of cute pets and good deals to share some not-so-fun news with you. One of the pet food brands that we carry, Victor Pet Foods, has issued a voluntary recall due to the potential for Salmonella. If you have a bag of Victor Pet Food with Best-By Dates before 10/31/24, you may bring it to any Unleashed location for a full refund, plus 20% off any new bag of pet food.

Although we hope to never encounter recalls, Unleashed employees are trained for such an occasion, and we are all monitoring the situation closely. Fortunately, no pets have been reported to be affected by this recall and the recall is being done out of an abundance of caution. Humans are more susceptible to the negative effects of salmonella than our pets, so please, always wash your hands after handling any pet food.

Not sure what to feed now while Victor is busy super sanitizing and inspecting their facility with a fine-tooth comb? We are here to help! We love rotational feeding, so hopefully your pet already has some other favorites, but if you haven’t gotten into rotational feeding (mixing and matching brands and flavors) yet, we are happy to introduce you or find the closest food to what your pet has been eating and help with the transition. We have lots of experience helping pets find the just right food(s) for them and making sure the transition goes smoothly. Helping pets be as happy and healthy as ours is not only our mission, it is our passion, and what we love most.

If you need help with pet food, today or any day, stop in and talk with one of our awesome employees- we think you’ll be impressed by how much they know! If your pet(s) have special needs or more complex situations, or you have extra concerns that you want to make sure we have the time and extra expertise to address, please sign up for a FREE one-on-one nutritional consultation on our website: https://www.unleashedmutt.com/consultations. *Consultations are offered in person at one of our store locations- Unleashed, LLC, aka Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store, is locally owned and operated with locations in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wilmington, & Southport, North Carolina. Visit www.unleashedmutt.com for more details.

Here is the link to the official recall announcement: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mid-america-pet-food-expands-voluntary-recall-include-additional-dog-and-cat-food-products-due?fbclid=IwAR2xL5nmYBWQ6uvk_TpyDGpr6KlJSmccQSp9oTbqiDhkLQG67H2K54VgfnM

If you like to get into the nitty-gritty like us, here is a link to the FDA & CDC’s ongoing Salmonella investigation (short version: there have been 7 unrelated reports of Salmonella (in people) across the US (none in NC) from Jan to Nov 2023- 3 of which mentioned feeding Victor to their pets, leading to one retail sample of one Victor formula from SC being tested, which has led to Victor voluntarily recalling all of their products to be 100% sure that there are no products for sale with Salmonella.) The Salmonella investigation is ongoing, and you can find out more here: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-and-cdc-investigate-cases-salmonella-linked-pet-food-made-mid-america-pet-food-multiple-brands?fbclid=IwAR0qCXdlRk6TNx7wADWSc51I-57-C-nKcgcR739k9rjooTF-nBjLDz2rWmI

Consultations | Unleashed The Dog & Cat Store | United States Sign up for a FREE (no strings attached), one-on-one dog or cat nutrition consultation with one of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, caring people you will ever meet.

It's almost here- Halloween at Unleashed! Bring your pup (optional), dress them up (optional) or just stop by for some yummy TREATS (tricks optional)!

See details for the store nearest you on their page:
Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh: at City Market,
North Raleigh: Unleashed at Stonehenge
West Raleigh: Unleashed at Lake Boone,
Crabtree Valley Mall: Unleashed at Crabtree Valley Mall

Cary
Unleashed of Cary

Durham
University/MLK: Unleashed of Durham
Downtown: Unleashed Downtown Durham
Southpoint: Unleashed at Streets at Southpoint

Wilmington
Landfall/Wrightsville area: Unleashed of Wilmington
Downtown: Unleashed on Front Street

Southport
Unleashed of Southport

Our Wilmington store on Front St. has new hours for the season so make sure to stop on by and spend a little extra time getting something for your furry friends! Summer Days here we come!

Memorial Day Hours, swipe to check each of our store locations hours & have a wonderful weekend!

furiends

Go to the Spring Fling: Presented by Unleashed page to vote!

Details:
2023 Spring Fling Photo Contest!
As part of the 's Spring Fling Dog & Cat Fundraiser, brought to you by 's Logic & , you get to help give back to these rescues! Go vote for your favorite by liking his/her picture to help that rescue win 500lbs of premium dog food from Super Premium Pet Food

***This contest will run from April 4 - April 10th by 12pm!***
*winner announced April 12*

✨ IF you are voting, PLEASE go to the original photo and like the photo you would like to win!

Many of these furry pals may be available to adopt & rescues will be at the Unleashed Spring Fling 2023 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre this Saturday, April 8 from 12pm-6pm!

💕 Bring your furever Valentine on Feb. 10 for some extra love as we host our Valentine's Day Party!💕

All day we will have a:
👉🏼Treaty Buffet
👉🏼Chance to win a door prize full of treats, goodies, & free food! (enter in all day & you do not need to be present to win*)
👉🏼Our famous Kissing Contest at 6pm!⭐️ WINNERS: 1st Place $100 gift certificate, 2nd Place $50 gift certificate, 3rd Place $10 gift certificate!

👉🏼Don’t forget to take a snapshot 📷 at our photo booths & share using (tag the store you visited)
*In store contests, no purchase necessary to enter. Winner contacted on 2/16/23.

⭐check your local Unleashed social media page for holiday updates⭐

⭐🐶🐱 Love Hunt & Love Match Feb. 7-14!🐶🐱⭐
😘💋Kissing contest Feb. 10 6pm!😘💋

How to Enter⤵️

💕 Love Hunt & Love Match Feb. 7-14*: Stop by the store and enter the Love Hunt & Love Match contest for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate, treats & goodies! Winners randomly selected & contacted on Feb.16!

💋Kissing contest Feb. 10 6pm: We are bringing back the big Kissing Contest!! We will have our judges see which pup gives the best, slobbery kisses!
👉🏼 Be sure to show up a few minutes before 6 pm and give the judges your pet's name that is entering
👉🏼 The judges will deliberate and there will be three winners:
⭐️ WINNERS: 1st Place $100 gift certificate, 2nd Place $50 gift certificate, 3rd Place $10 gift certificate!
*In store contests, no purchase necessary to enter. Contests end 2/14/23 at 8pm EST* Winner contacted on 2/16/23.

⭐check your local Unleashed social media page for holiday updates⭐

🐾💕 💕 Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s the best way you can…with your pet! 💕 💕🐾
We will be having a Valentine’s Celebration starting February 7-14th, which will include our Love Hunt & Love Match contests for a chance to win a gift certificate up to $50 (enter in store)! We will also host our annual Valentine’s Party on February 10, so make sure to join us for some fun including door prizes, treat buffet, & our most popular pet kissing contest where you could win a gift certificate of up to $100!

⭐check your local Unleashed social media page for holiday updates⭐

🐾💖We're getting things rolling for Valentine's Day Celebrationby setting up our Photo Booth Stations at your local Unleashed! When you stop by to grab some treats, stock up, or just bringing your furiend by for some extra Unleashed lovin' be sure to check the Photo Booth areas out! The Unleashed store teams had fun decorating them so that you and your furever Valentine can take some amazing pictures! Be sure to share them on social media with & tag your Unleashed store page so that we can share them too 😍

Thanks to all Unleashed on Front Street for collecting xmas donations for us!
What generous customers giving so much for our next group of dogs!!
Happy New Year to all!

🎉Welcome 2023, we are grateful for another wonderful year! We can’t wait to continue working with our amazing pet community & rescues! Here’s to another year of meeting & helping as many dogs, cats, & small animals as we can ! 🐾

Last Chance! As we get ready to ring in the New Year don't forget to take advantage of some of the great promos we've had this month. We will be closing early at most locations so be sure to visit before we do on December 31st!

🎊New years Eve:
Unleashed at Lake Boone - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed at Stonehenge - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed at City Market - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed of Cary - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed at Crabtree Valley Mall - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed of Durham Parkway Plaza - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed Downtown Durham - 10am to 5pm
Unleashed of Wilmington (Landfall) - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed on Front Street (Wilmington) - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed of Southport (Wilmington) - 10am to 5pm

🎉New year's Day:
Unleashed at Lake Boone - 11am to 6pm
Unleashed at Stonehenge - 11am to 6pm
Unleashed at City Market - 11am to 6pm
Unleashed of Cary - 11am to 6pm
Unleashed at Crabtree Valley Mall - 10am to 6pm
Unleashed of Durham Parkway Plaza - 11am to 6pm
Unleashed Downtown Durham - 11am to 5pm
Unleashed of Wilmington (Landfall) - 11am to 6pm
Unleashed on Front Street (Wilmington) - 11am to 6pm
Unleashed of Southport (Wilmington) - 11am to 5pm

The Holidays are approaching quickly! We will have Holiday hours at different locations, which we’ve listed below for you, so make sure to stop by your local Unleashed if you need to stock up on goodies for all your fur babies ! 🐾

✨Make sure to keep an eye on your local Unleashed social media page for any updates!✨

🎄Christmas Eve:
Lake Boone - 10am to 6pm
Stonehenge - 10am to 6pm
City market - 10am to 6pm
Cary - 10am to 6pm
Crabtree Mall - 9am to 6pm
Durham- Parkway Plaza - 10am to 6pm
Downtown Durham - 10am to 5pm
Landfall (Wilmington) - 10am to 6pm
Front St. (Wilmington) - 10am to 6pm
Southport (Wilmington) - 10am to 5pm

☃️Christmas Day:
ALL CLOSED

🎊New years Eve:
Lake Boone - 10am to 6pm
Stonehenge - 10am to 6pm
City market - 10am to 6pm
Cary - 10am to 6pm
Crabtree Mall - 10am to 6pm
Durham- Parkway Plaza - 10am to 6pm
Downtown Durham - 10am to 5pm
Landfall (Wilmington) - 10am to 6pm
Front St. (Wilmington) - 10am to 6pm
Southport (Wilmington) - 10am to 5pm

🎉New year's Day:
Lake Boone - 11am to 6pm
Stonehenge - 11am to 6pm
City market - 11am to 6pm
Cary - 11am to 6pm
Crabtree Mall - 10am to 6pm
Durham- Parkway Plaza - 11am to 6pm
Downtown Durham - 11am to 5pm
Landfall (Wilmington) - 11am to 6pm
Front St. (Wilmington) - 11am to 6pm
Southport (Wilmington) - 11am to 5pm


#2023

🐶Today is your last chance ! Santa will be at Unleashed Downtown Durham 4pm-7pm today! Sign up is almost full so make sure to book your slot : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45aba72aa3f49-meet10 ✨✨You may also stop by and the elves will do their best to accommodate walk-ins!

We will have some treats for your pets to help motivate them to look at the camera, but you will need to have the following:
🌲Your own camera or phone to photograph the moment (you can take as many pictures as you want in your time slot)
🌲Your pet on a leash or in a carrier that can be handed over to Santa and his elves
Santa & his elves can't wait to see you !

One of our favorite parts of our mission statement is to help EVERY dog and cat, and that includes the ones still looking for their fur-ever homes. We do this all year long, but we especially love our annual Angel Tree fundraiser where we get to watch the Christmas lists of homeless animals and the wonderful Animal Rescue groups get filled.

🎄If you haven’t checked out the Angel Trees in our store yet, Giving Tuesday is the perfect time! All day on November 29, we will add $10 when you buy something to put under an Angel Tree.

*Note: Every Unleashed location has different trees supporting different local rescues, so visit all the locations to see all of the wonderful trees and wreaths!

We love to support fellow small businesses and get really excited when we get to work together to support the community! We are so happy to announce that our local ice cream shop, , has made a generous donation from sales of their doggie ice cream (that comes with a dog cookie from Unleashed) that will kick off our annual Angel Tree rescue fundraiser!
Thanks to Fresh, our Angel Tree fundraiser is getting off to a great start with $312 to immediately start filling the Christmas wish lists of local animals in need!
Be sure to check out the rescue Angel Trees at your local Unleashed store to see how you can also help them this holiday season!

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**check your local Unleashed social media page for holiday updates