Heart of the Carolinas Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry

04/26/2026

Best choir ever!🩷🐾

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

A lot of progress happening behind the scenes this week 🐾

We’ve been busy building dog house kits that will be put together into dog houses this weekend. Each one will give a dog a safer, drier, more comfortable place to rest—and that starts with the work happening right now.

Huge thank you to everyone who donated supplies or contributed financially to make this possible. What you gave is already turning into something meaningful.

We’ll share photos of the finished houses soon—can’t wait for you to see them come together ❤️

04/22/2026

We need shingles for the new dog houses we are building Saturday.
If you have any NEW UNUSED ROOF SHINGLES please let us know. 704 280-2354

04/12/2026

Celebrating National Pet Day 2026 in the United States. National Pet Day, observed annually on April 11th, is a day dedicated to appreciating pets and raising awareness about animals in need of adoption. Founded in 2006 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige, the day serves as a reminder of the joy and companionship that pets bring into our lives. It encourages support for abandoned and neglected animals in shelters.

Pets play an integral role in many American households, providing emotional support, companionship, and even health benefits. Studies have shown that having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve overall well-being. Whether it’s a loyal dog, a playful cat, a chirping bird, or a small rodent, pets enhance the quality of life for their owners. National Pet Day is a time to celebrate these relationships while also considering ways to help animals that have yet to find loving homes.

Description and image by Petworks.

04/10/2026

🐾 Help Us Build Comfort, One Dog at a Time 🐾

We are a fence-building charity that creates safe, secure outdoor spaces for dogs in need. Many of the dogs we help are living on chains or in unsafe setups, and we work to give them freedom, safety, and dignity through properly built fenced yards.

Every fence we build starts with something just as important — a safe, sturdy dog house. These shelters give dogs a warm, dry place to rest while we complete their new secure space.

Right now, we’re raising funds to build more dog houses so we can continue our mission of improving lives — one home, one fence, and one dog at a time.

Your support goes directly toward materials like lumber, roofing, and bedding — turning simple supplies into life-changing shelter and safety.

If you’ve ever seen the difference a secure space makes for a dog, you know how powerful this work is. 💛

🏠Have a gently used dog house you’re no longer using? Send us a message here on Facebook — we’d love to give it a second life helping a dog in need.

Together, we can give more dogs the comfort and care they deserve. 💕