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Rescue gives three-legged ‘Petey’ a new leash on life
When Petey was found wandering as a stray in Cumberland County, his future looked uncertain at best. Thanks to quick teamwork from rescuers, veterinarians, and volunteers with It Takes a Village Rescue NC, this handsome little man is now on the road to recovery—and adapting to life on three legs.
Lori St. James, founder and president of the Sanford-based rescue group that took in Petey, said her team didn’t hesitate when a coordinator reached out for help.
“The rescue coordinator sent us a message asking if we knew anyone who could help, and we said ‘yep, we will,’” recalled St. James.
One of the rescue’s volunteer transporters rushed Petey to an urgent care veterinary clinic when the rescue saw the severity of Petey’s condition. By the end of the day, the staff at Pinehurst Animal Hospital had cleared their schedules to make room for Petey’s emergency surgery.
Dr. Woodard began the operation, and when Dr. Iopollo returned from Raleigh, he brought his own dog to donate blood for Petey’s transfusion.
“Vet techs and staff stayed until 10 p.m. that night,” St. James said. “It was truly a village effort.”
On Friday evening, Petey was released into foster care, where he’ll focus on regaining weight before being neutered and treated for heartworms. Despite losing a leg, he’s adjusting quickly.
“Petey had actually been using the protruding bone as a leg to walk,” St. James said. “Now he’s learning to rebalance and walk with three legs and doing amazing.”
The rescue, based in Sanford, focuses on saving dogs from high-kill shelters, abusive environments, and the streets. Their mission is to provide medical care and second chances.
“Our vision is to extend our love across not only the Carolinas, but to any dog in need,” reads their mission statement. “Although some of the cases may break our hearts, they are quickly rebuilt by the resilience and strength that resonates from every dog.”
The rescue credits its success to a vast network of volunteers, fosters, and supporters across the Carolinas who stay connected through social media and a shared love of animals.
Happy and healing, Petey serves as another fine example of how volunteers can have an impact on the lives of the animals they rescue through compassion and collaboration.
To follow Petey’s journey and learn more about It Takes a Village Rescue NC, find the rescue on Facebook.
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~ Article and video by Sandhills Sentinel Assistant Editor Abegail Murphy. Footage and photos courtesy It Takes a Village Rescue NC.
Two people were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins linked to a Felony Lane Gang operating across multiple states.
According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers responded to OrangeTheory Fitness on August 4 after a vehicle was broken into and items were reportedly stolen.
“Investigators began following leads and linked the case to similar cases in Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Foxfire, Pittsboro, High Point, and Fuquay-Varina,” states the Aberdeen Police Department in a press release. “A multi-jurisdictional investigation began, and investigators verified suspects in this case were part of a Felony Lane Gang that was targeting vehicles at gyms across several states.”
Detectives identified the suspect vehicle as a rental car and located it at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Surveillance footage from a bank in Cary helped investigators identify Victoria Tudor, 48, of Raleigh, and Ethan Smith, 33, of Youngsville, as suspects.
Warrants were issued on September 26. Smith is facing charges of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, and Tudor is facing charges of felony conspiracy to obtain property by false pretenses. On November 7, officers with the Fuquay-Varina Police Department and the Raleigh Fugitive Task Force located the pair. Both were taken before a Wake County magistrate and received $5,000 secured bonds.
Police said the case remains open as investigators continue working with surrounding agencies to identify additional suspects.
All suspects and persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Via Aberdeen Police Department.
Three people were arrested Thursday after Moore County Sheriff’s Office investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Bell Fork Road in the Heflin Mobile Home Park in Aberdeen.
Detectives conducted the search on Nov. 13 and seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, multiple items of drug and marijuana paraphernalia, thirteen firearms, and more than $2,800 in cash.
Investigators arrested Jose Sanchez, 26, of Aberdeen, and charged him with felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance; possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine; felony possession of cocaine; possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana; felony possession of marijuana; two counts of maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances; and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Moore County Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in district court on Dec.10.
Tabitha Sanchez, 56, of Aberdeen, was charged with felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was held at the Moore County Detention Center under a $5,500 secured bond and is also scheduled to appear in district court on Dec.10.
Brandy Grice, 50, of Aberdeen, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was committed to the Moore County Detention Center under a $5,500 secured bond and has the same Dec. 10 district court date.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Via Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins linked to a Felony Lane Gang operating across multiple states.
According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers responded to OrangeTheory Fitness on August 4 after a vehicle was broken into and items were reportedly stolen.
“Investigators began following leads and linked the case to similar cases in Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Foxfire, Pittsboro, High Point, and Fuquay-Varina,” states the Aberdeen Police Department in a press release. “A multi-jurisdictional investigation began, and investigators verified suspects in this case were part of a Felony Lane Gang that was targeting vehicles at gyms across several states.”
Detectives identified the suspect vehicle as a rental car and located it at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Surveillance footage from a bank in Cary helped investigators identify Victoria Tudor, 48, of Raleigh, and Ethan Smith, 33, of Youngsville, as suspects.
Warrants were issued on September 26. Smith is facing charges of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, and Tudor is facing charges of felony conspiracy to obtain property by false pretenses. On November 7, officers with the Fuquay-Varina Police Department and the Raleigh Fugitive Task Force located the pair. Both were taken before a Wake County magistrate and received $5,000 secured bonds.
Police said the case remains open as investigators continue working with surrounding agencies to identify additional suspects.
All suspects and persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Via Aberdeen Police Department.
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