October News at Unleashed the Dog & Cat Store

We can't wait for one of our favorite events of the year- HALLOWEEN PARTIES!  Join us at any Unleashed location* on October 31st from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.  Grab a costume if you can, show off your best tricks-for-treats, or just enter to win our door prizes where all you have to do is show up, even without your pup! Don't miss the carnival games, pumpkin spice lattes (for the pups), spooky scavenger hunt and more! Whether your pet comes with or stays home, you can take them their very own goodie bag of treats. All of the stores* will have a selfie station for capturing the moment; if you're in North Raleigh, Mia's Mafia will be on hand with an even better Halloween photo shoot fundraiser! Head to Unleashed Stonehenge if you want the real-deal Halloween photo (pets, families, and kids welcome!)  

Looking for a friend to match costumes with this Halloween? Adopt them from one of our meet-and-greets this month! Or see which one won't leave your mat at our PUPPY YOGA session! Keep scrolling for all the details.

Does your dog need to freshen up before donning their cutest costume?  Let the volunteers with NCSU's Volunteers Around the World do the scrubbing while you browse at Unleashed City Market during the upcoming DOG WASH FUNDRAISER. 

Stay tuned for the launch of our new website where you can order online for pick-up in-store, order more items for shipping, and even order local delivery in some areas.  The online shopping will be linked to your loyalty points and frequent buyer programs and will even now match our in-store sales.  We're still working out some glitches, but we are hopeful that we'll be rolling it out any day now.  We hope that you'll enjoy the new site but still come see in person us whenever you can!!

Join us on Saturday, October 31st from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM for an afternoon packed with activities, contests, and plenty of scarily delicious treats:

Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat buffet where every pet can get a goody bag (even if they aren't at the party).

Door Prizes at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM: Just show up to win! Each winner will receive three months of free pet food (must be present to win)!

Costume Contest at 1:00 PM: Bring your pup in their spookiest, silliest, or most creative look for a chance to win an Unleashed gift certificate! $75 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd.

Tricks for Treats at 2:00 PM: Show off your pup’s best trick to win a Boo Basket full of goodies (customizable for allergies)!

Carnival Games throughout the party, including bobbing for treats, puzzle toys, and more.

Pumpkin Spice Lattes: Grab your pup their own pet-friendly PSL while they party!!

Spooky Scavenger Hunt: Search the store; be entered to win $25.

Halloween Photo Booth to capture the memories.

     -Stonehenge N. Raleigh: Halloween Photo Fundraiser with Mia's Mafia Rescue from 12-6pm

     -Landfall Wilmington: First Mate Rescue Group will be joining from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM with adoptable pups!

     -Durham Parkway Plaza: Independent Animal Rescue Group will be joining from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM with adoptable cats and dogs!

*This event is going on at all Unleashed locations; however, Crabtree Valley Mall and Streets at Southpoint Mall locations are limited and not allowed to invite pups. Check with your preferred location for details.

Calling all terriers and terrier-adjacent pups!

Join us at Unleashed Landfall from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on October 24th for a tiny, but mighty terrier meetup you and your pup won’t want to miss.

Enter the raffle for an Unleashed gift certificate! Grab your tickets and join in the fun! 100% of raffle ticket sales go to Cape Fear Critters Rescue.

FREE to attend! Both purebreds and mixes always welcome.

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Suite P. Wilmington, NC

329 Blake St. Raleigh, NC

Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies is joining us at Unleashed Stonehenge for a beginner-friendly yoga flow with rescue puppies roaming for cuddles and naps! 

Class is from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 25th. Come 5 minutes early to check in and set up your mat.

What to bring: Yoga mat + water, comfy clothes, and a camera-ready smile.

7408 Creedmoor Rd. Raleigh, NC

Put on your best costume and head over to our Halloween pictures with Mia's Mafia on October 31st from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM!

Head to the community room in the back to find the spooky photo booth! No sign-up necessary. All kinds of pets are welcome. Kids too!

Need a pet to bring to the photo booth? Adopt one from Mia's Mafia! View their adoptable cats, HERE.

7408 Creedmoor Rd.

Raleigh, NC

- October 3rd, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Wilmington (Landfall):  Mean Girls Day

- October 3rd, 12:00 - 4:00 PM - Southport: Meet and Greet with Animal Ally Action Fund

- October 3rd, 12:00 - 4:00 PM - Durham (Parkway Plaza): Testimonial Filming Day- share your stories with us in person and we will do the videoing!

- October 10th, 11:00 - 1:00 PM - Cary (Crescent Commons): Meet and Greet with Freedom German Shepherd

- October 10th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Raleigh (Stonehenge): Meet and Greet with Love Mutts

- October 10th, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Durham (Parkway Plaza): Meet and Greet with Independent Animal Rescue

- October 17th, 12:00 - 4:00 PM - Southport: Meet and Greet with Animal Ally Action Fund

- October 24th, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - DT Raleigh (City Market): Dog Wash Fundraiser with NCSU's Volunteers Around the World

- October 24th, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Wilmington (Landfall): Terrier Meetup benefitting Cape Fear Critters

- October 31st, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Raleigh (Stonehenge): Halloween Pictures with Mia's Mafia

- October 31st, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Durham (Parkway Plaza): Meet and Greet with Independent Animal Rescue

- October 31st, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Wilmington (Landfall): Meet and Greet with First Mate Rescue

- October 31st, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: All Locations - Halloween Paw-ty

- November 22nd, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: All Locations: Petsgiving

- November 28th, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM: All Locations -Small Business Saturday 

Please note that due to the nature of volunteer-run events, all are subject to change. Please check the organization's website/social media, or contact us to find out about any changes.Don't miss a thing and stay up-to-date with our live calendar! 

To partner with us, email [email protected]. 

October Deals valid 10/1-10/31 while supplies last.

Whether you have just found us, have been with us for almost 20 years, or somewhere in-between, thank you for shopping local and supporting our still independently owned and run "Neighborhood Pet Store." We truly appreciate each and every one of our customers. By shopping at Unleashed, you support so many local area animal non-profits and your local community in more ways than you know. 

 We hope that you and your pets join us for Halloween and check out one or more of our community supporting events this month too!  We would also love to hear from you- share a memory, a story, a testimonial, or even just a cute pet picture with us at our testimonial link so that your pet can be featured in our upcoming 20th Anniversary compilation.

We always hope that every experience you have at Unleashed is wonderful, that your pets live the longest, healthiest, happiest lives possible and that we can continue to serve you and your beloved fur family for many, many years to come.

- Woof, Meow, and Love from the Phinney family and all of our extended Unleashed family

Amy & JP Phinney, founders/owners/operators

Contact us directly by emailing JP: [email protected]

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