It's no secret that we love animals as much as we love beer -- heck we even created a hashtag #dogsoffullsteam

So when the NC Craft Brewers Guild challenged -- er invited -- us to compete against fifteen breweries across the state to raise funds for local rescue shelters we couldn't refuse.

That's where you come in fellow beer & animal lovers. Between now & Friday, February 9th please make a contribution so that we can give a big ol' Valentine to APS of Durham.

Not familiar with APS of Durham? The Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been helping animals in our community since 1970, and has managed the Durham County Animal Shelter since 1990. They rely on donations from caring individuals and corporations to feed, shelter and provide medical attention for the nearly 6,000 stray, surrendered, abandoned, abused and neglected animals we care for each year.

Thanks in advance for helping us to help APS of Durham because let's face it, though we have a competitive streak the real winners are the animal shelters in our communities, with their mission of saving lives and finding homes for pets in need.

Want to adopt? APS representatives & volunteers will be at the tavern on Thursday, February 8 from 5:30-7:30pm with some adoptable dogs in need of a new home.