http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:37:42 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:41 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Five-Puppies-left-in-dumpster-get-new-chance-on-life?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner An employee at Hickory PETCO got a surprise when they took out the trash. Someone had dumped puppies in the dumpster. They were shivering from the wet rain that had fallen non stop overnight but after some drying off and food, they looked and acte... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Five-Puppies-left-in-dumpster-get-new-chance-on-life?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Mother-Dog-in-Belmont-dies-protecting-her-puppies-from-fire?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner  Everyone in the  family made it out of the burning home safely, except for the mother dog of eight puppies.Gaston County Firefighters say the Boxer mix died lying on top of them staying to protect them from the noxious fumes. The puppie... Upcoming Event News story Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:24:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Mother-Dog-in-Belmont-dies-protecting-her-puppies-from-fire?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Join-in-for-the-Strutt-Your-Mutt-contest-at-Rural-Hill-Farm?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner   Plan on showing off your best friends at Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville. The Strutt your Mutt contest will award prizes for the fastest dog, best costume, and other dog loving adventures. The entry fee for the first dog is ten dollars ... Upcoming Event Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:21:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Join-in-for-the-Strutt-Your-Mutt-contest-at-Rural-Hill-Farm?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Shots-and-Shop-on-Saturday-Get-your-pet-vaccinated-and-shop-to-help-pets-also?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner   Does your pet need vaccines? IF you are strapped for funds and can’t afford the local veterinarian, here is a great low cost alternative.This Saturday, October 17th, the Charlotte Humane Society will sponsor a low cost vaccine clini... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:11:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Shots-and-Shop-on-Saturday-Get-your-pet-vaccinated-and-shop-to-help-pets-also?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Children-with-disabilities-will-read-to-therapy-dogs-today?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Today is a national event known as Read for the Record throughout the United States. Now,  the American Humane Association has teamed with organizations who work with children with disabilities and made it a story day for dogs too .This yea... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:37:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Children-with-disabilities-will-read-to-therapy-dogs-today?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-A-local-dogs-incredible-journey-from-abandonment-and-neglect-to-a-home-fly-fishing-in-Maine?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner When Flora was left by her owners she lived inside.  Once they left, the house had to be cleaned and belongings removed, and Flora was taken out also, as if she were a piece of furniture that wouldn’t be good enough for even Goodwill.&nbsp... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:51:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-A-local-dogs-incredible-journey-from-abandonment-and-neglect-to-a-home-fly-fishing-in-Maine?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Its-time-to-go-duck-hunting-for-dogs-and-cats-at-Petsmart-Northlake-Mall?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner   You won’t need camouflage  to bag a duck at this event. All you need is to buy a raffle ticket and if your duck is plucked from it’s little pond, you could win one of  several great prizes,  including gift ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:01:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Its-time-to-go-duck-hunting-for-dogs-and-cats-at-Petsmart-Northlake-Mall?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Discount-Microchip-clinic-for-Charlotte-pets?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner This upcoming Saturday is a great opportunity to protect your pet and give to others who can't feed their canine or feline friends. Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Control is holding a microchip clinic. This Saturday from 10 AM until 3.&n... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:30:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Discount-Microchip-clinic-for-Charlotte-pets?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-New-Cornelius-Animal-Shelter-has-official-opening?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner  The old shelter of tarps and stacked cages outdoors has finally given way to a real facility and supporters and residents couldn’t be happier. A large crowd turned out to tour the new building and see what a welcome ch... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:08:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-New-Cornelius-Animal-Shelter-has-official-opening?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Family-dog-dumped-along-interstate-after-thief-steals-car-and-drives-400-miles?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Benji, a loving Bischon, is lost somehwere between Jonestown, North Carolina and north as far as possibly Ohio.That’s because the car he was in was believed stolen by Jason Brian Osborne, who has a rap sheet and penchant for taking cars. Benji&... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:25:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Family-dog-dumped-along-interstate-after-thief-steals-car-and-drives-400-miles?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Huntersvilles-Bed-and-Biscuit-will-add-luxury-rubber-gym-for-doggie-play?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Meadow’s Bed and Biscuit in Huntersville has upped the bar on doggie day care and boarding. They are adding a 2300 hundred square foot rubber gym for their big canines to get some real exercise. They have an 800 square foot area also made of ru... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:01:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Huntersvilles-Bed-and-Biscuit-will-add-luxury-rubber-gym-for-doggie-play?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Hurricanes-and-Animal-Rescuing-Would-you-like-to-host-a-training-event?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner The  organization known as , American Humane,  is hosting several animal emergency training sites over the next few months. With the anniversary of Katrina a reminder to what can happen during a disaster the need for preparedness seems... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:56:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Hurricanes-and-Animal-Rescuing-Would-you-like-to-host-a-training-event?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Old-Cornelius-Animal-Shelter-will-soon-give-way-to-new?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner  On September 12th a new animal care facility will open at 19200 Meridian  Street in Cornelius. It will replace an old make shift facility that operated without real walls, including no air conditioning, or running water. Resident... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:28:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Old-Cornelius-Animal-Shelter-will-soon-give-way-to-new?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Animal-Kneads-Day-helps-needy-pet-owners?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Sunday is not a usual day to get some great bread from the Great Harvest Bread Company, because they typically aren’t open. But this Sunday, they are and invite you to come buy a tasty loaf and make a ten dollar donation to spay and neuter... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:43:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Animal-Kneads-Day-helps-needy-pet-owners?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Hottest-day-of-year-can-present-hazards-for-pets?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereThe Charlotte Observer says today will be the hottest day so far this year. It is forecast to have temperatures climbing into the upper 90s , coupled with heat index much higher this can present a deadly combination... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:50:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Hottest-day-of-year-can-present-hazards-for-pets?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Adult-Cat-and-Dog-Adopta-thon-underway-at-Northlake-Petsmart?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner The Humane Societyof Lincoln County is holding a special adopt-a-thon at Northlake Petsmart for the month of August.  The goal?   Getting some older cats and dogs a much needed forever home!  Often the puppies and kitten... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:55:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Adult-Cat-and-Dog-Adopta-thon-underway-at-Northlake-Petsmart?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Animal-League-of-Gaston-Countys-new-spay-neuter-clinic-is-up-and-running?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Residents of Gaston County and nearby communities have a new low cost option for spaying and neutering their pets. The Animal League of Gaston County has opened it’s new spay neuter clinic at 972 East Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia. &ldquo... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:40:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Animal-League-of-Gaston-Countys-new-spay-neuter-clinic-is-up-and-running?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Kitten-Adopta-Thon-at-Lake-Norman-Animal-Shelters-Friends-4-LIfe?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Kittens rule in Huntersville this upcoming weekend and until August 9 .  Petco Huntersville will be the site of a Kitten Adopt-a Thon by Friends 4 Life rescue group.   Last year they placed 86 kittens in new loving homes.Doze... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:59:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Kitten-Adopta-Thon-at-Lake-Norman-Animal-Shelters-Friends-4-LIfe?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d24-5-legged-puppy-loses-extra-leg-freak-material--no-more?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Lilly, the 5 legged Chihuahua who almost ended up in a freak show on Coney Island,has had surgery and now is a 4 legged canine . The puppy was born with an extra leg, white in color, completely different from her other four legs. In an earlier story ... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:29:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d24-5-legged-puppy-loses-extra-leg-freak-material--no-more?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d21-51-Dogs-and-cats-seized-from-Gaston-County-home-getting-help?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereIt took a lot of resources and work but Gaston County Animal Control crated and claimed dozens of  small breeds dogs and  a few cats from a woman who could not properly care for them.“There was no pr... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:09:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13136-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m7d21-51-Dogs-and-cats-seized-from-Gaston-County-home-getting-help?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Pet-News-Examiner