pets
And in dog news, Swifto enters NC market
April 18. A strategic business deal in the world of mergers and acquistions has canid ears standing up. Swifto, a leader in technology-driven pet care services, has acquired Wagz ‘n Whiskerz, a dog walking company in Davidson. The purchase price was not disclosed but it is in the six figures, said Penina First, CEO and […]
Main Street Veterinary Hospital celebrates 11th anniversary
April 17. On Saturday April 13 Main Street Veterinary Hospital celebrated their 11th anniversary by hosting an open house. They showcased their new building which opened in January of this year. Among the various activities were hospital tours, teddy bear surgery for budding young surgeons, a bounce house, a petting zoo, face painting and many […]
Kitten season is here. Interested in fostering?
March 12. Kitten season has started early this year at Lake Norman Humane and the group needs fosters. On any given day, Lake Norman Humane receives dozens of intake requests for animals in need. “The number of requests far exceed our in-house capacity for care. Loving foster homes allow us to provide care for many […]
How we go to the dogs
Dec. 18. North Carolina’s favorite breed is the Bulldog, while German shepherds are the No. 1 pooch in 16 states, according to a new survey of 10,000 dog owners conducted by Forbes Advisors. Approximately two-thirds of U.S. households own a dog. More doggy data: —85 percent of dog owners consider their pets a part of […]
How will you celebrate National Dog Day?
Aug. 24. If your favorite pooch seems excited, it’s understandable: Saturday is National Dog Day. Founded in 2004, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. Click here for 20 ways to celebrate.
National Pet Day is tomorrow; learn how your dog or cat can do a good deed
April 10. Pets can need blood transfusion while being treated for trauma or for surgery. The Blood Connection is urging pet owners to consider having their dog or cat donate blood. Mobile blood drives will be held in Huntersville, Concord and Charlotte this month. In celebration of National Pet Day on April 11, The Blood […]
K-nein: Electronic collars no longer OK as restraints in Cornelius parks
April 4. By Dave Vieser. Electronic and training collars will no longer be acceptable for restraining dogs within public or parks properties in Cornelius as a result of a unanimous vote during Mondays Town Board Meeting. The change in the Town Code goes into effect immediately. Background For the protection and safety of the general public, […]
Kennel cough on the rise; no cases at Cornelius shelter
Oct. 31. [Update Nov. 3] By TL Bernthal. A respiratory disease spreading among dogs in the community is rising. One national expert says the uptick in cases starting last year is a result of increased activities of dogs with other dogs as COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed and people resumed life outside the home. Recent cases […]
LKN Humane seeks donation to help animals caught in wake of Ian
Oct. 6. As Florida begins the recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, help is still needed on the ground. Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Myers is among the animal welfare organizations that were impacted by the storm, having sustained major structural damage. Thanks to Lake Norman Transportation, the Lake Norman Humane Society is […]
How Davidson handles animal control differs from Cornelius
Sept. 26. Unlike Cornelius, Davidson does not have its own animal shelter. Instead, the Town of Davidson contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control for animal control services. The town budget line item for FY2022-2023 is $8,640 for those services, according to Amanda Preston, town communications director. “We evaluate each year to estimate the next year’s annual […]
