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BI-LO hosts 4th Annual "Feed the Love" campaign to help needy families and their pets

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 5:42pm
BI-LO hosts 4th Annual "Feed the Love" campaign to help needy families and their pets

BI-LO is committed to helping the community and its customers receive the resources they need to care for the ones they love during tough financial times. BI-LO’s care extends beyond the reach of just individuals and family members to also include beloved household pets.

Beginning today Tuesday, April 9, and lasting until Tuesday, April 30, BI-LO will host its fourth annual PAWS “Feed the Love” campaign. “Feed the Love” is a pet food drive in which food donations go to local-area food banks for families in need to be able to provide food for the four-legged members of their families.

Shoppers can purchase a $5 bag of pet food with the MY BI-LO BONUSCARD, and the food will be picked up by or delivered to the store’s food bank partner.

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Paws @ the Park to benefit Humane Society of Lincoln County

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 5:41pm
Paws @ the Park to benefit Humane Society of Lincoln County

Denver/Mooresville – Lincoln Charter School (LCS) and Pine Lake Preparatory (PLP) have announced their plans for the 3rd Annual Paws @ the Park on March 15.

All activities surrounding this event will be held at the LCS Denver MS/HS campus. Paws @ the Park is a K-12 event centered around middle school and high school spring athletic competitions between both schools. A portion of the monetary proceeds from Paws @ the Park will directly benefit the Lincoln County Humane Society (HSLC) & Catering to Cats and Dogs (CCD).

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PET PALOOZA, Saturday, May 5th

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Tuesday, May 1st, 9:15 am
PET PALOOZA, Saturday, May 5th

In recognition of the thousands of homeless dogs and cats in Mecklenburg County, the Humane Society of Charlotte is hosting its largest annual fundraiser, the Pet Palooza dog walk, Kennelly 5K run and pet festival to support the organization’s mission. This year’s event promises something for everyone including:

• Vendor Fair with over 40 vendors
• Fido Fashion Show starring HSC Alumni Pups
• Human Hamster Racing
• Agility Demonstrations
• Flyball Demonstrations
• $10 Microchipping
• Palm & Paw Readings
• People and Pet Massages
• Paw Print Paintings with Your Pet
• Souvenir Photo Booth

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No charges for woman who give up 114 animals from puppy mill, officials say

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Friday, September 2nd, 2011, 4:17pm
No charges for woman who give up 114 animals from puppy mill, officials say

LINCOLN COUNTY - The Lincoln County woman who surrendered more than 100 dogs on Tuesday will not face any charges, officials said Friday.

The woman decided to surrender 114 of her 129 animals on Monday. Of those animals, 109 dogs, which are mostly puppies, and five cats were turned over.

Kim Green with Lincoln County EMS said the owner realized she could no longer care for the large number of dogs.

Last week, Lincoln County told the woman that a number of things needed to be fixed regarding the animals if she intended on keeping them.

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100 Vehicles to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Wednesday, August 31st, 3:11 pm
100 Vehicles to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days

Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program Awards 100 Vehicles to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days

Toyota of North Charlotte on Sept. 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. will present a Highlander HV Limited hybrid vehicle to North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue as part of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program.  The non-profit rescue group -- a private, donation-funded, no-kill organization which strives to help end pet overpopulation, abandonment and neglect -- will use the Highlander to transport dogs from shelters where they were at risk to their headquarters, veterinarian visits and their new homes.  They will also use the vehicle to carry dog food and other supplies needed to operate the rescue.  

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Dogs choke to death at animal shelter, officials say

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 11:02am
Dogs choke to death at animal shelter, officials say

LINCOLNTON  - Two dogs were found dead at the Lincoln County Animal Services on August 22.

According to the shelter, the dogs were found dead around 12:15 p.m.  

They had been tied up in a fenced-in holding yard outside of their kennels while staff members performed their regularly scheduled cleaning duties, officials said.

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Dog shot in face for growling at children, sheriff says

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Monday, June 13th, 2011, 2:33pm

LINCOLN COUNTY - Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office were called to a home in th 4700 block of Sarah Elizabeth Drive after receiving a call that a dog was shot in the face.

The shooting happened in the early evening of June 13 at a home west of Denver.

The homeowner told Deputies someone in his neighborhood shot his dog through the right side of the face. 

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