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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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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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Rescue group blocks black cat adoptions for Halloween

Submitted by Steve Ohnesorge on Monday, October 31st, 6:29 pm

MORGANTON, NC  (WBTV) – The Cat's Cradle rescue group did not allow any of their black cats to be adopted during the month of October as Halloween approached.

"We just could not take the chance," said Lynda Garibaldi, who founded the foster care program in Burke County. 

"Many people associate cats with witchcraft and witches and things can happen around Halloween," she said.

The group has dozens of black cats in foster homes across western North Carolina. Normally the group puts adoptable animals on display at area stores but during October it was limited to cats that were not black.

Animal Control officer Lt. Steve Massey said there have been cases of cruelty in the past and is not an every year occurrence "But it happens." 

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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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Two dogs seized from puppy mill adopted by Charlotte families

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Monday, July 11th, 2011, 5:50pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Two Boston Terrier puppies seized from a Caldwell County kennel in June are heading to their new homes

The pups are two of almost 300 animals seized from the property of William "Bill" Thomas Allen on Thursday, June 16.

Officials said they found hundreds of puppies living in deplorable conditions at the Mason Creek Kennel in Hudson.

Caldwell County Animal Control (CCAC) kept only five of the 276 dogs seized in June. 

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Strange animal scaring folks in Burke County

Submitted by Rod Overton
Friday, April 15th, 2011, 10:58am

GLEN ALPINE, N.C. (AP) - Children are being kept off the playground at a school west of Morganton after police and neighbors spotted signs of a large animal prowling in a wooded area nearby.

Police have set up leg traps behind Glen Alpine Elementary and are trying to bait the animal with deer carcasses.

Neighbors told police they hear "bloodcurdling" cries at night.

Tracks found near the school and nighttime sightings by police using infrared visual equipment indicate the animal could be a large cat weighing 80 pounds or more.

Parents have been notified.

Parent Kelly Lingafelt said she was warned by police to be careful while walking with friends Thursday.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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The Smoky Mountain Bird Fair

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, 4:54pm

MORGANTON - The Collett Street Recreation Center will host the Smoky Mountain Bird Fair this Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. 

Fair-goers will be able to browse and buy all type of birds, cages, food, toys, and more.

The event runs 9a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday and 9a.m. to 4p.m. on Sunday.

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