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Vets warn pet owners "bobcat fever" is now affecting domestic cats. Here"s what to know
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (279+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) - As summer approaches, vets are warning pet owners about "bobcat fever," a deadly tick-borne disease that can infect domestic cats. Originally hosted by bobcats, the disease can now affect domestic cats. "Most folks that we diagnose it…...
Mark your calendar: Free pet rabies vaccination clinic coming to Supply
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (79+ words) WECT | TV6 Mark your calendar: Free pet rabies vaccination clinic coming to Supply "The trend is improvement: Novant Health responds to hospital safety grades Local real estate agents spend day building beds for children in need NC launches new statewide effort…...
A faint meow in the rubble of a tornado leads to a stunning rescue
1+ week, 4+ day ago (265+ words) The homes were flattened just hours earlier as storms spawned at least three tornadoes across the bottom half of Mississippi, injuring a dozen at the trailer park in the rural community of Bogue Chitto. Lemley had no idea where the…...
Tiny kitten rescued from rubble after Mississippi tornado
1+ week, 4+ day ago (38+ words) WECT | TV6 Tiny kitten rescued from rubble after Mississippi tornado Frontier plane hits man on runway during takeoff One of the oldest lions in US dies at Smithsonian Zoo...
Pender County animal shelter urges adoptions ahead of temporary closure for repairs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (57+ words) WECT | TV6 Pender County animal shelter urges adoptions ahead of temporary closure for repairs Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. evening, May 5, 2026 Your First Alert Forecast from Mon. evening, May 4, 2026 Your First Alert Forecast from Sun. evening, May 3, 2026...
Repairs force two-week closure at Pender County Animal Shelter
1+ week, 6+ day ago (138+ words) PENDER COUNTY, N. C. (WECT) - The Pender County Animal Shelter (PCAS) has announced it will be closing for renovations later this month. According to PCAS, the shelter will be closed from Thursday, May 21, through Wednesday, June 3, for state-mandated repairs. Staff will not…...
Pet of the Week: Wilhelm and Jacob from Feline Matchmakers
3+ week, 5+ day ago (101+ words) WILMINGTON, N. C. (WECT) - Wilhelm and Jacob, two young cats from Feline Matchmakers, are looking for their forever home. Both cats are described as sweet, relaxed boys who get along well with dogs and other cats. The rescue said it prefers that…...
Monty's Home waives adoption fees for first time in nearly 20 years
1+ mon, 14+ hour ago (527+ words) BURGAW, N. C. (WECT) - One dog rescue organization has waived adoption fees for the first time in nearly two decades as it struggles to place prison-trained shelter dogs in homes. Monty's Home, a nonprofit that trains shelter dogs through a prison program,…...
Animal rescue waives adoption fees as shelters see drop in adoptions
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (90+ words) Animal rescue groups and shelters are seeing a drop in adoptions, prompting at least one local organization to waive fees in an effort to place dogs. Animal rescue waives adoption fees as shelters see drop in adoptions Whiteville man charged…...
Petsense Leland teams up with local rescues for Spring Adopt-a-thon
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) WECT LELAND, N. C. (WECT) - Petsense Leland is inviting the community to its Spring Adopt-a-thon event this month. The event will include adoptable pets, over 40 local vendors, food trucks, an Easter egg hunt, games, raffles and giveaways. Attendees can meet adoptable pets…...