Easter EGGtravaganza At Gaston County Shelter

It's no secret that I'm a huge animal fan. Dogs are my favorites, and I have a special place in my heart for the amazing folks who work and volunteer at Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement. I saw a picture of Kramer on their Facebook page years ago, and knew immediately I had to have him. Without question, he is THE sweetest dog I've ever had! You and your family can meet some sweeties soon at the Easter EGGtravagana.

I love that GCACE hold so many fun events! On March 31, they'll hold their Easter EGGtravagana from 6-7 p.m. You can decorate dog treats, make a pet themed craft and help stuff and hide eggs for the Shelter Pet Easter Egg hunt. How fun!

This is an excellent event for kids who love animals, and it gives you the opportunity to meet some cuties that you may want to make a part of your family. Shelters all over are dealing with overcrowding and lack of funds. I know recently GCACE was low on food and was asking for donations. When I can, I try to help out, so I sent them two bags of food.

If you can't attend the event, please consider donating money or food to the Gastonia location, or to a shelter in your community.

I warn you before you read this, your heart will melt. There are tons and tons of pets in the Charlotte metro and surrounding areas that need loving homes. Not to make you sad, but across the world, animal shelters take in millions of stray, abused, and lost animals each and every day. However, when you rescue one of these animals, you are giving them a second chance.

Here you will find a list of 8 different places you can rescue pets near Charlotte, North Carolina. Please make sure you have the time and financial means to take care of a pet before agreeing to.

Bring home a new family member!
Animal shelter
Located at 1348 Parker Drive in Charlotte
(704) 377-0534
You can see more on rescuing a new best friend here.

Want a new best friend?
Pet adoption service
(704) 879-1729
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Want to bring a little kitty home? They make great snuggle partners!
A nonprofit cat rescue group serving Southeast Charlotte, NC, and Upstate SC.
See more on rescuing a pet here.

I once found a bunny and he was adopted through CMPD Animal Control! They help find homes for all kinds of pets.
Animal Shelter
(704) 336-7600
Located at 8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217.
Click here to see more on rescuing an animal here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 220 Joyceton Church Road Lenoir, NC 28645.
(828) 572-4822
You can see more about rescuing pets here.

Animal Rescue
(704) 920-3288
244 Betsy Carpenter Place Concord, NC 28025.
See more on rescuing pets here.

Located at 19110 Meridian Street Cornelius, NC 28031.
(704) 237-3602
You can see more on animals available to rescue here.

Animal Shelter
Located at 8177 Regent Parkway Suite 103, Fort Mill, South Carolina.
(803) 802-0902
You can see more about rescuing a pet of your own here.