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Help Local Rescue Pups At 3rd Annual Charlotte Dog Jog

Author Melany Myers
Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

If helping animals is something you’re passionate about, this event is for you! On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day morning, which is THIS Sunday, you can take part in the ‘Charlotte Dog Jog 5K Run and Walk’, presented by LendScout.  If seeing the word ‘run’ stresses you out, don’t worry! People of all athletic abilities can come out and enjoy the event.  Walking is more my speed, so I’m in for that.

This year the proceeds from the event will benefit local rescue organizations. Gilmore Dog Rescue is the official sponsor for the event and will have adoptable rescue dogs at the event. If you have a dog, feel free to bring them along for the fun!

Running and/or walking isn’t all you can do to help! As of right now, with CMPD overworked and over capacity, volunteers are needed to help bring about 10-20 adoptable dogs out to the event. If you’re available and willing to help, all you’ll need to do is walk around the event with one of the pups in need of their forever home. IF you can help out, you can reach out to Shelley Gilmore, who runs Gilmore Dog Rescue. She’ll be more than happy to give you all the info you need. If your family or kids love dogs, this would be an awesome way to help out at the event.

Rescues Are In Serious Need

Numerous shelters and rescues in our area are full and are in need of fosters and adopters. Both Phil and I have two rescue dogs each, and if I had a house with a fenced in yard, I’d have more. The 5K Run and Walk is fur and family friendly, so bring out as many folks as you’d like to help local dogs.

The Charlotte Dog Jog is happening at McAlpine Creek Park, and the fun is starting at 9 a.m.  There will be vendors at the event, as well as family festive activities. Registration is happening now, and you can get all the info on that here. 

If you’ve been thinking about adding a new furry addition to your family, this event is going to be a great place to meet some available doggos. In addition to walking or running, you can also volunteer and help with adoptable dogs. See the flyer below for info if you’d like to help out! Grab your friends, neighbors and co-workers and help make this event amazing!

Photo by Gilmore Dog Rescue

 

6 Places To Adopt A Dog (Your New Best Friend) In North Carolina

Looking to add on to your family? But not looking for more kids or any kids? How about a new pet? Now is a great time to adopt an animal. There are so many pets across the Charlotte region who would love to be your new forever friend. Whether you are looking to adopt a dog, a cat, or maybe a nonconventional animal. I have to say looking at these pictures of dogs almost made me want to adopt one. But ultimately I’m still not ready after losing mine a few years ago. But there are some incredibly sweet and adorable pups who would absolutely love to join your family. All of the places to adopt a dog or cat listed below are in the Charlotte region of North Carolina.

So if you feel called to do so browse through the animals awaiting adoption. You may not know you need one until you see its precious face. Check out some places to adopt a dog or cat in North Carolina below. And who knows come Monday morning you could have a new furrever friend. (If you do and would like to bring it for a visit hit a girl up!)

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Melany Myers is a Gastonia native and has spent most of her life here in North Carolina. Mel has worked in radio for over 20 years, many of which she spent co-hosting morning shows in Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC. Mel loves 80’s music, going to concerts, cooking, and eating! She is always writing about random news stories that really make you wonder, “what in the world?!” She also writes about rock music and human-interest content.

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