Sit Means Sit Charlotte

Posted on May 12th, 2008 by turk
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We just picked up my car from the wrap people.

They did a great job.

When you see us on the road  waive hello.

Posted on May 11th, 2008 by turk
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A week before I came to Denver I checked the weather underground to get an idea about the weather. I was sure the site went bonkers when I saw the predictions were between snow and sunny 72.I’ve never been to CO before, so I wasn’t aware of the saying ” If you don’t like the weather in CO wait 10 minutes” either.The weather was great for the first week up in 70s, then sure enough it snowed.I felt like Joe Pesci in the movie My Cousin VinnyYou was serious about that??????I don’t think it snowed this year in Charlotte. So it was a good experience.Djembe enjoyed playing in the snow. 7 didn’t care much for itNext day ???Like it never happened

Posted on May 8th, 2008 by djembe
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Posted on April 29th, 2008 by djembe
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This was out first Bark in the Park appearance and it went extremely well thanks to all of you who came out the visit. Especially Ryan, and his team.( including Blue and Diesel)        Here  Ryan  is explaining the benefits of remote collar training.

Posted on April 29th, 2008 by djembe
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Posted on April 16th, 2008 by djembe
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Homeless dogs get cameos in play

During the recent run of Theatre Charlotte’s production of “Walking Across Egypt,” theater officials needed a dog to come onstage at the end of the play. Robin Clay, a member of the chorus, hit upon the idea of inviting dogs from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care and Control to play that part.

Linda Hageman, volunteer coordinator for the Animal Care and Control facility, and Linda Petros, a volunteer passionate about the needs of the animals, responded with resounding enthusiasm. “It was,” says Petros, “an opportunity to showcase some of the animals.”

So during the run of the play, a real-life homeless dog from the agency — each night a different one — appeared in the play, credited in the playbill as “homeless dog.” The agency had a kiosk in the lobby advertising dogs for adoption. Audiences responded well to the animals, always asking to see the dog after the play.

This is just one of the creative ways Animal Care and Control is trying to get out their message. “We are all about getting these animals adopted,” Hageman said.

Their main thrust is trying to connect strays with their owners, or to find homes for animals that come to them through owner turn-in, confiscation, or strays. The first Saturday of every month, including this Saturday, they showcase dogs for adoption inside SouthPark mall.

For a person not familiar with all of the services of CMPD Animal Care and Control, a visit to the facility at 8315 Byrum Drive is an eye-opener.

“Most people have no idea what we are about,” said Linda Petros. “We offer free spay and neuter clinics every Thursday to low-income families, and free rabies shots.” The public can bring pets in to be microchipped for an $8 fee.

The atmosphere is one of caring concern for their charges. Over 200 volunteers assist the staff in caring for animals, and more are always needed. Volunteers do paperwork and cleanup as well. Volunteers pet dogs and take them to a play area on the grounds where they can run off-leash.

They provide toys and treats for the animals, to lessen the stress on them. They spend time with the animals assessing their temperaments. Some of the dogs are placed in foster homes until they can be adopted.

Strays are kept 72 hours to see if the owners claim them. All animals have their shots and are spayed or neutered and microchipped before being adopted for a small fee. People who adopt cats and dogs receive DVDs to help them with appropriate training procedures. Every family adopting an animal gets a call from a volunteer to check on how the experience is going.

“We are often confused with the Humane Society,” says Petros. While the two organizations cooperate with each other and share medical expertise, the Humane Society is a private group.

Since the facility is funded by the city, Animal Care and Control cannot solicit money. The need is greater than its budget, as they are obligated to take in any animal that needs its care — rabbits, goats, chickens, snakes, horses, iguanas, as well as cats and dogs. If, for instance, an officer confiscates abused animals, no matter how many, Animal Care and Control must provide for their care.

In a perfect world, they would all be adopted — and quickly.

For more information

Call the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care and Control division at 704-336-7600.

Posted on April 7th, 2008 by turk
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