Pets

Fifth case of rabies confirmed in Wilmington

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 1:11pm

The fifth case of rabies in Wilmington has been confirmed by animal control officers. (file image)

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The fifth case of rabies in Wilmington has been confirmed by animal control officers.

Officials found a rabid raccoon on Greenville Avenue, which is between Wrightsville Avenue and Oleander Drive in the Seagate community.

Animal control said the raccoon fought with a family pet.

Officers will be in the neighborhood to make sure families know how to handle a similar situation in the future.

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New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 8:50am

New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A man who has lived in the Wilmington area for more than 20 years is opening a small business that caters to pet needs.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington opens May 11, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies.

Erskine Smith is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington store. He is also the proud parent of Rigby, a Jack Russell Terrier, and two rescued cats.

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New Hanover County launches animal adoption Facebook page

Submitted by Will Tapper, Reporter

Thursday, August 16th, 2012, 10:41am

New Hanover County launches animal adoption Facebook page

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office launched a Facebook page showing off many of the animals that are up for adoption.

According to Sgt. J.J. Brewer, the sheriff’s office created the page last week and it is being maintained by a volunteer who is taking pictures of the animals and posting updates.

Brewer said the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office got some of their inspiration for the page after seeing Brunswick County’s animal adoption Facebook page. Although animal services is part of the sheriff’s office, Brewer said it’s the only part of the sheriff’s office where they have to market something to people. Since many people are on Facebook these days, it’s a way for them to reach as many people as possible.

“Facebook is a great way of networking,” Brewer said.

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Third case of mosquito-bourne illness found in New Hanover Co.

Submitted by Sanah Sayani, Multimedia Journalist

Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, 12:10pm

Third case of mosquito-bourne illness found in New Hanover Co.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A third chicken with the mosquito-borne illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been found in New Hanover County. This is the third case in three weeks.

The New Hanover County Health Department is asking everyone be careful about mosquito bites.

There is currently no vaccine and no cure for this dangerous disease. The New Hanover County Health Director recommends to “minimize unprotected outdoor exposure at dawn and dusk, the times during the day when mosquito activity peaks as they search aggressively for blood meals. Protective measures include applying insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants.”

Although rare in humans, it is a serious concern and can be deadly.

Recently a couple of horses became ill from EEE and were euthanized in Robeson and Bladen counties, according to a news release from NHC. Preventative vaccines are available for horses and should be administered by a veterinarian.

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Paws Place Dog Rescue to buy new Pawsmobile with $25K grant

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012, 12:01pm

Paws Place Dog Rescue to buy new Pawsmobile with $25K grant

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Paws Place Dog Rescue will use a $25,000 grant from State Farm ® to buy a new Pawsmobile.

The current Pawsmobile has been driven more than 240,000 miles and the rescue company is in need of a new van to transport pets to the veterinarian and adoption events, according to a news release from State Farm.

Paws Place, which was one of 3,000 causes submitted to State Farm, received 32,295 votes on Facebook in the company’s Cause an Effect program.

The grant will be awarded to Paws Place during a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16. The event will take place at State Farm Agent Rob Cutting’s office, located at 432 Eastwood Road, Suite 100.

For more information about Paws Place Dog Rescue, call 910-845-7297 or email pawsplace28479@yahoo.com.

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Bring Seymore into your home

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Friday, June 29th, 2012, 9:01am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Are you looking to add a pet to your family? Consider adopting Seymore from the New Hanover County Humane Society.

Seymore is a 6-year-old Papillon that loves to run and play. He gets along well with other animals and small children and is searching for a permanent home.

If you're interested, contacted the NHC Humane Society:

New Hanover Humane Society
2405 North 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-763-6692