Found in River Run
Dog found running loose in River Run
Posted on 23 May 2012.
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NC State researchers find ancient giant turtle fossil
Posted on 22 May 2012.
Reconstruction of Carbonemys preying upon a small crocodylomorph. (Liz Bradford illustration)
N.C. State University
Picture a turtle the size of a Smart car, with a shell large enough to double as a kiddie pool. Paleontologists from North Carolina State University have found just such a specimen – the fossilized remains of a 60-million-year-old South American giant that lived in what is now Colombia. Continue Reading
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Cornelius Animal Shelter pets of the week
Posted on 21 May 2012.
Sporty and Peter
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Springer spaniel missing from Cabin Creek area
Posted on 21 May 2012.
Carley
Pam Mange sends this note about her lost dog: “Carley is a 3 year old Black and White Springer Spaniel, who is possibly injured. She ran into a car early this morning in her neighborhood, Cabin Creek (off Concord Road), around 4:30, and then ran away. She has tags on a green collar. She also was wearing a red harness. Please contact Steve or Pam Mange. Contact for Steve: 704-517-9934; Pam: 704-840-6097. “
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Join Wildlife Conservationists on June 16 Critter Cruise
Posted on 15 May 2012.
The second annual Amazing Critter Cruise sets sail at noon Saturday, June 16, from Queen’s Landing, 1459 River Hwy., Mooresville. This three-hour event, sponsored by Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, supports the goal of getting families outdoors to understand and enjoy the amazing creatures that call Lake Norman home. Continue Reading
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Even 4-legged ‘first mates’ need proper safety gear
Posted on 15 May 2012.
Life vests like this one have a reflective handle that makes it visible day and night and allows you to pull your pet out of the water with ease and comfort, according to Coast Guard officials. (U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo)
When boating, it is important to have proper safety gear for all passengers – even if they happen to be pets. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, just like humans pets need the added protection of non-slip footwear, life preservers, water proof jackets and protective eyewear when they are on a boat.
Even though dogs are swimmers by nature, a life vest is still necessary in larger bodies of water, officials say. The vest keeps the pet afloat at all times and enables it to swim longer.
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Welcome to our Pets page, with news of interest to animal lovers, events listings, adoptable pets of the week, and our lost and found pets listings. We're also looking for your favorite photos of your pets (and you, too).
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