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

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.

Bear and Paris

The Cornelius Animal Shelter has pets available for adoption. For more information about these or other adoptable pets, please contact the Cornelius Police Department. The shelter is open Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. It is also open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Read on for more about this week’s pets. Continue Reading

It will be Mother’s Day and a big day for dogs. The annual Helping Paws Dog Show is scheduled Sunday, May 13, on the Village Green, in Davidson, helping to raise money for a local no-kill animal shelter.

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The building that used to house Kylie's, now sitting empty on U.S. 21, will get new patrons this summer. (David Boraks / CorneliusNews.net)

By CHRISTINA RITCHIE ROGERS
CorneliusNews.net

Dogs and dog lovers will have a new place to hang out beginning this summer, thanks to Huntersville residents William and Kelly Waugh. The couple plans to open Lucky Dog, a doggy day care, dog park and coffee/drinks bar, in the building that used to house Kylie’s Restaurant on U.S. 21. Town Board members unanimously approved a conditional-use permit for the dog bar at their meeting Monday night. Continue Reading

Buddy and Yoko

The Cornelius Animal Shelter has pets available for adoption. For more information about these or other adoptable pets, please contact the Cornelius Police Department. The shelter is open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. It is also open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Read on for more about this week’s pets. Continue Reading