If you're an animal lover and a supporter of animal causes... April is "your" month! The month of April is chock-a-block with various pet awareness issues:
- National Pet Month
- ASPCA Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- National Heartworm Awareness Month
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Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
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National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week (April 10-16)
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National Pet ID Week (April 17-23)
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National Kids & Pets Day (April 26)
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International Guide Dog's Day and Month (April 27)
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Hairball Awareness Day (April 29)
- National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day (April 30)
And as for the "less" typical animal issues, April also recognizes:
- National Frog Month
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National Dolphin Day (April 14)
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World Penguin Day (April 25)
- World Veterinary Day (April 30)
Where To Adopt Pets In The Charlotte Area:
HUMANE SOCIETY OF YORK COUNTY
8177 Regent Parkway Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 802-0902
Humane Society Of York County, SC
Shelter Adoption Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
(Closed on Mondays)
CAROLINA P.A.W.S. (PET ADOPTTION & WELFARE SOCIETY)
P.O. Box 365, Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 916-9138
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE
2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 377-0534
Shelter Open:Monday – Sunday, 11:00am – 5:00pm
IRONSTONE LANE RESCUE & STABLES
127 Ironstone Lane Troutman, NC 28166
Ironstone Lane Rescue and Stables
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