The Humane Society of Charlotte is hosting its annual Pet Palooza fundraiser this weekend.

Event-goers can enjoy musical entertainment & a fido fashion show, while dining from local food trucks. A 2k Walk and vendor fair are also part of the day's activities.

All  proceeds go toward helping our community's homeless and at-need pets with services such as low-cost spay/neuter, adoptions, and low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics.

Pet lovers can join the fun at Independence Park, located at 300 Hawthorne Lane in Charlotte, Saturday April 13, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public. The fee for participating in the 2k Walk is $35.

For more information on the fundraiser, call 704-432-4280.

Animal Care & Control will be extending hours on Tuesday, September 4  through Friday, September 7 and will stay open until 8:30pm!

In addition, come in from September 4  through September 7 between 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and get your pet microchipped!

Animal Care & Control will be celebrating the Democratic National Convention coming to Charlotte by offering special “Dogs (and Cats) Need Chips” Clinics. 

$10 donation are accepted for microchips!

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Thirty-two small breed dogs have been rescued by the Gaston County Animal Control division and were turned over to the Humane Society of Charlotte on Wednesday.

The dogs were privately owned by a Gaston County resident who was breeding them and who can no longer care for them.

The Humane Society of Charlotte sent staff to Gaston County Wednesday to pick up the dogs, which included Poodles, Bichons and Chihuahuas, and bring them to their Charlotte shelter.

Shelter veterinarian Dr. Judi Vogt was on site to examine the dogs and evaluate their medical conditions. Most of the dogs appear to be healthy with some minor skin conditions.

The dogs will receive any immediate medical treatment necessary and will then be placed up for adoption.

"We are so glad that we can be a resource for our neighboring county and assist these dogs in need," said Shelly Moore, Humane Society of Charlotte President/CEO.