Vanessa Ruffes

Jun 6, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals House Bill 327 would clarify state law so dogs not directly involved in fights aren't automatically labeled "dangerous" and potentially euthanized. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:13 PM EDT June 6, 2024 Updated: 11:13 PM EDT June 6, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Videos and photos of Kimiko Sumner's dog Romeo show the young pup frequently frolicking, relaxing with his dog sibling and begging for attention from his humans.

May 23, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals CMPD Animal Care and Control is running out of room to house the booming cat population. Fosters and kitten volunteers can help ease the burden. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 10:51 PM EDT May 23, 2024 Updated: 10:51 PM EDT May 23, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A population boom this kitten season has CMPD Animal Care and Control asking for some help taking care of its incoming babies.

May 20, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals A months-long project to get CMPD Animal Care & Control up to code is complete, and advocates are hoping city leaders address their next pressing issue: capacity. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:12 PM EDT May 20, 2024 Updated: 11:12 PM EDT May 20, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CMPD Animal Care and Control's (ACC) kennels are back up and running as normal after months of renovations.

May 7, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals A Charlotte-area rescue released images, witnesses said, showed three people taking wild baby geese from their parents over the weekend. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:49 PM EDT May 7, 2024 Updated: 11:49 PM EDT May 7, 2024 INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — The North Carolina Wildlife Commission confirmed it is looking into witness reports that a group of people took wild baby geese from their parents at an Indian Trail shopping center.

May 6, 2024 | wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes

Animals Carolina Waterfowl Rescue said witnesses reached out with details of the potential wildlife thefts and that authorities are now investigating. Author: Vanessa Ruffes (WCNC) Published: 11:16 PM EDT May 6, 2024 Updated: 11:16 PM EDT May 6, 2024 INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Wildlife rescuers are sharing footage of what they said are potential wild goose thieves, in hopes of helping authorities in an investigation.