Vanessa Ruffes
Anchor and Reporter at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)
News lady in the Carolinas • On air: @wcnc • Streaming: WCNC+ • Animal shelter volunteer/foster • Outdoors enthusiast • #GoDawgs #RaysUp
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3 weeks ago |
wltx.com | Vanessa Ruffes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. β CMPD Animal Care and Control put out an urgent plea Wednesday for new fosters and adopters to give its dogs a place to stay before the shelter closes at 7 p.m. Shelter staff tell WCNC Charlotte that 40 dogs from a single criminal case are expected to arrive at its location on Byrum Drive within the next two hours, and the shelter is already at maximum capacity.
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3 weeks ago |
wcnc.com | Vanessa Ruffes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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