APRIL 11, 2023 (National Pet Day)

Weekly lifestyle e-newsletter covering where to eat, drink, shop, and play in Cabarrus County.

🐕 ❣️ Splashpaw Foundation Rolls Out Red Carpet for Pets in Need

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

The Splashpaw Foundation, Inc,^TM was founded in 2013 by architect Ginger Moore and provides for others who cannot afford adequate treatment or care for their pets.

This can include helping with the cost of treatment, medication, research or just helping a pet be more comfortable while they are ill.

📷 Where have you seen them? Karen Goforth with Irresistible Portraits has captured the spirit of the Foundation’s Annual Red Carpet event, Bark and Brew, through her photography. This year’s event will be held on August 20th at Cabarrus Brewing Company.

Impacting our seniors. SplashPaw also partners with Cabarrus Meals on Wheels (CMOW) because approximately 60% of their clients have a pet. “Too often, we see our seniors choosing to feed their pets over themselves,” said CMOW Executive Director Kimberly Strong. SplashPaw donates pet food so both the seniors and their pets are cared for.

Visit our website to read Ginger’s inspiring story, learn about how they raise funds, and see more of the adorable pets who have benefitted from this foundation.

🐱 ☕ Unique Cat Café Experience in Downtown Concord 🐱 🐱 🐱

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

🐶 🐱 Securing Your Pet’s Comfort During Your Move

Relocating furry friends can be a difficult road. They’re incredibly in tune with your habits, so when the furniture starts disappearing, they grow concerned. They smell the change, and it can be just as difficult for them as it is for you.

Here are FOUR things to consider in order to make their transition easier.

1. Stick to a Schedule

📅 In the days and weeks before your move and even when you’ve moved into your new home, it’s important to keep up with your pet’s schedule. From feedings to walks to morning and evening routines, a consistent schedule will help them stay calm.

Visit our website to check out the other 3 things that Tate recommends to make the transition easier for your furry loved ones.

🐕 Bat Dog Kacey Returns from Baseball Training

• She did basic obedience training last year with Stone Paw Dog Training and then the week before the Super Bowl she left to train with a lab-specific trainer. He has taught her how to retrieve a baseball bat, run the bases, and may even catch a fly ball.

⚾ Bark in the Park welcomes your dogs to a game at Atrium Health Ballpark. Check out the Promotions page on their website to see which select Sundays Bark in the Park is happening this year. Be sure to get your single game, mini-plan, or season tickets so you can see Kacey in action at any home game.

🫧 Give Your Pets the Spa Treatment 🫧

Pictured: Owner Carol Wyrick with her fur baby, Little Bit (aka LB)

Contributor: Jamie Richardson

🎨 Paint a Portrait of Your Beloved Pet

How Does It Work? After you register, you can email Carla a photo of your favorite pet and she will sketch an outline and color guide on a 16” x 20” canvas prior to class so it is ready for you to paint! Her paint-by-letter approach guides you through as she teaches you blending and brushstroke techniques as well, so you end up with a beautiful portrait of your furry, scaly, or feathered friend! The class is $55.

Learn more about registering for this fun-filled event and more like it!

🌴 Give Your Pet a Playtime Vacation!

Noteworthy Nuggets

• 🐈 🍺 The Cat Smart Coalition is hosting its Spring Raffle Event at Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company on Saturday, April 29th from 11–5pm. The event is free to attend with great beer, beverages, food, and raffle tickets available for purchase. Money raised from the raffle will be used to support the Cat Smart Coalition Spay/Neuter Program.

• 🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴 Looking for someplace to grab a bite or a drink that welcomes your dog? BringFido.com allows you to search by city and shares customer reviews and photos about their dog-friendliness. Cabarrus Brewing Company earned 5 golden bones for reviews like this one: “Perfect for pups both indoor and out: super spacious, lots of room. Large water bowls provided.”

• 🐾 Looking for a Pure Bred, AKC Golden Retriever? The family that owns Golden Haven Puppies lovingly raises their puppies on their 14+ acre farm. More of a Doodle person? 🐩 The Harris Farm in Harrisburg raises Minigoldendoodles and Labradoodles and Darlin Doggies in Concord raises all kinds of Doodles. Visit their website for current and upcoming litters.

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