Things to doI found a Rainbow Bridge on a wooded trail outside Charlotte. See the pet photos.Pets who have died are honored along a rail-trail in Lincolnton, N.C.March 25, 2026 at 6:15 AM
LocalCatawba’s humane society fired its director. Some fear her replacement is worse.Updated March 15, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Things to doThere’s a new dating app for Charlotte singles. Only requirement? Must love dogsUpdated December 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Charlotte Five's Readers' ChoicePhotos: Meet the lovable finalists for The Observer’s ‘cutest cat in Charlotte’ contestUpdated December 9, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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Retail and DevelopmentJingle bells and nutcrackers are on sale — but only to help the fur babies in York CountyUpdated December 6, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Charlotte Five's Readers' ChoiceWho is the cutest cat in Charlotte? Vote for your furry friends in our final roundUpdated November 29, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Pets & AnimalsPhotos: Meet the adorable finalists for the Observer’s ‘cutest dog in Charlotte’ contestOctober 17, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Pets & AnimalsAfter thousands of votes, meet the winner of The Charlotte Observer’s cutest dog contestUpdated October 17, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Pets & AnimalsIt’s time to crown the cutest dog in Charlotte. The final round of voting is live nowUpdated October 15, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Pets & AnimalsWe’re looking for Charlotte’s cutest dog — and it might be yours. Here’s how to enterUpdated September 6, 2024 at 2:50 PM
BooksTommy Tomlinson took a kibble-sized idea for a book and turned it into a doggone tearjerkerUpdated May 2, 2024 at 9:51 AM
WellnessAs we said goodbye to our dog, lots of love — and some chocolate — helped ease the painUpdated January 9, 2024 at 8:40 AM
North CarolinaSnake season in North Carolina is here. Do you know what to do if you see one?Updated May 4, 2023 at 11:04 AM
LivingPit bulls scared her. Then one inspired her to commit an astonishing amount to help them.Updated January 19, 2023 at 2:46 PM
LocalDeer found hurt in Charlotte were hit with arrows. Is it legal to hunt wildlife in the city?Updated September 8, 2022 at 1:50 PM
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