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Adopt an Angel wins grant for new clinic

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 11:12am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Adopt an Angel program finished second out of 3,000 applicants for a neighborhood assistance grant with State Farm.

Organizers from the Adopt an Angel program are currently building a new spay and neuter clinic in Winnabow.

State Farm will donate $25,000 to help the organization pay for equipment and supplies.

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Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 12:09pm
Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Animal Protective Services in Brunswick County is hosting a rabies clinic this weekend at several locations.

According to officials, the clinic will take place Saturday, April 20. The cost is $6.

Locations and times are as follows:

  • Brunswick Animal Hospital, Supply - 8 am - Noon
  • Brunswick Forest Vet. Hospital, Leland - 8 am - Noon
  • Capeside Animal Hospital, Leland - 8 am – Noon
  • Four Paws Animal Hospital, Southport - 8 am - Noon
  • Leland Veterinarian Hospital, Leland - 8 am – 1 pm
  • Oak Island Animal Hospital, Oak Island - 8 am – Noon
  • Seaside Animal Care – Calabash - 8 am – Noon
  • Animal Shelter, Supply - 9 am – Noon
    (1 yr vaccines only)

For more information contact Animal Protective Services at 910-754-8204 or 754-9261.

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NC pet adoption charity in running for grant

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News
Friday, April 12th, 2013, 1:11pm
NC pet adoption charity in running for grant

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) - A local charity is in the running to get some big bucks, and there's still time to vote.

Adopt-an-Angel is in the top 200 for a $25,000 State Farm Grant.

The group encourages pet adoptions in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties.

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Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 12:09pm
Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Pet owners, mark your calendars! Animal Protective Services in Brunswick County is hosting a rabies clinic later this month at several locations.

According to officials, the clinic will take place Saturday, April 20. The cost is $6.

Locations and times are as follows:

  • Brunswick Animal Hospital, Supply - 8 am - Noon
  • Brunswick Forest Vet. Hospital, Leland - 8 am - Noon
  • Capeside Animal Hospital, Leland - 8 am – Noon
  • Four Paws Animal Hospital, Southport - 8 am - Noon
  • Leland Veterinarian Hospital, Leland - 8 am – 1 pm
  • Oak Island Animal Hospital, Oak Island - 8 am – Noon
  • Seaside Animal Care – Calabash - 8 am – Noon
  • Animal Shelter, Supply - 9 am – Noon
    (1 yr vaccines only)

For more information contact Animal Protective Services at 910-754-8204 or 754-9261.

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Vote Now: Help Adopt an Angel win a grant to open new clinic

Submitted by Ben Powell on Thursday, April 4th, 11:34 am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Adopt and Angel program needs your vote to help raise money for a new spay and neuter clinic in Brunswick County.

Organizers submitted an application for a neighborhood assistance grant with State Farm last month. Out of 3,000 applicants, Adopt and Angel has qualified for the top 200.

Now, they need people to vote on Facebook to help them win. Fans can vote up to 10 times a day.

The top 40 vote-getting organizations will receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm Insurance.

Voting ends April 22 and winners will be announced on April 29.

Click here to vote now.

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Search for four legged family member

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 12:32pm
Search for four legged family member

ROCKY POINT,NC (WECT)- A woman in Rocky Point is doing everything she can to find her missing dog "Homer."

Homer was last seen in the Shaw Highway/Highway 210 area of Rocky Point.

"There have been numerous sightings in the area and two trail cam photos taken of him since he went missing 1/1/13. He was wearing a black collar, with ID and rabies tags, and he is microchipped," said Susan Walsh, Homer's owner.

There is also a reward! Please call 910-233-7407 if you can help find Homer.

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CHARGED: Young woman arrested for animal cruelty

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 7:49am
CHARGED: Young woman arrested for animal cruelty

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A young woman in Winnabow is facing charges for animal cruelty.

According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, Kasi Lynn Smith, 22, was charged with two counts for depriving two Pit Bulls of necessary sustenance.

Smith is being held under a $100,000 secured bond at the Brunswick County Detention Facility.

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