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🌱 Humane Society Offers Holiday Deals On Pets + Safe Holiday Foods

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hey, Charlotte! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll read about:

  • The Humane Society of Charlotte has just the deals for you if you're looking to bring home a cat or dog for the holidays.
  • Local doctor at Crown Town Animal Hospital green lights foods that dogs can safely eat.
  • The most recent proposed addition to the transit network, the LYNX Silver Line, will connect the region along 29 miles in Charlotte's Southeast corridor.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 58 Low: 47.

Here are the top four stories in Charlotte today:

  1. "The Humane Society of Charlotte has just the deals for you if you're looking to bring home a cat or dog for the holidays. The adoption promotions kick off on Friday, Nov. 25. For this Black Friday deal, adopting families will get $50 off for any adult cat or dog that has entirely or mostly black fur. Adult pets are aged 1 year or older. If you're looking for a younger addition to the family, Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26 has a similar $50 off deal, albeit for kittens and puppies under 1 year old. Looking for a more settled-down senior friend? The Humane Society of Charlotte has a special deal for Secondhand Seniors Sunday on Nov. 27," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  2. "Ahead of Thanksgiving, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has announced which offices will be closed for the holiday and has released its operating schedule for Thursday and Friday. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. The CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information Office at the Charlotte Transportation Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  3. "WCCB called the experts to find out how to keep pets and people safe this holiday. Dr. Jacob Mauck with Crown Town Animal Hospital told us there are some things dogs can safely eat. He recommends only small amounts and no seasoning for the scraps. Food Dr. Mauck gives the green light: unseasoned turkey with no bones or skin, pumpkin puree, plain yams or sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, apples and cranberries. Food Dr. Mauck says dogs should not eat: bones, skin, nuts, grapes/raisins, onions, garlic, chocolate, scallions and chives," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)
  4. "In an age of climate change, transit is a strategic investment for stronger and more livable communities. Charlotte has pursued a steady vision for regional transit service, marked by local voters' commitment to a transit-dedicated sales tax since 1998 which led to the 2007 opening of the LYNX Blue Line light rail service. The most recent proposed addition to the transit network, the LYNX Silver Line, will connect the region along 29 miles in Charlotte's Southeast corridor," Urban Land reports. (Urban Land)

Today in Charlotte:

From my notebook:

  • Ramona Big Eagle shared her Native American culture with the students of Joseph W. Grier Academy. We get excited when our students open their minds to new experiences and possibilities! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • The circus meets the symphony! With awe-inspiring acrobatics choreographed to holiday musical favorites, Cirque de Noël will fill you with the wonder of the season, Dec. 21 - Dec. 23 at Knight Theater. Get tickets >> bit.ly/csocirque22 (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • Thank you, Charlotte Knights, for serving your CLT community well and donating nine turkeys to feed our families this Thanksgiving! (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Chef Jenny shares ideas for "Easy Peasy" hors d'eouvres (WCNC.com)
  • Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals (WCNC.com)
  • Pet Adoption In The Charlotte Area: New Pets Added This Week (Charlotte Patch)
  • Weekender: 40 things to do in Charlotte this Thanksgiving weekend (Axios Charlotte)
  • Independence High School - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools put on a Native American Heritage event for the community to expose everyone to indigenous cultures. The event featured storytelling, singing, dancing and traditional meals. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • We are in URGENT need of individual cereal cups/bowls of various brands! Help us provide a quick and easy breakfast for families! Visit our #Amazon link below to help or drop off donations at the House 7 days a week between 8 & 8. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Join us virtually on Nov. 30 to wrap up our Comprehensive Review virtual discussions focused on CMS programs, boundaries and facilities. For more information, visit this website: https://bit.ly/cmscompreview (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • The countdown is on: We're officially less than ONE WEEK from Giving Tuesday! On #GivingTuesday, you can join the global generosity movement and contribute to organizations or causes in your community that make a difference! (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Atkins Library. Learn more by visiting this website: https://nativeamericanheritage... #CLTAtkins #AtkinsLibrary #UNCCharlotte #Charlotte #nativeamericanheritagemonth (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
  • I recently moved back here and I'm restarting my beauty business. I am looking to update my portfolio and showcase my work. I am currently running a $50 promo on many of my hair and nail services. I am located near the airport...(Nextdoor)


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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you Monday morning (Nov. 28) for your next update.

— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm an East Coast Girl with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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